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This course is designed to broaden and deepen each student's knowledge and
understanding of the reading process and its development at the various levels
of schooling. Special attention is given to the development of competencies
required for diagnostic/prescriptive instruction in reading in classroom
situations. Students are given an opportunity to explore uses of computers in
development of reading ability and in reading programs. Software is examined
and critiqued.

EDUC 545 READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
Prerequisites: EDUC 544
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to help prospective teachers, classroom teachers,
reading and language arts specialists and researchers in content fields develop
knowledge, understanding, attitudes and competencies essential for concept
development through content reading at all levels of school. Special attention
is given to problems in reading faced by teachers in content areas in middle
and secondary schools. Students examine electronic aids for their potential for
improving reading in content areas.

EDUC 554 SEMINAR IN CURRICULUM
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This seminar has three main purposes: (1) to assist the student in completing
the research paper requirement; (2) to review major topics in the area of
concentration; and (3) to achieve an in-depth exploration of major issues and
trends in the field of curriculum. The seminar must be taken during the last six
hours of the degree program.

EDUC 556 CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR PEOPLES AND CULTRES OF WEST
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The course will provide training in the development, creation, dissemination
and use of curricular materials on peoples and cultures of West Africa.
Appropriate materials and techniques for both elementary and secondary
levels are included.

EDUC 562 DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3

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