Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Prospectus
The Field
Educational Studies is an interdisciplinary field that prepares individuals to work in educational, community, governmental, nonprofit, and workforce development settings where teaching, learning, leadership, and human development are central to organizational success. The program emphasizes educational foundations, learning theory, communication, leadership, instructional design, community engagement, and culturally responsive practices while preparing graduates to support individuals and organizations across diverse educational and professional environments.
Unlike traditional teacher preparation programs leading to licensure, the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies provides students with a flexible, non-licensure pathway that develops transferable knowledge and skills applicable to a wide variety of educational and human service professions. The program prepares graduates to serve as leaders, trainers, program coordinators, educational support professionals, and community advocates throughout our region.
Relevance and Demand
Professionals with expertise in education, training, workforce development, community engagement, and organizational leadership continue to grow throughout our region. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private industry, military organizations, childcare centers, educational institutions, healthcare agencies, museums, cultural organizations, and workforce development programs increasingly seek professionals who possess strong communication, leadership, instructional, and program management skills.
The University of Guam School of Education offers the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies to address these regional workforce needs by preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to support learning and development across multiple professional settings. Through coursework, field experiences, and applied internships, students develop competencies that strengthen Guam's workforce while contributing to the educational and economic development of the region.
Why UOG?
Students enrolled in the University of Guam's Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies benefit from earning a high-quality, regionally accredited degree while remaining close to home. The program integrates academic study with meaningful field experiences, allowing students to apply theory to authentic workplace settings.
Faculty members bring extensive experience in education, leadership, community partnerships, workforce development, and applied research, providing students with personalized mentoring and opportunities to engage with local organizations. Students also benefit from small class sizes, culturally responsive instruction, and curriculum designed specifically to address the unique educational, social, and workforce needs of island communities.
Career Possibilities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies are prepared for careers in a wide range of educational and community-based professions, including:
- Educational Program Coordinator
- Workforce Development Specialist
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Education and Outreach Specialist
- Community Program Coordinator
- Youth Development Specialist
- Family Engagement Coordinator
- Academic Advisor or Student Services Professional
- Educational Support Specialist
- Early Childhood Program Administrator
- Museum or Cultural Education Coordinator
- Corporate Trainer
- Nonprofit Program Manager
- Human Services Program Coordinator
- Government Education Specialist
Graduates may also pursue graduate study in education, counseling, leadership, public administration, social work, human services, organizational leadership, or related disciplines.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies will demonstrate:
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The ability to apply educational theory, human development principles, and interdisciplinary knowledge to support learning across diverse educational and professional settings.
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The ability to design, implement, and evaluate instructional, educational, and community-based programs that address the needs of diverse populations.
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The ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and utilize data to support informed decision-making, program improvement, and evidence-based practice.
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The ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, digital, and interpersonal communication with individuals, families, organizations, and diverse stakeholder groups.
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The ability to demonstrate ethical decision-making, professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and respect for diversity while serving individuals and communities.
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The ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and organizations to plan, implement, and evaluate educational initiatives.
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The ability to integrate leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective practice in educational, nonprofit, governmental, and workforce development settings.
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The ability to apply technology and innovative practices to enhance learning, organizational effectiveness, and community engagement.
Tracks
Educational Studies – Elementary Education Track
(Non-Licensure)
This track provides students with a flexible, non-licensure pathway that develops transferable knowledge and skills applicable to a wide variety of educational and human service professions. The program prepares graduates to serve as leaders, trainers, program coordinators, educational support professionals, and community advocates throughout our region.
Educational Studies – Elementary Education with Early Childhood Intervention Track (Non-Licensure)
This track provides students with a flexible, non-licensure pathway that develops transferable knowledge and skills applicable to a wide variety of educational and human service professions. With a focus in Early Childhood Intervention, the program prepares graduates to serve as leaders, trainers, program coordinators, educational support professionals, and community advocates throughout our region.
Educational Studies – Secondary Education Track
(Non-Licensure)
The Secondary Education Program prepares students for teaching careers in middle and senior high schools. The program provides pre-service and in-service coursework at the undergraduate and graduate levels and emphasizes teaching in diverse cultural environments. Students receive extensive preparation in professional education as well as subject-area specialization. Programs of study must be approved by the Secondary Education advisor.
Program Requirements (120 credit hours)
|
Course Category |
Credit Hours |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Elementary Education |
Secondary Education |
|
|
Support Course |
3 |
3 |
|
General Education Courses |
45 |
44~47 |
|
Specialization Courses Fine Arts General Science Government History Math Modern Language: Japanese Physical Education Career & Technical Education w/ Empahsis |
– |
36 44 36 37 36 30 47 30 |
|
Additional Content Area Courses |
15 |
– |
|
Professional Education Courses |
21 |
24 |
|
Method Courses |
21 |
– |
|
Practicum Experience |
15 |
12 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
120 |
113~127 |
Educational Studies – Elementary Education (Non-Licensure)
Required Support Course (3 credit hours)
First-Year Seminar is a three-credit institutional requirement for all new first-year students and for transfer students entering with fewer than 30 cumulative credits.
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FY101 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR + In this active and collaborative learning environment student are challenged to think
deeply about their interests, talents, values, aspirations, and goals-and to articulate
all of this into a Personal Mission Statement. The declaration of a compelling reason
why students have endeavored to graduate from UOG is interwoven into the recognition
and development of effective life skills and the establishment and practice of strong
academic skills. The semester will culminate with a common intellectual experience
where students will read a resiliency memoir and develop their own narrative of resilience.
This shared experience will create at UOG a shared knowledge, a shared language, a
shared code of ethics, and most importantly a shared championing of the value of higher
education.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
General Education Required Courses (45 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CT101 | CRITICAL THINKING + This interdisciplinary foundation course develops students' abilities to think clearly,
reason logically, and evaluate information critically in both human and technology-assisted
contexts. Students learn to analyze, construct, and communicate arguments; detect
fallacies and bias; and apply ethical reasoning to real-world problems. Students practice
evaluating evidence and forming reasoned judgments using traditional methods and emerging
digital tools. Emphasis is placed on cultivating intellectual curiosity, ethical awareness,
and adaptability-skills essential for learning, citizenship, and life in an increasingly
digital and technological world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN110 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION + This is a basic college composition course. Emphasis is on constructing grammatical
sentences in standard written English, on developing unified paragraphs employing
appropriate principles of organization, on developing papers employing appropriate
principles of organization, and upon improving skills in critical reading of non-fiction
prose. EN110 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before taking EN111.
Grades are A, B, C, D, F, I or NC. Prerequisites: Completion of EN109 or test out.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO210 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION + This course introduces students to public speaking and person-to-person communication,
as well as to group and intercultural communication. Students learn about basic speech
preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication skills suited to the
people with whom they interact in a variety of everyday contexts. Oral presentations
may include demonstrative, informative, and/or persuasive speeches of 6-8 minutes
in length. Prerequisites: EN110 placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN111 | WRITING FOR RESEARCH + In this course, students are introduced to the conversation model of scholarship and
to the work of composing academic research from topic development to final edit. This
course emphasizes the development and advancement of information literacy skills for
the purpose of acquiring knowledge of and cultivating a practice for conducting academic
research and composing research-related documents such as annotated bibliographies
and research manuscripts. Throughout the course, students learn to skillfully navigate
information systems to access both print and electronic sources of information related
to their research endeavor, with special attention on ethical and legal use of information
in their academic research processes and research products. Prerequisite: EN110 with
a grade ''C'' or better. REVISED AS APPROVED 042116
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI100 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY + This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation
of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology
and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BI100L | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY + BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
-
Language – Any (4 credit hours)
Direction Building (7 credit hours)
Choose one of the following sets:
SET A:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA115 | INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA + This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations;
radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions,
graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems.
