|
1. Type
of Change |
2. Current details: |
3. Proposed details: |
4. Rationale: Explain
rationale for change. |
5. Academic
Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils:
Discuss impact
on other academic programs or areas, if any. List date
of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) |
6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel,
facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any. |
|
I.
Course Name
Change |
SE 402 Educational
Programming for Moderate/Severe Disabled |
SE 402 Educational
Programming for Low Incidence
Disabilities |
Need to change to current
terminology |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
II.
Major
Requirement
Change |
Admission. In addition to
the admissions requirements of the UWA School of
Graduate Studies, a prospective student must have
earned a baccalaureate-level teaching certificate.
Admission. To be admitted
to the Class A Certification program for the education
administrator, the prospective student must have:
1. earned
an Alabama Class A certificate in a teaching field,
library media, school counseling, or school
pyschometry.
2.
a
passing score on the University of West Alabama Graduate
English Proficiency Examination prior to to the
completion of the initial semester of enrollment in the
program. |
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
The Education Leadership programs consist of a Master’s
degree with Alabama Class A certification and a Alabama
Class A certification endorsement.
Conditional Admission: To be conditionally admitted, a
student must:
1. meet the requirements for admission to the School of
Graduate Studies;
2. must have a minimum of three (3) years of teaching
experience;
3. must possess a valid baccalaureate or master’s
level teaching certificate.
Conditionally admitted students
can not enroll in Educational Leadership courses.
Unconditional Admission: To be unconditionally admitted,
an applicant must:
1. meet the requirements to be admitted to the School
of Graduate Studies;
2. have a minimum of three years of teaching experience;
3. possess a valid teaching certificate;
4. must have completed a minimum of six (6) hours in
the Master’s degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.25,
three (3) of which must be in Educational Research;
5. submit a portfolio for review. The portfolio must
contain the following:
a. current resume’ that includes: degrees earned,
certificates held, and work experience summary of
accomplishments (awards, recognition, etc). current
philosophy of education and educational leadership
b. three letters of recommendation, one of which must
be from the applicant’s immediate supervisor;
c. completed copy (all forms) of the most recent
performance appraisal to include the professional
development component;
d. evidence of leadership and managerial potential. e.
summary of applicant’s reasons for pursuing educational
leadership certification;
f. summary of applicant’s expectations from the
preparation program; and
g. proof of a passing score on the UWA Graduate
English Proficiency Examination.
Note: Incomplete portfolios will not be considered.
6. successfully pass an interview conducted by the
Program Admission committee.
Note: Students must be unconditionally admitted prior
to enrolling in EL courses. Applicants who are denied
Unconditional Admission may re-apply the following
semester.
Program Completion
In order to successfully complete the Educational
Leadership Program, a student must:
1. have a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all required
coursework with no grade lower than a “B” in the
certification area courses;
2. receive a passing score on a written comprehensive
examination; and
3. receive credit for a special education course, if
not previously earned
Due to the unique nature of the course in the programs,
no course in Educational Leadership may be transferred
into the certification area. |
To comply with SDE recommendations |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
III.
Major
Requirement
Change |
Professional Courses (15)
ED 500, Foundations of Ed. (3)
OR
ED 501, Educational Planning (3)
ED 504, Techniques of Education Research (3)
ED 506, Educational Statistics (3)EP 500, Educational
Psychology (3)
Approved Elective in Education
OR
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if needed)
(3) |
Professional Courses (16)
ED 505, Education and
Technology (3)
ED 508, Technology Portfolio (1)
ED 504, Techniques of Education Research (3)
ED 506, Educational Statistics (3)
EP 500, Educational Psychology (3)
Approved Elective in Education
OR
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if needed)
(3) |
Knowledge and use of
technology are critical for the success of
administrators. These two courses will assist the
department in meeting technology standards required for
administrator training programs. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
IV.
Course Number
Change |
EA 571
EA 573
EA 574
EA 575
EA 578
EA 579
EA 597 |
EL
571
EL 573
EL 574
EL 575
EL 578
EL 579
EL 597 |
Educational Leadership is preferred by SDE and other
universities |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
V.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 571 |
EL 571 –
Prerequisites: Unconditional admission to Educational
Leadership program |
Conditionally admitted
students can not enroll in educational Leadership course |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VI.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 573 |
EL 573 –
Prerequisites: Unconditional admission to Educational
Leadership program |
Conditionally admitted
students can not enroll in educational Leadership course |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VII.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 574 |
EL 574 –
Prerequisites: Unconditional admission to Educational
Leadership program |
Conditionally admitted
students can not enroll in educational Leadership course |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VIII.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 575 |
EL 575–
Prerequisites: Unconditional admission to Educational
Leadership program |
Conditionally admitted
students can not enroll in educational Leadership course |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
IX.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 578 - Prerequisites: EA
571, EA 573, EA 574, and EA 575. |
EL 578 –
Prerequisites: EL 571, EL 573, EL 574, and EL 575 with
no grade below a “B” and a 3.25 GPA in all courses
completed in the Educational Leadership Program |
These are the requirements
for certification and students should have fulfilled
them prior to enrolling in internship |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
X.
