Prerequisite: None

Core Course: A study of the historical and sociological development of the American system of education and an exploration of current issues in educational theory and practice. IDEA/ADA/504 legal aspects will be addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors.

Core Course: A study of models, techniques, and skills of teaching and learning through observation and analysis of the inclusive, regular, and diverse classroom and related settings. Topics include management, motivation, and instruction and The Danielson Model. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: PSY-0100

A study of the development of the individual from infancy to old age with special emphasis on childhood.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors; EDU0201.

A lecture and hands-on approach to understanding the computer and its application in the classroom. No prior computer knowledge or skill is necessary.

Offered fall/spring semester. (1.5 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course is intended to prepare pre-service secondary science students for the development of instructional strategies based upon an understanding of adolescent behavior and PA Academic Standards. Students will be placed in a secondary classroom where they will study issues related to teaching pedagogy, classroom management and safety. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course is designed to introduce pre-service secondary English students to instructional processes, strategies, assessment practices, and classroom management. Students will be placed in two settings to plan units and lessons to meet the needs of all types of learners. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course is designed to assist pre-service secondary mathematic students in the development of instructional strategies. Emphasis will be placed on current research and best practices that impact student learning and classroom instruction. Students will develop unit and lesson plans highlighting NCTM Standards and PA Academic Standards. Students will be placed in a secondary math classroom where they will study issues related to instruction and management. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course introduces pre-service secondary social studies and/or citizenship students to instructional strategies based upon an understanding of adolescent behavior and PA Academic Standards. Students will be placed in a secondary classroom where they will create lesson plans related to the PA Academic Standard. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: EDU 0201

This course will include an examination of the various forms of group testing, both standardized and classroom. Students will also learn how to read and interpret test results and how to apply that knowledge to classroom and individual instruction. Basic statistical concepts such as median, mode, standard deviation, etc. will be covered, as will the ways in which statistics may be used appropriately and ethically in the educational setting. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: PSY- 0200 or permission of the instructor (POI).

A study of psychological theories of adolescence, together with an overview of adolescent development. The contemporary problems of adolescence are considered.

Offered spring semester. (3 credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Prerequisite: PSY-0200.

PSY 0361: Educational Psychology: A study of the principles of human learning and cognition as applied to the educational context. Consideration of effective instructional techniques and current research.

Offered spring semester. (3 credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Prerequisite: None

There are three primary foci: students will learn about the role, both educational and social, of the school in modern society, the fundamentals and diversity of family structure in America today, and the dynamics of family/school interaction. In addition, they will learn about the myriad social service resources available to support schools and children in America. Emphasis will be placed on ways in which teachers and schools can foster community partnerships that benefit students and their families.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite:Limited to Education majors; EDU-0201.

This is a study of the history of secondary education and an assessment of current practices, classroom management, academic diversity, and adolescent behavior, both typical and atypical. Emphasis will be placed on development of the skills necessary to teach Culturally Diverse Students, Regular Education Students, Special Needs Students, and Gifted Students. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite:Limited to Education majors; EDU-0201

This is an introductory survey course. Students will learn about the development of special education in the United States. Key laws (e.g. 94-142 and ADA/504) as well as major litigation will be covered in detail. In addition, students will be introduced to the various categories of disability. Students will learn introductory material about educational accommodation for these disabilities and will learn how to write an IEP.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors; EDU-0201.

This is a basic course intended to provide students with the fundamentals of providing effective classroom instruction to students who are not native English speakers. It will examine the controversy over bilingual education vs., English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL). Students will acquire an understanding of immersion instruction, the various levels of resource room instruction, and how the classroom teacher can support such programs. Significant time will also be devoted to exploring cultural diversity and ways for the classroom teacher to foster a classroom environment that is both respectful and inclusive.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors; EDU-0201 and EDU-0280.

This course will build on the learnings acquired in the Special Education foundation course described above. The various disabilities will be covered in greater detail with a heavy emphasis on accommodating instruction and the classroom environment to the needs of disabled students. A significant portion of the course will also be devoted to strategies for providing appropriate enrichment in the regular classroom to students identified as gifted and talented.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: 120 hours of Stage 1, 2, and 3 practicum hours are required prior to student teaching. Limited to Education majors or Permission Of Instructor (POI). This course may only be taken during one of a student’s final two semesters in Undergraduate College. Students taking this course in their final semester must have completed all but two required courses.

