Inquiry into the roles, programs, history, and culture trends in early childhood education.

Theory and practice related to children’s play and early learning in family, community, and educational settings.

Pedagogical methods for introducing young children in prekindergarten-to-third grade classrooms to perspectives on African and African Diaspora literacies (Peoples, histories, and contributions to the world’s knowledge).

A study of the theoretical and practical foundations of effective teaching in diverse classroom environments. Ethnicity, gender, social class, religion and other issues are considered from multiple perspectives.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Global Learning

Infants’ and toddlers’ development and care from an ecological perspective. Assessment of children in various settings is emphasized.

Practicum in infants’ and toddlers’ development and care observed and assessed from an ecological perspective. Includes service learning.

Study and practicum in culturally relevant child development, ages 3-8, and applying this knowledge as foundational in early childhood assessment and practice.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships, GLD: Research

Practicum in development, assessment, and education of young children with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and social studies.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Introduction to issues, ideas, practices and policies in support of learning and teaching in multilingual classrooms, pre-K to grade 12 for undergraduate early childhood education majors. Early Childhood Majors Only.

Theory and practice in the teaching of reading for children from birth through age eight for undergraduate majors in early childhood.

Methods of building a community of learners including child guidance and group management that foster the development of self-control and learning.

Principles, practices, and content of family dynamics, including practicum/service learning.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service

Methods and materials in teaching and assessment in early childhood mathematics (prekindergarten-grade 3).

The study and practice of science education for pre-school and primary students focusing on appropriate content, goals and methods.

Internship in developmentally and culturally appropriate content and pedagogy in language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and fine arts for young children through grade 3. Admission to internship in early childhood education.

The study and practice of Social Studies education for undergraduate majors in early childhood education. Early Childhood Majors Only.

Theory and practice in the teaching of writing for children from birth through age eight. For undergraduate majors in early childhood education including literacy practicum.

Exploration of the principles and theories about teaching and learning as they apply to early childhood education in the context of schools in democratic societies.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships, GLD: Research

Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood) related to professional roles. Admission to the Professional Program in Early Childhood Education.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Service-learning and seminar experiences addressing intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, prenatal through grade three, within an ecological context. Child’s critical thinking, creative expression, and diagnosis/assessment emphasized.

An ecological study with emphasis on home-school relations, parent involvement, and community resources. Multicultural perspectives and needs of exceptional children addressed.

Instructional approaches and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics, grades K-3.

Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to early childhood education related to curriculum design and assessment. Admission to the professional program in early childhood education.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Analysis of programs and practices for involving parents in early childhood educational settings. Emphasizes objectives, methods, techniques, and materials for program development. Community resources for supporting programs for children in various instructional settings.

The role of historical events, politics, media, race, gender, and other issues in shaping how disability is viewed. A critical framework for understanding how disability is viewed in Western culture and the effects of those views on individuals with disabilities.

Carolina Core: GSS

Introduction to autism including definition, characteristics, causes, and evidence-based practices.

Introduction to the principles of behavior and their application to improving educational and behavioral outcomes of students with disabilities.

Introduction to procedures used in school settings for reducing challenging behaviors through conducting a functional behavioral assessment and writing and implementing a behavior intervention plan.

Introduction to concepts and methods of assessment in special education with emphasis on administering, scoring, and analysis of standardized educational tests.

Knowledge and skills critical to special education practitioners in fostering healthy and productive relationships with fellow professionals, students, and families.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Experience in the observation and teaching of Pk – 12 students with exceptionalities across settings appropriate to special education teaching certification. Admission to Internship I in Special Education required.

Synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired through course work and field experiences during special education teacher preparation.

Inclusion strategies and accommodation planning for students with mild disabilities in general education classrooms.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in special education. Admission to Internship II Special Education required.

Overview of the field of education for exceptional children. Basic course for those entering the field of special education.

Symptomatology, behavioral manifestations, and resources for care and treatment of orthopedic conditions and other types of health problems in children and youth.

An overview of early childhood special education for young children with disabilities and their families.

Children with average/above average intelligence and specific learning impairments; diagnostic and remedial techniques. Offered by both the College of Education and the Department of Psychology.

Types and characteristics of the gifted and talented.

A study of the skills and knowledge required to implement direct instruction procedures when teaching reading, with opportunity for application of skills. Research and theoretical foundations will also be evaluated.

Research, theory, and instructional practices related to providing reading instruction in content areas for youth with disabilities, with a focus on developing disciplinary literacy in inclusive settings.


Research, theory, and instructional practices related to mathematical readiness and instruction for children and youth at risk for mathematical difficulties.