Course
Prerequisite Change |
EA 579 - Prerequisites: EA
578. |
EL
579 – Prerequisites: EL
578 |
Change in prefix |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XI.
Course Name
Change |
EE 506 Literacy thru
Literature |
EE 506
Literature for Children and Young
Adults |
Terminology needs to match with LM 506 Literature for
Children and Young Adults
Reflect the course content more effectively |
|
None |
|
1. Type
of Change |
2. Current details: |
3. Proposed details: |
4. Rationale: Explain
rationale for change. |
5. Academic
Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils:
Discuss impact
on other academic programs or areas, if any. List date
of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) |
6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel,
facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any. |
|
I.
Course Description
Change |
AH 101 - PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING I (1)
Opportunities for observing and gaining practical
experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment,
management, and rehabilitation of athletic
injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours clinical experience with
fall sports. Includes check-offs for specific NATA
Competencies in Athletic Training. |
AH
101 - PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING I (1)
Opportunities
for observing and gaining practical experience in the
prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and
rehabilitation of
athletic injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours
clinical experience
with fall sports.
Includes check-offs for specific
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Competencies in
Athletic Training. |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession.
This course is also offered in the spring and there is
no need to limit the experience to fall sports. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
II.
Course Description
Change |
AH 102 -
PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING II (1)
Provides majors opportunities to gain practical
experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment,
management, and rehabilitation of athletic
injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours clinical experience in
spring sports. Includes check-offs for specific NATA
Competencies in Athletic Training. Prerequisite AH 101. |
AH 102 - PRACTICUM IN
ATHLETIC TRAINING II (1)
Provides majors opportunities to gain practical
experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment,
management, and rehabilitation of
athletic
injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours clinical experience
in spring sports.
Includes check-offs for specific
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Competencies in
Athletic Training. Prerequisite AH 101. |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession.
This course may also offered in the spring and there is
no need to limit the experience to fall sports. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
III.
Course Description
Change |
AH 200 -
INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)
Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis
on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic
trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. |
AH 200 - INTRODUCTION TO
ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)
Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis
on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic
trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and
rehabilitation of
athletic injuries. |
|
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
| |
|
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
|
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
IV.
Course Name
Change |
AH 300 -
MEDICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS (3) |
AH 300 –
GENERAL MEDICAL ASPECTS OF
ATHLETIC TRAINING
(3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
V.
Course Name
Change |
AH 320 -
ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT (3) |
AH 320 -
ATHLETIC
INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT (3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VI.
Course Name &
Course Description Change |
AH 321 -
ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT LAB (1)
Assigned specific laboratory experiences in athletic
injury/illness assessment. Must be taken concurrently
with AH 320 and serves as its laboratory. Co-requisite:
AH 320. |
AH 321 -
ATHLETIC
INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT LAB (1)
Assigned specific laboratory experiences in
athletic
injury/illness assessment. Must be taken concurrently
with AH 320 and serves as its laboratory. Co-requisite:
AH 320. |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VII.
Course Name
Change |
AH 322 -
EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES I (3) |
AH 322 - EVALUATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES I (3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
VIII.
Course Name
Change |
AH 323 -
EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES I LAB (1) |
AH 323 - EVALUATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES I LAB (1) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
IX.
Course Name
Change |
AH 324 -
EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II (3) |
AH 324 - EVALUATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES II (3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
X.
Course Name
Change |
AH 325 -
EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II LAB (1) |
AH 325 - EVALUATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES II LAB (1) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XI.
Course Name
Change |
AH 340 -
REHABILITATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
AH 340 - REHABILITATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES (3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XII.
Course Name &
Course Description Change |
AH 341 -
REHABILITATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES LABORATORY (1)
Assigned specific laboratory experiences in
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Must be taken
concurrently with AH 340 and serves as its laboratory.
Co-requisite: AH 340. |
AH 341 - REHABILITATION OF
ATHLETIC
INJURIES LABORATORY (1)
Assigned specific laboratory experiences in
rehabilitation of
athletic injuries. Must be taken
concurrently with AH 340 and serves as its laboratory.
Co-requisite: AH 340. |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XIII.
