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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Overview | Departments, Degree Programs and Courses

DEPARTMENTS, DEGREE PROGRAMS AND COURSES


DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (CIED)

Barbara Gartin
Interim Department Head
200 Graduate Education Building
575-4209

Shirley Lefever-Davis
Coordinator of Graduate Programs
204 Graduate Education Building
575-4209

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction sponsors initial teacher licensure programs in the areas of childhood education, secondary education, and middle school education. The Department also sponsors endorsements in ESL, gifted and talented, reading and special education. With the cooperation of the department of health, kinesiology, recreation, and dance, the department of vocational and adult education, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, additional secondary school licensure programs are made available.

SEE PAGE 276 FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (CIED) COURSES

Elementary Education

  • Professor Sullivan
  • Associate Professors Imbeau, Lefever-Davis, McGee
  • Assistant Professors Beller, Collier, Eilers, Kirkpatrick
  • Instructors Cronan, Riggs

The University of Arkansas offers the B.S.E. degree in Elementary Education and the M.A.T. degree in Childhood Education. To be recommended for an initial teaching license in Childhood Education (Prekindergarten through Grade 4) the student must complete both de-gree programs. Information about the M.A.T. degree program in Childhood Education can be found in the UA Graduate School Catalog.

Academic Regulations for Elementary Education Majors and Others Seeking Admission to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program

Stage 1: Boyer Center Advisement

  • Enroll in the undergraduate B.S.E. Program in Elementary Education
  • Complete 45 or more program hours
  • Obtain a grade of "C" or better in CIED 1002 and CIED 1011 (Introduction to Education/Practicum) and in MATH 1203 or higher)
  • Establish a GPA of 2.70 or better
  • Successfully pass the PRAXIS I

Stage II: Program Advisement

Register for and complete screening in the first semester that students are advised by elementary education program faculty. Eligibility to enroll in subsequent coursework is contingent upon successful screening (completing a writing sample and participating in an interview) as well as meeting all Stage I requirements.

Stage III: Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Education Program

Students are admitted to upper division classes (CIED 3103, CIED 3113, CIED 4128, CIED 4113, CIED 4101) based on successful completion of Stage II and maintenance of 2.70 or better GPA.

Elementary Education Requirements

HOURS

General Studies 24-27

ENGL 1013, Composition I

ENGL 1023, Composition II

WLIT (3 hrs), World Literature

ENGL (3 hrs), literature elective

HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts

PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts

ARTS 1003, Art Studio

PSYC 2003, General Psychology

MATH 1203, College Algebra

ENGL 2003, Advanced Composition

(Exemption by examination or credit in ENGL 2013 or grade of at least "B" in ENGL 1013 and "A" in ENGL 1023 at Fayetteville campus)

NOTE: All professional education courses in CIED must have a grade of "C" or better. Enrollment in upper-division professional education courses may be limited. Contact advisers for specific details. No teaching methods courses may be taken by correspondence.

Elementary Education/Communication 31

COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication

CIED 4101, Practicum

CIED 4113, Integrated Communication Skills

CIED 4128, Content Integration (math, science, social studies)

HESC 2433, Child Development

HESC 3402/3401L, Child Guidance

HESC 4453, Parenting and Family Dynamics

PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence

CIED 3263, Language Development for the Educator

Interdisciplinary Studies 43

Mathematics (12 hours)

Twelve hours in addition to the general studies requirement of MATH 1203.

Six of the 12 hours must include MATH 2213 and 2223.

General Science (16 hours)

BIOL 1543/1541L

Geology course with laboratory

Physical Science course with laboratory

Four hours of science elective

Social Science (15 hours)

Economics,

ECON 3053, Economics for Elementary Teachers

Geography - select one of the following courses:

GEOG 4793, Geog Concepts for Global Studies

GEOG 1123, Human Geography

GEOG 2103, Emerging Nations

GEOG 2203, Developed Nations Political Science

PLSC 2003, American National Government Arkansas History

HIST 3383, Arkansas and the Southwest or other Arkansas History

History - select one of the following courses:

HIST 2003, Hist/American People, 1492 to 1877

HIST 2013, Hist/American People, 1877- Present

Pre-Education Core 18

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education

CIED 1011, Intro to Education Practicum

CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities

CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory

ETEC 2001, Educational Technology

ETEC 2002L, Educational Tech Lab

CIED 3103, Children's Literature

CIED 3113, Emergent and Developmental Literacy

Psychomotor/Aesthetic Component 13

ARHS 1003, Art Lecture

ARED 3603, Public School Art for Elementary Schools

MUED 3813, Music for Elementary Education Majors

MUED 3810L, Music for Elementary Education Majors Lab (MUAC 1161 is a prerequisite for MUED 3813 and 3810L)

PHED 3373, Methods and Materials in P.E. for Children

Total for Elementary Education 128-131

NOTE: The Advanced Composition requirement should be satisfied during the appropriate semester as advised. ENGL 2003 is not listed since it does not count for degree hours but may be passed by test or exemption (or completion of course). Recommended math electives: MATH 2053, MATH 2103, MATH 3773, STAT 2303.

M.A.T. Degree Program Requirements 33

Required Courses for the M.A.T. Core 10

CIED 5012, Measurement/Research/Statistical Concepts for Teachers

CIED 5022, Classroom Management Concepts for Teachers

CIED 5032, Curric. Design Concepts for Teachers

CIED 5052, Seminar: Multicultural Issues

ETEC 5062, Teaching and Learning with Computer Based Technologies

Additional Program Requirements 23

CIED 5003, Childhood Seminar

CIED 5073, Case Study in Childhood Education

CIED 5173, Literacy Assessment

CIED 5183, Readings in Early Childhood Education

CIED 5162, Applied Practicum

CIED 5063, Contemporary and Futuristic Concerns of Childhood Education

CIED 508V Childhood Ed. Cohort Teaching Internship

NOTE: Enrollment in the M.A.T. with an emphasis in Childhood Education is limited. Specific application procedures and selection criteria are available in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Education Building, Room 201 or from Childhood Education faculty advisers.

SEE PAGE 289 FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ELED) COURSES

Middle-Level Education

  • Professors Graening, Totten
  • Associate Professors Johnson, Morrow, Wavering
  • Assistant Professor Beller

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in middle-level education is a teacher preparation degree that prepares educators for meeting the needs of early adolescents. Grounded in an understanding of and appreciation for the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of early adolescents (ages 9 to 14, and/or grades four to eight), the B.S.E. degree provides the pre-requisite knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for entry into the fifth-year, Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program for initial licensure in middle-level education. Candidates for the B.S.E. in middle-level education will be eligible to apply for entry to the M.A.T. program through which they will develop further expertise on educating early adolescents and graduate with the requisite skills and degree for teaching grades four to eight.

The required University and educational courses for the B.S.E. in middle-level education include the following:

HOURS

General Studies (College &

University core requirements) 50-53

English composition, literature, social sciences, communication, science, mathematics, health and wellness, and fine arts and humanities.

Pre-Education Courses 22

12 Hours Pre-education College Core: Introduction to Education and Practicum (CIED 1002/1011), Educational Technology (ETEC 2001/2002L), Survey of Exceptionalities (CIED 3023), Classroom Learning Theory (CIED 3033)

10 Hours Designated by Program: The Emerging Adolescent (CIED 3052), Introduction to Middle-Level Principles and Methods (CIED 3043), Early Adolescent Literature (CIED 3072), and Literacy Strategies for Middle-Level Learners (CIED 3063)

Dual Areas of Concentration 52- 55

In accordance with middle-level licensure in Arkansas, preservice teachers must choose a dual area of concentration with requisite number
of hours for both the primary and supporting areas of concentration. Primary/supporting areas are English/social studies (54 hours), social
studies/English (55 hours), mathematics/science (53 hours), or science/mathematics (52-53 hours). This dual emphasis lends itself to interdisciplinary instruction that is reflective of middle-level philosophy.