An overview of the history of transition supports, legislation, programs, and systems in place for transition-age youth and young adults with disabilities in the U.S., with an emphasis on applied transition coaching.

Data-based instruction for teaching students with significant disabilities: task and developmental analysis, individualizing instruction, and preparing and implementing instructional programs.

Design, development, adaptation, and implementation of curriculum, language and communication instruction for students with significant disabilities.

Theory and application of current evidence-based procedures for teaching children with specific learning disabilities.

Nature and causes of intellectual disabilities, behavior, and potentialities of persons with intellectual disabilities.

An initial course in educational procedures focusing on intervention strategies for serving young children with disabilities in inclusive environments.

Characteristics, etiology, and major theoretical models for children experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems in school; special education curriculum, programming alternatives, assessment, and issues concerning this population.

The development of a workable approach to classroom management through an examination of a research-based synthesis of current knowledge in classroom and behavior management.

DEC Practices in Early Childhood Special Education, Assessing and Monitoring Children's Challenging Behavior, and Preventive Strategies for Challenging Behavior.

Advanced assessment methods for serving young children with and without developmental delays and their families.

Personal, social, and educational implications of a mild to moderate multi-categorical disability (emotional/behavioral, intellectual, and learning disabilities) throughout the lifespan of an individual.

Theory and application of current evidence-based procedures for teaching children with mild to moderate multi-categorical disabilities.

Basic course for mastery of the literary braille code. Transcription of instructional materials in literary braille.

The psychological, social, and educational implications for persons with visual disabilities; definitions, incidence, characteristics of, and rehabilitative and educational programs for persons with visual disabilities.

Educational implications of philosophy, theory, and research about deafness.

Knowledge and basic skills of finger-spelling and sign forms for communication.

Communication and collaboration skills and strategies for creating and maintaining effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders involved in educating students with disabilities in PK-12 settings.

Strategies for collaborating and communicating with families and other professionals as members of multidisciplinary teams in Early Intervention and Early childhood Special Education.

Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective teacher with the patterns of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual. Development of these growth patterns from the prenatal stage to the onset of adolescence.

Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective junior and senior high school teacher with the pattern of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual during his adolescent years. Recommendation of the advisor(s) required.

Applications of the psychology of learning and development. Special attention to basic statistics and the behavior of the school child.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Overview of psychological theories and research as it applies to education, including theories of learning, child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, classroom practices, individual differences/student diversity, and motivation.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Field experience integrated with course on lifespan development and learning with an emphasis on individual and group diversity.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Examines free-choice (or informal) learning and the characteristics of settings and activities outside of formal schooling that effectively promote learning and development.

Development of assessments for different content areas and grade levels, and processes for making decisions based on assessment results.

The construction and use of teacher-made tests; descriptive statistics, measurement error, norms, and interpretation of scores; types of standardized instruments for use in elementary and secondary schools.

Development of skills in an identified area. Course content will vary and be announced by title. May be repeated as topics vary.

Basic knowledge and understanding of the culture and context in which interpersonal violence occurs, the root causes and patterns of behavior within violent relationships, self defense against forcible attacks, making immediate decisions when confronted with an assault, and the procedures necessary after an assault has occurred.

Course contact will vary and be announced by title. May be repeated as topics vary.

Exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation for weight control and fitness improvement.

Advanced techniques for controlling weight and improving fitness through exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation.

Fundamentals of progressive resistance exercise training.

Advanced techniques.

Cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and agility through various group exercise formats while utilizing a variety of equipment.

Individualized physical conditioning through lap swimming and aquatic calisthenics, games, and activities.

Exercise testing, technique, and leadership, program design and implementation, nutrition, individual and team competitions, and other forms of training.

Experiences in a variety of physical-activity areas.

Basic strokes and introduction to the history, rules, and strategy of the game.

Fundamental skills of game performance. Strategy, rules, and basic offenses and defenses.

Fundamental skills and techniques of bowling.

Basic strokes, rules, and strategy of golf.

Fundamentals of gymnastics on the trampoline and balance beam; tumbling, parallel bars, rings, and the horse.

Fundamentals, strategy, and rules of handball.

Fundamentals.

Fundamental skills for game performance.

Fundamental skills for game performance; history, rules, and game strategy.

Fundamental skills for game performance; history, rules, and game strategy.

Basic strokes, history, rules, and strategy of the game.

Recreational and competitive volleyball skills.

Focus is placed on mind-body exercises which help strengthen and condition the muscles. Each exercise will focus on building core strength, lengthening muscles, and improving flexibility. Proper breathing will also be demonstrated for each exercise in order to achieve the maximum benefits.