This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue
their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of
C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| NS101 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE + This is a survey course in Astronomy, Physics and Science Measurements. It consists
of three hours of lecture per week. The lab, NS101L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
MA085 a-b or MA089 or equivalent. Corequisite: NS101L.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS101L | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY + NS101L is the laboratory portion of NS101 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: NS101.
|
1 credit hour | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
SET B:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA115 | INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA + This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations;
radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions,
graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems.
This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue
their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of
C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AL130 | INTRO TO SCIENCE FOR EDUCATORS + This is a one-semester course in general science as an introduction to science education
and covers scientific inquiry, life sciences and physical sciences. The course consists
of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab section of this course must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisite: MA-115.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AL130L | INTRO TO SCIENCE FOR EDUCATORS' LAB + This is a one-semester course in general science as an introduction to science education
and covers scientific inquiry, earth and space sciences, life sciences and physical
sciences. This course is the laboratory section taken concurrently with the lecture
section. Prerequisites: MA115. Corequisite: AL130.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Additional Content Area Required Courses (15 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| EN317 | AMERICAN LITERATURE + This course is a survey of significant works of American literature spanning at least
three literary periods. The course is designed to provide a chronological frame of
reference for the more detailed study of American literary movements, periods, authors,
and types.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED319 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE + This course emphasizes the reading and examination of all types of printed and audio-visual
materials, a study of the history and development of children's literature, its value
to the communication process, and the criteria for selection and utilization of books
and closely related materials suited to the needs and tastes of elementary school
children including exceptional children.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA150 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS + This course is intended for prospective elementary school teachers. The course provides
elements of the mathematical content knowledge needed to understand and teach mathematics
in elementary school. The course covers problem solving; the development of the numbers
systems and operations; fractions, decimals and percent; the use of various manipulatives
in teaching elementary mathematics; probability; statistics. It primarily focuses
on geometry. Prerequisites: MA115 and MA151.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Professional Education Required Courses (21 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED110 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING + This course assists the perspective teacher in Evaluating personal qualifications
in the light Of criteria for successful classroom teaching and Helps the student make
a well-informed decision for or against a career in teaching. In addition To the classroom
assignments, nine hours of Classroom observation in elementary, middle and High school
is required to pass this course. Student will work individually to write Reflections
on their observations and present a 10-minute presentation on one of the episodes.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED201 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT + This course covers the lifespan of human growth and development with special emphasis
on the formative years of the child and the role of parents, caregivers and teachers.
Through online and/or on-site observations, developmental patterns are studied in
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Prerequisite: PY-101.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED271 | TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATORS + This teaching methods course emphasizes the psychological and theoretical basis for
using instructional media and technology in education. Students produce various instructional
media and demonstrate the use of the newer technologies such as telecommunications,
assistive technology, computers, and multimedia as educational tools.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED300 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course offers an analysis of the complex factors involved in learning, individual
differences, motivation for learning, individual differences in learning, leadership,
and socio-cultural factors as they affect the education of children and youth. Prerequisite:
PY101, ED201.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED334 | SOLVING DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS: STRATEGIES FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS + Teachers who work with young children need the most effective ways to address problems.
In this course students will learn different problem-solving techniques that help
children learn to accept responsibility and communicate with each other.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED446 | INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM + This course is designed for special and general education teachers at both elementary
and secondary level. It covers basic knowledge and skills necessary for teaching students
with disabilities in order to be involved in and progress within the least restrictive
environment. Emphasis is placed on the placement of students primarily within the
general education setting unless it is determined that placement in this setting with
supplementary aids and services has proven to be unsatisfactory. Special emphasis
is also given to multicultural populations and settings, including those with culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the social environment. Prerequisites:
Admission to SOE.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED489 | EVALUATION + This course covers the fundamental principles and practices of classroom assessment
and evaluation. Effective decision making and professional judgement, using assessment
data is critical to the assessment process. Norm-referenced and criterion- referenced
assessment instruments, crafting teacher-made assessment tools, using technology and
effective formative and summative classroom assessment are major topics. Students
are required to complete service learning hours as part of course requirements. Prerequisites:
ED110, ED300, MA151.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Method Courses (21 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED350 | EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM + This is a study of techniques of classroom management, learning objectives, writing
lesson and unit plans, and matching teaching strategies with learning styles. Prerequisites:
ED-110, ED-192 or equivalent, ED-201, 300 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED351 | FINE ARTS METHODS: ELEMENTARY + This course gives students a working knowledge of the fundamentals of teaching music,
arts, and drama. The abilities to keenly observe and perceive in order to create personal
expressions that can serve as mortar for all learning are encouraged. Prerequisites:
Any 100-200 level courses in Art Theater Music & ED-350 or concurrent enrollment
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED353 | SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS: ELEMENTARY + This course covers objectives, methods, materials and philosophy of the elementary
social studies program. Prerequisites: Any 100 or 200 level PS, GE, HI, AN, SO, BA/EC
or LN course and ED-350 or concurrent enrollment. .
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED354 | SCIENCE METHODS: ELEMENTARY + This course strives to develop an attitude of research and inquiry among students
who are in teacher preparation as well as demonstrating methods to accomplish a similar
goal with children. Prerequisites: Any 100 or 200 level BI, CH, NS or PH courses and
ED350.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED355 | LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS: ELEMENTARY + This course stresses an understanding of the phases of language arts development and
the selection and use of educational approaches to enhance this development. Both
ED-355 and ED-357 to be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: EN-111 and ED-350 or concurrent
enrollment. Corequisite: ED-357.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED356 | MATHEMATICS METHODS: ELEMENTARY + This course covers objectives, methods and materials for teaching mathematics in the
elementary schools. Experience in planning and teaching mathematics lessons on several
levels within the elementary level is required. Prerequisites: MA-110 and ED-350 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED363 | P.E. AND HEALTH METHODS ELEMENTARY + This course is designed to prepare elementary classroom teachers to teach Health and
Physical Education in the elementary schools. Health and Physical Education concepts
and skills that are contained in the professional association standards as well as
the standards of teaching from the GPSS Teacher Standards and the conceptual framework
adopted by the UOG school of Education are integral components. Prerequisite: AL-185
or HS200 and ED-350
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Practicum Experience (15 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED392 | METHODS PRACTICUM + This course provides a field experience with the first upper division in the Elementary
Education Program. Prerequisites: ED350; Effective Teaching in the Elementary Multicultural
Classroom; consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED498ES | INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES + A 180-200-hour supervised internship providing students with professional experience
in informal educational settings such as museums, nonprofit organizations, private
learning institutions, or military-affiliated programs. Candidates design and deliver
learning modules, conduct program evaluations, and demonstrate effective communication,
reflection, and cultural responsiveness in diverse learning environments. The internship
emphasizes the integration of InTASC standards, AAQEP competencies, and UOG institutional
learning outcomes through authentic practice and reflection. Prerequisite: Completion
of all professional education courses (except ED491 Seminar in Educational Studies
Capstone); senior standing and instructors consent.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED491ES | SEMINAR: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CAPSTONE + A culminating seminar that synthesizes the candidate's professional learning and field
experience from ED498. Students construct a professional ePortfolio that documents
mastery of teaching and learning competencies across lnTASC standards and AAQEP criteria.
Emphasis is placed on reflection, self-assessment, and professional growth through
portfolio development, career planning, and oral presentation. The course supports
readiness for professional practice in informal or non-licensure education sectors.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all professional education courses, ED498 and
instructors consent. Senior Standing.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Educational Studies – Elementary Education with Early Childhood Intervention Track (Non-Licensure)
Required Support Course (3 credit hours)
First-Year Seminar is a three-credit institutional requirement for all new first-year students and for transfer students entering with fewer than 30 cumulative credits.
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FY101 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR + In this active and collaborative learning environment student are challenged to think
deeply about their interests, talents, values, aspirations, and goals-and to articulate
all of this into a Personal Mission Statement. The declaration of a compelling reason
why students have endeavored to graduate from UOG is interwoven into the recognition
and development of effective life skills and the establishment and practice of strong
academic skills. The semester will culminate with a common intellectual experience
where students will read a resiliency memoir and develop their own narrative of resilience.
