College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies

Academic Departments

Automotive Industry Management and Facilities Management and Technology Studies

Majors:	Automotive Industry Management (BS) Facilities Mgmt. and Technology Studies (BS) Facilities Management Emphasis Area Facilities Technology Emphasis Area
Minors:	Automotive Industry Management Facilities Mgmt. and Technology Studies

Computer Information Systems

Major:	Computer Information Systems (BS)
Minor:	Computer Information Systems

Engineering

Majors:	Industrial Engineering (BSIEN) Industrial and Systems Engineering (MS)
Minor:	Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology

Majors:	Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET)
Minors:	Mechanical Engineering Technology

Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation

Majors:	Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Recreation (BS) Emphasis Areas: Athletic Training Community/Commercial Recreation General Exercise Science Health Promotion/ Wellness K-12 Physical Education Teacher Preparation Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Minors:	Coaching Exercise Science and Health Promotion Recreation

Nursing

Major:

Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MS)

Speech Communication

Teacher Education

Licensure Areas:	Elementary Secondary K-12
Minor:	Education Reading

Mission

The College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies degree programs reflect Colorado State University-Pueblo’s professional focus and are designed to prepare graduates for positions in industry, education, business, and governmental agencies.

The mission of the College is to offer a career-oriented education that efficiently and effectively prepares students to excel as professionals.

Mission objectives:

To be the premier educational institution in Southern Colorado that provides professional programs.
To be the preferred source in Southern Colorado for consulting services, research effort, service learning, and other linkages to the public schools, industry, and the community.
To be recognized for effectiveness in the professional development of faculty, staff, and students.

The College embraces the model of continuous improvement through the use of assessment in evaluating and improving student learning.

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Department Chair: Ronald Darby

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Faculty: Darby, Robbe, Sefcovic

The major in automotive industry management leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree and is designed to prepare its students for automotive industry management careers by providing automotive management skills, supported by the business and technical background requisite for success in the automotive industry. The curriculum emphasizes personnel supervision, financial analysis, customer relations, warranty administration, sales promotions, techniques of technical problem-solving, service management, marketing, merchandising and distribution methods used by the automotive aftermarket, automotive manufacturer and import industries.

Program Goals

Prepare students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to enter the workforce as productive, accountable and responsible employees.
To provide students with theoretical and hands-on laboratory experiences designed to develop the knowledge and skills for success in automotive management careers.
To utilize an advisory committee of automotive business leaders to advise and support the AIM program on a range of issues, which includes keeping the curriculum current with industry needs.

Expected Student Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the AIM curriculum, the graduate should:

Possess technical knowledge and understanding of various automotive systems-engines, suspension and brakes, power trains and drive lines, fuel and emissions, electrical and electronic…
Possess knowledge and understanding of the operation and management of the automotive parts business—financial systems, computerized management and inventory control systems, customer relations, environmental regulations…
Possess knowledge and understanding of general business operations—courses taken within the Hasan School of Business that comprise a minor in Business Administration, plus additional selected courses.

General Requirements for the AIM Program

AIM majors are required to complete an approved curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all major courses.
AIM majors are required to demonstrate intellectual skills and knowledge in related business courses to satisfy the minor and institutional requirements.
AIM minors are required to complete the approved curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all minor courses.

Specific Requirements for the AIM Major

AIM Courses		Titles	Credits
AIM	105	Intro to the Parts & Serv Indus..	1
AIM	115	Automotive Engine Design & Operation	5
AIM	125/L	Automotive Susp & Brake Systems/Lab	4
AIM	155	Automotive Parts Operations	4
AIM	165/L	Automotive Power Trains & Dr Lines/Lab	4
AIM	235/L	Automotive Fuel Systems & Exhaust/Lab	4
AIM	245/L	Automotive Electrical Systems I/Lab	4
AIM	255/L	Automotive Electrical Systems II/Lab	4
AIM	265	Automotive Parts Management Systems	4
AIM	305	Automotive Customer Service Regulatory Issues	3
AIM	325	Fuels & Lube Production, Mktg & Conservation	3
AIM	335	Automotive Shop Practices	5
AIM	345	Advanced Automotive Systems	5
AIM	405	Personal Selling Methods & Techniques	4
AIM	425	Automotive Financial Mgmt	5
__________ TOTAL 59

Other Required Courses

ACCTG	201	Principles of Financial Acctg	3
ACCTG	202	Principles of Managerial Acctg	3
BUSAD	302	Ethical Issues	3
CIS	Course(s)	as per advisement	2
ECON	201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON	202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
FIN	330	Principles of Finance	3
MGMT	201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	311	Operations and Quality Management	3
MGMT	318	Human Resource Management	3
MKTG	340	Principles of Marketing	3
MATH	156	Intro to Statistics	3
PHYS	201/L	Principles of Physics I/Lab	4
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
__________ TOTAL 42

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet.

Specific Requirements for the AIM Minor

AIM	115	Automotive Engine Design & Operation	5
AIM	235/L	Automotive Fuel Systems and Exhaust Emissions Systems/Lab	4
AIM	245/L	Automotive Electrical Systems I/Lab	4
Approved AIM Electives (min)			7
___________ TOTAL 20

Outcomes Assessment Activities

The program will keep a portfolio for each AIM major and minor containing a record of achievement, showing improvement in intellectual skills, knowledge and capacities between entrance and graduation.
Required courses are monitored to assure that quality of content and delivery is maintained to a high standard.
A National Advisory Committee meets to assess and offer advice to the program faculty and students regarding the quality of the AIM program.
Enrollment and retention are monitored as a gauge of program effectiveness.
Graduate placement within the area of study is monitored.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Program Coordinator: Michael Hoots
Faculty: Hoots

The major in Facilities Management and Technology Studies (FMTS) leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree. This program is officially recognized by the International Facility Management Association. The program has two emphasis areas.

Facilities Management Emphasis Area

This emphasis area prepares students to serve in administration and supervisory positions. Graduates will be prepared to plan, program, and supervise operation, maintenance, and construction in major physical facilities, such as schools, industrial plants, malls, resorts/casinos, sports and hotel/motel complexes, hospitals, office buildings, etc.

Facilities Technology Emphasis Area

This emphasis area prepares students to serve in technical positions related to traditionally non-managerial facilities operations. Graduates will be prepared to apply general, facilities technology skills from the FMTS core curriculum as well as specific, technological skills gained from a degree and/or course work from an approved, transferable institution. These specialized skills may include fields such as occupational safety and health, architecture, building and grounds maintenance, construction, environmental technology, building systems and other areas related to facilities operations.

Program Goals

To graduate students who possess career oriented knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, accountable, and responsible managers, administrators and technicians upon entering the work force.
To provide students a total quality learning experience utilizing the best faculty, facilities, equipment and material possible.
To continuously insure that curriculums are rigorous, relevant and current with industry needs.

The Facilities Management graduate will:

be able to supervise facilities operations, maintenance, design and construction;
understand and have working knowledge of commercial real estate;
have knowledge and appreciation of human and environmental factors;
be able to do planning and project management;
analyze and solve problems relative to facilities functions;
understand the procedures and processes of corporate finance;
be able to develop and manage a quality assessment and innovation program; and
communicate and do critical thinking and problem-solving in industrial science;
be able to successfully acquire and utilize knowledge management systems.

The Facilities Technology graduate will:

be able to perform the same operational tasks as the facilities management graduate without the managerial and supervisory components.

General Requirements for the FMTS Program

Graduates of this program are required to complete an approved curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better.
Students in the minor are required to complete the approved curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all minor courses.

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Major
Facilities Management Emphasis Area

FACILITIES COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	115	Civil Drafting I	3
CET	304	Construction Cost Estimating I	3
CET	313	Architectural Drafting I	3
CET	314	Architectural Drafting II	3
EN	440	Safety Engineering	3
FMTS	103	Introduction to Facilities Mgmt. & Technology Studies	2
FMTS	140	Office & Furniture Design	3
FMTS	206	Commercial & Residential Construction	3
FMTS	230	Environmental Issues in Facilities	3
FMTS	306	Building Mechanical Systems	3
FMTS	309	Building Electrical Systems	3
FMTS	341	Facilities Planning and Layout	3
FMTS	350	Facilities Management: Administration	3
FMTS	351	Facilities Management: Operations	3
FMTS	431	The Facilities Supervisor	3
FMTS	442	Computer Aided Facility Mgmt	3
FMTS	493	Seminar (1-5 var)	3
FMTS	496	Cooperative Education Internship (1-5 var)	3
___________ TOTAL 53

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS

Courses		Titles	Credits
ACCTG	201	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
ACCTG	202	Principles of Managerial Acctg	3
BUSAD	302	Ethical Issues & the Legal Environment of Business	3
CIS	100	Intro to Word and Windows	1
CIS	103	PowerPoint and Web Publishing	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS	105	MS Access DBMS	1
ECON	201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON	202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
FIN	330	Finance Concepts	3
MATH	156	Introduction to Statistics	3
MGMT	201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	311	Operations & Quality Mgmt	3
MGMT	368	Project Management	3
__________ TOTAL 34

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Courses		Titles	Credits
BIOL	121/L	Environmental Conservation/Lab	4
CHEM	101/L	Chemistry and Society	4
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
PSYCH	100	General Psychology	3
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
Other General Education Electives.			15
__________ TOTAL 33

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Major
Facilities Technology Emphasis Area

FACILITIES COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	115	Civil Drafting I	3
CET	304	Construction Cost Estimating I	3
CET	313	Architectural Drafting I	3
CET	314	Architectural Drafting II	3
EN	440	Safety Engineering	3
FMTS	103	Intro to Facilities Management & Technology Studies	2
FMTS	140	Office & Furniture Design	3
FMTS	206	Commercial & Residential Construction	3
FMTS	230	Environmental Issues in Facilities	3
FMTS	306	Building Mechanical Systems	3
FMTS	309	Building Electrical Systems	3
FMTS	341	Facilities Planning and Layout	3
FMTS	350	Facilities Management Administration	3
FMTS	351	Facilities Management Operations	3
FMTS	431	The Facilities Supervisor	3
FMTS	442	Computer Aided Facility Management	3
FMTS	493	Seminar (1-5 var)	3
FMTS	496	Cooperative Education Internship (1-5 var)	3
Approved Facilities Technology Electives			5
__________ TOTAL 58

FACILITIES TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

Not less than 27 credit hours from an approved in state institution with a transferable, technology program, core curriculum directly related to facilities operations.

