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2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog

2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Teacher Education
	EDTD 5102 - Secondary School Curriculum Theory This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to language bases derived from educational research, from state, national, and local curriculum standards, and from secondary school effective practices. This course will examine the secondary school curriculum in terms of the connections that exist among the subject area disciplines and in terms of the strategies that secondary school teachers and learners use (including models of teaching, critical thinking techniques, and approaches to content area reading). This course will examine the secondary school in its historical and political context as well as in relation to pertinent philosophical issues. In addition, this course will examine multiple models of classroom management and their relationship to the learning environment of the classroom. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5221 - Best Practices in Language Arts Education This course focuses on helping teachers learn the basic development and integration of skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as how to effectively implement these skills in the classroom. Topics such as spelling, grammar, speaking and writing process are also addressed along with practice in informal, formal, and authentic assessment. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5225 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Designed for candidates seeking initial certification who wish to improve their students’ ability to read, write about, and comprehend subject area materials. Teacher candidates will develop strategies to engage students effectively in reading and writing across content areas. Candidates will develop approaches that emphasize reading and writing as a means to learn. Candidates will also develop strategies to enable students to deal with reading deficiencies and other challenges students may face as reader and writers. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5231 - Best Practices in Social Science Education In this course students will examine three models of inquiry centered social science instruction: historical investigations, simulation problem solving with decision tree strategies, and hypothesis testing. All three models emphasize the development of conceptual understanding and the integral use of complex thinking skills in learning subject matter. Students will examine adaptations of these models to learners of varied ages and developmental characteristics. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5241 - Best Practices in Mathematics Education The course examines best practices in mathematics education and theory and research, which supports such practices. These best “practices” are drawn from the literature and actual classroom practice. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5251 - Best Practices in Science Education Those in this course will study the application of current research in science and design lessons in order to apply the research to their classroom. Included in this course will be authentic assessment practices such as hands-on practicums and research projects appropriate to K-12 classrooms. Also included will be action research techniques and appropriate dissemination of the results. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5274 - Introduction to Literacy This course is designed for beginning teachers to develop the skills to teach fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and phonics. It will focus on the best practices supported by research in these fields and will emphasize how the teacher can set up a classroom that fosters literacy learning for students in grades P-5. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5275 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment This course will examine reading and writing difficulties encountered in the classroom. It will emphasize diagnostic/prescriptive teaching through experience with informal diagnostic assessment tools. Students will then use results of these assessments to design and implement tutoring for children. Special emphasis will be placed on incorporating family literacy. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5364 - Planning for Instruction This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to plan lessons and units of study that are aligned with standards and learning objectives. Emphasis is placed on selecting instructional strategies that incorporate student-centered methodology. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5381 - Assessment and Differentiation This course is designed to examine trends and proven practices in educational assessment. Participants will evaluate a variety of approaches to assessment of student achievement. Emphasis will be placed on using formative assessment data to make decisions about differentiation. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5411 - Understanding and Teaching Early Adolescents This course is designed to enable teacher candidates to analyze and examine the nature of the middle grades student. The developmental needs and characteristics of students as adolescents and as individuals will be studied. Instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of middle grades students will be addressed. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5412 - Theory Into Practice in Middle Grades This course is designed to familiarize students with the research base, which undergirds students-centered pedagogy, and student driven curriculum in the middle grades. Current trends and issues related to middle grades education will further be examined in light of middle school theory. An examination of the research and theory related to instruction designed specially for young adolescents will lead to the development of strategic plans for teachers to use this research within their own classrooms, schools districts and state. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5432 - Teaching for Equity and Diversity This course engages candidates in developing a sound understanding of the different types of diversity that exist in schools and larger communities. Candidates examine how the different cultural backgrounds of P-12 students intersect with teaching and learning practices. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5491 - Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies Designed specifically for ore-service teachers who are preparing to work in P-12 classrooms. The primary forcus is upon the theory, research, concepts, and skills nedded to design, implement, and evaluate classroom management plans and strategies. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5910 - Student Teaching An intensive practicum course designed for graduate candidates who are seeking teacher certification. A mentor teacher and university faculty member will work with the candidate to support the student teaching. Candidates will be supervised as they plan, reflect, and refine their teaching practice. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of at least 33 semester hours of program requirements. No additional courses may be taken with this course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 12 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Fee Detail Code Description STTF Fee Amount 200 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation Candidates who need further remediation in an identified area of student teaching and/or whose edTPA submissions do not meet the professional performance standard as specified by the state of Georgia will be provided additional support. Students who need to retake edTPA will reciee support prior to and throughout the retake process. When possible, the candidate will remain in the originally assigned classroom, but this will require permission and support from the Clinical Teacher and University Supervisor. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: College of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6001 - Theory into Practice I Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6002 - Theory into Practice II Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6010 - Teaching for Understanding In this course, students will be introduced to the tenets of Teaching for Understanding, the learning theory underlying Teaching for Understanding, and the structure and organization of the masters program and portfolio. Students will be able to develop and evidence their ability to apply the Principles of Teaching for Understanding. Students will be able to develop and explain prototype units that apply the principles of Teaching for Learning. Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate program Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6011 - Instructional Technology Applications This course will examine and evaluate seven basic technology strands as they relate to the instructional process: (1) curriculum integration, (2) productivity, (3) operating systems and networking, (4) telecommunications and on-line services, (5) distance learning-exploration, (6) multimedia/presentations, (7) desktop publishing. Students previously successfully completing EDTD 3011 or the equivalent test-out may not take EDTD 6011. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate Program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6012 - Qualitative Research in Education The course will include an overview of the qualitative research process, its methods, goals and foundations. Students will then employ several of the strategies in a mini-action research project aimed at improved practice within their classrooms/schools. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6033 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: A Pedagogical Approach EDTD 6033 will help students learn the definitions of STEM literacy and integrative STEM/STEAM (iSTEM/iSTEAM) education. Additionally, students will study strategies that support such an approach to teaching and learning. Strategies will include, but not be limited to, project-based learning, problem-based learning, place-based education and design-based learning. Thus, candidates will be prepared to demonstrate their understandings of STEM education as a transdisciplinary, collaborative endeavor through classroom and/or curricular applications (GA 505-3-1, 3 & 4). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6044 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Driving Forces EDTD 6044 introduces the concepts of grand challenges, essential and driving questions, technology and engineering (T/E) based design thinking, artistic based design thinking, creative thinking, model-based reasoning, computational reasoning, complex systems thinking, quantitative reasoning, wonderment and awe in order to prepare candidates to use STEM and STEM related pedagogical practices to engage learners in the ways of thinking and habits of mind used in STEM and STEM related disciplines (GA 505-3-2 & 4). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6033 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: EDTD6033 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6055 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Clinical Experience EDTD 6055 will provide candidates authentic experiences in STEM/STEAM related careers and design tasks in which to observe, practice, reflect upon and deepen understandings of integrative STEM/STEAM education in preparation for implementation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6033 >= C and EDTD6044 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6100 - Research in Content Area Instruction Students in this course will examine current research and initiative concerning content area education. The philosophical underspinnings of a variety of curricular and instructional aproaches will be examined. Results of these studies will be compared to the recommendations made in current research studies in various content area fields. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6110 - Curriculum in Theory and Practice This course explores the theoretical frameworks that inform various instructional models, historical and contemporary issues in curriculum development, and the nature and purpose of curriculum change. In addition, theoretical constructs and philosophical frameworks that undergird modern classroom instruction and assessment practices will be examined. Candidates in this course will apply curriculum theory and conceptual frameworks to design and develop content-specific curriculum. This course should be taken by the end of the second semester in the program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6120 - Basic Instruction in Literacy This course focuses on current research regarding effective instructional strategies in the area of reading. It is intended for students who have never had a course in literacy instruction or who have had one more than five years ago. Informal assessment and authentic assessment are included. This course is required for the Reading Endorsement. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6121 - Research in Language Arts Students in this course will examine current research and initiatives concerning English Language Arts Education, including the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and using media. The philosophical underpinnings of a variety of curricular and instructional approaches will be examined. Results of these studies will be compared to the recommendations made in Standards for English Language Arts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6131 - Research in Social Studies Education This course will examine research in strategic learning and schema theory and the implications for social science curriculum and instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6141 - Research in Math Education This course will examine research models related to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Emphasis will be on development of the student’s ability to search, read, interpret, and critique research literature. Implications for curriculum and instruction in mathematics will be derived. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6151 - Research in Science Education The students in this course will research current literature and initiatives concerning the teaching of science. Areas will include but not be limited to initiatives espoused by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Other areas of study will include the results found by authors conducting research in K-12 classrooms. The results of this research will be compared to the recommendations made in the National Science Education Standards. Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6222 - Current Best Practices in Literacy This course focuses on helping teachers learn to implement current best instructional practice in literacy in their classrooms. It will emphasize assessment and remediation for students experiencing literacy difficulties. This is the second course of the Reading Endorsement series. Prerequisite(s): EDTD 6120. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6120 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6223 - Applications of Effective Reading Strategies This course will examine best reading practices in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, and the research upon which they are founded. These practices will include, but will not be limited to, the following: assessment and remediation, content area reading, and program planning at the classroom and school levels. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to development strategies to employ best reading practices within their field and classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDTD 6120 and EDTD 6222 – If this course is to be used to fulfill M.Ed. program requirements, admission to graduate program required. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6120 >= C and EDTD6222 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6224 - Literacy in the Content Areas This course will address literacy strategies and skills in content areas/disciplines to enhance learning and student understanding. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional strategies that facilitate cross-content literacy. Prerequistie(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6225 - Reading Across Curriculum Designed for content area teachers (grades 4-12) who wish to improve their students’ ability to read and comprehend subject area materials. Emphasis is placed upon teaching for understanding by taking advantage of the contributions of literacy processes (listening, speaking, thinking, and reading) to content area achievement. Topics include readability of texts; vocabulary development; trade books; strategies to improve reading in math, science, social studies, literature, physical and health education; study techniques; and assessment. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6228 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of current literature for children and young adolescents. Students will design strategies for utilizing literature in the classroom as a basis for sound language arts instruction and as a means to integrate reading and literature throughout the curriculum and across various content areas. Issues of student motivation, meeting adolescent needs, reading instruction, response to literature, connections to writing and assessment will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to master’s program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6232 - Science and Social Studies Pedagogy This course will examine best practices and the application of current research on science and social studies pedagogy. This course is meant as an introduction to teaching science and social studies for new Early Childhood teachers. Both national and state content standards will be used to address planning, teaching, and assessing in science and social studies. This course is for Early Childhood MAT students only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MAT Early Childhood graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6256 - Writing Theory This course will examine general theories of writing instruction and composition. In addition, writing theory as it relates to classroom writing instruction will be addressed and the theories that undergird best instructional practices in writing will be explored in detail. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6257 - Best Practice in Writing Instruction This course will examine best practices in writing instruction. Strategies for teaching writing will be explored in depth. Cross curricular writing strategies will be addressed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6256 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6258 - Assessment in Writing This course will examine assessment as it relates to writing instruction. Candidates will evaluate and develop writing rubrics, review standardized test prompts and accompanying rubrics, differentiate between formal and informal assessment in writing, and identify different ways to assess writing. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6257 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6259 - Applications of Effective Writing Instruction This course is the culminating component of the Writing Certificate. It will examine best writing practices in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, assessment in writing, and writing theory as it relates to practice. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to develop strategies and employ best writing practices. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6258 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6276 - ESOL Methods, Materials, and Assessment in Content Classrooms This course provides an understanding of research, theory, methods, assessments, and materials for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and first-hand experience working with ELLs in K-12 schools. This course is one of the three courses for the add-on ESOL endorsement for certified teachers. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6277 - Understanding Cultural Issues and Ethics in ESOL Education This course explores how teachers and school communities can effectively provide and support meaningful American school experiences of ESOL (English Speakers of Other Language) students and their families. This course is one of three courses for the add-on ESOL endorsement. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6362 - Advanced Instructional Strategies This course is designed to familiarize and enable students to utilize research-based instructional strategies for the middle grades. Instructional strategies include project-based, placed-based, active, technological, inquiry, concept-based, and design based learning, among others. Research on instructional strategies that work will be translated into practice across content areas. Reflection and critical analysis will combine in order for teachers to apply these strategies within their own classrooms, schools, and districts. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6363 - Social Interactive Models of Teaching This course is designed to help teachers develop teaching/learning strategies and to integrate curriculum in their classrooms. Emphasis is placed upon helping teachers to adapt strategies, choose materials, and design units that integrate subject areas across a non-textbook based, student-centered curriculum. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6364 - Introduction to Teaching This course is designed to help teachers develop knowledge of theory and practices necessary to plan and implement curriculum for individual children and groups; to systematically develop and conduct assessments of individual children; and to engage in reflection about their practices. This course is designed for the Master of Arts in Teaching programs only. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6381 - Assessment and Differentiation This course examines the theoretical frameworks that inform assessment practices. Candidates will utilize data derived from a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to plan, guide, inform, and differentiate instruction. This course is designed to examine current trends and proven practices in educational assessment. Participants will evaluate a variety of approaches recommended for both traditional and alternative approaches to assessment of student achievement. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6410 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction Students will conduct research, analyze data, and apply best practice to the development and implementation of improvement in curriculum and instruction. This will be accomplished through action research used to investigate a significant question or issue related to teaching in Pre-K-12 schools. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDUC6021 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6415 - Qualitative Research in Education II This course is a continuation of EDTD 6111. This course will include an in depth analysis of the qualitative research process. Students will review and critique a variety of qualitative studies. Students will extend their knowledge of post positivism with a focus on critical research. Students will then apply their knowledge by designing and implementing a critical study aimed at school improvement. Prerequisite(s): EDTD 6012. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6012 >= B Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6416 - Advanced Instructional Technology This course focuses on technology resources and integration strategies for several different content areas with special emphasis on incorporating the current trends toward thematic, interdisciplinary instruction. Students will dive deeply into the Internet as a tool for inquiry and develop web based activity units that will provide children with opportunities for seeking the information needed for authentic problem-solving projects. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6011 >= B Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6420 - Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Teaming The course will examine best practices in interdisciplinary teaming and the research upon which they are founded. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to develop strategies to employ best practices related to interdisciplinary teaming their fields and classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6432 - Diversity in Education The course introduces the historical development and conceptualization of multicultural education. Based on the examination of the ways institutional oppression impacts the education system and teaching practice, students explore their values and identities as socially responsible, multicultural educators and elaborate on effective teaching practices to promote equity and diversity through content area teaching and nurturing culturally inclusive school environments. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6461 - Critical Issues in Middle/Secondary Education The Critical Issues in Education course presents an introduction to 4-20 education developments, opportunities, and challenges in Georgia and in the United States from both discipline-based and integrative approaches including political, technological, and curricular trends. Students will examine current initiatives and modern educational considerations pertaining to policy, structure, process, and student learning, exploring the theoretical foundations of the trends as well as the pedagogical practices aligned with the trends. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6471 - Issues in Early Childhood Education The course provides opportunities to explore political, technological, and curricular trends as it relates to teaching in early childhood. Students will examine current initiatives and modern educational considerations pertaining to policy, structure, process, and student learning, exploring the theoretical foundations of the trends as well as the pedagogical practices aligned with the trends. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6481 - Enhancing Student Performance The course will emphasize strategies for adapting curriculum, instruction, resources, and assessments in order to maximize learning. The course will provide educators with ways to identify, analyze, and use results from multiple assessments to plan instruction aimed at enhancing and demonstrating learning. The course will familiarize and enable students to utilize research –based instructional strategies for early childhood education. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6491 - Advanced Instructional Management This is an advanced course in effective classroom management for experienced K-12 educators. The primary focus is on using current learning theory and research to design, implement, and assess highly effective instructional management. This course will address the use of performance data to make decisions and adjustments to individualized classroom management for instructional improvement. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6905 - Seminar in Field Studies This course is designed to be an intensive review of classroom management strategies, professional responsibilities, time management, instructional strategies, and MAT portfolio requirements. This course is designed to meet the individual needs of the student and correct deficiencies noted during the Practicum experience. An extended field experience will also be required during this courses. The number of hours will be determined by the Instructor. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6909 - Teacher Development Capstone Students will synthesize and apply both theoretical and practical understandings developed throughout the program. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of 30 semester hours of approved M.Ed. Program, permission of graduate faculty advisor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6950 - Current Trends and Issues A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of education. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7160 - Curriculum Design and Program Assessment This course will examine and analyze the following core elements of curriculum design: conceptual purpose, content, coherence, articulation within a subject area across grade levels, and across subjects, alignment with both achievement standards and achievement assessments. Program assessment will be examined with particular attention to how it differs from but is relevant to student performance assessment. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7162 - Advanced Topics in English Education This course will examine current research, practices, and issues in language arts/English education as delineated in journal readings, conference proceedings, and other relevant sources. Students will synthesize these findings and will determine implications for curriculum and instruction in language arts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. Program or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7163 - Advanced Topics in Social Science Education This course will examine current research, practices, and issues in social science education as delineated in journal readings, conference proceedings, and other relevant sources. Students will synthesize these findings and will determine implications for curriculum and instruction in social science. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. Program or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7164 - Advanced Topics in Science Education This course will examine current research, practices, and issues in science education as delineated in journal readings, conference proceedings, and other relevant sources. Students will synthesize these findings and will determine implications for curriculum and instruction in the natural sciences. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. Program or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7165 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics Education This course will examine current research, practices, and issues in mathematics education as delineated in journal readings, conference proceedings, and other relevant sources. Students will synthesize these findings and will determine implications for curriculum and instruction in mathematics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. Program or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7210 - Issues and Trends In Middle Grades Education This course examines current issues and trends related to Middle Grades Education, including issues of school reform, implementing best practices, assessment, accountability, and teaming and collaborating with parents and other members of the school community. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7221 - Authentic Literacy Assessment This course is designed to teach educators how to assess what goes on in classrooms where reading and writing for real purposes is the norm. It will involve study of the evolution of literacy assessment from standardized tests to informal tests to criterion-referenced tests and authentic assessment. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7222 - Engaging Students in Literacy This course will concentrate on interpreting available research on motivation to read. In addition, finding and using motivational materials that are also instructionally sound will be studied. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7364 - Impacting Instruction This course will focus on a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to promote content knowledge acquisition, conceptual knowledge acquisition, skill based knowledge and critical thinking. The practicality and applicability of various instructional strategies will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. Program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7909 - Thesis I Students will carry out empirical research that represents the application of theory, the extension of research, or the development of creative approaches to aspects of teaching and learning. Students will describe in a thesis the results of their research. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of EDUC 7021 or of comparable graduate coursework. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDUC7021 >= C Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7910 - Thesis II This course is a continuation of EDTD 7909. Students will carry out empirical research that represents the application of theory, the extension of research, or the development of creative approaches to aspects of teaching and learning. Students will describe in a thesis the results of their research, and will orally defend the thesis. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of EDTD 7909. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD7909 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 7950 - Advanced Topics in Content Area Instruction A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of education. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 98 Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Traditional Chi Med
	CTCM 4000 - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the most famous traditional medicines in the world. Its history, special theories, and effective treatment methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and physical exercises will be introduced. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CTCM 7000 - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the most famous traditional medicines in the world. Its glorious history, special theories, effective treatment methods, such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs and physical exercises will be introduced in this course to arise your interest by professionals from China. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester, Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CTCM 7010 - Applied Traditional Chiniese Medicine Taught by distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) faculty and clinicians, this course enables you to apply TCM to daily life. You’ll learn how to eat, exercise, and treat yourself for minor health issues (e.g., headache, insomnia, stomach ache, etc.) according to: your constitution type, the season of the year, and TCM theories (I.E., yin-yang, 5 elements, qi, blood, etc.). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CTCM7000 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester, Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CTCM 7020 - Meridians and Acupoints Taught by distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) faculty and clinicians, this course will familiarize students with 14 meridians and some of the most commonly used acupoints in accupuncture and Tuina practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CTCM7010 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester, Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CTCM 7030 - Acupuncture Techniques and Treatment Taught by distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) faculty and clinicians, this course will familiarize you with typical acupuncture techniques and the treatment of over a dozen diseases/conditions. Non health-professions students need instructor approval to register. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CTCM7020 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester, Professional Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Treatment Planning
	TXPL 5001 - Treatment Planning I Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	TXPL 5002 - Treatment Planning II Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	TXPL 5602 - Treatment Planning II Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Undergraduate Research