This shared experience will create at UOG a shared knowledge, a shared language, a
shared code of ethics, and most importantly a shared championing of the value of higher
education.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
General Education Required Courses (45 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CT101 | CRITICAL THINKING + This interdisciplinary foundation course develops students' abilities to think clearly,
reason logically, and evaluate information critically in both human and technology-assisted
contexts. Students learn to analyze, construct, and communicate arguments; detect
fallacies and bias; and apply ethical reasoning to real-world problems. Students practice
evaluating evidence and forming reasoned judgments using traditional methods and emerging
digital tools. Emphasis is placed on cultivating intellectual curiosity, ethical awareness,
and adaptability-skills essential for learning, citizenship, and life in an increasingly
digital and technological world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN110 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION + This is a basic college composition course. Emphasis is on constructing grammatical
sentences in standard written English, on developing unified paragraphs employing
appropriate principles of organization, on developing papers employing appropriate
principles of organization, and upon improving skills in critical reading of non-fiction
prose. EN110 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before taking EN111.
Grades are A, B, C, D, F, I or NC. Prerequisites: Completion of EN109 or test out.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO210 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION + This course introduces students to public speaking and person-to-person communication,
as well as to group and intercultural communication. Students learn about basic speech
preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication skills suited to the
people with whom they interact in a variety of everyday contexts. Oral presentations
may include demonstrative, informative, and/or persuasive speeches of 6-8 minutes
in length. Prerequisites: EN110 placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN111 | WRITING FOR RESEARCH + In this course, students are introduced to the conversation model of scholarship and
to the work of composing academic research from topic development to final edit. This
course emphasizes the development and advancement of information literacy skills for
the purpose of acquiring knowledge of and cultivating a practice for conducting academic
research and composing research-related documents such as annotated bibliographies
and research manuscripts. Throughout the course, students learn to skillfully navigate
information systems to access both print and electronic sources of information related
to their research endeavor, with special attention on ethical and legal use of information
in their academic research processes and research products. Prerequisite: EN110 with
a grade ''C'' or better. REVISED AS APPROVED 042116
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Diversity Foundation (17 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI100 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY + This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation
of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology
and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BI100L | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY + BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
-
Language – Any (4 credit hours)
Direction Building (7 credit hours)
Choose one of the following sets:
SET A:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA115 | INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA + This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations;
radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions,
graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems.
This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue
their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of
C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| NS101 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE + This is a survey course in Astronomy, Physics and Science Measurements. It consists
of three hours of lecture per week. The lab, NS101L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
MA085 a-b or MA089 or equivalent. Corequisite: NS101L.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS101L | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY + NS101L is the laboratory portion of NS101 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: NS101.
|
1 credit hour | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
SET B:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA115 | INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA + This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations;
radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions,
graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems.
This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue
their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of
C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AL130 | INTRO TO SCIENCE FOR EDUCATORS + This is a one-semester course in general science as an introduction to science education
and covers scientific inquiry, life sciences and physical sciences. The course consists
of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab section of this course must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisite: MA-115.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AL130L | INTRO TO SCIENCE FOR EDUCATORS' LAB + This is a one-semester course in general science as an introduction to science education
and covers scientific inquiry, earth and space sciences, life sciences and physical
sciences. This course is the laboratory section taken concurrently with the lecture
section. Prerequisites: MA115. Corequisite: AL130.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Additional Content Area Required Courses (15 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| EN317 | AMERICAN LITERATURE + This course is a survey of significant works of American literature spanning at least
three literary periods. The course is designed to provide a chronological frame of
reference for the more detailed study of American literary movements, periods, authors,
and types.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED319 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE + This course emphasizes the reading and examination of all types of printed and audio-visual
materials, a study of the history and development of children's literature, its value
to the communication process, and the criteria for selection and utilization of books
and closely related materials suited to the needs and tastes of elementary school
children including exceptional children.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA150 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS + This course is intended for prospective elementary school teachers. The course provides
elements of the mathematical content knowledge needed to understand and teach mathematics
in elementary school. The course covers problem solving; the development of the numbers
systems and operations; fractions, decimals and percent; the use of various manipulatives
in teaching elementary mathematics; probability; statistics. It primarily focuses
on geometry. Prerequisites: MA115 and MA151.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Professional Education Required Courses (21 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED110 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING + This course assists the perspective teacher in Evaluating personal qualifications
in the light Of criteria for successful classroom teaching and Helps the student make
a well-informed decision for or against a career in teaching. In addition To the classroom
assignments, nine hours of Classroom observation in elementary, middle and High school
is required to pass this course. Student will work individually to write Reflections
on their observations and present a 10-minute presentation on one of the episodes.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED201 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT + This course covers the lifespan of human growth and development with special emphasis
on the formative years of the child and the role of parents, caregivers and teachers.
Through online and/or on-site observations, developmental patterns are studied in
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Prerequisite: PY-101.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED271 | TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATORS + This teaching methods course emphasizes the psychological and theoretical basis for
using instructional media and technology in education. Students produce various instructional
media and demonstrate the use of the newer technologies such as telecommunications,
assistive technology, computers, and multimedia as educational tools.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED300 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course offers an analysis of the complex factors involved in learning, individual
differences, motivation for learning, individual differences in learning, leadership,
and socio-cultural factors as they affect the education of children and youth. Prerequisite:
PY101, ED201.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED334 | SOLVING DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS: STRATEGIES FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS + Teachers who work with young children need the most effective ways to address problems.
In this course students will learn different problem-solving techniques that help
children learn to accept responsibility and communicate with each other.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED446 | INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM + This course is designed for special and general education teachers at both elementary
and secondary level. It covers basic knowledge and skills necessary for teaching students
with disabilities in order to be involved in and progress within the least restrictive
environment. Emphasis is placed on the placement of students primarily within the
general education setting unless it is determined that placement in this setting with
supplementary aids and services has proven to be unsatisfactory. Special emphasis
is also given to multicultural populations and settings, including those with culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the social environment. Prerequisites:
Admission to SOE.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED489 | EVALUATION + This course covers the fundamental principles and practices of classroom assessment
and evaluation. Effective decision making and professional judgement, using assessment
data is critical to the assessment process. Norm-referenced and criterion- referenced
assessment instruments, crafting teacher-made assessment tools, using technology and
effective formative and summative classroom assessment are major topics. Students
are required to complete service learning hours as part of course requirements. Prerequisites:
ED110, ED300, MA151.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Method Courses (21 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED317 | FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND INTERVENTIONS + This course is designed to help students understand the impact of different theories
and philosophies of early learning and development on assessment, curriculum, instruction,
and intervention decisions. Students will learn how to apply knowledge of normative
developmental sequences and variations, individual differences within and across the
range of abilities, including developmental delays and disabilities, and other direct
and indirect contextual features that support or constrain children's development
and learning. These contextual factors as well as social, cultural, and linguistic
diversity will be considered when learning how to facilitate meaningful learning experiences
and individualize intervention and instruction across contexts. Insructors consent
required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED318 | FOSTERING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND PLAY + This course is designed to help students plan and implement intentional, systematic,
evidence based, responsive interactions, interventions, and instruction to support
all children's learning and development across all developmental and content domains
in partnership with families and other professionals. Students will learn to facilitate
equitable access and participation for all children and families within natural and
inclusive environments through culturally responsive and affirming practices and relationships.
Students will use data-based decision making to plan for, adapt, and improve interactions,
interventions, and instruction to ensure fidelity of implementation. Instructors consent
required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED337 | COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND TRANSITIONS + This course is designed to help students apply models, skills, and processes of teaming
when collaborating and communicating with families and professionals, using culturally
and linguistically responsive and affirming practices. In partnership with families
and other professionals, candidates will develop and implement individualized plans
and plan for successful transitions that occur across the age span. Students will
learn how to use a variety of collaborative strategies while working with and supporting
other adults. Instructors consent required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED338 | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION + This course examines the critical role of family-centered practices and collaborative
partnerships in supporting children's development, learning, and holistic well-being.