____________
TOTAL 27-30

FMTS MINOR

Facilities knowledge is important to many professions. Managers of recreational programs, for example are often responsible for the facilities that support the programs themselves. If your career field might include facilities responsibilities, then an FMTS minor may prove advantageous.

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Minor

FMTS Courses		Titles	Credits
FMTS	140	Office and Furniture Design	3
FMTS	206	Commercial and Residential Construction	3
FMTS	230	Environmental Issues in Facilities	3
FMTS	306	Building Mechanical Systems	3
FMTS	309	Building Electrical Systems	3
FMTS	350	Facilities Management: Admin	3
FMTS	351	Facilities Management: Oper	3
___________ TOTAL 21

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to each individual option’s curriculum sheet.

Co-curricular Requirements

In all options, the faculty support and encourage students to engage in co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences including participation in student organizations, clubs, employment or other activities related to these options.

The program hosts a student chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 1 E. Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77046, telephone (713)623-4362. Students travel to conferences, plan activities, network with professionals and compete for scholarships.

Outcomes Assessment Activities
0
Students enrolled in the baccalaureate degree programs of the program are expected to meet the following requirements:

Students are required to develop and maintain a portfolio containing a record of achievement showing improvement in intellectual skills, knowledge and capacities between entrance and graduation. During the semester of graduation, the faculty shall evaluate each graduate portfolio. The program will keep a copy of each portfolio on file to be used as a summarization assessment to assist in program evaluation.

In addition to the portfolio, survey information from both the graduate and his/her employer will be collected during the first, third and fifth year following graduation.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Kathy Faggiani

Faculty: Borton, Faggiani, Howell, Huff, Huff,
Spencer, Suscheck

The major in computer information systems (CIS) leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree designed to provide students with the technical and administrative skills necessary to develop and integrate computer applications in a business environment. Students complete a curriculum which provides them with marketable skills in application programming, system analysis and design, local area network (LAN) concepts and administration, database administration, web development, PC operating systems, applications and architecture.

Evening Program

The CIS degree may be completed in traditional day classes or in an evening format. All evening classes begin after 5:30 Monday-Thursday. A few classes may require Saturday or Friday evening attendance. All required related courses, general education, and a select group of minors are also available in the evening.

Program Goals

To prepare students with the appropriate computer-related knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, accountable, and responsible employees upon entering the work force.
To provide students with a comprehensive theoretical foundation bolstered by hands-on laboratory experiences.
To utilize the computer information systems professional advisory committee to advise faculty of the currency of the curriculum based on relevant industry needs.

Expected Student Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of the skills necessary to design and code application programs using Java, C#.Net, and other programming languages.
Possess a thorough understanding of the information object-oriented systems analysis and design process as it applies to the development and implementation of computing applications in a business environment.
Demonstrate skills in database design and administration.
Have a basic knowledge of local area network (LAN) concepts and administration.
Possess hardware and software skills necessary to configure and support PC-based computing operations.
Demonstrate proficiency in an academic field outside the major, which supports the student’s career interests in the computer information systems discipline.
Develop oral and written communications skills necessary to convey technical information in a business environment.

General Requirements for the CIS Program

Students majoring in computer information systems must maintain grades of C or higher in all CIS courses. In addition, all required CIS prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Students must complete at least 120 semester hours in an approved program of study, including 48 hours in the major.
Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of CIS upper-division course work. At least 75 percent of CIS upper-division credits must be taken in residence.
Students must complete a course planning worksheet and participate in the advisement process with a member of the CIS faculty.

Specific Requirements for the CIS Major

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	103	PowerPoint & Web Publishing	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS	105	MS Access DBMS	1
CIS	150	Computer Information Systems	3
CIS	171	Intro to Java Programming	4
CIS	215	UNIX Operating System	3
CIS	240	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CIS	271	Adv. Program Design with Java	4
CIS	311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS	350	Data Base Systems	3
CIS	359	Adv. Programming with C#	3
CIS	389	Network Concepts	3
CIS	432	Senior Professional Project	6
CIS	493	Seminar	1
CIS Electives			9
___________ TOTAL 49

CIS electives may be selected from the following list of courses:

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	316	Operating Systems Design	3
CIS	356	XML Programming	3
CIS	385	PC Architecture	3
CIS	401	Network Systems Admin	3
CIS	402	Linux Networks & Routing	3
CIS	403	Advanced Visual Programming	3
CIS	411	Internet Server-Side Programming	4
CIS	450	Database Systems II	3
CIS	481	IT Implementation	3
CIS	482	IT Strategies	3
CIS	490	Special Projects	1-5
CIS	491	Special Topics	1-5
CIS	496	Cooperative Education	1-5
Required Related Courses
ENG	305	Tech and Scientific Report Writing	3
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
MGMT	201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	368	Project Management	3
SPCOM	103	Speech Communication	3
Select one of the following:
MATH	126	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
		OR
MATH	156	Introduction to Statistics
		OR
MATH	221	Applied Calculus
		OR
PHIL	205	Deductive Logic	3-5

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet.

CIS MINOR

The CIS minor consists of seven core courses and four separate tracks, which students may select from depending upon individual interests. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of upper-division CIS courses.

CIS Minor Core

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	103	PowerPoint & Web Publishing	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CIS	105	MS Access DBMS	1
CIS	150	Computer Information Systems	3
CIS	171	Introduction to Java Programming	4
CIS	240	Systems Analysis & Design	3
_______________ SUB-TOTAL 14

Personal Computers/Local Area Network Support

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS Minor Core			14
CIS	385	PC Architecture	3
CIS	389	LAN Concepts	3
___________ TOTAL 20

Information Analyst

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS Minor Core			14
CIS	311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS	350	Database Systems	3
___________ TOTAL 20

Web Development Specialist

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS Minor Core			14
CIS	271	Advanced Program Design with Java	4
CIS	311	Introduction to Web Development	3
CIS	411	Internet Server-Side Programming	4
______________ TOTAL 23 or 24

Systems Analysis and Design

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS Minor Core			14
CIS	350	Database Systems	3
CIS Upper Division Elective			3
___________ TOTAL 20

Software Engineer/Programmer

CIS Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS Minor Core			14
CIS	271	Adv. Program Design with Java	4
Any two courses from the following list:
CIS	356	XML Programming	3
		OR
CIS	359	Advanced Programming with C#	3
		OR
CIS	403	Advanced Visual Programming	3
___________ TOTAL 21

CIS majors may select any academic minor offered at the University or complete 20 credits (6 upper division) from a list of selected courses available from any of the CIS faculty advisors.

Co-curricular Requirements

The CIS faculty support and encourage students to have co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences by participation in student organizations, clubs, employment or other related activities. The CIS department sponsors the student chapter of the American Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). AITP currently boasts the largest membership of any student club on the CSU-Pueblo campus.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

Department Chair: Jane M. Fraser

Faculty: Carrasco, DePalma, Fraser, Jaksic, Sarper

The industrial engineering major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIEN) Degree. This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

The department also provides courses for the first two years of other engineering disciplines for potential transfer students, courses for engineering options in chemistry and physics, and a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE) Degree.

As defined by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy.

Industrial engineering is a major branch of engineering with applications in manufacturing, service, governmental, and non-profit organizations. It draws upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical and physical sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, to specify, predict and evaluate the results to be obtained from such integrated systems.

Industrial engineers design, improve, and manage the factories and facilities that produce the goods and services at reasonable prices that everyone enjoys every day. Industrial engineers are productivity and quality specialists who deal with the human aspects of work in addition to the advanced technologies of computer software and production-related hardware.

The program also offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering. For more information, see the Graduate Studies section of this catalog.

A minor is offered in industrial engineering for students interested in a technical, applied science addition to their major area of study. Engineering options are also available in chemistry and physics, offering students in these majors an opportunity to achieve specific employment or graduate educational goals. The program requirements for the chemistry and physics engineering options are described in the Chemistry and Physics sections of the catalog.

