NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

365 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENVS 4950 Internship in Environmental Science and Study (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. ENVS 4950A Internship in Environmental Science and Study (A) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. ENVS 4950B Internship in Environmental Science and Study (B) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. ENVS 4950C Internship in Environmental Science and Study (C) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. ENVS 4950D Internship in Environmental Science and Study (D) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. ENVS 4990A Independent Study in Environmental Science/Study (A) (1–12 credits) The student selects and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. ENVS 4990B Independent Study in Environmental Science/Study (B) (1–12 credits) The student selects and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. ENVS 4990C Independent Study in Environmental Science/Study (C) (1–12 credits) The student selects and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. ENVS 4990D Independent Study in Environmental Science/Study (D) (1–12 credits) The student selects and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. ESED—Exceptional Student Ed ESED 3530 Educational Assessment of Exceptional Students (3 credits) Assessment of exceptional students for instructional planning purposes is stressed. Topics include formal and informal evaluation techniques, as well as the interpretation, application, and communication of results. Emphasis is also placed on addressing programmatic needs from kindergarten through adulthood. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3330, ESOL 3340, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360 and passing scores on the General Knowledge Test. ESED 3535 Education Assessment of Exceptional and Elementary Students (3 credits) Assessment of exceptional students for instructional planning purposes is stressed. Topics include formal and informal evaluation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on observation, screening, evaluations, interpretation and communication of evaluation results. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a field setting is required. There will also be a supervised lesson plan in the field setting. PREREQUISITES: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, ESOL 3340, and GKEP; GKMP; GKRP; GKSP. ESED 3540 Introduction to Language and Speech Disabilities (3 credits) The study of language development and disorders, which includes the impact of language on learning and augmentative forms of communication, is investigated. Individual needs and remediation concerns are addressed