Emphasizing family systems theory and family capacity-building, students will develop
skills to engage families as partners in education, fostering competence and confidence
in advocating for their children. The course highlights culturally responsive approaches
within multicultural and multilingual contexts, focusing on creating inclusive, respectful
relationships with families to promote academic success and social-emotional growth.
Through practical activities and reflection, students will explore strategies to build
on families' strengths, address their goals, and support their active involvement
in creating supportive learning environments. Instructor Consent required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED340 | INTERVENTION APPROACHES TO MATH FLUENCY IN EARLY LEARNING + This course focuses on building foundational mathematical concepts and fluency in
early childhood education. Students will explore strategies for fostering number sense,
problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning in children from birth through age 8.
The course emphasizes research-based practices, the integration of manipulatives and
technology, and the alignment of teaching methods with national and state standards.
Additionally, students will examine and apply intervention strategies to support children
with diverse learning needs, ensuring equitable access to mathematical understanding
and development. Instructors consent required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED342 | SYSTEMATIC APPROACHES TO RESPONSIVE TEACHING + This course is designed to help students plan and implement intentional, systematic,
evidence based, responsive interactions, interventions, and instruction to support
all children's learning and development across all developmental and content domains
in partnership with families and other professionals. Students will learn to facilitate
equitable access and participation for all children and families within natural and
inclusive environments through culturally responsive and affirming practices and relationships.
Students will use data-based decision-making to plan for, adapt, and improve interactions,
interventions, and instruction to ensure fidelity of implementation. Instructors consent
required.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED346 | ASSESSMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD + This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the purposes
of assessment in relation to ethical and legal considerations. Students will learn
how to choose developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate tools and
methods that are responsive to the characteristics of the young child, family, and
program. Using evidence-based practices, students will develop or select as well as
administer informal measures and select and administer formal measures in partnership
with families and other professionals. Students will learn to analyze, interpret,
document, and share assessment information using a strength-based approach with families
and other professionals for eligibility determination, outcome/goal development, planning
instruction and intervention, monitoring progress, and reporting. Instructor consent
required
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Practicum Experience (15 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED392 | METHODS PRACTICUM + This course provides a field experience with the first upper division in the Elementary
Education Program. Prerequisites: ED350; Effective Teaching in the Elementary Multicultural
Classroom; consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED498ES | INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES + A 180-200-hour supervised internship providing students with professional experience
in informal educational settings such as museums, nonprofit organizations, private
learning institutions, or military-affiliated programs. Candidates design and deliver
learning modules, conduct program evaluations, and demonstrate effective communication,
reflection, and cultural responsiveness in diverse learning environments. The internship
emphasizes the integration of InTASC standards, AAQEP competencies, and UOG institutional
learning outcomes through authentic practice and reflection. Prerequisite: Completion
of all professional education courses (except ED491 Seminar in Educational Studies
Capstone); senior standing and instructors consent.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED491ES | SEMINAR: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CAPSTONE + A culminating seminar that synthesizes the candidate's professional learning and field
experience from ED498. Students construct a professional ePortfolio that documents
mastery of teaching and learning competencies across lnTASC standards and AAQEP criteria.
Emphasis is placed on reflection, self-assessment, and professional growth through
portfolio development, career planning, and oral presentation. The course supports
readiness for professional practice in informal or non-licensure education sectors.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all professional education courses, ED498 and
instructors consent. Senior Standing.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Educational Studies – Secondary Education Track (Non-Licensure)
One Teaching Area of Specialty (Non-Licensure)
This track stresses in-depth preparation in one subject area. If choosing this track, the required credit hours may possibly exceed the 120-credit hour requirement. The student's program must be approved by the advisor of the Secondary Education program.
Required Support Course (3 credit hours)
First-Year Seminar is a three-credit institutional requirement for all new first-year students and for transfer students entering with fewer than 30 cumulative credits.
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FY101 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR + In this active and collaborative learning environment student are challenged to think
deeply about their interests, talents, values, aspirations, and goals-and to articulate
all of this into a Personal Mission Statement. The declaration of a compelling reason
why students have endeavored to graduate from UOG is interwoven into the recognition
and development of effective life skills and the establishment and practice of strong
academic skills. The semester will culminate with a common intellectual experience
where students will read a resiliency memoir and develop their own narrative of resilience.
This shared experience will create at UOG a shared knowledge, a shared language, a
shared code of ethics, and most importantly a shared championing of the value of higher
education.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
General Education & Specialization Required Courses (70~91 credit hours)
See respective Areas of Specialty below for applicable general education courses based on your selected specialty. Specialty areas must be selected from areas commonly taught in secondary schools.
A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all requirements for the major. A minimum GPA in the content area of 2.75 and 2.7 overall is required for graduation.
Fine Arts (80 credit hours)
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR101 | INTRODUCTION TO ART + This is a course covering the major art trends and their place in history, art media
and technique, and criteria for evaluating the visual arts.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU102 | WORLD MUSIC + This course is an exploration into the music of various cultures of the world. A vast
array of music will be heard from all continents except Antarctica. No previous music
experience or music reading ability is necessary.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU106 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC + This course is an introduction to perceptive listening covering musicians and styles
of music from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is designed primarily for the
general education program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Human Systems & Organizations – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Cultural Perspectives – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Language – Any (4 credit hours)
Direction Building (6-7 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: AR-101, AR-102, MU-101, TH-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following options:
OPTION 1
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR103 | DRAWING I + This course develops the student's visual perception and his or her ability to make
a visual statement through various drawing media.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
OPTION 2
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU121 | BEGINNING CLASS PIANO + This is the study of basic piano techniques and music fundamentals.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU122 | INTERMEDIATE CLASS PIANO + A continuation of MU121, this course covers additional piano techniques, sight reading
skills and applied music theory. A variety of compositional styles is explored. Prerequisite:
MU121 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Students must be proficient enough in the fine arts to pass the Praxis Subject Assessment test in music or art or its equivalent as determined by the School of Education and Commission for Educator Certification.
Choose one, music or art:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: AR-101, AR-102, MU-101, TH-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU121 | BEGINNING CLASS PIANO + This is the study of basic piano techniques and music fundamentals.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU122 | INTERMEDIATE CLASS PIANO + A continuation of MU121, this course covers additional piano techniques, sight reading
skills and applied music theory. A variety of compositional styles is explored. Prerequisite:
MU121 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU104 | UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is an auditioned mixed chorus with previous experience required. The goal is
the preparation and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Vocal technique,
sight reading, and music theory appropriate to choral music are taught. Prerequisite:
Audition. This course may be repeated for credit.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU105 | BAND + This is an auditioned instrumental ensemble with previous instrumental study and performance
experience required. The goal is the study, preparation, and performance or standard
instrumental ensemble literature. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition
and Consent of Instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU202 | APPLIED MUSIC + This course consists of individual instruction in piano, voice, or other musical instrument.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Previous study of an instrument or voice
and consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU302 | INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MUSIC + A continuation of MU202, this course offers individual instruction in piano, voice,
or other musical instrument. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU202 and
consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU160 | MUSIC THEORY I + This course is an introduction to elements of pitch and rhythm, triads and seventh
chords, diatonic chords in major and minor keys, principles of voice leading, root
position part writing, and harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: knowledge of music
notation.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU161 | MUSIC THEORY II + A continuation of MU 160, this course covers triads and seventh chords in inversion,
cadences, phrases, period forms, non-chords tones, use of the dominant seventh chord
and other diatonic seventh chords, and part writing using inversions. Prerequisite:
Completion of MU160 with a "C" or better or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MU170 | EAR TRAINING I + This course is designed to improve music aural comprehension for music majors and
minors. Ear Training I is predominantly concerned with the recognition of all intervals,
common scales and modes and all triads. Computer software is used as part of the training.
Some rhythmic dictation and sight singing is also part of this course. Instructor's
permission required.