Department Goals

To provide students with high-quality instruction in industrial engineering which is broad-based and strongly rooted in mathematics, physical science and engineering science.
To prepare graduates in industrial engineering to function effectively in the workplace and make immediate contributions to the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing industries, service organizations and governmental agencies.
To maintain accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements

Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses.
Graduates are required to demonstrate the ability to formulate mathematical models, develop and use computer solutions as appropriate, collect and statistically analyze data, and prepare both written and oral reports of their analysis.

Specific Requirements for the Industrial Engineering Major

EN Courses		Titles	Credits
EN	101	Problem Solving for Engineers	3
EN	103	Introduction to Engineering	2
EN	107	Engineering Graphics	2
EN	211	Engineering Mechanics I	3
EN	212	Engineering Mechanics II	3
EN	215	Intro to Indus & Sys Engineering	3
EN	231/L	Circuit Analysis/Lab	5
EN	321	Thermodynamics	3
EN	324/L	Mechanics of Materials/Lab	4
EN	343	Engineering Economy	3
EN	365	Stochastic Systems Engineering	4
EN	420	Simulation Experiments	4
EN	439	Human Performance Engineering	2
EN	440	Safety Engineering	3
EN	441	Manufacturing Processes	4
EN	443	Quality Control and Reliability	3
EN	471	Operations Research	4
EN	473	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
EN	475	Facilities Planning and Design	3
EN	477	Operations Planning and Control	3
EN	488	Indus Engr Design Projects	3
___________ TOTAL 67
Other Required Courses
MATH	126	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
MATH	224	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
MATH	337	Differential Equations I	3
PHYS	221/L	General Physics I/Lab	5
PHYS	222/L	General Physics II/Lab	5
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
___________ TOTAL 26

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet. BSIEN students must show depth in General Education courses.

Typical Schedule of Courses for the Industrial Engineering Major

Freshman Year

Course		Titles	Credits
EN	101	Problem Solving for Engineers	3
EN	103	Introduction to Engineering	2
EN	107	Engineering Graphics	2
ENG	101	Composition I	3
ENG	102	Composition II	3
MATH	126/	Calculus and Analytic Geom I/II.	10
	224
PHYS	221/L	General Physics I/Lab	5
General Education			3
___________ TOTAL 31
*Sophomore Year*
Courses		Titles	Credits
EN	211/	Engineering Mechanics I/II	6
	212
EN	215	Intro to Indus & Sys Engineering	3
EN	231/L	Circuit Analysis/Lab	5
EN	324/L	Mechanics of Materials/Lab	4
MATH	337	Differential Equations I	3
PHYS	222/L	General Physics II/Lab	5
SPCOM	103	Speaking & Listening	3
___________ TOTAL 29
*Junior Year*
Courses		Titles	Credits
EN	321	Thermodynamics I	3
EN	343	Engineering Economy	3
EN	365	Stochastic Systems Engineering	4
EN	420	Simulation Experiments	4
EN	439	Human Performance Engr.	2
EN	441	Manufacturing Processes	4
EN	443	Quality Control and Reliability	3
EN	471	Operations Research	4
General Education			3
__________ TOTAL 30
*Senior Year*
Course		Titles	Credits
EN	440	Safety Engineering	3
EN	473	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
EN	475	Facilities Planning and Design	3
EN	477	Operations Planning and Control	3
EN	488	Industrial Engr Design Projects	3
Technical Electives			6
General Education			9
___________ TOTAL 30
*Specific Requirements for the Minor in Industrial Engineering*
EN Courses		Titles	Credits
EN	101	Problem Solving for Engineers	3
EN	103	Introduction to Engineering	2
EN	107	Engineering Graphics	2
EN	215	Intro to Indus & Sys Engineering	3
EN	343	Engineering Economy	3
PLUS three of the following:
EN	420	Simulation Experiments	4
EN	439	Human Performance Engineering	2
EN	440	Safety Engineering	3
EN	441	Manufacturing Processes	4
EN	443	Quality Control and Reliability	3
EN	471	Operations Research	4
EN	473	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
EN	475	Facilities Planning and Design	3
EN	477	Operations Planning and Control	3
_____________ TOTAL 21-25

Co-curricular Requirements

Engineering graduates should be introduced to the professional world and encouraged to develop a sense of obligation to the development and ethical practice of engineering. Consequently, the faculty support the activities of the local chapters of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), encourage student participation and promote the operation of student chapters.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

During the final semester of study and after successfully completing necessary prerequisite courses, all industrial engineering students are required to demonstrate their ability to apply and integrate the skills learned in the IE program by producing a capstone engineering design project. This project must incorporate subject material covered in two or more of the major courses, illustrate the student’s ability to do independent project work, and include written and oral reports to demonstrate the student’s communication skills.
All senior industrial engineering students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (Engineer-In-Training or EIT) Exam administered by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, on a regularly scheduled examination date. Students must take the exam to be eligible to graduate, although the results of the exam will not affect GPA or graduation.
Employment, progress toward profession registration, and enrollment in graduate degree programs will be tracked to the extent possible.

Engineering Transfer Program

Students seeking to major in some area of engineering other than industrial engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.) can complete at least 60 credits (two years of work) that will transfer to other engineering schools. Most accredited engineering programs require students to complete at least one semester of college chemistry (CHEM 121 and 121L), a two semester sequence in calculus based physics (PHYS 221, 221L, 222, 222L), three semesters of calculus (MATH 126, 224, 325), one semester of differential equations (MATH 337), and one course in computer applications and programming. Courses in engineering technology are not accepted for transfer to engineering programs.

Recommended courses for a student planning to transfer to another engineering school include:

Courses		Titles	Credits
CHEM	121/L	General Chemistry/Lab	5
MATH	126/ 224	Calculus I & II	10
MATH	207	Vector and Matrix Algebra	2
MATH	325	Intermediate Calculus	3
MATH	337	Differential Equations	3
PHYS	221/L 222/L	General Physics I & II/Lab	10
Humanities and Social Sciences			9-15
Engineering Courses and/or Additional Science Courses			12-18

The engineering or additional science courses taken would depend on the major chosen.

A one or two year program should be planned in consultation with an advisor at CSU-Pueblo and the university to which the student is planning to transfer. During the first semester, a typical engineering program would include a course in chemistry, (CHEM 111, 111L for a student who did not complete a year of chemistry in high school or CHEM 121, 121L for those who did), a course in mathematics (college algebra MATH 121, precalculus MATH 124, or calculus MATH 126 depending on the high school background), an introduction to engineering course (EN 103), and a computer programming class (EN 101 or CIS 121).

To transfer to another engineering school will require a good grade point average. Eighteen credits per semester is the maximum number of credits a student would be allowed to take as a freshman. A student working part-time should not enroll in more than 12 to 15 credits depending on the number of hours worked.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Department Chair: Wolfgang Sauer

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Program Coordinator: Ward Holderness

Faculty: Cheng, Hirth, Holderness

The major in civil engineering technology leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) Degree.

The major is designed to produce competent field engineering technologists, surveyors, soil and concrete technologists, construction estimators, project managers and engineering design technologists, who have supervisory capabilities. The curriculum places emphasis on surveying, construction, design and estimating. The upper-division courses provide a broader and more detailed understanding in areas such as land surveying, water supply systems, architectural drafting and civil design projects. Managerial and supervisory capabilities are developed in the estimating and project management classes.

Students seeking a degree in civil engineering technology should have a mathematics/science background including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Program Goals

To prepare graduates in civil engineering technology to function effectively in the engineering, surveying or construction teams.
To provide our students with a broad based curriculum and quality instruction.
To maintain accreditation as defined by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements

Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses.
Graduates are required to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis and science by having a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the mathematics and physics courses common to all ET programs.
Civil engineering technology majors are required to demonstrate the ability to solve problems appropriate to their discipline, acquire computer skills, and to complete a final senior-year technical project requiring an oral and written presentation.

Specific Requirements for the CET Major

It is expected that CET graduates should have the appropriate skills and knowledge regarding surveying and drafting. In addition, they should have a knowledge of basic construction materials along with the fundamentals of statics, strength of materials, hydraulics, structural analysis and design.

This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Engineering Technology Core Courses

Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	101	Introduction to Engineering Technology	2
ET	202	Statics	3
ET	206	Strengths of Materials	4
ET	300	Project Planning, Scheduling and Management	3
_____________ TOTAL 12
Civil Engineering Technology Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	102	Surveying I	3
CET	103	Surveying II	3
CET	115	Civil Drafting I	3
CET	116	Civil Drafting II	3
CET	203	Dynamics	1
CET	207	Construction Materials & Methods	3
CET	208	Concrete & Asphalt Materials	3
CET	215	Advanced Surveying I	3
CET	304	Construction Cost Estimating I	3
CET	305	Construction Cost Estimating II	3
CET	315	Soil Mechanics Technology	3
CET	316	Structural Analysis	3
CET	404	Structural Steel Design	3
CET	405	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
CET	411	Hydraulics	3
CET	455	Design Seminar	1
CET	456	Senior Project	3
Approved CET Electives			6
Approved Technical Electives			6
___________ TOTAL 56
Math, Science and Computer Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
CENT	226	Intro to Programming	2
CHEM	111	Principles of Chemistry
		OR
GEOL	101	Earth Science	3
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
MATH	124	Pre-Calculus Math	5
MATH	126	Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	5
PHYS	201/L	Principles of Physics I/Lab	4
PHYS	202/L	Principles of Physics II/Lab	4
___________ TOTAL 29

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the undergraduate section of this catalog. For the knowledge component, CET majors need to take nine credits (three courses) each in the areas of Humanities (including SPCOM 103) and Social Sciences (including History). No additional courses are needed for Science and Technology.

