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Second Meeting/2006-07 Academic Year
October 12, 2006
SECTION B – Recorded, but further approval needed before inclusion in the Undergraduate
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Teaching and Learning
CITC New Course Offering
Page 108, 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog
TLSE 467. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: MIDDLE/SECONDARY
(2). Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instruction in diverse special and/or
regular middle or secondary education settings where students with high-incidence disabilities
receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of
lesson plans. S/U grading. CRQ: TLSE 440.
CITC-CC approved 10/11/06; CITC approved 11/20/06; CUC 11/9/06 Section C
CITC Course Revision
Page 108, 2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog
TLSE 456. COLLABORATION FOR INCLUSIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING (3).
Strategies to collaborate with parents and family members of students with disabilities and with
school and community personnel who work with students and their families. Emphasis on
recommended practices related to family-educator conferences, team meetings, consultation, team
models and processes, conflict resolution and problem-solving, working with culturally and
linguistically diverse families, accommodations and modifications for students, universal design,
assistive technology, and effective inclusive practices and educators, and developing positive and
supportive relationships with families. Includes field-based assignments. PRQ: TLSE 240.
CITC-CC approved 10/11/06; CITC approved 11/20/06; CUC 11/9/06 Section C
CITC Course Revision
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TLSE 466. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: I ELEMENTARY (3 2).
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instruction in diverse special and regular
elementary education settings where students with high-incidence disabilities receive special
education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans. S/U
grading. CRQ: TLSE 420 and TLSE 435.
CITC-CC approved 10/11/06; CITC approved 11/20/06; CUC 11/9/06 Section C
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Second Meeting/2006-07 Academic Year
October 12, 2006
SECTION B – Recorded, but further approval needed before inclusion in the Undergraduate
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CITC Other Catalog Change
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TLSE 468. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: II Developmental
Disabilities (3 2). Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instructional practice
in diverse special and/or regular education settings where students with low-incidence disabilities
receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of
lesson plans. S/U grading. CRQ: TLSE 440 and TLSE 445.
CITC-CC approved 10/11/06; CITC approved 11/20/06; CUC 11/9/06 Section C
CITC
Other Catalog Change
Page 105, 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog
Major in Special Education (B.S. Ed.)
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Requirements in Department (51)
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TLSE 466, Clinical Experience in Special Education – Elementary I (3 2)
TLSE 467, Clinical Experience in Special Education – Middle/Secondary (2)
TLSE 468, Clinical Experience in Special Education – Developmental Disabilities II (3 2)
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Biology
Course Revision
[CITC]
Page 188, 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog
BIOS 486. TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGY TEACHER (1) (2). A
transitioning experience in which the certification candidate achieves closure on the initial phase
of professional preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional
growth as a practicing teacher. Candidates will reflect on the preparatory experience and complete
documentation demonstrating ability to perform as a qualified biology teacher. Such
documentation will include, but not limited to, the electronic portfolio, a professional development
plan, and a resume. PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: BIOS 485.
CITC-CC approved 10/11/06; CITC approved 11/20/06; CUC 11/9/06 Section C
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COMMITTEE ON THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM (CUC)
Second Meeting/2006-07 Academic Year
October 12, 2006
SECTION B – Recorded, but further approval needed before inclusion in the Undergraduate
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Other Changes
[CITC]
Page 183, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Teacher Certification
All students who seek certification to teach biology and general sciences in Illinois schools should
consult with the departmental certification adviser as soon as possible and also refer to the
"Teacher Certification Requirements" section of this catalog.
Undergraduate biology majors may apply for admission to teacher certification in biology and
general science at the end of the sophomore year, except in the case of transfer students who
normally apply at the end of their first semester at NIU. Students who already possess the
baccalaureate or higher degree and wish to pursue certification without becoming candidates for a
degree should consult with the biology certification adviser as early as possible.
Admission and Retention Requirements in the Discipline
Students interested in pursuing certification in biology and general science must apply in writing
to the departmental certification adviser. ...
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Other Catalog Change
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(update credit hours)
[CITC]
Professional Development Phase and Student Teaching
↓
BIOS 486 - Transition to the Professional Biology Teacher (1) (2).
↓
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Second Meeting/2006-07 Academic Year
October 12, 2006
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Department of Communication
Other catalog change
[Pres. Peters]
Page 195, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Major in Communication Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Three emphases are available to students majoring in communication studies. The emphasis in
communication, culture and advocacy rhetoric and public communication offers courses …
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Emphasis 1. Communication, Culture, and Advocacy Rhetoric and Public Communication
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Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Communication, Culture, and Advocacy Rhetoric and Public
Communication: 38-50 (B.A.) OR 48-53 (B.S.)