Middle-Level Program Requirements:

Hours

The Emerging Adolescent (CIED 3052) 2
(Prerequisites: CIED 1002/1011, PSYC 2003; pre- or corequisite: CIED 3033)

Introduction to Middle-Level Principles and Methods (CIED 3043) 3
(Prerequisite: CIED 3052)

Early Adolescent Literature (CIED 3072) 2
(Prerequisite: CIED 3043; corequisite: (CIED 3063)

Literacy Strategies for Middle-Level Learners (CIED 3063) 3
(Prerequisite: CIED 3043; corequisite: CIED 3072)

Admission Requirements

Upon completion of 45 hours, prospective majors must apply for acceptance into the program and will be evaluated based on the following performance criteria:

  • Completion of CIED 1002/1011, Introduction to Education/Practicum with a grade of "C" or better
  • Minimum 2.70 GPA (including transfer hours)
  • A writing sample
  • An interview.

University and public school faculty will play an integral role in the review of application materials and the interviews.

Hours

General Studies

English 1013, 1023, or 2003 or exempt with test. 6-9

(A minimum of 6 hours credit in English Composition is required. Exemption will not meet this requirement.)

Literature (Amer., English or World) 3

Social Studies 12

(See University State Minimum Core Requirements - 3 hours must be U.S. History or government, 3 hours must be PSYC 2003, 6 hours of elective introductory-level courses from the following: sociology, history, political science, economics, anthropology, geography, or philosophy)

Communications (COMM 1313) 3

Fine Arts, Humanities (see University State Minimum Core Requirements) 6

Laboratory Science 8

(4 hours of biological and 4 hours of physical science is required for all students entering the M.A.T. program)

Mathematics (College Algebra or above) 3

Health and Wellness 3

(HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts and PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts)

Electives (defined by program)

Total Hours Required for General Studies 50-53

Pre-education Core Requirements

CIED 1002/1011, Introduction to Education/Practicum 3

ETEC 2001/2002L, Educational Technology 3

CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities 3

CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory 3

Common Core for all teacher education majors 12

CIED 3052, The Emerging Adolescent 2

CIED 3043, Introduction to Middle-Level Principles and Methods 3

CIED 3072, Early Adolescent Literature 2

CIED 3063, Literacy Strategies for Middle-Level Learners 3

Designated by Middle-Level program 10

Total Hours for Pre-education Core 22

Dual Areas of Concentration:
As determined by State licensure requirements.

English/Social Studies
Social Studies/English
Science/Math or Math/Science

Students must complete a minimum of 21 (24 for science) required hours in primary area and 9-12 restricted elective hours in supporting area.

Total Hours for Areas of Concentration 52-55

Total Hours for B.S.E. in Middle-Level Education 124-130

Dual Areas of Concentration:

As determined by State licensure requirements

English/Social Studies HOURS

English 33

ENGL 1213, Intro to Literature

ENGL 2133, ENGL 2143, ENGL 2153, ENGL 2163, History of Literature in English I-IV

ENGL 4003, English Language and Composition for Teachers

ENGL 3183, Modern English Syntax and Style

ENGL 4253 or ENGL 4333, African Literature or African-American Literature

ENGL 3653, Introduction to Shakespeare

3-hour course above 3000 level selected from Medieval, Renaissance (excluding Shakespeare), Restoration, or 18th Century Literature

3-hour course above 3000 level selected from 19th Century, 20th Century or American Literature

Hours

Social Studies 21

HIST 3383, Arkansas and the Southwest

3 hours from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Near East history:
HIST 3033, HIST 3043, HIST 3203, HIST 3233, HIST 3473, HIST 3503, HIST 4313, HIST 4323, HIST 4353, HIST 4383

GEOG 1123, Human Geography

ANTH 1023, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

HIST 4073, Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1600

3-hour course selected from history, anthropology, economics, geography, or sociology

Social Studies/English

Hours

Social Studies 34

Six hours to be taken as University State Minimum Core Requirement

HIST 2003/2013, History of American People

HIST 3383, Arkansas and the Southwest

WCIV 1003/1013, Western Civilization I/II

6 hours selected from the following:

HIST 3033, HIST 3043, HIST 3203, HIST 3233, HIST 3473, HIST 3503, HIST 4313, HIST 4323, HIST 4353, HIST 4383

ECON 2143 or ECON 3053, Basic Economics-Theory and Practice or Economics for Elementary Teachers

ECON 4033, History of Economic Thought

GEOG 1123, Human Geography

ANTH 1023, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Hours

English 21

ENGL 1213, Introduction to Literature

6 hours selected from the following:

ENGL 2133, ENGL 2143, ENGL 2153, ENGL 2163, History of Literature in English I-IV

ENGL 4003, English Language and Composition for Teachers

ENGL 4253 or ENGL 4333 African Literature or African-American Literature

3-hour elective: English course above 3000 level or WLIT course above 2333

ENGL 3653, Introduction to Shakespeare

hours

Math/Science

Math 33

MATH 2213/2223, Survey of Mathematical Structures I and II

MATH 2554/2564, Calculus I and II

MATH 3133, History of Mathematics

MATH 3773, Foundations of Geometry

MATH 2103, Discrete Mathematics

MATH 2053, Finite Mathematics

CSCE 1023/1021L, Programming I/Lab

3 hours selected from MATH 3083, Linear Algebra: STAT 2303, Principles of Statistics: STAT 3013, Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Science 20

GEOL 1113/1111L, General Geology/Lab

CHEM 1053/1051L, Chemistry in the Modern World/Lab

ZOOL 1613/1611L, Principle of Zoology/Lab

BIOL 3323/3321L, General Genetics/Lab

GEOL 4643/4641L, Historical Geology/Lab

Science/Math

Science 33-34

GEOL 1113/1111L, General Geology/Lab

CHEM 1053/1051L or CHEM 1074/1071L, Chemistry
in the Modern World/Lab or Fundamentals of Chemistry/Lab

BIOL 3323/3321L or BOTY 1613/1611L, General Genetics/Lab or Plant Biology/Lab

BIOL 3863/3861L, General Ecology/Lab

4 hours selected from the following:

ZOOL 1613/1611L, Principles of Zoology/Lab; BOTY 2404/2400L, Survey of Plant Kingdom/Lab; BIOL 2533/2531L, Cell Biology/Lab

GEOL 4643/4641, Historical Geology/Lab

GEOG 3333, Oceanography

ASTR 2003/2001L, Survey of the Universe

3 hours selected from the following or

other approved science course:
BIOL 3023, CHEM 3453/3451L, CHEM 4043, GEOL 2313/2310L, GEOL 3313/3310L, PHYS 3603

Math 19

MATH 2213/2223, Survey of Mathematical Structures I and II

MATH 2554, Calculus I

MATH 3133, History of Mathematics

MATH 3773, Foundations of Geometry

STAT 2303 or STAT 3013, Principles of Statistics or Introduction to Probability and Statistics

NOTE: The program above describes the minimum requirements for a degree in Middle-Level Education. Interested students should consult a Middle-Level Program faculty adviser regarding licensure requirements.

Secondary Education (SEED)

  • Professors Besonen, Farah, Graening, Taylor, Totten
  • Associate Professors Morrow, Wavering
  • Assistant Professor Lincoln

Secondary Schools Program

Students certifying to teach in grades 7-12 will receive a degree from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences with a specialization in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, communication and drama, English, foreign language, geography, geology, history, journalism, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, speech and drama, or any other appropriate degree.

The following 18-hour, Pre-Education Core will be included in the undergraduate degree program:

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education

CIED 1011, Introduction to Education Practicum

ETEC 2001, Educational Technology

ETEC 2002L, Educational Tech Lab

CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities

CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory

CIED 4201, Seminar: Introduction to Professionalism

CIED 4210, Practicum: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

CIED 4211, Seminar: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

CIED 4221, Seminar: Structure of the Disciplines

CNED 4003, Classroom Human Relations Skills

Students with an appropriate baccalaureate degree and upon completion of the Pre-Education Core may apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program to complete a master's and licensure. See the Graduate School Catalog for information about the M.A.T. program.