Co-curricular Requirements

The faculty supports and encourages the involvement of engineering technology majors in at least one technical organization specific to each discipline and actively encourages student participation in such organizations.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

To be eligible for graduation, all civil engineering technology majors are required to take an examination. The results of the examination will be used in the evaluation of the program. Test results will have no effect on student’s GPA.
Graduates and their employers will be surveyed as to program satisfaction and job performance following their graduation.

Civil Engineering Technology Typical Schedule of Courses

Freshman - Fall

Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	102	Surveying I	3
CET	115	Civil Drafting I	3
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
ET	101	Introduction to Engineering Tech	2
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
___________ TOTAL 14
*Freshman - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	103	Surveying II	3
CET	116	Civil Drafting II	3
ENG	101	Composition I	3
MATH	124	Pre-Calculus Math	5
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
___________ TOTAL 17
*Sophomore - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	203	Dynamics	1
CET	207	Construction Materials & Methods	3
CET	215/ 216	Advanced Surveying I or II	3
ET	202	Statics	3
MATH	126	Calculus and Analytic Geometry	5
___________ TOTAL 16
*Sophomore - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	208	Concrete and Asphalt Materials	3
ET	206	Strength of Materials	4
ENG	102	Composition II	3
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
___________ TOTAL 16
*Junior-Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	304	Construction Cost Estimating I	3
CET	316	Structural Analysis	3
CHEM	111	Principles of Chemistry
		OR
GEOL	101	Earth Sciences	3
PHYS	201/L	Physics I w/Lab	4
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
___________ TOTAL 16
*Junior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	305	Construction Cost Estimating II	3
CET	404	Structural Steel Design	3
ET	300	Project Planning, Scheduling & Management	3
PHYS	202/L	Physics II w/Lab	4
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
___________ TOTAL 16
*Senior-Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CENT	226	Introduction to Programming	2
CET	405	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
CET	411	Hydraulics	3
CET	455	Design Seminar	1
CET		Elective	3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
___________ TOTAL 15
*Senior-Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CET	315	Soil Mechanics Technology	3
CET	456	Senior Project	3
CET		Elective	3
Technical Elective			3
Technical Elective			3
___________ TOTAL 15
Total required credit hours			124

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Program Coordinator: William Huffine

Faculty: Brown, DePalma, Huffine

A Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) degree is currently offered; but no new students will be admitted to the program after February 2003.

Students currently enrolled in this program have until May 2006 to complete their major courses (courses with EET and CENT prefixes).

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements

Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses.
Graduates are required to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis and science by having a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the mathematics and physics courses common to all ET programs.
Majors are required to demonstrate the ability to solve problems, to use computer techniques, and to complete a final senior-year technical project with an oral and written presentation.

Specific Requirements for the EET Major

All EET majors will be required to learn the use of basic electronic laboratory instruments, and to demonstrate such knowledge through appropriate laboratory experiences. In addition, EET majors should obtain a knowledge of electrical circuits, discrete electronic devices, digital circuits, integrated circuits (both digital and analog), microcomputers, programming, and analog and digital communications.

The EET program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Engineering Technology Core Courses

Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	101	Introduction to Engineering Technology	2
ET	300	Project Planning, Scheduling, and Management	3
MET	105	It’s a Material World	4
______________ SUB-TOTAL 9
Electronics Engineering Technology Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
CENT	226	Introduction to Programming	2
CENT	230	C Language Programming	3
CENT	255	Introduction to Microprocessors	4
CENT	354	Computer Architecture Design	4
CENT	357	Digital Communications	4
EET	121	DC Circuits	4
EET	122	AC Circuits	4
EET	211	Electronics I	4
EET	212	Electronics II	4
EET	254	Introduction to Digital Electronics	4
EET	351	Electronics III	4
EET	412	Communication Systems	4
EET	455	Design Seminar	1
EET	456	Senior Project	3
Approved Technical Electives			12
_______________ SUB-TOTAL 61
Math, Science, and Computer Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	101	Computers and You	2
CIS	215	Unix Operating Systems	3
CIS	385	PC Architecture	3
CIS	389	Network Concepts	3
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
MATH	124	Pre-Calculus Math	5
MATH	226	Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	5
PHYS	201/L	Principles of Physics I	4
PHYS	202/L	Principles of Physics II	4
_______________ SUB-TOTAL 33

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the undergraduate section of this catalog. For the knowledge component, EET majors need to take nine credits (three courses) each in the areas of Humanities (includes SPCOM 103) and Social Sciences (includes History). No additional courses are needed in Science and Technology.

Outcome Assessment Activities

Completion of all required courses as determined by the department.
Students must successfully complete a Senior Project incorporating what they have learned.
Faculty advisors monitor each student’s progress toward completing major requirements.
Annual Industrial Advisory Committee meetings are held to solicit industry feedback and support.
Graduates and their employers will be surveyed as to program satisfaction and job performance.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Department Chair: Wolfgang Sauer

Faculty: Bailey, Chen, Sauer

The major in mechanical engineering technology leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). The MET program is structured to provide the student with a mix of theory and practical applications in the classroom. Classroom material is reinforced with hands-on application in laboratories. The majority of classes include laboratories. Three areas of the discipline that are emphasized in the MET program are manufacturing, design, and applied mechanics. Computers and design form a common thread throughout each area. Upon graduation, the student has the knowledge and skills that make him or her an immediate asset to employers. The MET graduate can expect to fill positions in industry that use mechanical engineering concepts in a mix of manufacturing, product development, instrumentation, or experimentation.

Students seeking a degree in the mechanical engineering technology discipline should have a mathematics/science background including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Program Goals

To prepare graduates in mechanical engineering technology to function effectively throughout the engineering spectrum.
To graduate students who can apply to theoretical foundations and skills of their discipline to solve practical engineering problems by using existing technology.
To maintain accreditation for all programs as defined by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements

Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses.
Graduates are required to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis and science by having a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the mathematics/physics, and chemistry courses.
All mechanical engineering technology majors are required to demonstrate the ability to solve problems appropriate to their discipline, to use computer skills and to complete a final senior-year technical project requiring design and fabrication of a working model followed by written and oral presentations.
All mechanical engineering technology majors are required to study at least one computer language and to demonstrate their knowledge by applying computer programs to their daily class problems.

Specific Requirements for the MET Major

MET majors will obtain a knowledge of drafting, computer-aided design, materials, fluids, thermodynamics, all phases of manufacturing, robotics, and the design process. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Engineering Technology Core Courses

Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	101	Introduction to Engineering Technology	2
ET	202	Statics	3
ET	206	Strengths of Materials	4
ET	300	Project Planning, Scheduling and Management	3
_______________ SUB-TOTAL 12
Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
MET	105	It’s a Material World	4
MET	112	Mechanical Drafting (CAD)	3
MET	203	Manufacturing Processes I	4
MET	204	Manufacturing Processes II	3
MET	311	Quality Control	3
MET	322	Dynamics of Machinery	3
MET	341	Thermal and Fluid Principles I	3
MET	352	Design of Machine Elements	3
MET	356	Design Seminar	1
MET	361	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
MET	441	Thermal and Fluid Principles II	3
MET	442	Design of Energy Systems	3
MET	456	Senior Project	3
MET	460	Instrumentation and Control	3
Approved MET Electives			6
Approved Technical Electives			6
		_______________ SUB-TOTAL 54
Math, Science and Computer Courses
Courses		Titles	Credits
CENT	226	Introduction to Programming	2
CHEM	111/L	Principles of Chemistry/Lab	4
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
EET	250	Electrical Fundamentals and Applications	4
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
MATH	124	Pre-Calculus Math	5
MATH	126	Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	5
PHYS	201/L	Principles of Physics I/Lab	4
PHYS	202/L	Principle of Physics II/Lab	4
		_______________ SUB-TOTAL 34

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the undergraduate section of this catalog. For the knowledge component, MET majors need to take nine credits (three courses) each in the areas of Humanities (includes SPCOM 103) and Social Sciences (includes History). No additional courses are needed in Science and Technology.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

To be eligible for graduation, all mechanical engineering technology majors are required to take an examination. The results of the examination will be used in the evaluation of the program. The results for individual students will be kept in strict confidence; however, any individual student can obtain her/his results for advisory purposes. Test results will have no effect on student’s GPA.
Graduates and their employers will be surveyed as to program satisfaction and job performance during the first, third and fifth years following graduation.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Typical Schedule of Courses

