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From the 2011-12 Millsaps Catalog

IDST 1610 Human Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4 sem. hours). Human Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective examines continuity and change in individuals across the lifespan, including development in the physical, cognitive, and social domains. Emphasis is placed on development as a context-bound process: we examine how factors external to the individual interact with those within the individual to shape the course of development. Fulfills Core 6.

2100 Deaf Culture/American Sign Language (4 sem. hours). A study of the deaf community and beginning American Sign Language (ASL) skills. The course introduces students to various sign methods, the linguistic structure of ASL, the experience of deaf people throughout history, and the impact and importance of ASL and deaf culture.

3100 Early Literacy Instruction I (4 sem. hours). Concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness, and phonics. Differentiated instruction and depth of knowledge are foci. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200.

3110 Performance Assessment in Content Area Reading (4 sem. hours). A study of the concepts and statistical methods used in the assessment of content area reading, including the construction and use of classroom assessment instruments, standardized tests of intelligence and reading performance, RTI practices, and the use of statistics in the assessment of student learning and data analysis for informed decision making. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200, EDUC 3100.

3120 Early Literacy Instruction II (4 sem. hours). Concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction specific to vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Differentiated instruction, depth of knowledge, and RTI are emphasized. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200, EDUC 3100.

3130 Education of the Exceptional Population Through Images of Film and the Reality of Work (4 sem. hours). A study of exceptional individuals with special attention to the instructional needs of the child and adolescent. The course emphasizes the identification and remediation processes, differential diagnosis, IEPs, RTI, and etiologies. Prerequisite: IDST 1610, sophomore standing or above.

3200 Instructional Design, Implementation, and Management (K–12) (4 sem. hours). A field-based study of effective instructional and behavioral management techniques appropriate for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers with special attention to assessment guided instruction, differentiated instruction, brain research in teaching and learning, and best pedagogical practices. Prerequisite: IDST 1610, sophomore standing or above.

IDST 1660/3250 Get Creative: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Developing Creativity (4 sem. hours). An exploration of social-sciences-based approaches to understanding, explaining, and enhancing creativity. Fulfills Core 6.

3260 Practicum in Arts Education (4 sem. hours). In this course, students lead an arts enrichment program in the Jackson community. The course explores foundational thinkers on developing creativity and artistic sensibility in young people and incorporates topics such as child development and best practices of instruction.

3270 Educating Future Leaders for Peace and Non-violence (4 sem. hours). A fieldbased course in which students implement a nonviolence program for children. The course will survey techniques for developing leadership, tolerance, and conflict resolution skills in young people.

3840 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (4 sem. hours). The ideology of reading problems, the assessment of reading skills, interpretation of assessment data, various instructional interventions, and implications for future student assessment and instruction are investigated. Diagnostic thinking and action research are reviewed and inform decisions regarding assessment, instruction, and recommendations for remediation. RTI in emphasized. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200.

3850 Field Research in Reading (4 sem. hours). A model for field-based classroom research and RTI intervention in the schools that fosters the development of teacher candidates as scholars, leaders, and researchers. The course involves an informal reading inventory approach to teaching reading, utilizing pre- and post-testing procedures with the monitoring of student progress. Prerequisites: IDST 1610.

3860 Advanced Practicum: A Colloquium and Field Experience in Special Education I (4 sem. hours). Offers students the opportunity to further explore areas of interest within the field of special education with special emphasis on the chosen exceptionalities for supplemental licensure. Disciplinary focus and field site placements are individualized. This course is required for supplemental licensure in special education. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200.

3870 Advanced Practicum: A Colloquium and Field Experience in Special Education II (4 sem. hours). This course offers students a second opportunity to further explore areas of interest within the field of special education with special emphasis on the chosen exceptionalities for supplemental licensure. Disciplinary focus and field site placements are individualized.

3880 Advanced Practicum: A Colloquium and Field Experience in Special Education III (4 sem. hours). Advanced Topics II and III offer students the opportunity to further explore areas of interest within the field of special education. Interns experiment with special emphasis on the chosen exceptionalities for supplemental licensure. Disciplinary focus and field site placements are individualized. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200.

4500 Clinical Practice (16 or 12 sem. hours). Intensive field experience involving student teaching all day for a minimum of 12 weeks at an elementary, middle, or high school in the metropolitan tri-county area. Enrollment by department permission only. 4750 Reading Instruction Practicum. (1–4 sem. hours). IDST 1610, EDUC 3100, 3110, 3120, 3200, 3850.

4751-4753 Special Topics (1–4 sem. hours). In-depth study of specific aspects of education, including k-12 literacy assessment guided instruction with response to intervention. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200.

4901 Research in Education (1-4 sem. hours). Students contribute to the design, implementation, and dissemination of education research. Enrollment by permission of instructor only.

4900 Educational Theory, Policy and Practice (4 sem. hours). The study of educational theory and the philosophies which underlie the development of curricula, instructional programs, and educational policy regarding the enhancement of literacy. Special attention is given to the relationship between educational theory, policy development, and modern educational practice. Prerequisites: IDST 1610, EDUC 3200, EDUC 3130.