Design II (AR 232)
E. General Elective hours, if required, to bring total to 128.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ACCOUNTING
Course Credit
AC 291. . . 3 AC 292. . . 3 AC 390. . . 3 AC 391. . . 3 Electives from among AC 392, 395, 471, 472, 481, 495 . . . 6__
Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
Course Credit AC 291. . . 3 AC 292 or EC 252 . . . 3 EC 251. . . 3 MG 330 . . . 3 MG 491 or MK 491 . . . 3 MK 360 . . . 3__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Course Credit
CIS 225 . . . 3 CIS 236 . . . 3 CIS 330 . . . 3 CIS 366 . . . 3 CIS Elective (300/400 level) . . . 3 CIS Elective (400 level). . . 3__
Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Course Credit
CS 155. . . 3 CS 255. . . 3 CS 355. . . 3 CS Elective (any level) . . . 3 CS Electives (300-400 level). . . 6___
Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ECONOMICS
Course Credit EC 251. . . 3 EC 252. . . 3 EC 340. . . 3 EC 341. . . 3 QM 291 . . . 3 Elective approved by the department chair . . . 3__
Total 18
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MG 330 . . . 3 MG 391 . . . 3 MK 360 . . . 3 MK 395 . . . 3 MK 487 . . . 3__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HCI DEVELOPMENT - CS (Open only to Computer Science Majors)
Course Credit
Intro HCI/UX (CIS 289) . . . 3 Communication in a Global Age.(COM 205). . . 3 Drawing I (AR 221) OR
Fundamentals of Electronic Media (COM 256) . . . 3 Design I (AR 231) OR
Layout and Design (COM 410). . . 3 Cognitive Psychology (PY 385). . . 3 New Media Writing (EN 445W) . . . 3__
Total 18
NOTE: Students with the HCI Development minor and major in CS should select an art course for their fine art elective, GE 111 and GE 112 for their General Education natural science elective and PY 201 for a Social and Behavior Science elective. Computer Science Majors must take CIS 486 as their CS General Elective.
[NOTE: CIS 486 will serve as a capstone course for the HCI Development minor]
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HCI DEVELOPMENT - CIS (Open only to Computer Information Systems Majors)
Course Credit
Intro HCI/UX (CIS 289) . . . 3 Communication in a Global Age.( COM 205) . . . 3 New Media Writing (EN 445W) OR
Media Writing.(COM 215) . . . 3 Drawing I (AR 221) OR
Design I (AR 231) . . . 3 Fundamentals of Electronic Media (COM 256) OR
Consumer and Market Behavior (MK 476) OR
Marketing Research.(MK 479) . . . 3 Cognitive Psychology.(PY 385) . . . 3__
Total 18
NOTE: Students with the HCI Development minor and major in CIS should select an art course for their fine art elective and GE 111 and GE 112 for their General Education natural science elective.
[NOTE: CIS 486 will serve as a capstone course for the HCI Development minor. CIS 486 is a required course for all CIS majors.]
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MG 330 . . . 3 MG 340 . . . 3 MG 362 . . . 3 MG 371 . . . 3 MG 462 . . . 3__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MANAGEMENT
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MG 330 . . . 3 MG 331 . . . 3 MG 362 . . . 3 MG Electives (300/400 level) . . . 6__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MARKETING
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MK 360 . . . 3 MK 363 . . . 3 MK 476 . . . 3 MK Electives . . . 6__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MG 305 . . . 3 MG 382W . . . 3 MK 360 . . . 3 MK 363 . . . 3 MK 375 . . . 3__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MG 305 . . . 3 MG 330 . . . 3 MG 331 . . . 3 MG 340 . . . 3 MG 485 . . . 3__ Total 18 _________
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Course Credit EC 340. . . 3 EC Elective . . . 3 QM 295 . . . 3 QM 395 . . . 3 QM 480 . . . 3 QM Elective . . . 3__ Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Course Credit FI 325 . . . 3 FI 355 . . . 3 FI 365 or 375. . . 3 FI 430 . . . 3 FI 440 or 445. . . 3 Elective approved by the department chair . . . 3__
Total 18
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SALES
Course Credit *MG 100 . . . 3 MK 360 . . . 3 MK 363 . . . 3 MK 375 . . . 3 MK 461 . . . 3 MK 462 . . . 3__ Total 18
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS LAW
Chair: Dr. Mark L. Lawrence, 330 Keller Hall, 256-765-4500
Faculty: Ms. Barksdale, Dr. Cagle, Dr. Campbell, Mr. Collin, Ms. Hamm, Dr. Jones, Dr. Lewis-Adler, Dr. Lovett
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chair: Dr. Paulette Alexander, 230 Keller Hall, 256-765-4734
Faculty: Mr. Bailey, Dr. Banks, Dr. Crabtree, Mr. Davis, Ms. Gossett, Dr. Huang, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Jerkins, Dr. Nickels, Dr. Parris, Dr. Roden, Dr. Simpson, Dr. Zhang
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Chair: Dr. Doug Barrett, 345 Keller Hall, 256-765-4270
Faculty: Mr. Black, Dr. Blackstone, Dr. Chung, Dr. Foster, Dr. Gordon, Dr. King, Dr. Malone, Dr. Van Rensselaer, Dr. Williams
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Chair: Dr. Dan Hallock, 131 Keller Hall, 256-765-4937