Freshman - Fall

Courses		Titles	Credits
CIS	100	Intro to Word & Windows	1
CIS	104	Excel Spreadsheets	1
ENG	101	Composition I	3
ET	101	Introduction to Engineering Tech..	2
MATH	121	College Algebra	4
MET	105	It’s a Material World	4
		___________ TOTAL 15
*Freshman - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CHEM	111/L	Principles of Chemistry	4
ENG	102	Composition II	3
MATH	124	Pre-Calculus Math	5
MET	112	Computer-Aided Drafting	3
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
		___________ TOTAL 18
*Sophomore - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
CENT	226	Introduction to Programming	2
ET	202	Statics	3
MATH	231	Calculus for Engineering Tech. I	3
		OR
MATH	126	Calculus & Analytic Geometry	5
MET	203	Manufacturing Processes I	4
PHYS	201/L	Physics I w/Lab	4
		___________ TOTAL 16
*Sophomore – Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	206	Strength of Materials	4
MATH	232	Calculus for Engineering Tech. II	3
MET	204	Manufacturing Processes II	3
PHYS	202/L	Physics II w/Lab	4
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
		___________ TOTAL 17
*Junior - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
EET	250	Electrical Fundamentals	4
MET	322	Dynamics of Machinery	3
MET	341	Thermal and Fluids Principles I	3
MET	352	Design of Machine Elements	3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
		___________ TOTAL 16
*Junior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	300	Project Planning, Scheduling and Management	3
MET	311	Quality Control	3
MET	356	Basic Design Principles	2
MET	441	Thermal and Fluids Principles II	3
Technical Elective			3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
		___________ TOTAL 17
*Senior -Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
MET	442	Design of Energy Systems	2
MET	456	Senior Project	3
MET	460	Instrumentation and Control	3
MET		Elective	3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
		___________ TOTAL 14
*Senior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
MET	361	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	3
MET		Elective	3
Technical Elective			3
General Education, Knowledge Component			3
		___________ TOTAL 12
Total required credit hours			124

MET MINOR

The MET minor is designed for students in the math, science, and technical areas of study. Their background in math and physics is essential to understanding the technical courses. Students from other areas of study may have to take additional courses in math and physics.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Core:

Courses		Titles	Credits
ET	202	Statics	3
ET	206	Strength of Materials	4
MET	105	It’s a Material World	4
MET	112	Computer-aided Drafting	3
MET	203	Manufacturing Processes I	4
MET		Elective	3
		_____________ SUB-TOTAL 21

This curriculum gives the student a background in materials, structures, manufacturing, and one course to fit the student’s interest and aspirations.

EXERCISE SCIENCE, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Foust
Faculty: L. Clark, R. Clark, Dallam, Keenan, Sims, Stuyt

The mission of the Department of Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation is to prepare students for professional positions and leadership roles in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation through experiential educational opportunities that promote wellness and healthy lifestyles. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation (EXHPR).

The BS in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation (EXHPR) program currently includes six emphases of study:

Health Promotion/Wellness
K-12 Physical Education Teacher Preparation
General Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Community/Commercial Recreation

Exercise Science and Health Promotion

Upon completion of the EXHP core program requirements, a student will be eligible to sit for a variety of nationally recognized certification exams including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine ("Health/Fitness Instructor", "Personal Trainer", and Exercise Leader"), the American Council on Exercise ("Personal Trainer", and "Aerobics Instructor"), the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America ("Personal Trainer", and "Aerobics Instructor"), the National Strength and Conditioning Association ("Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist").

The BS degree in EXHPR prepares program graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness government and community settings.

Graduates of the Health Promotion/Wellness emphasis are eligible to sit for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist and the Health Promotion Specialist certification being developed by the Association for Worksite Health Promotion. Health promotion/wellness graduates can find employment in employee wellness, community health, government and volunteer health agencies, clinical and managed care settings.
Graduates of the K-12 Physical Education Teacher Preparation emphasis who also complete the Teacher Education program, and receive a passing score on the Colorado Department of Education P.L.A.C.E. or P.R.A.X.I.S. test are eligible to receive Teacher Licensure in the State of Colorado. Licensed graduates can find physical education teaching positions in both the public and private school settings.
Graduates of the General Exercise Science coursework are prepared for exercise and fitness related professional positions. This emphasis is an excellent selection for students preparing for advanced study in fields such as exercise physiology, allied health, or sport administration
Graduates of the Athletic Training emphasis who also complete appropriate clinical experience can sit for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) exam to become a certified Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainers are employed in high school, university/college, clinical, corporate, professional sports, and military settings.

Two minors are currently available in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.

The Exercise Science and Health Promotion minor is available to non-EXHP majors. This minor is ideal for Biology majors in the pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine, or pre-chiropractic options of study or any student interested in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
The Coaching minor is also available to all students and is a great choice for students aspiring to coach.

Recreation

The Recreation program consists of two emphases of study:

Community/Commercial
Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Completion of both emphases of study prepares graduates to work in positions of leadership in a variety of recreational service agencies. Prospective employers include parks and recreation departments at the city, county, district, and state levels as well as voluntary youth agencies such as the YWCA/YMCA, boys’ and girls’ clubs and scouting. Other areas of employment include recreation programs in the military, hospital, commercial, and worksite settings. Students completing the Community/Commercial emphasis are eligible to sit for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification Exams. In addition, students completing the Outdoor Adventure Leadership emphasis are eligible to sit for the Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Leader (WEAOL) Certification Exam.

A minor in Recreation is available to all students. The minor is ideal for those majoring in EXHPR, social work, sociology, and biology as well as for students aspiring to teach in public/private schools.

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND HEALTH PROMOTION

Program Goals

Provide students with a broad-based theoretical foundation supported by laboratory and field experiences that allow individual observations, inferences, and hands-on mastery of skills related to the promotion of wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Prepare students to be life-long learners and to be vital members of the community they dwell in.
Prepare students to be life-long learners and to be vital members of the community they dwell in.
Prepare students to become productive, accountable and responsible professionals.
Prepare students to enter graduate or professional schools.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements:

All departmental Majors are required to:

Complete an option of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher;
Earn a minimum grade of a “C-” in all prerequisite and major courses;
Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C-” or higher is achieved;
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English/speech communication courses;

Exercise Science and Health Promotion graduates are expected to:

Demonstrate understanding of the philosophy and historical basis of the disciplines of exercise science and health promotion;
Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific journal articles in exercise science and health promotion with an understanding of the scientific methods, statistics, and design of the studies;
Exhibit knowledge of the structure and function of the human organism both at rest and during movement;
Display knowledge and skill related to first aid and the care/prevention of injuries occurring during physical activity;
Demonstrate skills and knowledge germane to exercise assessment, programming and leadership;
Exhibit knowledge in the basic principles of health with emphasis on the application of nutrition and personal fitness concepts in attaining personal wellness.
Exhibit knowledge of the underlying kinesiological principles governing human movement.

Specific Requirements for the Exercise Science, Health Promotion Emphases:

Core Course Requirements for EXHP Emphasis

Course		Titles	Credits
EXHP	101	Introduction to EXHPR	3
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
EXHP	162	Personal Health	3
EXHP	162L	Personal Health Lab	1
EXHP	222	Behavior Facilitation	3
EXHP	343	Measurement and Evaluation	3
EXHP	344	Exercise Physiology	3
EXHP	344L	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
EXHP	364	Kinesiology	3
EXHP	461	Managing Programs in EXHPR	3
		__________ TOTAL 26
Emphasis Course Requirements *Health Promotion/Wellness*
Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	201	Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles	3
EXHP	232	First Aid	2
EXHP	288	Health Promotion Practicum	3
EXHP	336	Community Health	3
EXHP	382	Lifestyle Disease Risk Reduction	3
EXHP	436	Exercise Assessment & Leadership	3
EXHP	485	Methods in Health Promotion	3
EXHP	487	HP Program Planning/Evaluation	4
EXHP	498	Internship	12
BIOL	224	Anatomy and Physiology	3
BIOL	224L	Anatomy and Physiology Lab	1
MKTG	340	Principles of Marketing	3
Two credits from the following:
EXHP	106L	Martial Arts and Self- Defense	1
EXHP	109L	Volleyball	1
EXHP	110L	Weight Training	1
EXHP	113L	Whitewater Boating	1
EXHP	115L	Skiing	1
EXHP	116L	Camping	1
EXHP	117L	Backpacking	1
EXHP	119L	Walking for Fitness	1
EXHP	120L	Aerobics	1
EXHP	121L	Aerobics Instructor Training	1
EXHP	175L	Racquetball	1
REC	102	Mountain Orientation	2
REC	103	Winter Orientation	2
REC	104	Desert Orientation	2
REC	105	Canyon Orientation	2
		___________ TOTAL 45

Outcomes Assessment Activities for Health Promotion/Wellness Emphasis

In addition to assessment, which is inherent in the core/option requirements, prior to receiving clearance for graduation, each Health Promotion/Wellness major must complete:

Comprehensive exit exam Departmental exit survey Prepare a portfolio which includes:
	1.	A current copy of academic transcripts
	2.	Cover letter and resume
	3.	Career vision, mission, goal and/or philosophy statement
	4.	Self-evaluation of proficiency including strengths and weaknesses
	5.	Four samples of classroom and practical work from EXHPR and other relevant courses such as: research papers, statistical analysis, course projects, literature reviews, etc.
	6.	Evidence of participation in on-and/or off-campus interpersonal and leadership skill building co-curricular activities
	7.	Letters of recommendation from professionals and on-and off-campus