Directed classroom participation. Teaching completed in suburban or urban schools; conferences and/or seminars with supervising teacher and college faculty member. The seminar also includes exploration of current issues in American education and their relevance for the classroom teacher. Professional conduct an ethical standards are emphasized as well. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (12 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

An examination of significant literary works from Beowulf to early Romanticism.

Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

An examination of significant literary works from the Romantic poets through James Joyce and Virginia Woolf.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: ENG 0204, ENG 0205, or POI.

A close and comprehensive study of the artistry and continuing vitality of William Shakespeare through the consideration of his literature, literary celebrity, modern and contemporary interpretations, and marketing through performance and film. Offered every other year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: ENG 0204, ENG 0205 or POI.

This course is designed to be an introduction to advanced literary and cultural studies and research; it is thus intended for students majoring in English, Communication, and related disciplines. Students will analyze a variety of critical, historical, and theoretical perspectives; they will thus develop sophisticated research, analytical, and writing skills to use in future upper-level English courses.

Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course rotates each semester between one of several topics at or above the 400 level.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

A study of fundamental texts in literary theory from Plato and Aristotle through the early twentieth century. The course also serves as a forum for seniors to develop their senior thesis and to review questions for the English comprehensive exam

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

A Survey of Colonial, Romantic, and Regional American Writing with an emphasis on Franklin, Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Jewett, and Freeman, among others.

Offered every third year. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: A Survey of Colonial, Romantic, and Regional American Writing with an emphasis on Franklin, Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Jewett, and Freeman, among others.

Offered every third year. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: One year of previous work on a student publication, appointment to the position of editor, assistant editor, or managing production officer for one of Rosemont’s student publications, and Permission Of Instructor (POI). 

This course provides academic credit for students responsible for the development and production of Rosemont College’s literary publication, Thorn.

Offered fall/spring semester. (0-3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Discuss with Advisor.

Offered fall/spring semester. (0-3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: WRT-0110

Business Writing is designed for students from a range of majors to learn the necessary rhetorical and research skills needed for their professional careers. Assignments will include business letters, memos, reports, proposals, and collaborative projects. The subject-centered focus of the course will vary each semester at the instructor’s discretion. This course cross-lists with COM-0240.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

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Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

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Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Communication writing course chosen with student's advisor.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

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Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

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Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: WRT-0110

Business Writing is designed for students from a range of majors to learn the necessary rhetorical and research skills needed for their professional careers. Assignments will include business letters, memos, reports, proposals, and collaborative projects. The subject-centered focus of the course will vary each semester at the instructor’s discretion. This course cross-lists with COM-0240.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

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Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Course descriptiong coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: WRT 0110 or POI.

Creative Writing – Nonfiction teaches students how to write effective prose in the genre popularly referred to as Creative Nonfiction. In this class, students will analyze the work of established creative nonfiction writers and then build upon that research through writing their own creative nonfiction. Through class discussions, workshops, and conferences, students will also learn how to give and receive productive feedback on the creative nonfiction of their peers and how to submit their work for publication.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

The workshop format of this course will allow students to read and discuss each other’s work as well as a range of short fiction from established writers—contemporary and classic. With a focus on individual goals, students will create a portfolio to include flash fiction as well as short stories of varying lengths, including a chapter for a longer text.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Students write and discuss their projects in poetry.

Offered every third fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

A course for students to write an original play and then direct their own script.

Offered every third fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: WRT-0110 or POI

Do words really hold power in today’s climate? What does it mean to be a writer-activist? How can we use our writing to advocate for and enact social change? These are questions we will seek to answer in this creative writing course. This class will be equally focused on both the craft of writing for social action (and reading) and the practice of workshopping your own work through fiction writing, poetry, creative nonfiction, and community writing. The hybrid format allows for both in class and digital writing, collaboration, and production.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Students are taught general concepts of publication design and specific skills for designing and producing newsletters, literary magazines, and other publications. The course will provide students with a complete overview of print publication production from start to finish. They will be taught various software applications for page layout and graphic design functions utilized in the workplace. Course Fee: $75

Offered every other year. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course examines the nature and definition of news and introduces students to the fundamentals of gathering and writing news stories and features, interviewing, covering a beat, and meeting deadlines. In addition, the course explores the ethical and legal boundaries of journalism and the responsibilities of journalists through readings and discussions about media law and ethics.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the skills, techniques, and styles for reporting and writing feature-length, non-fiction articles for magazines.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the form, style, and content found in written forms of mass media. Students will learn the basics of writing for print and broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, and new media.

Offered other spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior

Courses chosen with student's advisor.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.