Secondary Education M.A.T. Application Process

I. Preliminary Admissions

Students complete a preliminary admissions form at the end of CIED 1002/1011 indicating teaching field intent, anticipated date to enter M.A.T., GPA (including transfer work) and completion of PRAXIS I. Students who transfer CIED 1002/1011 from another institution must complete the form at the time of first enrollment.

II. Candidacy Status

1. Complete MAT check by October 1.

2. File Graduate School Application byNovember 1.

3. Complete admission screening interview (to be scheduled early in the Spring semester).

4. At the time of the interview, candidates must have a GPA of 2.70, have passed the PRAXIS I, submitted three letters of reference, and submitted a portfolio. Foreign language majors must submit proof of having passed the foreign language proficiency exam.

5. The list of students will be reduced to 50 at this time.

6. The probationary status will include the content specific courses of the spring semester, plus the first 6 hours of the MAT taught during the summer term. The number admitted into specific teaching fields will be determined by both availability of internship spaces in the public schools with Cohort Partnership agreements and job market potential. However, meeting or exceeding minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the M.A.T.

7. At the completion of the 6 hours of MAT courses, the secondary faculty will convene to review the status of the 50 candidates.

III. Professional Standing Status

Professional Standing Status will be granted at completion of the first 6 hours of M.A.T. courses and after faculty review. (For details, contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Education Building 201.)

SEE PAGE 337 FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION (SEED) COURSES

Special Education (SPED)

  • Professor Gartin
  • Associate Professor Imbeau
  • Instructor Jordan

State licensure requirements for special education have changed effective January 1, 2002. The University of Arkansas no longer offers an undergraduate degree in special education. Information regarding the Master of Education in special education can be found in the University of Arkansas Graduate School Catalog.

SEE PAGE 339 FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) COURSES


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, COUNSELING, AND FOUNDATIONS (ELCF)

Position Open
Department Head
234 Graduate Education Building
575-4207

James Swartz
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
251 Graduate Education Building
575-2207

The department of educational leadership, counseling, and foundations offers graduate-level courses in five distinctive academic and degree programs. Master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees may be obtained in counselor education, educational administration, and higher education. A master's degree may be obtained in educational technology. Educational foundations offers courses in research and statistics for all programs. Undergraduate courses are offered by counselor education and educational technology.

Counselor Education (CNED)

  • Professors Farley, Greenwood
  • Associate Professor Roland
  • Instructor Rogers-Stephen

SEE PAGE 279 FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CNED) COURSES

Educational Administration (EDAD)

  • Associate Professors Elliott, Hughes
  • Assistant Professors Holt, Noggle

SEE PAGE 288 FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (EDAD) COURSES

Educational Technology (ETEC)

  • Associate Professors Murphy, Swartz
  • Assistant Professor Brescia
  • Instructor Cohen

SEE PAGE 295 FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ETEC) COURSES

Higher Education (HIED)

  • Professors Gearhart, Hammons, Lucas
  • Associate Professors Gohn, Murry
  • Adjunct Associate Professors Brazzell, Conneely, Williams
  • Adjunct Assistant Professors Carry, Gordon, Stauffacher

SEE PAGE 303 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (HIED) COURSES

Educational Foundations (EDFD)

  • Professors Lucas, Stegman
  • Associate Professors Denny, Mulvenon, Swartz
  • Assistant Professors Ritter, Turner
  • Visiting Assistant Professor Connors

SEE PAGE 288 FOR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (EDFD) COURSES


DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE, KINESIOLOGY, RECREATION, AND DANCE

Sharon Hunt
Department Head
306 HPER Building
575-2857

Susan Mayes
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies
308 HPER Building
575-2859

The department offers programs leading to the B.S.E. degree with major emphasis in either health sciences, kinesiology, or recreation.

Dance Activity (DEAC)

  • Instructor Mayes

SEE PAGE 286 FOR DANCE ACTIVITY (DEAC) COURSES

Health Sciences (HLSC)

  • Professor Young
  • Associate Professors Jones (C.), Turner
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor Blanch
  • Visiting Assistant Professors Jones (L.), Mink, Williams

The program in health science is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career options in the vast field of health education and health promotion. Career opportunities may include planning, developing and delivery of health programs in various settings. These settings may include hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, community organizations, corporations, and other places of occupation. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter the work force at an entry level position in community health or graduate programs of study in such areas as health education and health promotion, corporate health, public health, health care administration, and other allied health professional schools.

The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in health science will focus on community health. All students must complete the University Core requirements as listed on page 41 and the College of Education and Health Professions requirements as listed on page 154. In addition, all students must take the courses listed below under required general studies for the health science major and the additional health science major requirements. A minimum of 127 semester hours is required for graduation in the major of health science.

NOTE: A student preparing to teach in the public schools in kinesiology and health science must major in kinesiology with a K-12 concentration, complete pre-M.A.T. requirements as listed on page 155, graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree (M.A.T.) to be eligible to apply for initial teacher licensure in the State of Arkansas. Students planning on applying for the M.A.T. and other post-baccalaureate programs should consult the Graduate School Catalog for information on prerequisites and requirements.

Curriculum for a Major in Health Science

HOURS

Required general studies for the Health Science Major 13-14

BIOL 1543/1541L, Principles of Biology

CHEM 1103/1101L/1100D, University Chemistry I

SOCI 2013, General Sociology

NOTE: HLSC 1103 is recommended in lieu of HLSC 1002.

Health Science Major Requirements 80

HESC 1213, Nutrition in Health

HLSC 1203, Prevention of Drug Abuse

HLSC 1303, Introduction to Human Sexuality

HLSC 2613, Foundations in Health Education

HLSC 2653, Introduction to Community Health

HLSC 2662, Terminology/Health Professions

HLSC 3003, Practicum in Community Health

HLSC 3623, Human Diseases

HLSC 3633, First Responder - First Aid

HLSC 3643, Community Health Plan/Promotion

HLSC 3663, Principles of Mental Health

HLSC 3683, Health Care Consumerism

HLSC 404V, Community Health Preceptorship (6 hrs)

JOUR 1023, Media and Society

MBIO 2013/2011L, General Microbiology

PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence

3 hours of PSYC elective

ZOOL 1613/1611L, Principles of Zoology and Lab or

BOTY 1613/1611L, Plant Biology and Lab

ZOOL 2213/2211L, Human Physiology

ZOOL 2443/2441L, Human Anatomy

SCWK 3163, On Death and Dying

PSYC 4023, Adulthood and Aging or SCWK 3183, The Elderly Citizen

PSYC 4133, Behavior Modification

5 hours of health science electives (adviser approved)

SEE PAGE 305 FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (HLSC) COURSES

Kinesiology (KINS)

  • University Professor Brown
  • Professors Di Brezzo, Fort, Gorman, Riggs
  • Associate Professor Lirgg
  • Clinical Associate Professor Kern
  • Assistant Professors Ferguson, Graening
  • Clinical Assistant Professors Bonacci, Smith-Nix
  • Instructors Forbess, Mayes

The program in kinesiology is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career options in the vast field of movement science. Career opportunities may include teaching physical education, coaching, analyzing and prescribing fitness programs, athletic training or preparation for professional programs in allied health. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter graduate programs of study in such areas as pedagogy or adapted physical education, exercise physiology, biomechanics, athletic training, sport management, medical school, physical therapy school and other allied health professional schools.