K-12 Physical Education Teacher Preparation*

Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	232	First Aid	2
EXHP	233	History and Principles of PE	2
EXHP	243	Methods of Rhythmic Activities	2
EXHP	245	Motor Learning and Development	3
EXHP	260	Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
EXHP	345	Methods of Physical Activities And Games I	2
EXHP	346	Methods of Physical Activities And Games II	2
EXHP	348	Methods of Individual/Dual Activities	3
EXHP	351	Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education	3
EXHP	465	Adapted Physical Education	3
EXHP	478	Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education	3
Two credits from the following:
EXHP	113L	Whitewater Boating	1
EXHP	114L	Basic Mountaineering Tech	1
EXHP	115L	Skiing	1
EXHP	116L	Camping	1
EXHP	117L	Backpacking	1
REC	102	Mountain Orientation	2
REC	103	Winter Orientation	2
REC	104	Desert Orientation	2
REC	105	Canyon Orientation	2
REC	249	Challenge Course Leadership	2
Three credits from the following:
EXHP	106L	Martial Arts and Self-Defense	1
EXHP	109L	Volleyball	1
EXHP	110L	Weight Training	1
EXHP	119L	Walking for Fitness	1
EXHP	120L	Aerobics	1
EXHP	143L	Folk, Square, and Ballroom Dance	1
EXHP	174L	Tennis	1
EXHP	175L	Racquetball	1
EXHP	473	Coaching Certification Clinic	1
One Credit from the following:
EXHP	146L	Beginning Swimming	1
EXHP	176L	Lifeguard Training	1
EXHP	276L	Water Safety Instructor Certification	2
		__________ TOTAL 32

For teaching endorsement requirements, see the Teacher Education Program section of this catalog.

* Upon approval of CCHE

Outcome Assessment Activities for K-12 Teacher Preparation Emphasis

In addition to assessment, which is inherent in the core/emphasis requirements, prior to receiving clearance for graduation, each K-12 Teacher Preparation major must complete:

Departmental exit survey
Proficiency in all Colorado and CSU-Pueblo Teacher Education Standards
A high quality teacher work sample
A high quality student teaching portfolio
A passing grade on the Physical Education
P.L.A.C.E. or P.R.A.X.I.S. Certification Exam

General Exercise Science

Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	201	Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles	3
EXHP	232	First Aid	2
EXHP	260	Care and Prevention of Injuries	3
EXHP	436	Exercise Assessment & Leadership	3
24 credits from the following with a minimum of 16 upper division:

REC	102	Mountain Orientation	2
REC	103	Winter Orientation	2
REC	104	Desert Orientation	2
REC	105	Canyon Orientation	2
EXHP	106L	Martial Arts and Self-Defense	1
EXHP	109L	Volleyball	1
EXHP	110L	Weight Training	1
EXHP	111	Commitment to Academic Excellence	1
EXHP	113L	Whiteboard Boating	1
EXHP	115L	Skiing	1
EXHP	116L	Camping	1
EXHP	117L	Backpacking	1
EXHP	119L	Walking for Fitness	1
EXHP	120L	Aerobics	1
EXHP	143L	Folk, Square, and Ballroom Dance	1
EXHP	175L	Racquetball	1
EXHP	176L	Lifeguard Training	1
EXHP	189	Practicum in Athletic Training I	1
PSYCH	205	Intro to Sports Psychology	3
EXHP	233	History and Principles of PE and and Recreation	2
EXHP	243	Methods of Rhythmic Activities	2
EXHP	245	Motor Learning and Development	3
REC	249	Challenge Course Leadership	2
EXHP	288	Health Promotion Practicum	3
EXHP	345	Methods/Physical Act. & Games 1	2
EXHP	346	Methods/Physical Act. & Games II	2
EXHP	348	Individual and Duel Activities	3
REC	350	Leadership and Ethics	3
REC	375	Research & Eval of Recreation	3
EXHP	382	Lifestyle Disease Risk Reduction	3
EXHP	464	Adapted Physical Education	3
EXHP	470	Methods of Coaching and Officiating	3
EXHP	473	Coaching Certification Clinic	1
EXHP	485	Methods in Health Promotion	3
EXHP	494	Field Experience	1-5
EXHP	498	Internship	12

__________
TOTAL 36

Outcome Assessment Activities for General Exercise Science Emphasis

In addition to assessment, which is inherent in the core/emphasis requirements, prior to receiving clearance for graduation, each General Exercise Science major must complete:

Comprehensive exit exam Departmental exit survey Prepare a portfolio which includes:
	1.	A current copy of academic transcripts
	2.	Cover letter and resume
	3.	Career vision, mission, goal and/or philosophy statement
	4.	Self-evaluation of proficiency including strengths and weaknesses
	5.	Four (4) samples of classroom and practical work from EXHPR and other relevant courses such as: research papers, statistical analysis, course projects, literature reviews, etc.
	6.	Evidence of participation in on-and/or off-campus interpersonal and leadership skill building co-curricular activities
	7.	Letters of recommendation from professionals on– and off-campus

Athletic Training

Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	189	Observation in Athletic Training	1
EXHP	232	First Aid	3
EXHP	260	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
EXHP	279	Practicum in Athletic Training I	1
EXHP	289	Practicum in Athletic Training II	1
EXHP	330	Lower Extremity Evaluation	3
EXHP	331	Upper Extremity Evaluation	3
EXHP	332	Head, Neck and Spine Evaluation	3
EXHP	379	Practicum in Athletic Training III	1
EXHP	389	Practicum in Athletic Training IV	1
EXHP	430	Therapeutic Modalities	3
EXHP	431	Therapeutic Exercise	3
EXHP	436	Exercise Assessment & Leadership	3
EXHP	443	Administration in Athletic Training	3
EXHP	479	Practicum in Athletic Training V	1
EXHP	489	Senior Practicum in Athletic Training	1
EXHP	494	Field Experience	4
NSG	207	Nursing Pathophysiology	3
NSG	302	Health Assessment	3
BIOL	224	Anatomy and Physiology	3
BIOL	224L	Anatomy and Physiology	1
		__________ TOTAL 48

Athletic Training Education Program
Competitive Admission Policy

The athletic training education program is highly competitive. Entry into the curriculum is not guaranteed upon completion of the pre-professional phase (the first two years of coursework). The determining factors include the success of the pre-professional experience, meeting all academic prerequisites, and number of students enrolled in the program. The number of students admitted into the program varies from year to year.

Application Criteria/Procedure

The following criteria must be met to be considered for admission into the Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

Completion of the Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Training Education Application. The student can obtain the application form from the program director. Completed applications are due to the program director by March 1st;
Completion of EXHP 101, 162, 189, 279, 232, 260, and BIOL 112, 223, 223L, 224, 224L. (EXHP 232 and 260 with a B or higher, all others with a C or higher grade);
An overall grade point average of 2.6 or higher;
A declared Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation major;
Proof of current First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification;
Documentation of observation hours and appropriate evaluation forms (from EXHP 189 and 279);
Complete interview with ATEP Director and Clinical Instructors;
NATA membership is highly recommended but not required.

The Athletic Training Education Program faculty/staff will make the final decisions regarding acceptance into the program based upon the student’s total rankings on the admission criteria and available slots in the program. All applying students will receive written notification from the program director indicating

Transfer Students

Students wishing to transfer to the Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Training Education Program must satisfy the above criteria. According to accreditation guidelines any courses containing competency or proficiency evaluation can not be accepted as transfer credits, unless an affiliate site agreement exists between the institution and CSU-Pueblo. Presently, no such agreements exist. Transfer students must understand that application to the athletic training education program occurs once a year during the fall semester only. Once accepted in the program students must complete 5 semesters in order to be eligible for graduation.

Accreditation

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) have determined that in order for a student to take the NATABOC certification exam, they must have graduated from an accredited athletic training program curriculum. This will: standardize requirements needed to become a certified athletic trainer, improve the preparation of entry-level athletic trainers, and increase the breadth and depth of academic preparation. The Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Training Education Program obtained CAAHEP accreditation April 2004.

Outcome Assessment Activities for Athletic Training Option

In addition to assessment, which is inherent in the core/emphasis requirements, prior to receiving clearance for graduation, each General Exercise Science major must complete:

Departmental exit survey
successful completion of all NATABOC competencies and proficiencies
An exit comprehensive examination

Exercise Science and Health Promotion Minor

Program Goals

Provide coursework that complements a major course of study.
Enhance the student’s employment market-ability and acceptance into graduate/professional school.