Faculty: Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Balch, Dr. Beaver, Dr. Borah, Mr. Gafford, Dr. Gatlin, Ms. Kutz, Dr. Stafford
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The College of Business Small Business Development Center addresses the needs of the community. The UNA SBDC provides informa- tion, counseling and assistance to individuals planning to start a small busi- ness and to existing small businesses. In addition, the center provides the entrepreneur with education and training opportunities which cover a wide range of business topics. Government contracting is yet another service the UNA SBDC provides to small businesses.
UNA CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL SELLING
The UNA Center for Professional Selling located in the College of Business provides an experiential learning environment for students. Degree plans include a Major Concentration in Professional Sales as part of the BBA in Professional Marketing as well as a Minor in Professional Sales that can be included in any degree plan offered at the university. Students participate in professional development, career planning, net- working, and competitions. The Sales Lab in Keller Hall is the hub of oper- ations for the CPS and includes video recording rooms for role play assessments and video conference meetings. The Center also provides businesses with training opportunities for company specific content and internal educational programs.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Dr. Donna P. Lefort, Dean
549 Stevens Hall 256-765-4252
The College of Education and Human Sciences contains the following departments:
Department of Elementary Education Department of Secondary Education Department of Counselor Education
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department of Human Environmental Sciences
The College of Education and Human Sciences offers undergraduate teacher education programs in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and P-12 Education. Non-teacher education majors and minors are offered in the Departments of HES and HPER. In addition, the College of Education and Human Sciences oversees the Kilby Laboratory School (child development center, kindergarten through sixth grade), the Education Research and Inservice Center (ERIC), and the Human Performance Laboratory. The undergraduate degree programs and courses of study provided through the College of Education and Human Sciences include the following academic programs:
1. Bachelor of Science in Education degree, and qualification for recom- mendation for the Alabama Class B Professional Certificate in
K-6 Elementary Education, P-3 Early Childhood Education, K-6 Collaborative Teacher
P-12 Education in: Music, Choral; Music, Instrumental; Physical Education, Visual Arts
6-12 Secondary Education in: Biology, Business/Marketing, Chemistry, English/Language Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, French, General Science, General Social Science, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish 2. Bachelor of Science degree (non-teaching) with a major in
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (Concentrations in Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Health Promotion, Recreation, and Sport Management)
Human Environmental Sciences (Concentrations in Merchandising, Interior Design, Therapeutic Nutrition, Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Child Development) 3. Minor Field Programs in
Coaching and Officiating Hospitality Management
Community Recreation Human Environmental Sciences
Culinary Arts Outdoor Recreation
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Fitness Management Retailing and Clothing
Food Management Space Planning and Design
Foods and Nutrition Sport Management
Health Therapeutic Nutrition Science
Health Promotion
4. Courses of study appropriate to initial qualification, renewal or rein- statement of professional certification for public school personnel. 5. The College of Education and Human Sciences offers graduate pro-
grams at the master’s and education specialist levels. See Graduate Catalog.
All teacher certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. The Conceptual Framework is designed to reflect current research-based knowledge and effective practices through profes- sionalism, assessment, collaboration, technology, diversity, and reflection. The UNA College of Education and Human Sciences prepares knowledge- able practicing professionals by “engaging learners, inspiring leaders, and transforming lives”. The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of North Alabama is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), http://www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at the University of North Alabama. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Degree requirements are subject to change in order to comply with state and/or federal guidelines. Students/candidates should consult with their academic advisor throughout their program to ensure all requirements are met.