The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in kinesiology must select one of five concentrations:

1. K-12 Teaching Physical Education/Health

2. Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics

3. Exercise Science - Pre-Professional

4. Exercise Science - Fitness Specialist

5. Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training

All students must complete the University Core requirements as listed on page 41 and the College of Education and Health Professions requirements as listed on page 154. In addition, all students must take the required general studies for the kinesiology major and the kinesiology core requirements listed below. As part of the University Core requirements and College of Education and Health Professions requirements, specific math and science courses are required within the kinesiology major and concentrations. A student preparing to teach in the public schools must select the K-12 teaching concentration, complete pre-M.A.T. requirements as listed on page 155, have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above, and be admitted to Graduate School to be eligible to apply for initial teacher licensure. Students planning on applying for other post-baccalaureate programs should inquire as to prerequisite requirements. A minimum of 124 semester hours are required for graduation in the major of kinesiology. The total hours may vary slightly depending on the concentration of study.

Curriculum for a Major in Kinesiology

HOURS

Required general studies for the Kinesiology Major 8

CHEM 1103/1101L/1100D, University Chemistry I or, for K-12 Concentration only, any 4-hour State Minimum Core chemistry with lab

ZOOL 2443/2441L, Human Anatomy

Kinesiology Core 12

KINS 1013, Careers in Kinesiology: A History and An Overview

KINS 2223, Motor Development

KINS 3153, Exercise Physiology (for Exercise Science Concentrations II-IV) or
KINS 3163 Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application (for K-12 Concentration I)

KINS 3353, Mechanics of Human Movement

Students with a major in kinesiology must select one of five concentrations:

I. K-12 Teaching Physical Education/Health

II. Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics

III. Exercise Science - Pre-Professional

IV. Exercise Science - Fitness Specialist

V. Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training

hours

Concentration I: K-12 Teaching Physical Education/Health 57-60

RECR 1001L, Outdoor Recreation Lab

BIOL 1543/1541L, Principles of Biology

PHED 2003, Teaching Styles/Lesson Planning

PHED 2013, Teach Progressions/Assessment of Basic Skills

PHED 2023, Teach Progressions/Assessment of Advanced Skills

PHED 3012, Teaching Games

PHED 3022, Teaching Stunts/Tumbling

PHED 3032, Teaching Rhythms

PHED 3042, Teaching Fitness (replaces COEHP requirement for PEAC 1621)

PHED 3203, Principles and Problems of Coaching

PHED 3903, P.E./Special Populations (replaces COEHP Pre-MAT requirement for CIED 3023)

KINS 3373, Phil/Soci Impact on Kinesiology

PHED 4053, Teaching Individ/Dual Sports

PHED 4063, Teaching Team Sports

KINS 4413, Org/Man/Mktt Skills for Kinesiology

HLSC 3633, First Responder - First Aid

Pre-M.A.T. Specialty Program Courses

KINS 2223, Motor Development

(hours counted in the kinesiology core)

CNED 4003, Classroom Human Relations Skills

11-14 hours toward course content in Health Science (see adviser for available course choices) or other adviser approved electives

The fifth-year program in the K-12 Concentration consists of 33 hours of graduate courses including student teaching internship and a comprehensive exam. Successful completion should result in eligibility for teaching licensure and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. (Refer to the Graduate School Catalog for special requirements.)

hours

Exercise Science Core 40

Requirements for Kinesiology (Exercise Science)

Concentrations II, III, IV, and V.

CHEM 1123/1121L/1120D, University Chemistry II (not required for Concentration V)

PHYS 2013/2011L/2010D, College Physics I

PHYS 2033/2031L/2030D, College Physics II (not required for Concentrations IV, V)

ZOOL 2213/2211L, Human Physiology

HESC 1213, Nutrition in Health

PSYC 4183, Physiological Psychology (not required for Concentrations IV, V)

CNED 3053, The Helping Relationship

KINS 3533, Laboratory Techniques

KINS 405V, Independent Study (3 hrs) or KINS 4903, Internship

KINS 4323, Analytical Basis/Movement

KINS 4733, Senior Seminar

KINS 4833, Exercise Appl/Spec Pops

Concentration II: Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics

BIOL 1543/1541L Principles of Biology/Lab

PSYC 2013, Intro to Statistics for Psych. or adviser-approved statistics course

MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus

CHEM 2613/2611L/2610D, Organic Physiol. Chem

CHEM 3813, Intro to Biochemistry

Additional adviser-approved electives (11 hrs.)

Concentration III: Exercise Science - Pre-Professional

PSYC 2013, Intro to Statistics for Psych. or adviser-approved statistics course

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus (depending on post-baccalaureate plans, see adviser)

CHEM 3603/3601L/3600D, Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 3613/3611L/3610D, Organic Chemistry II

CHEM 3813, Intro to Biochemistry

Additional adviser-approved electives (10-11 hrs.)

Concentration IV: Exercise Science - Fitness Specialist

MATH 1203, College Algebra

MATH 1213, Plane Trigonometry

CHEM 2613/2611L/2610D, Organic Physiol. Chem

PSYC 3023, Abnormal Psychology (takes place of PSYC 4183 in Exercise Science Core

MGMT 3563, Management Concepts in Org. Behavior

MKTT 3433, Principles of Marketing (Prerequisitc: ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 or ECON 2143 or AGEC 1103 and AGEC 2103)

KINS 4773, Performance and Drugs

VOED 4403 Nutrition Education and Counseling

Additional adviser-approved electives ( 10 hrs.)

Concentration V: Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training

BIOL 1543/1541L, Principles of Biology

ETEC 2001/2002L Educational Technology/Lab

MATH 1203, College Algebra

MATH 1213, Plane Trigonometry

PSYC 3023 Abnormal Psychology (takes place of PSYC 4183 in Exercise Science Core)

KINS 2393, Prevention and Care/Athletic Injuries

KINS 3413, Evaluative Techniques for Athletic Training

KINS 3663, Rehabilitation of Athletic Injury

KINS 4773, Performance and Drugs Professions

HLSC 2662, Terminology for the Health Professions

HLSC 3633, First Responder - First Aid

VOED 4403 Nutrition Education and Counseling

Additional adviser-approved electives (6 hrs.)

Endorsement in Coaching

Those planning to coach football, basketball, or track must qualify for an endorsement in coaching. The Arkansas Department of Education requires applicants to hold a secondary license and pass, with an appropriate score, the designated Praxis II test for coaching. Students must also meet Arkansas Department of Education guidelines. For further information, applicants should contact the Arkansas Department of Education. The Web address is <http://arkedu.state.ar.us>. There is a link to Educational Testing Services from this site to obtain more information about the Praxis II exams.

Aquatics Specialization

Individuals seeking to qualify as swimming instructors, life guards, or pool managers may do so by taking the following courses:

PEAC 1131, Beginning Swimming

PEAC 1811, Beginning Canoeing

PEAC 1831, Beginning Scuba Diving

PEAC 2131, Intermediate Swimming

RECR 4263, Aquatic Facilities Management

KINS 4903, Internship

Total Semester Hours: 17

SEE PAGE 313 FOR KINESIOLOGY (KINS) COURSES

Physical Education Activities (PEAC)

Basic Instruction in Physical Education (PEAC)

SEE PAGE 326 FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES (PEAC) COURSES

Recreation (RECR)

  • Professor Hunt
  • Associate Professors Langsner, Moiseichik
  • Assistant Professor Hughes
  • Instructor Mock

The program of recreation is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career opportunities in the field of recreation and parks. Career opportunities may include park and recreation directors for a city, therapeutic recreation specialists, fitness center managers, state and national park managers, camp administrators, or work in YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs or other youth serving agencies. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter the recreational workforce at an entry level position or pursue graduate studies in such areas as recreation management, sport management, or other allied health professional schools.

The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in recreation must select a concentration of study in an area of interest with help from an academic adviser from the recreation faculty. Each concentration is developed individually to meet specific career goals. Concentrations are 18-21 hours, generally in academic areas other than the recreation program. Examples of concentrations of study include, but are not limited to, public recreation, children and families, fitness club management, commercial recreation, aquatic management, therapeutic recreation, camp administration, outdoor leadership, community sports, youth at risk, and outdoor recreation.

