Caring for the Aging Population

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How and why do we age? Is old age necessarily a period of decline? What are the benefits of old age? Why is it important to study aging? How is individual aging related to the structure of society? What are the problems of an aging society? These and other questions are the topic of this course. We will examine aging from the perspectives of sociology, psychology, social demography, history, biology, the medical sciences, and economics. In particular, we will start by studying aging from a developmental or life course perspective. Then we will discuss health care for the elderly and issues of death and dying. We will end the course with a social and economic outlook for an aging society. SOC 2600 Caring for the Aging Population (3 hours) An exploration of gerontology and the aging process. Topics include the biological process, familial relationships, social implications, and diverse perspectives concerning death, bereavement, and end-of-life care. SOC 4510 - Fact or Fiction (3 hours) A study of scientific topics and social concerns today and in history, this course examines our assumptions about the natural world and our place in it. It will take a close look at the science and history behind some of the most contentious topics we face, including evolution, epidemic disease, genetic engineering, and environmental change. Learners will be asked to use this information in order to evaluate claims made in the popular media about how we, as a society, navigate the competing claims of morality, government, and the common good. 134 | Bethel University Course Descriptions Catalog 2021-2022 College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Course Descriptions Master of Arts in Education college orientAtion experience COE 5000 Orientation to Graduate Education (Non-credit required class). This course reviews course expectations and grading, program requirements, plan of study, graduation requirements, support services and staff, licensure requirements, use of technology, etc. This requirement must be met within the first two semesters of the candi - date’s program. grAduAte educAtion EDU 5001 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 hours) An advanced study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive char - acteristics of children within grades K-12. A focus of applied theory will advance the learner from knowledge to application. EDU 5005 Methodology of Educational Research (3 hours) A study of procedures used to locate sources of information. Use of various research methods to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data and apply results. EDU 5015 Legal Issues in Education (3 hours) A study of laws, court decisions, and legal issues which have direct impli- cations for the school’s teacher, counselor and administrator in the profes- sional setting. EDU 5022 Alternative Strategies in Learning (3 hours) Educators will develop and articulate their own theories of learning after examining carefully and critically, the prevalently existing and competing theories of learning. The study of motivation and its effect on learning, including the use of teaming, understanding of the brain’s functions, different and alternative strategies in learning and teaching, and classroom management will be covered. EDU 5034 Organizational Development in the Educational Setting (3 hours) This course explores a working understanding of facilitating a successful structure and system analysis of a school’s organization that will yield improvement and performance. EDU 5103 Effective Classroom and Behavior Management (3 hours) The course is designed to enable the teacher to perform as a manager within the restrictions of the classroom. The areas of concentration will be grouping, presentation of material relevant to the area of specialization, discipline, learning styles, teaching styles, creativity, and climate. EDU 5104 Assessments for Diverse Learners (3 hours) Emphasis on methods of assessment that reinforce understanding of the various disciplines; including, but not limited to, performance assess - ments, assessment of students projects and papers, traditional exams, and observational exams. EDU 5142 Current Events that Affect the Learning Process (3 hours) Examines current issues concerning education that could affect teaching, curriculum, families, students, teachers, administrators, school policy and school law. Emphasis placed on exploring, interpreting, and evaluating educational experiences. Participants will create new learning experiences and a knowledge base that will enable them to resolve educational and diversity issues. EDU 5149 Cooperative Teaching (3 hours) An advanced study of effective co-teaching models. Explores the compo- nents that form the definition of a co-teaching model, defines what a co-teaching model looks like in the classroom, examines scheduling and planning issues, and investigates the challenges of being a part of a co-teaching team. EDU 5162 Monitoring for the Practitioner Teacher (1 hours) The job-embedded practitioner licensed teacher will receive analysis, guidance, monitoring, mentor support, evaluation, and preparation for full teacher licensure. This course must be taken every fall and spring until all requirements for full licensure have been met. EDU 5170 edTPA I: Introduction (1 hours) This course provides an overview of edTPA, along with the tasks, commentaries, and videos required. Additionally, this course supports Practitioner License teachers with the information and tools necessary to prepare to submit their portfolio to the Tennessee Department of Education. 