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU171 | EAR TRAINING II + This course is designed to improve music aural comprehension for music majors and
minors. Ear Training II is predominantly concerned with the recognition of 7th and
9th chords, complex rhythms, melodic and chord transcriptions and advanced sight singing.
Computer software will be used as part of the training. Instructor's permission required
or successful completion of MU170 Ear Training I.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU315 | INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES + This course is an applied introduction to woodwind, brass and percussion instrumental
playing techniques, instrument maintenance, history methodology, pedagogy, and literature
for solo and ensemble experiences. This course is designed to prepare students planning
to teach in public school music programs. Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU321 | CONDUCTING + The study and application of basic conducting skills are covered in this course. Prerequisite:
MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU102 | WORLD MUSIC + This course is an exploration into the music of various cultures of the world. A vast
array of music will be heard from all continents except Antarctica. No previous music
experience or music reading ability is necessary.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU106 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC + This course is an introduction to perceptive listening covering musicians and styles
of music from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is designed primarily for the
general education program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU304 | UPPER DIVISION UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is a concurrent upper division continuation of MU104 UNIVERSITY SINGERS. It may
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: An audition and at least junior class standing.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU305 | UPPER DIVISION BAND + This is the study, preparation and performance of advanced instrumental ensemble literature.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU105 or consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU310 | MUSIC HISTORY I + This is a survey of masterpieces and composers of music from the Medieval Era through
the Baroque Era. Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MU311 | MUSIC HISTORY II + This course is a survey of masterpieces and composers of music from 1750 to the present.
Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: AR-101, AR-102, MU-101, TH-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| FA331 | THEORIES OF THE ARTS + This course offers a study of the major philosophical theories relevant to artist-practitioners.
This course is designed to allow Fine Arts majors to articulate an informed opinion
on the value of the arts as well as a personal aesthetic. Prerequisites: FA 231 or
consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AR101 | INTRODUCTION TO ART + This is a course covering the major art trends and their place in history, art media
and technique, and criteria for evaluating the visual arts.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR103 | DRAWING I + This course develops the student's visual perception and his or her ability to make
a visual statement through various drawing media.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR104 | BASIC DESIGN + Basic Design is an introduction to the principles and elements of two-dimensional
visual organization.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR203 | DRAWING II + Drawing II provides additional experience in drawing with emphasis on the ability
to interpret visual forms in a creative and individualized manner. Prerequisite: AR103
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR204 | 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN + This course introduces methods, materials, techniques, principles of organization,
and elements of design applied to the third dimension as a means to understanding
sculptural form. Prerequisite: AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/SPRING ONLY |
| AR340 | DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES + Students explore digital imaging using scanners, digital cameras, and industry-standard
software to develop and further refine skills in working with images, words, and ideas
as they create solutions to a series of design problems. Concept-driven assignments
have strong drawing components. Basic knowledge of industry-standard software along
with use of digital camera preferred but not required. Prerequisites: AR-103 Drawing
I and AR-104 Basic Design or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR205 | BASIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING + Transparent and opaque watercolor techniques are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon
creative utilization for the development of original, personal statement and the understanding
of the effects and variety of different watercolor techniques. Prerequisite: AR103
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR206 | BASIC PAINTING + This course explores problems in color and form with an introduction to painting media.
Prerequisite: AR103 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR208 | BASIC SCULPTURE + Sculpture methods and techniques are explored in this course. Emphasis is placed on
creative utilization of materials and techniques and the development of a personal
direction. Prerequisite: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR210 | BASIC PRINTMAKING + This is a studio course in which printmaking techniques in block printing and monotype
printing are introduced. Prerequisites: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR220 | BASIC CERAMICS + This course is a study of ceramic materials and processes. Emphasis is on developing
the student's skills and creativity.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR303 | LIFE DRAWING + This course is a development of the creative potential of the figure in art through
the various drawing media. Prerequisite: AR103 and AR203 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR305 | INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING + This course provides a continuation of the study of techniques of AR205. Prerequisite:
AR205.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR306 | INTERMEDIATE PAINTING + This course provides a continuation of the painting techniques introduced in Basic
Painting with emphasis on the problems of visual organization. Prerequisite: AR206.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR308 | INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE + This course provides a continuation of the techniques introduced in Basic Sculpture
with emphasis on developing the student's skills and creativity. Prerequisite: AR208.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR310 | INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING + This is a studio course in which printmaking techniques in intaglio printing and screen-printing
are introduced. Prerequisite: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR331 | HISTORY OF ART I + This course covers the history of art from the prehistoric through the Gothic periods.
Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AR332 | HISTORY OF ART II + This course covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR404 | ADVANCED WATERCOLOR PAINTING I + The emphasis of this course is on the development of the student's ability to define
and express original and personal artistic statements. Prerequisite: AR305.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR406 | ADVANCED PAINTING I + Emphasis is placed upon the student's ability to define and express an original point
of view. Prerequisite: AR306.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR409 | ADVANCED SCULPTURE II + This is a continuation of AR408. This course involves individual projects and development
of individual style. Prerequisite: AR408.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR410 | ADVANCED PRINTMAKING I + This course offers the art student additional work in printmaking, with the option
of focusing on only one, or several of the printmaking processes which include block
printing (relief), silkscreen printing (serigraphy), intaglio printing (etching, engraving,
dry point). Prerequisite: AR210, AR310.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR420 | ADVANCED CERAMICS I + This course is a continuation of AR320 and involves development of individual style
and individual projects. Emphasis is placed on creative utilization of materials and
techniques and the development of a personal direction. Prerequisite: AR320.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
General Science (88 credit hours)
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CH102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY + This course is designed for science majors and minors and emphasizes an in-depth study
of modern chemical principles, theories, and laws pertaining to atomic structure,
nature of the chemical bond, and stoichiometric considerations of all aspects of inorganic
chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH102L, MUST be taken
concurrently. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency at the MA161 level or concurrent
enrollment in 161a. Corequisite: CH102L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CH102L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH102L is the laboratory portion of CH102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH102.
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Chose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Human Systems & Organizations – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI100 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY + This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation
of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology
and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BI100L | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY + BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Language – Any (4 credit hours)
Direction Building (8 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI157 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I + The first semester of a two-semester course covers basics of evolutionary theory and
Sub-cellular through cellular biology. It is required for all biology majors and may
be used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three
hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI 157L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L and grade C or concurrent enrollment
in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Students majoring in other programs or minoring
in Biology may substitute another introductory science class for BI100 and BI100L
or request a waiver of the prerequisite. Corequisite: BI157L.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI157L | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI157L is the laboratory portion of BI157 and MUST be taken concurrently. A major
portion of this course focuses on original student research that emphasizes scientific
experimentation, data analysis, and report writing. The course consists of one three-hour
laboratory period per week. Students majoring in other programs or minoring in Biology
may substitute another introductory science class for BI100, BI100L or request a waiver
of the prerequisite. Prerequisite: Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L
and previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110(or higher.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI158 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II + The second semester of a two-semester course covers the fundamental of organismal
through super-organismal biology. It is required of all biology majors and may be
used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI158L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BI-157
& BI-l57L with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110
and MA-110 (or higher).
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI158L | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY + BI158L is the laboratory portion of BI158 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BI-157 & BI-l57L
with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110 and MA-110
(or higher).
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Select three (3) complete sequences from the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CH102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY + This course is designed for science majors and minors and emphasizes an in-depth study
of modern chemical principles, theories, and laws pertaining to atomic structure,
nature of the chemical bond, and stoichiometric considerations of all aspects of inorganic
chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH102L, MUST be taken
concurrently. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency at the MA161 level or concurrent
enrollment in 161a. Corequisite: CH102L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CH102L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH102L is the laboratory portion of CH102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH102.
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CH103 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY + This course is a continuation of CH102-102L with further study of reactions and stoichiometric
problems. The periodic table is studied with emphasis on physical and chemical group
properties. Thermo chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry
are introduced with respect to data gathering and simple deduction. It includes three
hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH103L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites:
CH102-102L, and MA161a or MA161b or MA165 or higher level, or placement at this level.