All students must complete the University Core requirements as listed on page 41 and the College of Education and Health Professions requirements as listed on page 154. In addition, all students must take the required general studies for the recreation core requirements listed below. As part of the University Core requirements and College of Education and Health Profession requirements specific social sciences and science courses are required within the recreation major and concentration requirements. Recreation majors must obtain a "C" grade or better in all courses beginning with the alpha code RECR. To enroll in RECR 440V, students must have a 2.50 GPA or better in RECR core and concentration courses. Many courses in the recreation curriculum are taught in sequential order. Please check catalog course descriptions for prerequisites.

There are several experiential requirements within the recreation core. Students are required to do three practicum experiences (RECR 201V) in three different agencies. Each experience totals 45 hours. A more intense experience of an internship (RECR 440V) requires a minimum of 400 hours or work full time for 12-15 weeks in an agency with a qualified park and recreation professional. Students in the recreation program must get certification at the instructor-level or higher in at least two areas of expertise. Certifications must be valid at the time of graduation and be completed before a grade will be assigned in RECR 4013, Contemporary Issues in Leisure. Examples of these certifications include, but are not limited to, water safety instructor, aerobics instructor, American Red Cross canoeing instructor, first-aid instructor, and hunter safety instructor. A minimum of 124 hours are required for graduation in the major of recreation. The total hours may vary slightly depending on the study concentration.

An undergraduate minor in recreation is also available to students enrolled in other colleges. Students with interests related to the recreation profession such as business, biology, human environmental science or horticulture may elect the 15 hour minor found on page 169. This minor could enhance future career opportunities.

Curriculum for a Major in Recreation

hours

Required General Studies for the Recreation Major 6

PLSC 2003, American National Government

SOCI 2013, General Sociology

Recreation Core 51

RECR 1003, Professional Foundations of Leisure

RECR 1023, Recreation and Natural Resources

RECR 201V, Recreation Practicum (three one-credit experiences)

RECR 2063, Commercial Recreation and Tourism Enterprise

RECR 2813, Leadership Techniques in Recreation

RECR 3833, Program Planning in Recreation

RECR 3843, Planning, Design and Maintenance for Recreation

RECR 3853, Leisure Behavior

RECR 3873, Sport and Recreation Risk Management

RECR 4003, Innovative Practices in Recreation

RECR 4013, Contemporary Issues in Leisure

RECR 4083, Research and Evaluation in Recreation

RECR 4093, Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation

RECR 440V, Internship (9 hours)

HLSC 3633, First Responder-First Aid

hours

Directed Study Concentration 18-21

Selected with help from an academic adviser from the recreation faculty.

Curriculum for a Minor in Recreation

hours

Minor Requirement 15

RECR 1003, Professional Foundations of Leisure

RECR 2813, Leadership Techniques in Recreation

RECR 3833, Program Planning in Recreation

RECR 3873 Sport and Recreation Risk Management

RECR elective course selected to compliment major (see adviser)

SEE PAGE 335 FOR RECREATION (RECR) COURSES


ELEANOR MANN SCHOOL OF NURSING (NURS)

Barbara Conrad
Director
217 Ozark Hall
575-3904

  • Professor Neighbors
  • Associate Professors Barta, Conrad, Lawson
  • Assistant Professor Smith-Blair
  • Instructors Breckenridge, Buron, Kolb-Selby, McConaughy, Meadows

The mission of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing is to promote the health of society through education of professional nurses, research and service.

The School, as an established entity within the College of Education and Health Professions and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, subscribes to the philosophy and stated mission of the University of Arkansas on teaching, research, and service. The School of Nursing provides nursing education to meet expanding health care needs. In recognition of the interrelationship between teaching, research, service, and the practice of nursing, in the changing health care needs of society, the faculty aspires toward excellence in teaching, contributes to research in nursing, and promotes improved health care.

The philosophy and purposes of the education are a synthesis of the personal beliefs of the faculty in relation to the person, society, environment, health, nursing, education, the learning process, and the role of the graduates of the program.

The person is a unique five dimensional being of interrelated and inseparable systems (biological, intellectual, psychological, social and spiritual) from which needs arise as the person develops throughout the life span. Each person is a member of a larger cultural, racial, and/or ethnic group and is unique in the way in which the dimensions are developed, intersected and expressed. Environment influences the person's health within each of these dimensions. The person is influenced by and interacts as a whole with the internal and external environment to preserve vital functions, dignity and a meaningful existence.

Society is a dynamic and multicultural phenomenon functioning within the ever-changing environment. The basic unit in society is the family. It functions to socialize its members to cultural values and norms and is highly influential in shaping the health behaviors of its members. Individual persons and family groups combine and intersect to form and function as larger distinct and indistinct community units. These units also have needs which arise from biological, intellectual, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions. The health of the person, family or community impinges on and affects the health of the others. Society has given nursing and other health care professionals the latitude and responsibility to assist clients (individuals, families, and communities) in meeting health care needs.

The environment, internal and external, consists of those forces which influence the dimensions of the client. These complex factors act upon the client and ultimately determine its form, survival and evolution. When the forces affect health, nursing becomes an integral part of the environment to assist the client in maximizing health.

Health is a general condition involving the total client within the environment. Health is dynamic and relative, wherein the person exists at varying points along the wellness­illness continum. Wellness and illness are relative states of health and may be a matter of one's perception.

Nursing is a helping relationship that assists the client in achieving wellness. It is both an art and a science. Professional nursing is derived from a specialized body of knowledge. The professional nurse draws from various academic disciplines to diagnose and make treatment decisions. Critical thinking is essential to the diagnoses and treatment decisions in nursing. The professional nurse practices in a variety of settings and collaborates with other health care professionals to assist the client in promoting health, preventing illness, maintaining or restoring wellness, or to cope with death. The therapeutic and significant contribution of nursing is through performance in the roles of caregiver, manager and teacher using research-based practice in health care. A critical thinking approach known as the nursing process is used to meet health care needs.

Professional nursing begins with a Bachelor of Science degree. Nursing education offers a research base for nursing practice that promotes the ability of the nurse to effect change needed to improve health. It is a process by which knowledge is continually synthesized and directed toward meeting the health care needs of clients. The learner develops and applies intellectual, interpersonal and psychomotor skills in assisting clients in a variety of settings. Professional nursing education develops critical thinking, and acceptance of responsibility for nursing interventions and accountability for outcomes. In the study of professional nursing the student builds on a planned general education from the academic disciplines and acquires theoretical and specific knowledge to meet health care needs. In addition the curriculum provides opportunity for students with technical nursing education to expand their knowledge and scope of practice. The baccalaureate program establishes a foundation for graduate education in nursing and for continued personal and professional development.

Learning takes place within the student and is ultimately the responsibility of the student. Knowledge and skills are enhanced when the student derives satisfaction from the learning environment and has the opportunity to explore and express thoughts and feelings. Acquisition of knowledge and skills promotes development of the student and is manifested by a change in behavior.

Faculty have the responsibility to ensure the quality of the nursing program. They de-fine levels of expectations for students and maintain standards of nursing practice. They focus on students' learning needs when they select or manipulate the environment to enhance experiential learning. Faculty guide and direct learning through the development and implementation of the curriculum and through planned periodic evaluations based on program criteria. In clinical agencies, faculty and practicing nurses are role models for students.

Within a climate of mutual respect, students and faculty share in an interdependent enterprise of learning, inquiry and teaching. With guidance, students develop the ability to use critical thinking to integrate eclectic knowledge with current nursing theory and research-based practice. They learn personal and professional responsibility and accountability. Progress, or lack of, in meeting performance expectations and improvements necessary for success is identified by teacher evaluation and student self-evaluation.