The College of Education and Human Sciences has the responsibility to ensure all candidates admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) remain in good standing throughout the program. Teacher Education can- didates may be placed on probation, suspended, or removed from TEP by the College for issues including but not limited to grade point average defi- ciencies, dispositions, academic dishonesty, or institutional sanctions. Teacher Education candidates must be in good standing in TEP to enroll in restricted courses including the internship.
Students pursuing non-teaching majors in the College of Education and Human Sciences may be placed on probation, suspended, or removed from a program by the departmental faculty for issues including but not limited to grade point average deficiencies, dispositions, academic dishon- esty, or institutional sanctions.
Teacher Education Requirements
1. Admission to the University.
Admission to the University does not assure admission to programs in teacher education.
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2. Declaration of a Major.
Students may select education as a major upon admission to UNA, but are not classified as teacher education candidates until they have been formally admitted to the UNA Teacher Education Program (TEP). Prior to formal admission:
a. Students are assigned a faculty advisor in their major. Secondary and P-12 students will be assigned a faculty advisor in the College of Education and Human Sciences and an advisor in their major/teaching field.
b. Secondary and P-12 students who are classified as second-semes- ter sophomores may enroll in the following education courses prior to formal admission to TEP: ED 292, ED 299, and ED 381. ABI/FBI background clearance is a prerequisite for education courses with required school-based clinical experiences.
c. Elementary education students may enroll in the following educa- tion courses prior to formal admission to TEP: ECE 306, ECE 309, ECE 312, ED 292, ED 299, EED 305, ES 308, and MA 306. ABI/FBI background clearance is a prerequisite for education courses with required school-based clinical experiences.
d. Non-teaching majors who have attended a college or university outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by a university-approved international credentials evaluator such as World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), etc.
e. Teacher education majors who have attended a college or university outside the United States shall obtain an evaluation of the foreign credentials from a foreign-credential evaluation service recognized by the UNA Teacher Certification Office and the Alabama State Department of Education.
3. Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
To be considered a candidate in a teacher education program students must be formally admitted to the UNA Teacher Education Program and meet the following requirements:
a. Submission of formal application to TEP. The deadline to apply for admission to TEP is posted each semester in Stevens Hall and outside the Certification and Clinical Experiences Office. A late application must be accompanied by a $50 late fee.
b. Completion of the required general education courses. A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in COM 201, EN 111, and EN 112. c. A grade point average of 2.50 or better on all work attempted. d. A grade point average of 2.50 or better on all work attempted at the
University of North Alabama
e. A grade point average of 2.50 or better on all work attempted in the teaching field with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
f. A grade point average of 3.00 or better on all work attempted in the professional studies component with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
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g. A grade point average of 3.00 or better on all work combined in the teaching field and the professional studies component for elemen- tary and early childhood teacher candidates with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
h. Successful completion of the TEP Interview, which occurs during the semester the student is enrolled in ED 292. The interview includes assessments of oral communication, written communica- tion, and professional dispositions. Candidates are allowed a maximum of two attempts to successfully complete the interview. i. Completion of ED 292 with a grade of “C” or better.
j. A passing score on all three parts of the Basic Skills Test in the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program.
k. Successful background clearance by the ABI and FBI (fingerprinting). l. Receipt of notification of formal admission to TEP by the
Certification Officer at the end of the semester of application. 4. Retention in Programs.
Candidates must maintain:
a. The required GPA in each category (UNA; overall; teaching field(s); professional studies; and for elementary candidates, education component) to remain in TEP.
b. ABI/FBI background clearance.
c. Satisfactory knowledge, skills and dispositions.
d. A grade of “C” or better in all courses in the professional studies component and the teaching field component.
5. Admission to Internship. Candidates must:
a. Maintain all requirements listed under Admission and Retention to TEP.
b. Submit a formal application to the Office of Teacher Certification according to the following deadlines: Fall candidates should apply between January 1 and April 30; Spring candidates should apply between May 1 and August 31. Late applications will not be accepted. c. Complete all required coursework.
d. Submit a passing score on each of the required Praxis II exam- ination(s). Score report must be on file in the Office of Teacher Certification, and must reflect the passing score(s) set by the Alabama State Department of Education. Candidates who have not submitted passing scores will not be placed in an internship. e. Document acceptable multicultural experience.
f. Complete all required field experience hours.
g. Meet all eligibility requirements for internship placement prior to the internship semester.