Course Description
Change |
AH 409 -
PREPROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-4)
Provides structured full-time field experience (60 clock
hours per credit hour) related to one of the following
employment areas in the profession of athletic training
under the direct guidance of an NATA BOC certified
athletic trainer: sports medicine clinic, secondary
school, industrial/corporate, collegiate, and
professional sports. May be repeated for a maximum of
four semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: nine
semester hours of athletic training and approval of
athletic training program director. |
AH 409 - PREPROFESSIONAL
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-4)
Provides structured full-time field experience (60 clock
hours per credit hour) related to one of the following
employment areas in the profession of athletic training
under the direct guidance of a Board
of Certification (BOC)
certified athletic trainer: sports medicine clinic,
secondary school, industrial/corporate, collegiate, and
professional sports. May be repeated for a maximum of
four semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: nine
semester hours of athletic training and approval of
athletic training program director. |
The NATA BOC has
officially changed its name to BOC. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XIV.
Course Name
Change |
AH 410 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
AH 410 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR
ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
The profession of athletic
training has long since expanded to include patients in
settings other than those just involving athletics. Our
courses include content related to conditions other than
just those occurring in athletics. The proposed
language is requested to eliminate defining the patient
population so as to be consistent with actual practice
and the profession. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XV.
Course Description
Change |
PE 273 - INTRODUCTION TO
ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)
Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis
on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic
trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: PE
250. |
PE 273 - INTRODUCTION TO
ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)
Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis
on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic
trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and
rehabilitation of
athletic
injuries. Prerequisite: PE 250. |
This course is taught in
combination with AH 200 and therefore needs to have a
description consistent with AH 200. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XVI.
Course Name
Change |
PE 410 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
PE 410 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR
ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
This course is taught in
combination with AH 410 and therefore needs to have a
description consistent with AH 410. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XVII.
Course Name
Change |
PE 510 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
PE 510 - PROTECTIVE
TECHNIQUES FOR
ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) |
This course is taught in
combination with PE 410 and therefore needs to have a
description consistent with PE 410. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XVIII. New
Course |
|
VA 211 -
VARSITY TENNIS FOR MEN (1)
This course is only available to students on the Squad
List for NCAA sports or active participants for non-NCAA
sports. A maximum of four-semester hours may be earned
through these courses, which is offered on a pass/fail
basis. A student may receive credit for only one varsity
athletic course per semester. This course may not be
used to fulfill physical education requirements in
general education, in the major, or in the minor. |
UWA has chosen to add
men’s tennis as a varsity sport effective in Fall 2005
and this course is requested to allow these varsity
athletes electives similar to those provided to other
varsity athletes. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XIX. New
Course |
|
VA 212 -
VARSITY TENNIS FOR WOMEN (1)
This course is only available to students on the Squad
List for NCAA sports or active participants for non-NCAA
sports. A maximum of four-semester hours may be earned
through these courses, which is offered on a pass/fail
basis. A student may receive credit for only one varsity
athletic course per semester. This course may not be
used to fulfill physical education requirements in
general education, in the major, or in the minor. |
UWA has chosen to add
women’s tennis as a varsity sport effective in Fall 2005
and this course is requested to allow these varsity
athletes electives similar to those provided to other
varsity athletes. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/1/05 |
None |
|
XX. Basic
Curriculum Requirement Change |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
|
V. Other Core Requirements |
19 hours |
|
PE 200, Foundations of
Physical Education |
3 |
|
PE 250, First Aid, Safety,
and CPR |
2 |
|
PE 251, Concepts of health,
Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
|
BY 231, Anatomy and
Physiology I |
4 |
|
Activity Classes (choose any
2 hours)
PE 100-126 |
2 |
|
Foundation Courses (choose
any from the two groups) |
4 |
|
For Exercise Science
Emphasis: |
|
|
Choose from any two from
the Fitness Based Group |
|
|
For Sport Management Emphasis |
|
|
Choose any from the two
groups below: |
|
|
Activity Base Group PE
202-205 |
|
|
Fitness Based Group PE 241,
PE 242, PE 246 |
|
|
Advisor Approved Elective |
1 |
|
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
|
V. Other Core Requirements |
19 hours |
|
PE 200, Foundations of
Physical Education
(Physical
Education Majors choosing the Exercise Science
Emphasis should take PE 240, Foundations of
Exercise Science) |
3 |
|
PE 250, First Aid, Safety,
and CPR |
2 |
|
PE 251, Concepts of health,
Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
|
BY 231, Anatomy and
Physiology I |
4 |
|
Activity Classes (choose any
2 hours)
PE 100-126 |
2 |
|
Foundation Courses (choose
any from the two groups) |
4 |
|
For Exercise Science
Emphasis: |
| |