Basic foil-fencing techniques, rules, terminology, history, and etiquette.

Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport.

Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology of field hockey.

Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology.

Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology.

Intermediate strokes and strategies; heavier emphasis on the total golf swing.

Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport.

Intermediate skills and strategies.

Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology.

Fundamentals and strategies of disc golf, ultimate and various physical activities using flying discs in recreational and competitive situations.

Students will learn to perform basic Tai-Chi-Chuan skills. Major consideration will be given to breathing skills and meditation to relieve stress.

Fundamental skills and terminology.

Fundamental skills of Tae Kwon Do.

Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport.

Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport.

Skills for safety and recreation.

Skills of lifesaving.

Skills, methods, and techniques to teach Red Cross Swimming and Life Saving.

Basic dives and aesthetics of springboard diving.

Safe and effective use of equipment with emphasis on principles and physical laws of diving.

Certification program in open water scuba instruction: safety, emergency procedures, equipment handling, navigation, and air consumption. Includes five open water dives.

History and development of stand-up paddleboarding as a sport, safety protocol, paddleboard construction and design, terminology, fitness attributes and paddling techniques.

Fundamental skills, rules, and strategies for participation in team water sports.

Skills and techniques for survival under adverse conditions.

The course is designed to teach students to safely skipper and crew on a 20 to 27 foot sailboat with a tiller and outboard engine on lakes, bays, and sheltered waters in moderate weather conditions. Theory, history, safety, and teamwork will be emphasized.

History, rules, etiquette and techniques of skateboarding.

Vigorous yoga utilizing breath and movement to improve strength and flexibility.

Knowledge and skills in providing artificial respiration, first aid for foreign body obstruction, one and two rescuer CPR for adults, infants, and children.

Development skills beyond open water diving: underwater navigation, night diving, and deep diving.

Safe and effective methods of exercise by the application of theories and principles of exercise science. Discussion of facility organization, legal liability, and injury prevention and treatment within the score of becoming a fitness professional.

Yoga philosophy, history, and asanas. Eight Limbs of Yoga, styles, history, brain and physical anatomy and their relation to yoga practice. Sanskrit terminology and how they apply to yoga, the yogic diet and its effect on the brain and body.

Skills, knowledge, safety, and etiquette of Pickleball.

A dog walking fitness program geared toward increasing physical activity while also learning how to interact with and manage shelter animals.

This course is designed to provide the historical and philosophical context of Mindfulness and how it relates to classical yoga of Pantanjali. Students will be guided in deepening their mindfulness meditation practice that includes analysis of the Four Establishments of Mindfulness and will develop an advanced asana sequence as part of their practice.

Basic footwork and bladework for foil and épée along with more complex skills, concepts, terminology, strategy, and understanding of the rules.

Principles of fitness interval training and resistance training applied to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning with a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes.

History, rules, terminology, and strategy of geocaching. Strategies for seeking as well as creating geocaches.

Introductory course to multiple styles of social Latin dancing including Salsa, Merengue and Bachatta. Designed to develop the skills and techniques necessary for social level Latin dancing. Emphasis will be placed on basic social elements of dance, patterns, music, and leading and following.

Introduction to swing dances originating from the first half of the 20th century such as the Charleston, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, and The Big Apple.

Safe climbing and bouldering techniques. Movement on rock, rope systems, anchors, rappelling, belaying, risk management, spotting and lead climbing philosophy. Save use of equipment required for sport climbing and bouldering.

Fundamental skills and terminology.

Fundamental skills and terminology.

Development of skills to an intermediate level in six dances: fox trot, waltz, tango, swing, cha cha, rumba.

History, folklore, and skills; individual steps and team routines.

Techniques and history of the Shag, South Carolina's state dance. Chronicled development, style variations, and cultural contributions are emphasized.

Introduction to more challenging shag moves for couples, based on steps, turns, spins, and passes. Emphasis on good shag form and rhythm, male lead, female follow, and tight couple positions going through step variations. Steps include Sugarfoot, Boogie Walk, Stagger, Walkup and others.

Techniques, history, terminology, and dance combinations/choreography associated with Belly Dance at the fundamental level.

Fundamentals of target and field archery shooting, history, scoring, and rules.

Fundamentals of riding, grooming and tacking.

Living in the out-of-doors; gear selection, map and compass reading, backpacking, hiking, and camping.

Fundamentals of lake, river, and whitewater canoeing.

Fundamental skills and techniques.

Fundamentals of whitewater kayaking including equipment selection and use, safety techniques, strokes, Eskimo roll, river strategies, rescue procedures, and trip planning.