The baccalaureate graduate, as a member of the discipline, uses knowledge from a research base to fulfill the roles of the nurse in contemporary society as a caregiver, manager, and teacher. On entry into practice the graduate performs the following:

1. Uses critical thinking in making clinical judgments to deliver holistic nursing care,

2. Uses theory and research-based know-ledge to improve delivery of nursing care to meet health care needs of individuals, families, and communities,

3. Develops, implements, and evaluates health-related education based on assessed needs,

4. Applies information and health care technologies to assess, monitor, and support clients, families, and communities,

5. Designs, manages and coordinates health care for individuals, families and communities,

6. Uses ethical principles in nursing practice, conduct, and relationships with clients, and

7. Identifies with the values of the profession and incorporates them into practice.

The baccalaureate nurse works singularly or in collaboration with other health care professionals in coordinating and promoting culturally sensitive health care.

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas prepares students to enter the professional practice of nursing and/or pursue graduate-level nursing education. The curriculum provides the student with a theoretical base to practice professional nursing with diverse clients in various settings through the roles of caregiver, manager and teacher. The program of study has been designed to emphasize one or more of these roles in each nursing course. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a registered nurse (R.N.). Persons convicted of a crime may not be eligible to take the NCLEX examination. A criminal background check is required before graduation and reported to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as part of the procedures for application for licensure.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.) is awarded after successful completion of the nursing curriculum.

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing offers a limited number of scholarships specifically for nursing students admitted to the School. These scholarships are awarded by the scholarship committee of the School of Nursing and include the Beverly, Jerry Wade Davis Jr., the Mervin Harold Davis Jr., Mina Marshall, Richter, and Stars for Nursing Scholarships. Contact the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing about the guidelines and application deadlines.

ADMISSION TO THE B.S.N. PROGRAM

Admission Policies

Admission to the B.S.N. program is limited. Final approval for admission will be determined by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing faculty. Requirements for admission into the professional program of study are as follows:

1. Overall minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75. (Transfer GPA will be factored in if it is to the student's benefit. If the UA GPA is based on at least 12 hrs of study and is greater than the transfer GPA, the UA GPA will be used. If the student has less than 12 hrs at the U of A, the transfer GPA will be factored in.)

2. Students will be ranked according to GPA for admission to the program.

3. Applications for admission must be submitted by December 1 for admission consideration. Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis.

4. Selection process will be completed by March 1.

5. All general education courses must be completed at the end of the spring semester prior to beginning the professional program of study.

6. Professional program of study begins in the summer following the sophomore year.

7. Students transferring from another nursing program must be eligible to return to that program to be considered for admission.

8. Students must meet the performance standards for the professional program of study.

9. CPR certification is required.

10. The completed Hepatitis B vaccine series must be verified.

11. Negative Tuberculin skin test or x-ray is required.

12. Health and liability insurance is required (check with the School of Nursing).

13. A car or reliable transportation is required.

14. A criminal background check is required and reported to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

15. Some clinical agencies require students to complete a negative drug screening and criminal background check before students can be placed in the agency. To complete appropriate clinical experiences, students will have to comply with these requirements.

Advanced Placement for Registered Nurses

Applicants to the R.N. to B.S.N. track must meet the following requirements:

1. College of Education and Health Professions admission requirements

2. Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Admission Requirements

3. Completed the general education studies. (RN students who have completed 45 hrs. of the required general studies may petition for exception to this policy if MATH 1203, PSYC 2013, and NURS 3013 have been completed.)

4. Graduated from an Arkansas State Board of Nursing approved program or an accredited out-of-state program

5. Have nursing courses reviewed for transfer credit by the School of Nursing

6. Provide proof of and maintain unencumbered licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas

7. Requirements necessary to receive advanced placement may vary with length of time since graduation and length of time of (or since) nursing employment.

8. Credit for courses listed below will be held in escrow. The student will receive credit for these courses upon successful completion of the program.

NURS 3032 NURS 3042L

NURS 3212/3221 NURS 3312

NURS 3422/3423 NURS 3634/3643

NURS 3742/3752 NURS 3841L

NURS 4154/4164 NURS 4443/4453

RN students will be considered as a separate group for admission purposes.

Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technical Nurses

Applicants for advanced placement into the LPN/LPTN to B.S.N. track must meet the following requirements:

1. Admission requirements of the College of Education and Health Professions

2. Admission requirements of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing

3. Completed an Arkansas State Board approved LPN or LPTN program or an NLNAC accredited out-or-state program

4. Have nursing courses reviewed for transfer credit by the School of Nursing

5. Provide proof of and maintain an unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or LPTN in the state of Arkansas

6. Advanced placement may vary based on the length of time since completion of the LPN or LPTN and the length of time of (or since) nursing employment.

7. Students may receive credit for 12 hrs in the nursing program through validation procedures. The student may validate NURS 3634/NURS 3643 through the NLN Profile II Book I examination. They may validate NURS 3042L, NURS 3312, NURS 3032, NURS 3422 and NURS 3423 through successful completion of the remaining courses in Level I of the professional program of study. These courses will be held in
escrow. The student will receive credit for escrowed courses upon successful completion of the professional program of study.

Performance Standards for Admission to and Progression in the Professional Program of Study

Professional nurses must have the knowledge and ability to completely assist the biological, psychological, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of the client. After acceptance, but before admission to the B.S.N. program, students must show documentation for current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers. This requires the ability to successfully complete both the written and practical tests for certification. In addition, students admitted to the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing must meet the following abilities and expectations during their enrollment in the program.

1. Critical Thinking. Student nurses must be able to analyze data, explore interpretations, generate hypotheses, select actions and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care of clients. In addition, applicants must be able to problem solve.

2. Psychomotor. Student nurses must be able to perform the following:

a. assess clients through auscultation, percussion, palpation, and other diagnostic maneuvers;

b. manipulate equipment necessary to assist the client to desired outcomes;

c. lift and move clients to provide safe care and emergency treatment;

d. perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

e. perform independently of others;

f. possess cognitive abilities to measure, calculate dosages, reason, analyze, and synthesize.

3. Communication. Student nurses must be able to perform the following:

a. receive, translate, and import information by oral and written means according to standards of the English language and safe nursing practice;

b. speak, hear, visually observe clients and interpret non-verbal behavior;

c. effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all health care providers.

4. Behavioral/Social Attributes.
Students are required to have social skills and emotional health sufficient to provide safe, therapeutic care. The ability to function in stressful environments and meet physically and mentally stressful demands is essential.

The study and practice of nursing requires strong emotional, intellectual, and physical capabilities. It is important for prospective nursing students to have a realistic view of the demanding curriculum before they decide to pursue the degree. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing if they have questions about their ability to function in the clinical settings.

Progression, Probation, Suspension, Withdrawal and Dismissal

1. Any nursing course in which a letter grade of "D" or lower is received must be repeated before the student progresses. (Repetition of courses depends on clinical space available.)

2. Students who receive a grade of "D" or lower or withdraw from any nursing course for any reason must petition the School's Admission and Advancement Committee for readmission to the nursing program. Final decisions for readmission rests with the nursing faculty.

3. Students must achieve a 70% exam average in every course in the professional program of study. Failure to do so in a course will result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.

4. Junior Progression Exam Requirement (Students should contact their adviser for details.)

5. Senior Progression Exam Requirement (Students should contact their adviser for details.)

6. Students are limited to one petition for readmission. Readmission is limited by space availability.

7. Students who are dismissed from any clinical course will be suspended from all clinical courses until the dismissal is reviewed by the faculty of the School. (Suspension means the student will not be permitted to attend any clinical assignment until the School reviews the issue.)

Readmission Policies

Any student whose enrollment in the professional program of study has been interrupted may seek readmission following the steps below:

1. Seek readmission into the University of Arkansas (if applicable).

2. Complete Readmission Application to the School of Nursing the semester prior to the semester of intended re-entry into the program. (Readmission is limited by space availability.)