	CURS 2990 - Undergraduate Research and Scholarship I This course is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to complete undergraduate research and/or creative activity in any discipline. The research and/or creative activity can be outside of the student’s chosen major and can take place on either the Summerville or Health Sciences campus. The student and faculty member should agree upon a weekly and/or semester schedule. Roles and expectations of each member of the project should be outlined as well. This is a zero credit hour course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CURS 3990 - Undergraduate Research and Scholarship II This course is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to complete undergraduate research and/or creative activity in any discipline. The research and/or creative activity can be outside of the student’s chosen major and can take place on either the Summerville or Health Sciences campus. The student and faculty member should agree upon a weekly and/or semester schedule. Roles and expectations of each member of the project should be outlined as well. This is a zero credit hour course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CURS 4990 - Undergraduate Research and Scholarship III This course is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to complete undergraduate research and/or creative activity in any discipline. The research and/or creative activity can be outside of the student’s chosen major and can take place on either the Summerville or Health Sciences campus. The student and faculty member should agree upon a weekly and/or semester schedule. Roles and expectations of each member of the project should be outlined as well. This is a zero credit hour course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Urology
	RURO 5000 - Urology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Vascular Biology
	VBIO 8010 - Fundamental Principles in Vascular Biology An in-depth study of vascular biology with a focus on pathophysiological mechanisms. Vascular physiology and pathophysiology will be correlated to an integrated functional analysis at the tissue and organ level. Emphasis will be given to clinical issues relevant to research in vascular biology. Prerequisites: Completion of 1st year Biomedical Sciences graduate core curriculum or consent of course director. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 8020 - New Frontiers in Vascular Biology An in-depth study of vascular biology based on the current literature. Emphasis will be given to novel theories of mechanisms regulating vascular function along with state-of-the-art methodologies, concepts and trends in vascular biology research. A range of standard topics will be covered along with the introduction of new material each time the course is presented. See course director for details. Prerequisites: Completion of 1st year Biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum or consent of course director. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 8130 - Modern Drug Discovery and Development Prerequisites: Enrollment in MCG graduate program. This 3 credit hour course is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on current techniques, concepts and trends in drug discovery and development today. Strategies for deciphering a drug target and for discovering new classes of drugs and therapies will be the main themes of the course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_VBIO-Vascular Biology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 8140 - Cell Signaling in Vascular Biology An in-depth study of cell signaling in vascular biology based on the current literature. Emphasis will be given to state-of-the-art methodology and novel theories as it pertains to the mechanisms of cell signaling in vascular biology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 8300 - Thesis Research This course requires permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works under the mentorship of his/her faculty thesis advisor to define, develop, and carry out the basic study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course is designed to develop the experience, understanding, and skills to conduct and assess original, independent research in biomedical science. This course is typically taken more than one time and culminates in the final semester in the preparation and defense of a MS thesis. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lab Hours: 1 TO 12 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Program Restrictions: MS_VBIO-Vascular Biology Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 9010 - Seminar in Vascular Biology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 9020 - Vascular Biology Journal Club Weekly presentation and discussion of recent journal articles in the field of vascular biology. All students enrolled will be required to present at least one journal paper per semester and will be expected to lead the discussion and answer questions in relation to the specific background, method, results, discussion and conclusions as it relates to the paper and field in general. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem in Vascular Biology Prerequisites: Enrollment in Vascular Biology Graduate Program. Laboratory rotation course where the student works with individual faculty members on a specific research topic. This provides as introduction to techniques utilized in the laboratory as well as in introduction to the scientific method. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Vascular Biology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_VBIO-Vascular Biology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 9300 - Research in Vascular Biology Prerequisites: Enrollment in Vascular Biology Graduate Program and permanent assignment to a specific laboratory with faculty advisor and defined research project. The student works closely with his/her faculty thesis/dissertation mentor on an in-depth study of a research question of interest to both student and mentor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation and a thesis defense. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Vascular Biology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_VBIO-Vascular Biology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	VBIO 9310 - Modern Drug Discovery and Development for the Physician The course is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on current techniques, concepts, and trends in drug discovery and development today. The course presents information on how drugs are developed from concept all the way through clinical trials. Lecturers include numerous guest faculty from outside MCG who are currently working in the industry. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Vascular Biology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Wellness
	WELL A - A Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL A - Wellness Activity - Transfer Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL 1000 - Wellness A lecture/activity course that integrates the physical, mental, social, and environmental aspects of wellness. Healthy lifestyle choices are encouraged through education and fitness wellness assessment. NOTE: This course does not count as a 1-hour activity elective. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL 1010 - Badminton/Table Tennis Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Fee Detail Code Description Wellness Activity Fee COE Fee Amount 20 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL 1011 - Badminton Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Fee Detail Code Description Wellness Activity Fee COE Fee Amount 20 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL 1012 - Beginning Golf Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Fee Detail Code Description Wellness Activity Fee COE Fee Amount 20 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	WELL 1013 - Advanced Golf Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Fee Detail Code Description Wellness Activity Fee COE Fee Amount 20 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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EDTD 5102 - Secondary School Curriculum Theory