Fundamental skills and techniques.

Fundamentals of rock and mountain climbing including gear selection and use, knots and rope management, anchoring systems, belaying, rappelling, climbing techniques, and safety considerations.

Intensive conditioning and cross training to achieve a high level cardiovascular fitness. Biking, running, and swimming in preparation for triathlon event.

Spinning to obtain physiological and psychological benefits.

Analysis and performance of fundamental motor skills.

Development of knowledge and skill in educational gymnastics. Designed to establish a content base for elementary and middle school physical education programs.

Development of knowledge and skill in game activities appropriate for the elementary and middle school physical education game setting.

Development of personal skills in the use of movement for expressive purposes. Designed to establish a content base for elementary school physical education programs.

Basic concepts associated with physical activity and the opportunities in community environments to engage in health-promoting and wellness activities.

Selection and development of appropriate content for elementary school physical education experiences.

Historical background, current problems, and publications.

Techniques and skills used in the prevention or protection of injury.

Knowledge and skill of orthopedic anatomy relative to muscle, ligament, and tendon origin, insertion, innervation, and action.

Knowledge and skills necessary to meet the guidelines for professional certification. Skills include AED, adult, child, and infant CPR, breathing emergencies, and first aid.

Supervised field experiences for physical educators. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.

The philosophical bases, leadership theory, administrative practice, and organizational problems of competitive athletics.

Anatomical, kinesiological, and biomechanical principles affecting performance in competitive athletics; use of biomechanical analysis techniques. Primarily for non-physical education majors who wish to coach.

Physiological, psychological, ethical, and sport medicine principles affecting performance in competitive athletics; application of scientific principles. Primarily for non-physical education majors who desire to coach.

Knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. Appropriate decision making about the care to provide in a medical emergency; skills an EMR needs to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system.

Prerequisite: PEDU 302 and PEDU 303.

Supervised practical experience in interscholastic coaching settings; concurrent seminar.

Application of instructional principles to small peer group settings using open and closed gross motor skills.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Application of curriculum and instructional principles to small group instruction with young learners.

Current program elements and techniques in recreational sports.

Instruction in physical education settings, including environmental arrangements, task presentation, content development, and feedback.

Development of knowledge and skills to teach physical education to young learners.

Various topics related to current events in physical education.

Open to sophomores and above. Enrollment and topic to be approved in advance by advisor and instructor. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Application of cognitive, sensory, and motor processes related to learning motor skills in physical education and sport settings.

The application of curriculum and instructional principles to large group instruction in the secondary school.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

The historic background of measurement in physical education; statistical techniques to be used in scoring and interpreting tests; evaluation of measures now available in the field; and the administration of a testing program. Available for undergraduate credit only.

The study of K-12 physical education school curriculum theory, issues, and design.

Analysis of teaching and learning in physical education.

Physical education content and processes for the secondary school.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Advanced learning opportunities in professional physical education.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Knowledge and application of processes and principles of health related physical fitness in physical education and sport settings.

An examination of sport and performance psychology effectiveness in a variety of contexts.

Designing physical education programs for special populations and for students with special needs.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy

Diversity, multiculturalism, and cultural awareness for informing counseling and consultation in sports and performance settings.

Qualitative and quantitative techniques to observe, describe, analyze, and evaluate human movement in physical education and sports settings.

Organization of instructional, intramural, interscholastic, and recreational programs, with emphasis on criteria for the evaluation and selection of activities.

Human physical growth and development of children with emphasis on years 4 to 18.

Appropriate movement experiences for children. Not available for physical education majors.

Rehearsal, choreographic analysis, and dance performance. All components of dance production--including music, costume, lighting, and scenery--will be considered.

Development of physical education programs using the South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Materials.

An intensive investigation of current theories of offensive and defensive football. Generalship, strategy, conditioning, staff utilization, film analysis, and practice organization are covered in depth.

An intensive investigation of the latest techniques and theories of coaching basketball. Systems of offense and defense, generalship, conditioning, staff utilization, film analysis, and practice organization are covered in depth.

A thorough study of the latest techniques of coaching track and field events. Isometric, isotonic, and interval conditioning theories involving the cardiovascular and muscular systems are examined to acquaint the student with varying physiological approaches to conditioning.

A thorough study of the latest techniques of teaching and officiating girls' gymnastics. Balance beam, vaulting, uneven bars, tumbling, dance skills and routines, and officiating methods.

Ethical and legal issues surrounding the coaching profession.

Theoretical foundations of athletic and mental performance across a variety of contexts and developmental levels.

Issues facing student athletes regarding their personal and career development beyond athletics.