(CH100-100L may be substituted for CH102-102L by program consent). Corequisite: CH103L.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CH103L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH103L is the laboratory portion of CH103 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH103.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PH251 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS + This is the first of a two-semester course in general physics using applied calculus.
Classical mechanics, heat and thermodynamics are considered. It includes four hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MA203 or concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PH252 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS + A continuation of PH251, this course deals with classical electricity and magnetism,
optics, wave motion and sound. It includes three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
PH251.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PH210 | INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY + This course consists of experiments dealing with mechanics, heat, and sound. It acts
as a laboratory for PH251. It meets for three hours weekly.
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PH211 | INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY + This course consists of experiments dealing with electricity, magnetism, optics, and
atomic physics. It acts as a laboratory for PH252. It meets for three hours weekly.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| NS110 | INTRODUCTION TO THE EARTH + This course is a basic study of the earth's minerals, rocks and natural resources
and the processes, which have shaped the earth's surface such as sedimentation, mountain
building, and erosion by water, wind, ice and downslope movements. Major focus is
placed on the roles of volcanism, earthquakes, sea-floor spreading and paleomagnetism
in explaining plate tectonic theory. The importance of geological hazards to man's
activities is investigated. It consists of three hours of lecture per week. The lab,
NS110L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: NS110L.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS110L | INTRODUCTION TO THE EARTH LABORATORY + NS110L is the laboratory portion of NS110 and MUST be taken concurrently. The lab
includes mineral and rock identification, modeling of Earth structures, interpretation
of field sites, and map interpretation. The course consists of one three-hour lab/field
trip per week. Corequisite: NS110.
|
1 credit hour | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS112 | HISTORY OF THE EARTH + This course offers a fundamental view of the geologic history of the earth, including
its origin, physical development, and evolution of life as revealed in the fossil
record. Interrelationships between physical and biological events are stressed. Emphasis
is placed on the principles and methods used by geologists to unravel earth history.
The geologic history of the Mariana Arc and the western Pacific, associated with field
trips on Guam, is included. It consists of three hours of lecture per week. The lab,
NS112L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: EN110. NS110-110L Introduction
to the Earth is recommended. Corequisite: NS112L.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS112L | HISTORY OF THE EARTH LABORATORY + NS112L is the laboratory portion of NS112 and MUST be taken concurrently. The lab
includes analysis of sedimentary environments, fossil identification, interpretation
of field sites, and geologic map interpretation. The course consists of one three-hour
lab/field trip per week. Corequisite: NS112.
|
1 credit hour | AS REQUIRED |
OR:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| NS101 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE + This is a survey course in Astronomy, Physics and Science Measurements. It consists
of three hours of lecture per week. The lab, NS101L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
MA085 a-b or MA089 or equivalent. Corequisite: NS101L.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| NS101L | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY + NS101L is the laboratory portion of NS101 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: NS101.
|
1 credit hour | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
AND:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| GE203 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY + This course is primarily concerned with the principles and concepts of physical geography,
and stresses the patterns and interrelationships of climate, vegetation, soils and
landforms. Emphasis is placed on geographic processes, which have tropical and Pacific
relevance. Three lecture hours and three-hour weekly laboratory or field trips.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Prerequisites: Proficiency at MA-161A level or concurrent enrollment for CH-103. **MA-203 or concurrent enrollment for PH-251. MA-151 for ED-489.
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI157 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I + The first semester of a two-semester course covers basics of evolutionary theory and
Sub-cellular through cellular biology. It is required for all biology majors and may
be used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three
hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI 157L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L and grade C or concurrent enrollment
in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Students majoring in other programs or minoring
in Biology may substitute another introductory science class for BI100 and BI100L
or request a waiver of the prerequisite. Corequisite: BI157L.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI157L | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI157L is the laboratory portion of BI157 and MUST be taken concurrently. A major
portion of this course focuses on original student research that emphasizes scientific
experimentation, data analysis, and report writing. The course consists of one three-hour
laboratory period per week. Students majoring in other programs or minoring in Biology
may substitute another introductory science class for BI100, BI100L or request a waiver
of the prerequisite. Prerequisite: Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L
and previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110(or higher.
|
1 credit hour | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI158 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II + The second semester of a two-semester course covers the fundamental of organismal
through super-organismal biology. It is required of all biology majors and may be
used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI158L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BI-157
& BI-l57L with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110
and MA-110 (or higher).
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BI158L | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY + BI158L is the laboratory portion of BI158 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BI-157 & BI-l57L
with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110 and MA-110
(or higher).
|
1 credit hour | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
AND 1 credit Lab Teaching and Assisting:
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI | Lab Teaching and Assisting | 1 credit hour |
16 credit hours as part of the 44 credit hours required.
The student may select a minimum of 16 upper division credit hours from the CH series, PH series, NS series or BI series of courses. Prerequisites must be observed.
Note: 40 credit hours of upper division.
Government
History
Math (80 credit hours)
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA115 | INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA + This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations;
radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions,
graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems.
This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue
their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of
C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Human Sciences – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Human Systems & Organizations – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Cultural Perspectives – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Language – Any (4 credit hours)
Direction Building (6 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA161A | COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY + MA161a includes algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and inequalities. MA161b includes trigonometry, additional algebraic functions, sequences,
series and probability. A student may receive credit for either the MA161a-b sequence
or the MA 165 course, but not a combination of the two. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
better in MA115 or Placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA161B | COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY + MA161a includes algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations
and inequalities. MA161b includes trigonometry, additional algebraic functions, sequences,
series and probability. A student may receive credit for either the MA161a-b sequence
or the MA 165 course, but not a combination of the two. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
better in MA161a.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA203 | CALCULUS I + This is the first semester of a standard calculus course. Topics include limits; continuity;
the definition of derivatives; derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions;
product, quotient, and chain rules; applications; and Riemann Sums. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or better in MA161b or MA165 or placement or equivalent.
|
5 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA204 | CALCULUS II + This is the second semester of a standard calculus course. Topics include techniques
and applications of integration, differential equations, power series, and Taylor
series. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA203.
|
5 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA205 | MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS + This course covers the calculus of functions of several variables, including partial
differentiation and multiple integration. It also covers introductory topics in vector
calculus, including vector fields, line integration, Green's Theorem, curl and divergence,
surface integrals, Stokes' Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. Prerequisite: Grade
of C or better in MA204.
|
5 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA302 | FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER MATHEMATICS + This course provides a careful introduction to mathematical reasoning using definitions
and proofs. Topics covered include set theory, logic and mathematical induction. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or better in MA205, or C or better in MA341, or A- or better in MA204.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MA341 | LINEAR ALGEBRA + Topics covered include vectors, systems of linear equations, matrices, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, vector spaces, determinants and linear transformations. Prerequisite:
Grade of C or better in MA204, or A in MA203.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA351 | DISCRETE STRUCTURES + This course introduces the rigorous theoretical framework within which ideas about
computer science can be expressed. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA204.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MA385 | APPLIED STATISTICS + This course covers: statistical inference, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, correlation,
and non-parametric statistics as applied to the social, life and physical sciences
and to business. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA151 or equivalent course.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MA411 | INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I + This course offers a study of modern algebra with topics from group theory and ring
theory. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in MA205, MA302 and MA341.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MA421 | INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS I + This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed to provide an introduction
to the rigorous study of the foundations of calculus. Topics covered include the completeness
of the real numbers, elementary topology, continuous functions, and numerical sequences
and series. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MA205 and MA302.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
-
Note: MA-151 is a prerequisite to MA-385 and ED-489 (3 credit hours)
Modern Language: Japanese (77 credit hours)
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
-
Human Systems & Organizations – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (8 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| JA102 | ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of Elementary Japanese I with increasing emphasis on reading
and writing skills. Prerequisite: JA101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
|
4 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Direction Building (8 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| JA102 | ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of Elementary Japanese I with increasing emphasis on reading
and writing skills. Prerequisite: JA101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
|
4 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| JA201 | INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I + This is a course continuing the development of oral-aural, reading and writing skills
begun at the elementary level. Prerequisites: JA102 with a grade of C or better or
equivalent, or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
1. Japanese Language Courses (20 credit hours):
Choose five of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| JA102 | ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of Elementary Japanese I with increasing emphasis on reading
and writing skills. Prerequisite: JA101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
|
4 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| JA201 | INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I + This is a course continuing the development of oral-aural, reading and writing skills
begun at the elementary level. Prerequisites: JA102 with a grade of C or better or
equivalent, or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| JA202 | INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II + This is a course with emphasis on reading competency and further development of oral-aural
skills. Prerequisite: JA201 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or demonstrated
control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| JA301 | THIRD YEAR JAPANESE I + This course continues the emphasis on reading competency and further development of
oral-aural skills. Prerequisite: JA202 with a grade C or better or equivalent, or
consent of instructor.