3. If the student's enrollment was interrupted to attend another college, the University's transfer student admission policies would also apply for readmission.

Exit Policies

1. Students must complete the requirements for the degree within five years of enrolling in the first upper-division nursing course. If the student does not complete the Professional Program of Study within the five-year limit, nursing credits must be reevaluated.

2. All University of Arkansas and College of Education and Health Professions requirements must be met.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing

HOURS

General Studies 63

ENGL 1013, Composition I

ENGL 1023, Composition II

ENGL 2003, Advanced Composition
(exemption by examination or credit in ENGL 2013 or grade of at least "B" in ENGL 1013 and "A" in ENGL 1023 at Fayetteville campus)

COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication

Literature (3 hrs) World Literature recommended

Fine Arts/Humanities Elective (3 hrs)

PHIL 2103 or PHIL 3103, Ethics

HIST 2003 or HIST 2013, or PLSC 2003

PSYC 2003, General Psychology

SOCI 2003, General Sociology or SOCI 2013 or ANTH 1023

HESC 1403, Lifespan Development

MATH 1203, College Algebra

PSYC 2013, Introduction to Statistics for Psych

NURS 3013, Computers in Health Care Systems7

CHEM 1074/1071l, Fundamentals of Chemistry

BIOL 1543/BIOL 1541L, Principles of Biology

MBIO 2013/2011L, General Microbiology

ZOOL 2213/2211L, Human Physiology

ZOOL 2443/2441L, Human Anatomy (4 hours of biological science are a prerequisite unless exempt)

Professional Nursing Program 65

Level I

NURS 3022, Intro to Professional Nursing Concepts

NURS 3032, Therapeutic Comm.

NURS 3042L, Professional Nursing Skills: Basic

NURS 3212, Teaching and Health Promotion

NURS 3221, Professional Role Implementation I: Teacher

NURS 3312, Pharmacology

NURS 3314, Pathophysiology

NURS 3321, Health Assessment

NURS 3422, Nursing Concepts: Foundations of Professional Practice

NURS 3423, Professional Role Implementation II: Caregiver

Level II

NURS 3634, Nursing Concepts: Adult Health and Illness

NURS 3643, Professional Role Implementation III: Caregiver

NURS 3841L, Professional Nursing Skills: Advanced

NURS 3842, Research in Nursing

NURS 3742, Nursing Concepts: Mental Health/Illness

NURS 3752, Professional Role Implementation IV: Caregiver

NURS 4154, Nursing Concepts: Children and Family

NURS 4164, Professional Role Implementation V: Teacher

NURS 4242, Management in Nursing

NURS 4263, Nursing Concepts: Older Adult Health/Illness

NURS 4273, Professional Role Implementation VI: Manager

Level III

NURS 4443, Nursing Concepts: Critical Care

NURS 4453, Professional Role Implementation VII: Role Synthesis

NURS 4603, Nursing Concepts:Communities

NURS 4613, Professional Role Implementation VIII: Role Synthesis

NURS 4712, Seminar in Nursing

Total for Nursing 128

NOTE: In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the University and College graduation requirements.

This curriculum is subject to change to comply with national accreditation and the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

SEE PAGE 324 FOR ELEANOR MANN SCHOOL OF NURSING (NURS) COURSES


DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (RHAB)

Barbara B. Shadden
Interim Department Head
319 West Avenue Annex
575-3658

The department of rehabilitation education and research offers the B.S.E. with a major emphasis in communication disorders. An M.S. with an emphasis in speech pathology, an M.S. in rehabilitation counseling, and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation, are also offered.

Rehabilitation Education (RHAB)

319 West Avenue Annex
575-3658

  • University Professor Bolton
  • Professors Anderson, Cook, Watson
  • Clinical Assistant Professor Cochran
  • Research Professors Boone, Schroedel
  • Research Assistant Professors Miller, Wheeler-Scriggs

SEE PAGE 335 FOR REHABILITATION EDUCATION (RHAB) COURSES

Communication Disorders (CDIS)

201 Speech and Hearing Clinic
575-4509

  • Professor Shadden
  • Associate Professor Toner
  • Assistant Professor Henrickson
  • Research Associate Aslin
  • Instructors Edwards, McGehee

An undergraduate major in communication disorders leads to the B.S.E. degree and prepares students for graduate studies (master's level) in speech-language pathology and audiology.

The minimum requirements for all students in the College of Education and Health Professions are listed under general studies on page 154.

Admission to the B.S.E. Major Degree Program in Communication Disorders

All students declaring an undergraduate major in communication disorders are accepted as tentative candidates to the undergraduate program. However, formal admission to the program is limited. Students must apply for admission to the undergraduate B.S.E. degree program in communication disorders prior to taking junior- and senior-level classes in the major. Requirements for admission include the following:

  • Completion of the admission application form.
  • Junior status at the time that 3000-level courses will be taken.
  • An overall minimum GPA of 3.0 over the first four semesters (50-60 hours) of college course work. Under special circumstances, students may petition the faculty to waive the 3.0 GPA requirement.
  • Satisfactory completion of an admission interview with designated members of the faculty.

Students who do not meet admission criteria for the B.S. E. degree program in communication disorders in any given year may reapply in subsequent years.

hours

Requirements for the program in Communication Disorders

General Studies, page 154 47-50

University Core, page 41 35

Communication Disorders Core 38

CDIS 2253, Intro to Comm. Disorders

CDIS 3103, Introduction to Audiology

CDIS 3124, Normal Phonological and Articulatory Processes and CDIS 3120L, Phonetic Transcription Lab

CDIS 3203, Articulation and Voice Disorders

CDIS 3213, Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms

CDIS 3223, Language Dev in Children

CDIS 3234, Intro to Clinical Practice and CDIS 3230L, Clinical Observation Lab

CDIS 4133, Introduction to Aural Rehab

CDIS 4213, Intro to Speech and HearingScience

CDIS 4223, Language Disorders in Children

CDIS 4253, Neurological Bases of Communication

CDIS 4273, Comm Behavior and Aging

Total for Communication Disorders 124

SEE PAGE 271 FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (CDIS) COURSES

Department of Vocational and Adult Education (VAED)

Barbara E. Hinton
Department Head
100 Graduate Education Building
575-4758

  • Professors Biggs, Dutton, Hinton, Thompson (C.)
  • Associate Professors De Vore, Lyle, Orr, Park
  • Assistant Professors Brooks, Nafukho, Thompson (D.)
  • Visiting Assistant Professor Carder
  • Instructors Snow, Wills

The University of Arkansas has been approved by the State Board for Workforce Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in vocational education.

The two areas of concentrations in vocational education are as follows:

1. Business Education (BUED)

2. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCSE)

Adult Education (ADED)

Buel Lyle
Graduate Coordinator
112 Graduate Education Building
575-5119

  • Professors Dutton, Hinton
  • Associate Professor Lyle
  • Assistant Professors Brooks, Nafukho, Thompson (D.)
  • Visiting Assistant Professor Carder
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor Lofton

SEE PAGE 259 FOR ADULT EDUCATION (ADED) COURSES

Vocational Education (VOED)

Professional Pre-Education Core Requirements in Vocational Education

HOURS

Curriculum and Instruction 9

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education

CIED 1011, Intro to Education Practicum

CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities

CIED 3033, Classroom Learning Theory

Educational Technology 3

ETEC 2001, Educational Technology

ETEC 2002L, Educational Technology Lab

Vocational Education 6

VOED 3001, Orientation to VOED

VOED 4002, Intro to Professionalism

VOED 4013, Presentation Techniques

General Studies Requirements 56

The general requirements for all undergraduate programs in the College of Education and Health Professions are found under general studies.

Technical Studies Requirements 50

Technical studies requirements for students majoring in business education and family and consumer science education are listed below.

Professional Education Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) 33

See the Graduate School Catalog.