136 | Bethel University Course Descriptions Catalog 2021-2022 EDU 5172 edTPA II: Submission (1 hours) This course provides support during the submission of the edTPA process for Practitioner License teachers. Students will meet on an assigned day with a technology consultant, the Director of Clinical Experiences, and the edTPA Coordinator readily available for any troubleshooting that may occur during this process. EDU 5180 Literacy in the Classroom (3 hours) In-depth study of strategies to implement literacy in all classrooms. Literacy assessment will be described and how it connects to and supports planning appropriate differentiated instruction within the RTI framework in the elementary school. Same as ELD 5180. EDU 5184 Survey of Children with Exceptionalities (3 hours) An introductory study of emotional, learning, and behavioral characteris - tics of children with exceptionalities, including programs, services, legal requirements, and instructional techniques. Same as ELD 5184. EDU 5190 Special Topics (1-3 hours) A special course designed to afford learning experiences beyond courses in the curriculum. Topic of course is approved by the director of the program and identified in the published class schedule. Permission from the Director of the School of Education required. EDU 5248 Special Populations (3 hours) Provides an overview of the needs and issues that impact at-risk students. Participants will gain differentiated skills necessary in teaching students with disabilities, students of poverty, students learning beyond grade level, and English language learners. Same as ELD 5248. EDU 5330 Leadership Strategies (3 hours) A study of content, topics and competencies required for instructional leaders toward fostering a culture of high expectations. EDU 5332 Instructional Leadership and Program Improvement (3 hours) A study of content, topics and competencies required for instructional leaders to enhance student achievement and school success and foster a culture of high expectations for all stakeholders. EDU 5333 Budgeting, Accounting, Facilities Management (3 hours) Provides the philosophical basis and practical applications of school finance along with the planning, design, revalidating and construction of new educational facilities and/or the rehabilitation, remodeling or modernization of existing facilities. Topics covered include accounting, information systems, personnel funding, budgeting, plant maintenance, risk management, strategic planning and operation and maintenance programs. EDU 5335A Field Experience in Administration & Supervision (1 hour) School site or school district based experience to practice and reinforce knowledge and skills in instructional leadership, administration, or supervision in appropriate areas of school or school district operation with consideration to the individual student’s career goals. This is an eight week course that requires completion of one section of the administrative field experience portfolio. EDU 5335B Field Experience in Administration & Supervision (1 hour) School site or school district based experience to practice and reinforce knowledge and skills in instructional leadership, administration, or supervision in appropriate areas of school or school district operation with consideration to the individual student’s career goals. This is an eight week course that requires completion of one section of the administrative field experience portfolio. EDU 5335C Field Experience in Administration & Supervision (1 hour) School site or school district based experience to practice and reinforce knowledge and skills in instructional leadership, administration, or supervision in appropriate areas of school or school district operation with consideration to the individual student’s career goals. This is an eight week course that requires completion of one section of the administrative field experience portfolio. EDU 5337 Educational Ethics (3 hours) A study of decision making within an ethical context that protects the rights and responsibilities of all school constituents in today’s diverse society. ELD 5180 Literacy in the Classroom (3 hours) In-depth study of strategies to implement literacy in all classrooms. Literacy assessment will be described and how it connects to and supports planning appropriate differentiated instruction within the RTI framework in the elementary school. (same as EDU 5180) ELD 5184 Survey of Children with Exceptionalities (3 hours) An introductory study of emotional, learning, and behavioral characteris - tics of children with exceptionalities, including programs, services, legal requirements, and instructional techniques. (same as EDU 5184) 138 | Bethel University Course Descriptions Catalog 2021-2022 ELD 5211 Low Incidence Disabilities (3 hours) Focuses on addressing the unique learning and support needs required to educate students with low incidence disabilities including : IEP devel- opment, instructional techniques, program needs, curricular adaptations, supports, modifications, classroom management tactics, and transition planning. ELD 5248 Special Populations (3 hours) Provides an overview of the needs and issues that impact at-risk students. Participants will gain differentiated skills necessary in teaching students with disabilities, students of poverty, students learning beyond grade level, and English language learners. (same as EDU 5248) ELD 5338 Special Education Law and Ethics (3 hours) In this course, students will analyze the law and develop an under - standing of communication and collaboration, preparing for and conducting meetings, accommodations and modifications, IEP writing, transitional planning, due procedures, and the ethical and professional role of special educators. ELD 5438 Differentiation (3 hours) Study of curriculum and performance modification with environmental and organizational accommodations for accessing and progressing in the general education curriculum K-12, including effective consultation and collaboration and the use of assistive technologies and universal design. College of Health Sciences Graduate Course Descriptions Physician Assistant Studies PAS 701 Clinical Medicine I (8 hours ) This course covers the medical and surgical topics with associated pharmacology, anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, laboratory medicine, and clinical skills. It incorporates problem-based learning of common diseases and problems using a body systems approach. Incorporated into the lesson plan are case studies that allow the student to use critical analysis in the medical decision and problem-solving process. Students develop the skills of determining a differential diagnosis when given a clinical presentation making a definitive diagnosis with diagnostic tests, providing appropriate treatment and follow up. Pre-requisite: Admission to BUPAP.