EDTD 5221 - Best Practices in Language Arts Education

EDTD 5225 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

EDTD 5231 - Best Practices in Social Science Education

EDTD 5241 - Best Practices in Mathematics Education

EDTD 5251 - Best Practices in Science Education

EDTD 5274 - Introduction to Literacy

EDTD 5275 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment

EDTD 5364 - Planning for Instruction

EDTD 5381 - Assessment and Differentiation

EDTD 5411 - Understanding and Teaching Early Adolescents

EDTD 5412 - Theory Into Practice in Middle Grades

EDTD 5432 - Teaching for Equity and Diversity

EDTD 5491 - Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies

EDTD 5910 - Student Teaching

EDTD 5920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation

EDTD 6001 - Theory into Practice I

EDTD 6002 - Theory into Practice II

EDTD 6010 - Teaching for Understanding

EDTD 6011 - Instructional Technology Applications

EDTD 6012 - Qualitative Research in Education

EDTD 6033 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: A Pedagogical Approach

EDTD 6044 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Driving Forces

EDTD 6055 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Clinical Experience

EDTD 6100 - Research in Content Area Instruction

EDTD 6110 - Curriculum in Theory and Practice

EDTD 6120 - Basic Instruction in Literacy

EDTD 6121 - Research in Language Arts

EDTD 6131 - Research in Social Studies Education

EDTD 6141 - Research in Math Education

EDTD 6151 - Research in Science Education

EDTD 6222 - Current Best Practices in Literacy

EDTD 6223 - Applications of Effective Reading Strategies

EDTD 6224 - Literacy in the Content Areas

EDTD 6225 - Reading Across Curriculum

EDTD 6228 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom

EDTD 6232 - Science and Social Studies Pedagogy

EDTD 6256 - Writing Theory

EDTD 6257 - Best Practice in Writing Instruction

EDTD 6258 - Assessment in Writing

EDTD 6259 - Applications of Effective Writing Instruction

EDTD 6276 - ESOL Methods, Materials, and Assessment in Content Classrooms

EDTD 6277 - Understanding Cultural Issues and Ethics in ESOL Education

EDTD 6362 - Advanced Instructional Strategies

EDTD 6363 - Social Interactive Models of Teaching

EDTD 6364 - Introduction to Teaching

EDTD 6381 - Assessment and Differentiation

EDTD 6410 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction

EDTD 6415 - Qualitative Research in Education II

EDTD 6416 - Advanced Instructional Technology

EDTD 6420 - Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Teaming

EDTD 6432 - Diversity in Education

EDTD 6461 - Critical Issues in Middle/Secondary Education

EDTD 6471 - Issues in Early Childhood Education

EDTD 6481 - Enhancing Student Performance

EDTD 6491 - Advanced Instructional Management

EDTD 6905 - Seminar in Field Studies

EDTD 6909 - Teacher Development Capstone

EDTD 6950 - Current Trends and Issues

EDTD 7160 - Curriculum Design and Program Assessment

EDTD 7162 - Advanced Topics in English Education

EDTD 7163 - Advanced Topics in Social Science Education

EDTD 7164 - Advanced Topics in Science Education

EDTD 7165 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics Education

EDTD 7210 - Issues and Trends In Middle Grades Education

EDTD 7221 - Authentic Literacy Assessment

EDTD 7222 - Engaging Students in Literacy

EDTD 7364 - Impacting Instruction

EDTD 7909 - Thesis I

EDTD 7910 - Thesis II

EDTD 7950 - Advanced Topics in Content Area Instruction

CTCM 4000 - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

CTCM 7000 - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

CTCM 7010 - Applied Traditional Chiniese Medicine

CTCM 7020 - Meridians and Acupoints

CTCM 7030 - Acupuncture Techniques and Treatment

TXPL 5001 - Treatment Planning I

TXPL 5002 - Treatment Planning II

TXPL 5602 - Treatment Planning II