Expected Student Outcomes

Exercise Science and Health Promotion minors will:

Complete the credit hour requirement of the minor;
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;
Earn a minimum grade of “C-” in all minor courses;
Repeat minor courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C-” or higher is achieved;

Specific Requirements for Exercise Science and Health Promotion minors:

Coaching

Courses		Titles	Credits
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
EXHP	260	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
EXHP	364	Kinesiology	3
EXHP	470	Methods of Coaching & Officiating	3
EXHP	473	Coaching Certification Clinic	1
		Methods of coaching courses	4
		and/or
EXHP	494	Field Experience	(1-5 VAR)
PSYCH	205	Intro to Sports Psych	3
__________ TOTAL 20
*Exercise Science and Health Promotion (for Non-EXHPR Majors)*
Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	101	Introduction to Exercise Science and Health Promotion	3
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
EXHP	162	Personal Health	3
Two credits from the following list			2
REC	102	Mountain Orientation	2
REC	103	Winter Orientation	2
REC	104	Desert Orientation	2
EXHP	106L	Martial Arts and Self-Defense	1
EXHP	109L	Volleyball	1
EXHP	110L	Weight Training	1
EXHP	113L	Whiteboard Boating	1
EXHP	115L	Skiing	1
EXHP	116L	Camping	1
EXHP	117L	Backpacking	1
EXHP	119L	Walking for Fitness	1-Jan
EXHP	120L	Aerobics	1
EXHP	174L	Tennis	1
EXHP	175L	Racquetball	1
EXHP	176L	Lifeguard Training	1
EXHP	300 or higher level student electives		9
	__________ TOTAL 20

RECREATION

Recreation Option Goals

Provide students with a broad-based theoretical foundation supported by field experiences that facilitate individual observations, inferences, and hands-on mastery of skills related to the field of recreation.
Prepare students to be life-long learners.
Prepare students to become productive, accountable and responsible professionals.
Prepare students to enter graduate or professional schools.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements:

Majors are required to:

Complete an option of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher;
Earn a minimum grade of a “C-” in all prerequisite and major courses;
Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C-” or higher is achieved;
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English/speech communication courses;
Complete, with a grade of “C” or higher, a minimum of three research or professional papers that reflect competency in writing in courses in the recreation major;
Provide evidence of involvement in on- or off-campus interpersonal or leadership skill building co-curricular experiences; and
Create a professional resume for use in application for internship and employment opportunities.

Recreation graduates are expected to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the history and philosophy of leisure, recreation, and parks in western society;
Exhibit awareness of the scope of the leisure services delivery spectrum, including public, private, and non-profit sector service providers in major specializations of leisure, recreation, and parks;
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to conduct various recreation program planning phases including client assessment, goal setting, activity analysis/selection, program management and evaluation;
Demonstrate knowledge and the skills involved in a recreation leadership function including interpersonal communication, trust building, power and influence, interpersonal conflict and its resolution, teaching and transference, and decision making;
Exhibit an awareness of the special populations that recreation programs and resources must accommodate, the implications of programming for each population, and specific agencies/legislation currently providing services for each population;
Demonstrate knowledge of the principal federal and state agencies providing parks and resource-based recreation opportunities in the United States including the primary management policies and challenges;
Demonstrate competencies in applying principles of management to recreation services and resources, including the organization of agencies, personnel, fiscal/risk management, and marketing;
Exhibit an understanding of philosophies, history, curricular elements, and settings for outdoor education in the United States;
Exhibit an awareness of key professional organizations and current trends/issues in the field of recreation; and
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret professional journal articles relevant to recreation and to carry out and report on new, original research.

Specific Requirements for the Recreation Emphasis:

Core Course Requirements for the Recreation Emphasis

Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	101	Introduction to EXHPR	3
REC	240	Recreation Program Design	3
REC	280	Foundations of TR	3
REC	350	Leadership & Ethics	3
REC	360	Teaching Exp Ed in Outdoors	3
REC	375	Research & Eval of REC	3
REC	389	Practicum	3
EXHP	461	Managing Program in EXHPR	3
REC	493	Seminar	2
REC	498	Internship	12
		___________ TOTAL 38
Emphasis Course Requirements Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	113L- 117L	Outdoor Skills (select 4 of 5)	4
REC	102- 105	Orientations (select 3 of 4)	6
REC	249	Challenge Course Leadership	2
REC	270	Outdoor Leadership I	2
REC	370	Outdoor Leadership II	2
REC	470	Wilderness First Responder	2
REC	484	Outdoor Resources & Management	3
		__________ TOTAL 21
*Community/Commercial Recreation*
Courses		Titles	Credits
REC	250	Commercial Recreation and Tourism	3
REC	485	Recreation Facility Design and Management	3
MCCNM	216	Advertising	3
MCCNM	240	Public Relations	3
MGMT	201	Principles of Management	3
MGMT	318	Human Resource Management	3
MKTG	340	Principles of Marketing	3
		___________ TOTAL 21

Outcomes Assessment Activities

In addition to assessment, which is inherent in the core/allied/methods coursework requirements, prior to receiving clearance for graduation, each Recreation major must complete:

A departmental exit survey A comprehensive exit examination A portfolio that includes:
	1.	A current copy of academic transcripts and resume;
	2.	Samples of research/term papers, projects, etc., from Recreation and other relevant courses;
	3.	Evidence of participation in on- and/or off-campus interpersonal and leadership skill building co-curricular activities; and
	4.	Letters of recommendation from professionals on-and-off campus.

Recreation Minor Program Goals

Provide coursework that complements a major course of study.
Enhance the student’s employment marketability and acceptance into graduate/professional school.

Expected Student Outcomes

Recreation minors will:

Complete the credit hour requirement of the minor;
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;
Earn a minimum grade of a “C-” in all minor courses;
Repeat minor courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C-” or higher is achieved;

Recreation Minor: Specific Requirements

Courses		Titles	Credits
EXHP	101	Introduction to EXHPR	3
EXHP	461	Managing Programs in EXHPR	3
REC	240	Recreation Program Design	3
REC	280	Foundations of TR	3
REC	360	Teaching Exp Ed in Outdoors	3
REC	375	Research & Eval of REC	3
REC	389	Practicum	3
		__________ TOTAL 21

NURSING DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Johnston
Undergraduate Coordinator: Rodriguez
Faculty: Briggs-Mead, Chase, DePalma, Glaublensklee, Gomez, Hartmann, Hayes, Janos, Martinez, Nebl, Nichols, Rice, Stueve, Whetzel

The nursing program includes multiple tracks to assist students in completing their baccalaureate degree in nursing. The educational program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.
The curriculum is designed with prerequisite foundation courses. Course work in nursing focuses on the preparation of entry level professional nurses who are able to provide caring and competent nursing care to clients based on the utilization of the nursing process in facilitating fulfillment of health-related multi-theoretical perspectives that integrate diverse nursing roles and emphasize professional and ethical accountability.

Department Mission

As the Southeastern Colorado Center for Nursing, the Department of Nursing’s mission is to prepare today’s nursing student to be tomorrow’s competent and caring professional nurse.

Department Goals

Provide quality-learning experiences for nursing students that prepare graduates for practice as competent, caring, ethical and accountable professional nurses.
Maintain approval of the Colorado Board of Nursing and national accrediting agencies.
Facilitate achievement of baccalaureate or graduate education consistent with the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model.
Serve as the regional nursing education center for Southern Colorado, collaborating with local and regional health care agencies by maintaining a program curriculum congruent with the expectations of the agencies, university, and students.

Our Accreditation

The CSU-Pueblo Department of Nursing educational program is fully approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.

The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Program

The Colorado State University-Pueblo Department of nursing offers a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program. The program offers several tracks for the basic nursing student (Basic BSN), the registered nurse (RN-BSN), licensed practical nurse (LPN/HP-BSN), second degree students (BA/BS-BSN) and other health care professions (LPN/HP-BSN) to obtain their Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). The Basic BSN is a track developed for the student who has completed prerequisite courses and has no degree, certificate or license. The RN-BSN track is developed for an associate degree or diploma nurse with a license (or license eligible) to complete their BSN. The student with another baccalaureate or masters degree may apply to the BA/BS-BSN track or the Basic BSN. Licensed practical nurses that have a nursing license or completed an accredited program may apply for the LPN/HP-BSN or Basic BSN track. Other health care professionals, such as the respiratory technologist, psychiatric technician, paramedics, may elect to apply for the LPN/HP-BSN or Basic BSN track. The BSN program also offers an elective concentrated clinical practicum in nursing. The elective practicum allows the student to explore their passion in clinical practice.

BSN Expected Student Outcomes

The BSN graduate will be able to:

Practice nursing using a human needs framework incorporating multi-disciplinary theories.
Demonstrate entry level competence in providing nursing care to individuals, families, groups and communities.
Employ critical thinking utilizing the nursing process and results of research to manage client care.
Incorporate caring (commitment, compassion, conscience, competence, confidence) into professional nursing practice.
Integrate nursing roles for professional nurses as defined in the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model.
Facilitate effective, purposeful communication between self and others (peers, clients and other professionals) to promote common goals in diverse health care settings.
Evaluate the influence of the complex interactions of multiple environmental factors on the formulation of a plan to meet the health and safety needs of individuals, families and communities.
Demonstrate behaviors that reflect professional ethics and accountability congruent with the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and the State Nurse Practice Acts in the provision of non-discriminatory nursing care to clients.

Outcome Assessments

The program will meet several outcomes. The outcomes will be evaluated through or by:

Assessment of clinical competencies.
Individual and class scores in the department; standardized testing program.
An end of program evaluation survey and a graduate follow up survey of nursing graduates and their employers one year and five years after graduation.
National Certification and/or Licensure Examination (NCLEX) required of graduates prior to professional nursing practice as a registered nurse.