See Page 340 for Vocational Education (VOED) Courses.

Business Education (BUED)

Advisers: Fredrick Muyia Nafukho, Ok Park
Graduate Education Building
575-4758 or 575-4759

Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Education degree has two concentrations: non-licensure and licensure. Requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met by completing the B.S.E. and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) (See the Graduate School Catalog.) Refer to the College academic reg-ulations, admission process for initial licensure for other requirements.

Basic Plan

In addition to the general studies (see note) and the 18-hour Professional Pre-Education Core, the following courses are required for a concentration in business education and upon completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree, will qualify the graduate for the teaching of business education courses excluding marketing and computer technology.

HOURS

ACCT 2013, 2023, Introduction to Accounting Information I and II 6

BLAW 2013, Legal Environment of Business 3

ISYS 1121L, Intro to Computer Info Systems Lab 1

ISYS 2232, Business Info Systems 2

VOED 480V Problems in VOED (Keyboarding II) 3

ISYS 3000 level or above 3

VOED 480V Problems in VOED (Word Processing) 3

MGMT 1033, Introduction to Business or higher 3

MGMT 3563, Mgmt Concepts/Orgn Behavior or MKTT 3433, Principles of Marketing 3

VOED 3112, Vocational Student Orgn 2

VOED 380V, Supervised Work Experience 6

VOED 4122, Leadership Dev. 2

VOED 4303, Business Comm in Education 3

Business electives 10

Total 50

NOTE: ECON 2143 will satisfy the economics requirement in general studies and the prerequisite requirement for MKTT 3433. The minimum number of hours required to receive a baccalaureate degree at the University of Arkansas is 124 semester hours.

Computer Technology

The completion of the basic plan, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), plus the following courses qualify the graduate for teaching computer technology courses:

HOURS

Computer programming course 3

Computer elective must be at the 2000 level or above 3

Marketing

See adviser for requirements.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE)

Advisers: Cecelia K. Thompson
120 Graduate Education Building
575-2581

Bobbie T. Biggs
159 Graduate Education Building
575-6608

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Education degree may select the family and consumer sciences education program concentration as a field of specialization in vocational education. Requirements for initial licensure may be met by completion of the B.S.E. and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) (See the Graduate School Catalog.).

In addition to the general studies and the 18-hour Professional Pre-Education Core, the following courses are required for a concentration in family and consumer sciences education.

HOURS

Technical Requirements 55-56

HESC 1013, HESC 1023,
HESC 2053 Clothing and Textiles 9

HESC 2112/2111L, HESC 2123,
HESC 1213 or HESC 3204, Foods and Nutrition 9-10

HESC 1403, HESC 3402/3401L,
HESC 2413 and HESC 4453, Human Development 12

HESC 4753, HESC 3763L, Consumer Education and Mgmt. 9

HESC 1501, Orientation to Human Environmental Sciences 1

CHEM 1074/1071L, Fundamentals of Chemistry 5

CHEM 2613/2611L, Organic Physiological Chemistry 4

ARTS 1003, Art Studio 3

NOTE: The minimum number of hours required to receive a baccalaureate degree at the University of Arkansas is 124 semester hours.

For professional education requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), see the Graduate School Catalog or see page 155 in this catalog.

Industrial and Technical Education (ITED)

Advisers:
Jack B. DeVore, Jr.
Phil Gerke
James E. Snow
Dale E. Thompson
Fred A. Wills

Graduate Education Bldg.
575-4758

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Education degree may select the industrial and technical education program, which has two concentrations designed for working adults. Students seeking entry to either of these concentrations should contact department faculty, administrators, or the Boyer Advising Center.

Performanced-Based Teacher Education (PBTE) Concentration

This concentration should be selected by incumbent (in service) trade and technical instructors who desire to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Education degree or become certified as a master instructor in the post-secondary vocational and secondary school systems. PBTE Concentration utilizes the Performance-Based Teacher Education modules and is field-based.

Human Resource Development (HRD) Concentration

This concentration is designed for adult learners already in the workforce with several years of work experience and permits credit for documented experiential learning. This plan is an extended concentration offered by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, at off-campus locations via distance learning technology on a two-year rotation plan. Details can be found on the Web at <http://www.uark.edu/hrd>.

Residency Requirement for PBTE Concentration

The residency requirement for the PBTE Concentration specifies that at least six semester hours of course work must be completed on campus, with an additional six semester hours taken at a location in the state taught by UA, Fayetteville, faculty.

Hours

Human Resource Development Concentration Technical Requirements 33

Credit may be earned through documented prior work and experiential learning. Applicants will be required to present extensive portfolio documentation of experiential learning and prior work-related experience following a standardized format as suggested by the Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning (CAEL). Credit may be granted upon, but not limited to, the following:

senior employee-level work experience in business and industry, armed forces, prior training and formal learning experiences, ACE/PONSI credits, NOCTI testing, SHRM certification, and CEUs.

Applicants must qualify for at least 15 hours of experiential learning credit.

Students not qualifying for the full 33 hrs of experiential credit will be required to take courses from the approved HRD list. 33

Human Resource Development Professional Courses

VAED 3113, VAED 3123,

VAED 3133, VAED 3213,

VAED 4113, VAED 4133,

VAED 4213, VAED 4233 24

ITED 459V, Industrial Internship (Workplace based) 12

General Studies Requirements 55

Total 124

SEE PAGE 311 FOR INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ITED) COURSES


COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS HONORS PROGRAM (HNED)

Joyce C. Graening
Director
HPER 308Y
575-2899

The College of Education and Health Professions honors program is designed to enable undergraduate students in the College who have demonstrated potential for outstanding scholastic achievement an opportunity to broaden and deepen their liberal and professional education. Honors Program students are also eligible to take honors courses in other colleges.

The experience in the honors program includes, but is not limited to, enrollment in honors courses, an honors seminar, and a required undergraduate thesis/project.

Incoming freshmen who meet one of the following three requirements will be invited to participate in the honors program; however, each student must file a formal application to be enrolled.

1. An ACT composite score of 27 or better

2. An SAT score of 1150

3. Rank in the top 5% of their high school graduating class.

Eligibility for continued enrollment in the honors program will be based on the following cumulative minimum grade-point averages.

1. At the end of freshman year (30 hours) - 3.25 GPA

2. At the end of sophomore year (59 hours) - 3.37 GPA

3. At the end of the junior year (93 hours) - 3.50 GPA

It is desirable and strongly advised that students enter the honors program as freshmen. However, other students may make application to participate if they meet requirements for admission and for continued enrollment eligibility. They must still meet all program requirements before graduation.

Transfer students may enter the honors program based on the admission and eligibility requirements above and their cumulative grade-point average from the previous college.

At the end of each semester, the director of the College of Education and Health Professions honors program will review the academic records of all enrolled honors students to determine whether each one has the cumulative grade-point average to continue in the program. If a student has become ineligible, he or she will be sent a letter regarding status and requiring the student to drop all honors courses for which he or she is registered the following semester. The ineligible student's file will be flagged "probationary status." An honors student may stay on probationary status for only one semester without being dropped from the honors program. At the end of the probationary semester, the student's cumulative grade-point average will be reviewed. The student will be re-instated to good standing in the honors program or dropped permanently from the program.

The course and grade requirements for completion of the College of Education and Health Professions honors program are as follows:

1. Completion of 18 hours of honors credit. Only six of which may be taken outside the College of Education and Health Professions.
The following courses are required:

HNED 1001H, Honors Leadership Skills

HNED 3923H, Honors Education Seminar (6 hrs of seminar required.)

HNED 3001H, Honors Education Thesis Tutorial

HNED 4003H, Honors Education Thesis/Project

2. Graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.50.

NOTE: Successful completion of the College Honors program is different from graduation with honors. Please refer to the previous section on graduating with honors.

SEE PAGE 306 FOR College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program (HNED) COURSES


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