|
4 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| JA302 | THIRD YEAR JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of Third Year Japanese I. Prerequisites: JA301 or demonstrated
control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| JA401 | FOURTH YEAR JAPANESE I + This is a course with primary emphasis on reading authentic Japanese materials, i.e.,
newspapers, magazines, novels, rather than material developed for instructional purposes.
Prerequisites: JA302 or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| JA402 | FOURTH YEAR JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of the reading of authentic Japanese materials. After completion
of this course, the student should be able to read most Japanese publications. Prerequisites:
JA401 or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
2. Japanese Culture Course (3 credit hours):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| JA217 | JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY + This course introduces some issues in contemporary Japanese society and examines how
social and cultural factors influence social behaviors of the Japanese. A variety
of videos will be used, as well as cultural demonstrations and guest speakers.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
3. Teaching Assistant Course (1 credit hour):
Choose one from the following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
Physical Education & School Health (91 credit hours)
The program of study in physical education and school health is designed to prepare teacher candidates at the undergraduate level for entry into the field of physical education and health for grades 6-12. Teacher candidates are prepared for teaching in local, regional, U.S. mainland, Department of Defense and other schools where physical education and health are taught. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the SHAPE America Standards (2017).
Diversity Foundation (16 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HS200 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS + Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to the concepts of physical
fitness and wellness and the lifetime benefits provided through participation in an
individualized program. Its lecture component provides an in-depth understanding of
the hows and whys of health fitness as well as information most useful in helping
students make healthful adjustments to their current lifestyles. The course also offers
participation in an individualized exercise program with a choice of several different
activities. Pre and post testing are done to determine improvement in the areas of
cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED265 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM + This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural
conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications
for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both
past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement
in culture or history.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
AND
-
Creative & Expressive Arts – Any (3 credit hours)
Uniquely UOG (7 credit hours)
-
Any Uniquely UOG courses listed on General Education Requirements.
Direction Building (6 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PE212 | MOTOR LEARNING + This course provides students with an understanding of the processes that underlie
human movement learning. Students learn how to assess performance and provide effective
instruction that optimizes skill acquisition and performance.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE214 | COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR EDUCATORS + This course provides students who are interested in teaching health in the 6-12 setting,
an introduction to the various aspects of community health at the local, federal,
and international levels. This course introduces students to the discipline of community
health education and examines the social/political reasons why community health problems
continue to exist. Students think critically on issues concerning the legislation
and financing of health care services as well as view a community's health status
as a part of a larger, global community. Prerequisites: HS200.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PE117 | FOLK, SQUARE, AND SOCIAL DANCE + This course includes the fundamental techniques and terms common to dance. Basic skills
for educational dance programs are emphasized, to include, but not limited to world
folk dances, American square and country/western line dances, and social/ballroom.
Historical, multicultural concepts, and etiquette related to dance are included. Students
will be introduced to basic style and choreography appropriate to each dance form.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE118 | OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND RACQUET SPORTS + This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and skills of outdoor pursuits
and racquet sports in the school setting. Emphasis is on the development of enjoyable
and appropriate cooperative and competitive modes of behavior. This includes skill
acquisition, explanation/ demonstration of skills, appropriate progressions, safety,
etiquette, and self-awareness. Attention is given to healthful approaches for vigorous
lifetime physical activity. Prerequisite: NONE.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PE124 | INDOOR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS + This course provides students with opportunities to engage in various individual sports
taught in the schools such as: badminton, tennis, bowling, fencing, archery, golf,
and self-defense. Students learn how to plan developmentally appropriate activities
and assess student performance toward learning objectives. Prerequisites: None.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE126 | OUTDOOR TEAM SPORTS + This course provides instruction in a variety of outdoor team sports that are included
in the schools. Analysis of skills, drills, strategies and rules are addressed as
well as lead-up games for different age groups and skill levels.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE127 | INTRODUCTION TO TUMBLING AND RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS + This course introduces the student to the concepts and procedures for teaching basic
tumbling and rhythmic gymnastics in a school setting. Emphasis is given equally to
safety, skill acquisition, spotting techniques, explanation/demonstration of skills,
and appropriate progressions for a tumbling program. Students are provided with the
opportunity to acquire skills and spotting techniques for basic stunts, balances,
and rhythmic gymnastics.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PE212 | MOTOR LEARNING + This course provides students with an understanding of the processes that underlie
human movement learning. Students learn how to assess performance and provide effective
instruction that optimizes skill acquisition and performance.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE214 | COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR EDUCATORS + This course provides students who are interested in teaching health in the 6-12 setting,
an introduction to the various aspects of community health at the local, federal,
and international levels. This course introduces students to the discipline of community
health education and examines the social/political reasons why community health problems
continue to exist. Students think critically on issues concerning the legislation
and financing of health care services as well as view a community's health status
as a part of a larger, global community. Prerequisites: HS200.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PE220 | INDOOR TEAM SPORTS + This is a professional preparation course providing instruction in a variety of team
sports that are included in the schools. Analysis of skills, drills, strategies and
rules are addressed as well as teaching strategies for different age groups and skill
level.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PE305 | HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION + This course reviews the history of sport, fitness and physical education; the impact
that events have had on their development; and how physical education, fitness and
the use of sport is influenced by society. Emphasis is placed on philosophical perspectives
and ethical values of this profession for the educator. Content is devoted to the
study and understanding of sport and physical activity within numerous cultures throughout
history to support diversity and help students consider the multiple perspectives
expressed through the incorporation of sport and physical activity. This course includes
discussion of current theories, philosophies, and practices in the profession.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PE312 | SCHOOL HEALTH + This course provides students who are interested in teaching health in the 6-12 setting,
an in-depth understanding of personal health issues and health issues in general that
affect students in the 6-12 setting. This course integrates the concepts of the Coordinated
School Health Program (CSHP). Prerequisite: HS200, PE214.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PE322 | KINESIOLOGY + Kinesiology is the study of the human body from the viewpoint of the physical sciences.
It is an essential part of the educational experience of students of physical education,
dance, sport, and physical medicine. The function of the course is to contribute not
only to successful participation in various physical activities, but also to the improvement
of the human structure through the intelligent selection of activities and the efficient
use of the body. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111 and BI124-124L. PE
322 IS CROSSLISTED WITH HS322 STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENROLL IN 300- OR 400-
LEVEL COURSES UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED EN111 WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER AND MA085
LEVEL II OR MA084B OR ANY HIGHER-LEVEL MATH COURSE.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PE324 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY + This course is designed to assist potential teachers and others involved in activity
programs to be safely effective in the gymnasium and on the athletic playing field.