6. Graduation
Teacher Education candidates must meet the following requirements prior to graduation:
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a. Have an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher on all college work attempted, on all work attempted at the University of North Alabama, on all work attempted in the teaching field(s), and a GPA of 3.0 in the profes- sional studies component. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course in the professional studies component and each course in the teaching field. For elementary and early childhood teacher can- didates, a GPA of 3.00 or better on allwork combined in the teach-
ing field and the professional studies component is required. b. Successful completion of an exit assessment covering professional
education.
c. Satisfactory completion of all coursework, field experiences, and the internship.
Internship Requirements
Internships for candidates seeking professional educator certification are offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Candidates are assigned to a single or dual internship placement that consists of a full-time assign- ment in an approved school setting or settings for a full semester. The University reserves the right to assign an intern to any school setting in the greater Shoals area. The intern must comply with all codes, policies and regulations of UNA andthe assigned school(s). The intern is responsible
for transportation to and from the placement(s), and may not be enrolled in other courses during the internship semester.
Undergraduate internship experiences must occur in the appropriate grade level(s) and subject(s), and are supervised by an approved certified classroom teacher who is the teacher of record for the class. Interns may not complete an internship as a substitute teacher or in a classroom under the supervision of a long-term substitute teacher.
For candidates seeking certification in two or more distinct teaching fields an additional full semester of internship shall be required (e.g., math- ematics and biology or elementary and Spanish). For candidates seeking certification in two or more related fields the internship may be divided between the two teaching fields during a single semester (e.g., physics and chemistry). For elementary education, the internship shall include upper and lower elementary placements. For P-12 programs the intern- ship shall be divided between early childhood/ elementary and middle/sec- ondary grades.
Alabama Class B Professional Certificates
Candidates seeking a recommendation for Alabama Class B Professional Educator certification must meet all requirements set forth by the Alabama State Board of Education (ASBE) at the time the application is submitted.
Certification regulations are established by the ASBE and are subject to change without prior notification. Candidate eligibility must be verified at the time the application is submitted. Currently, eligibility for recommendation
for an Alabama Professional Educator certificate includes successful com- pletion of a state-approved certification program, review of ABI/FBI back- ground clearance, acceptable test score results on the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (Basic Skills Test and Praxis II), and proof of graduation from a regionally accredited institution with the required GPA and graduation date posted on the official transcript.
Candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial certifica- tion or certification in a second teaching field must meet all current program requirements including an additional internship and testing requirements. All transferred coursework and UNA coursework will be reviewed to ensure compliance with institutional, state, federal and accreditation regulations. Candidates may be required to repeat coursework or provide additional evi- dence that all regulations are met. Only candidates who have met all current regulations will be eligible for a recommendation for a professional certificate.
Certification in Other States
Candidates who seek certification in states other than Alabama should contact the appropriate State Department of Education to determine specific certification requirements in that state.
Organized Activities
Kilby Laboratory School. Operated under the administration of the College of Education and Human Sciences, Kilby Laboratory School is located on the University campus and includes a kindergarten and grades one through six. It also serves as a student internship station for students in elementary education, as a laboratory school for teacher training, and for observation by students and faculty. Inquiries on the enrollment of children in Kilby Laboratory School should be addressed to the Office of the Director. The application process is separate from and is in no way con- nected to those governing the Child Development Center.
Kilby Child Development Center (CDC) has a program for three-and four-year-old children. The Pre-K four-year-old program is presently state funded, free to participants, and operates from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. five days a week. The program for three-year-olds is half-day and children may attend two (2), three (3), or five (5) days a week. Information about the program is available online at http://www.una.edu or by calling the Kilby Child Development Center. Admission to Kilby Laboratory School is a separate process. Children enrolled at the CDC do not automatically continue to the Kilby kindergarten.
Education Research and Inservice Center (ERIC). The center serves as a professional development center for excellence in education for area teachers currently in the classroom. The center provides workshops, single- visit seminars, and consultants for individual teachers, board members, and administrators in a six-county region consisting of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, Walker, and Winston Counties. Kilby Laboratory School and the inservice center collaboratively serve as a demonstrational 172 College of Education and Human Sciences
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laboratory where teachers and school administrators may observe innova-