Study focuses on how the body, from a functional standpoint, responds and adjusts
to exercise. Both acute and prolonged (chronic) exercises, as used in exercise training,
are considered. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111, BI124-124L, BI125-125L,
or consent of instructor required. PE324 IS CROSSLISTED WITH HS324. STUDENTS ARE
NOT PERMITTED TO ENROLL IN 300- OR 400- LEVEL COURSES UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED EN111
WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER AND MA085 LEVEL II OR MA084B OR ANY HIGHER-LEVEL MATH
COURSE.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PE352 | METHODS OF TEACHING ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION + This course focuses upon planning, implementing, and assessing developmentally appropriate
physical education, dance and health programs that meet national standards and the
diverse needs of students in Pre-K-6 grade. Prerequisite: ED201, ED300, with grades
of C or above.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PE353 | METHODS OF TEACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION + This course prepares the physical or health Teacher Candidate to develop and present
physical education and health programs that meet the needs of all students in the
secondary school setting including those with disabilities or health-related limitations.
Attention is given to develop knowledge, skills and dispositions required to implement
and assess developmentally appropriate secondary programs. Prerequisites: ED201, ED300,
with a grade of C or better. Students must have been admitted to the Concentration
in Teaching Physical Education.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| HS355 | HUMAN SEXUALITY + This course offers a broad overview of human sexuality from a multidisciplinary perspective:
the biological, psychological, sociological, and cross-cultural. It provides some
of the most current information in the field today and the opportunity for students
to reflect on their personal values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding sexuality
and to consider critical practice issues in his/her field.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PE454 | ADAPTED AND DEVELOPMENTAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION + This course emphasizes assessment, design, and implementation of physical education
that meets the developmental characteristics and special needs of pre-school and school
age children, youth, and adults including those with disabilities or health related
impairments. Particular attention is paid to adaptations to instruction, equipment
and facilities to accommodate and individualize PE instruction for students with disabilities
in schools and participants in community settings. Prerequisites: ED201, ED300 with
a grade of C or above.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Career and Technical Education with Emphasis Areas (70 credit hours)
This is to prepare students for Career and Technical teaching careers in senior high schools and higher education. Students seeking a degree in Secondary Education with an Option B in a Career and Technical Specialty receive extensive preparation in professional education as well as training in their specialty.
Candidates will transfer thirty (30) credit hours of approved skill course credits to the University of Guam (from accredited institutions) and will complete the University and School of Education requirements in the areas of General Education, Professional Education and Field Requirements for the bachelor’s degree. All programs must be approved by the program coordinator.
Note: 40 credit hours of upper division are required – will need upper division general education in order to meet this requirement.
Professional Education Required Courses (24 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED110 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING + This course assists the perspective teacher in Evaluating personal qualifications
in the light Of criteria for successful classroom teaching and Helps the student make
a well-informed decision for or against a career in teaching. In addition To the classroom
assignments, nine hours of Classroom observation in elementary, middle and High school
is required to pass this course. Student will work individually to write Reflections
on their observations and present a 10-minute presentation on one of the episodes.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED201 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT + This course covers the lifespan of human growth and development with special emphasis
on the formative years of the child and the role of parents, caregivers and teachers.
Through online and/or on-site observations, developmental patterns are studied in
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Prerequisite: PY-101.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED300 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course offers an analysis of the complex factors involved in learning, individual
differences, motivation for learning, individual differences in learning, leadership,
and socio-cultural factors as they affect the education of children and youth. Prerequisite:
PY101, ED201.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED462 | CONTENT AREA LITERACY + This course is designed to meet those specific needs for instruction of reading in
the middle and secondary school environment. Reading in the content area is emphasized
and such concepts as readability levels, study skills and vocabulary development are
covered utilizing the competency-based approach. Current strategies concerning remedial
readers, motivation of the reluctant reader, material development and comprehension
skills are related to this instructional level. Prerequisites: ED110, ED300 and Admission
to SOE.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED463 | CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR A DIVERSE SCHOOL AND SOCIETY + The course covers practical, theoretical, Philosophical, and ethical aspects of school
and Society, the education profession, and secondary Schools with particular focus
on classroom Management, school violence, school safety, Educational law, and other
critical social issues. Prerequisites: Admission into the School of Education. Course
should be taken just prior to student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| ED489 | EVALUATION + This course covers the fundamental principles and practices of classroom assessment
and evaluation. Effective decision making and professional judgement, using assessment
data is critical to the assessment process. Norm-referenced and criterion- referenced
assessment instruments, crafting teacher-made assessment tools, using technology and
effective formative and summative classroom assessment are major topics. Students
are required to complete service learning hours as part of course requirements. Prerequisites:
ED110, ED300, MA151.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
A Methods course based on or related to the major or area of specialty.
Choose one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED321 | LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS: SECONDARY + This course covers objectives, methods, materials and philosophy for instruction in
the secondary school program. It is designed for majors English Education or language
arts specialization students. Classroom observation is required. Prerequisites: ED110,
ED-300, and Admissions to SOE and 12 credit hours in EN, CO, LN. Students should take
ED-489 concurrently and course should be taken the semester before student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED322 | SOCIAL SCIENCES METHODS: SECONDARY + This course covers objectives, methods, materials and philosophy for teaching social
studies at the secondary school level, for History for Education or Government for
Education majors or social studies specialization students. Observation in secondary
social science classes is required. Prerequisites: ED-110, ED-192, ED-300, and Admissions
to SOE and 12 credit hours in social sciences. Students should take ED-489 concurrently
and course should be taken the semester before student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED323 | MATHEMATICS METHODS: SECONDARY + This course covers objectives, methods, materials and philosophy for teaching the
mathematics at the secondary school level, for majors and mathematics specialization
students. Observation in secondary mathematics classes is required. Prerequisites:
ED-110, ED-300, and Admissions to SOE and 12 credit hours in mathematics. Students
should take ED-489 concurrently and course should be taken the semester before student
teaching.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED325 | BUSINESS SUBJECTS METHODS: SECONDARY + This course covers objectives, methods, philosophies, and materials for the improvement
of instruction in both skills and non-skill subjects in business. Observation in secondary
school business classes is required. Prerequisites: ED-110, ED-300 and Admission to
SOE and 12 credit hours in science. Students should take ED-489 concurrently and course
should be taken the semester before student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED326 | FINE ARTS METHODS, SECONDARY + This course covers objectives, methods, materials, and philosophy for teaching fine
arts at the secondary school level, for majors and fine arts specialization students.
Observation in secondary fine arts classes is required. Prerequisites: ED-110, ED-300
and Admission to SOE and 12 credit hours in art or music. Students should take ED-489
concurrently and course should be taken the semester before student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED328 | CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION METHODS I + This course aids the prospective teacher in developing and implementing Career and
Technical Education (CTE) curriculum and teaching methods in the classroom with emphasis
on research finding. Observation in CTE classes is required. Prerequisites: ED-110,
ED-300 and Admission to SOE and 12 credits hours in CFS. Students should take ED-489
concurrently and course should be taken the semester before student teaching.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED |
| ED329 | VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL METHOD II + This course is an extension of ED328 and provides students an opportunity to strengthen
their skills in Vocational/Technical Curriculum Development and instructional techniques.
Students also prepare and utilize instructional material that support individualized
learning. Prerequisite: ED328.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Practicum Experience (12 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED498ES | INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES + A 180-200-hour supervised internship providing students with professional experience
in informal educational settings such as museums, nonprofit organizations, private
learning institutions, or military-affiliated programs. Candidates design and deliver
learning modules, conduct program evaluations, and demonstrate effective communication,
reflection, and cultural responsiveness in diverse learning environments. The internship
emphasizes the integration of InTASC standards, AAQEP competencies, and UOG institutional
learning outcomes through authentic practice and reflection. Prerequisite: Completion
of all professional education courses (except ED491 Seminar in Educational Studies
Capstone); senior standing and instructors consent.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED491ES | SEMINAR: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CAPSTONE + A culminating seminar that synthesizes the candidate's professional learning and field
experience from ED498. Students construct a professional ePortfolio that documents
mastery of teaching and learning competencies across lnTASC standards and AAQEP criteria.
Emphasis is placed on reflection, self-assessment, and professional growth through
portfolio development, career planning, and oral presentation. The course supports
readiness for professional practice in informal or non-licensure education sectors.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all professional education courses, ED498 and
instructors consent. Senior Standing.
|
6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
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