After Admission Requirements

Before a student may enroll in nursing courses they must complete the following:

Colorado law requires all persons who have direct contact with vulnerable persons, including patients in health care facilities, to submit a criminal background check and drug screen. All students admitted to the CSU-Pueblo Nursing program must have a drug screen and fingerprint background check by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office located at CSU-Pueblo prior to beginning the nursing major (House bill 97-1084).
All students must be currently certified in CPR (Health Care Provider-C).
Purchase professional liability insurance through CSU-Pueblo.
Must have a student health physical form filed with the Student Health Services and must have all immunizations current, including Hepatitis B and a 2 step TB test.

The Basic Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track (Basic BSN)

The Basic BSN program assists the new student who has completed their prerequisite courses to enter a dynamic ever-changing profession of nursing by completing their BSN degree requirements. The program is based on a philosophical approach to nursing that includes the holistic synthesis of person, health and environment. The Colorado State University-Pueblo offers the ideal foundation for the development of the professional nurse.

Basic BSN Track Admission Requirements

Admission to the university does not imply acceptance to the nursing program. Applications to the nursing program may be obtained at www.colostate-pueblo.edu or in the nursing department by calling 549-2401 or email at nursing@colostate-pueblo.edu. The completed applications must be submitted to the nursing department prior to the scheduled deadline.

For the basic nursing student admission, requirements are a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and completion of required prerequisites. All prerequisites and general education courses must be passed with a C or better.
Students for whom English is a second language must have a TOFEL of 550 or have completed the University requirements of English and Speech skills.
For the basic student admission, the student needs to be admitted to CSU-Pueblo first, and then submit a separate application to the nursing program by May 1 the year prior to the spring semester they plan to start the program. Late applications may be accepted based on space availability.

Program of Study

The student must develop a program of study with their nursing advisor. An advisor is assigned once the student has declared their major. The student must contact their assigned advisor to develop their program plan as soon as possible. The plan will include 46 credit hours of required prerequisite courses and 74 credit hours of nursing courses for a total of 120 credit hours. All nursing courses must be passed with a C or better. Students enrolled in the program must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Prerequisite Courses			Credits
ENG	101	Composition I	3
ENG	102	Composition II	3
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
BIOL	206/L	Introduction to Microbiology/Lab	4
BIOL	223/L	Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab	4
BIOL	224/L	Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab	4
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
CHEM	111/L	Principles of Chemistry/Lab	4
MATH	156	Statistics	3
PSYCH	151	Intro to Human Development	3
History			3
Humanities			6
Social Science			3
		__________ TOTAL 46
NSG Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	207	Nursing Pathophysiology	3
NSG	208	Basic Pharmacology	3
NSG	231	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
NSG	232/L	Fundamentals of Nursing/Lab	7
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	312/L	Nursing Care of Childbearing Families/Lab	6
NSG	322/L	Nursing Care of the Adult I/Lab	7
NSG	332/L	Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents/Lab	6
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
NSG	382/L	Psychiatric Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	420/L	Nursing Care of the Adult II/Lab	7
NSG	431	Gerontological Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
		__________ TOTAL 74

Elective Concentrated Clinical Practicum

The elective concentrated clinical practicum allows the student enrolled in any of the BSN tracks to choose an area of clinical concentration during their progression through the program. The student will meet with their advisor to develop their plan. The plan will be approved by the SAFA committee.

*Summer - Junior*
NSG	372	Clinical Practicum I	3
*Spring - Senior*
NSG	452	Research	2
NSG	472	Clinical Practicum II	3
*Basic BSN Track Program Plan* *Freshman - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
ENG	101	Composition I	3
BIOL	223/L	Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab	4
SPCOM	103	Speaking and Listening	3
Humanities			3
		__________ TOTAL 13
Freshman - Spring (Submit application by May 1)
Courses		Titles	Credits
ENG	102	Composition II	3
BIOL	224/L	Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab	4
CHEM	111/L	Principles of Chemistry/Lab	4
PSYCH	151	Intro to Human Development	3
History			3
		__________ TOTAL 17
Sophomore - Fall (Acceptance letters mailed)
Courses		Titles	Credits
BIOL	206/L	Introduction to Microbiology/Lab	4
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
MATH	156	Statistics	3
SOC	105	Understanding Human Diversity	3
Humanities			3
		—————– TOTAL 16
Sophomore - Spring (Admission to Nursing Program)
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	231	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
NSG	207	Nursing Pathophysiology	3
NSG	208	Basic Pharmacology	3
NSG	232/L	Fundamentals of Nursing/Lab	7
		—————– TOTAL 15
*Junior - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	312/L	Nursing Care of Childbearing Families/Lab	6
		OR
NSG	332/L	Pediatric Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	322/L	Nursing Care of the Adult I/Lab	7
		—————– TOTAL 17
*Junior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	312/L	Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents/Lab	6
		OR
NSG	332/L	Pediatric Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
NSG	382/L	Psychiatric Nursing/Lab	6
		__________ TOTAL 15
Senior - Fall (Graduation Planning Due)
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	420/L	Nursing Care of the Adult II/Lab	7
NSG	431	Gerontological Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
		__________ TOTAL 16
*Senior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
		__________ TOTAL 11

Licensed Practical Nurses or Health Professional Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track (LPN/HP-BSN)

Licensed practical nurses, and other health professionals such as paramedics, psychiatric technicians, respiratory technologists, and radiology technicians who wish to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may do so through the LPN/HP-BSN track.

LPN/HP-BSN Track Admission Requirements

In addition to the Basic BSN admission requirements the applicant for this track must also:

1.	Submit a copy of the current license or certificate (e.g. LPN, EMT, RT, RD). Bring the actual license of certificate to the Department of Nursing for faculty visualization and photocopying prior to the start of the first nursing class.
2.	Completion of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
3.	Completion of the ERI Fundamentals I & II Exam at the national passing level for non-LPN’s.

At anytime during the student’s progressing through the LPN/HP-BSN track, the student may choose to take credit by examination or proficiency testing as stated in the CSU-Pueblo Catalog. Prior to testing for credit the student must seek approval from the CSU-Pueblo Nursing Department Student Advisory and Faculty Advocacy committee. Applications are taken year round.

Program of Study

The LPN/HP-BSN advisor will meet with the student to plan a program of study for the LPN/HP-BSN track. A faculty advisor will be appointed at the meeting. The course sequencing may change based on student’s program of study developed prior to admission. Multiple options (accelerated, part-time, and full-time) are available based on the student’s past experiences and transcripts. The program of study will include 46 credit hours of prerequisite courses (see Basic BSN track), and 74 credit hours of nursing courses. The prerequisite course requirements and nursing requirements are based on previous courses, work experiences and credit by examination. The licensed practical nurse may transfer in seven nursing escrow credit hours per the articulation agreement. Students must pass all courses with a C or better and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

LPN/HP-BSN Track Program Track

Prerequisite Courses (See Basic BSN)

Spring or Summer

Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	207	Nursing Pathophysiology	3
NSG	208	Basic Pharmacology	3
NSG	282	LPN Bridge to Professional Nsg	2
		_________ TOTAL 8
*Junior - Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	312/L	Nursing Care of Childbearing Families/Lab	6
NSG	322/L	Nursing Care of the Adult I/Lab	7
		__________ TOTAL 17
*Junior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	332/L	Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents/Lab	6
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
NSG	382/L	Psychiatric Nursing/Lab	6
			__________ TOTAL 15
Senior - Fall (Graduation Planning Due)
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	420/L	Nursing Care of the Adult II/Lab	7
NSG	431	Gerontological Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
			__________ TOTAL 16
*Senior - Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
			__________ TOTAL 11

*Summer - Junior*
NSG	372	Clinical Practicum I	3
*Spring - Senior*
NSG	452	Research	2
NSG	472	Clinical Practicum II	3

Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track (RN-BSN Track)

RN-BSN Admissions Requirements

Students must meet basic nursing program admission requirements and for the RN-BSN track which is governed by the “Colorado Articulation Model.” The student will have a/an:

Associate Degree or Diploma from a Colorado nursing program.
Colorado nursing license in good standing.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all schools attended.
See Basic BSN for after admission requirements.
The RN-BSN student applications are taken year round.

Program of Study

The student must meet with the RN-BSN advisor to develop a program of study. The program of study is individualized to meet the student’s needs. The program of study may include an accelerated, full-time or part-time sequence. The program of study is designed to assist the working RN in returning to school to complete their BSN. The student may choose from several program plans to meet their busy schedules. The courses are offered one day per week. The RN-BSN degree plan will include 33 credit hours of transfer/escrow credits through the articulation agreement, 46 credit hours of prerequisite or co-requisite courses (see Basic BSN) and 41 credit hours of nursing credit for a total of 120 credit hours. Students must pass all courses with a C or better and maintain a 2.5 GPA. RN’s transferring from community colleges can only transfer in 27 prerequisite credits along with 33 RN credits.

Nursing Transfer/Escrow			33
Prerequisite Courses (See Basic BSN or Program Plan			46
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	307	Health and Disease Systems	3
NSG	309	Professional Nursing Practice	4
NSG	311	Concepts for Professional Nsg	4
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
NSG	430	Gerontolocical Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
NSG upper division elective			3
			__________ TOTAL 41
RN-BSN Track Program Plan Prerequisite Courses (See Basic BSN) *Fall - Junior*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	309	Professional Nursing Practice	4
			_________ TOTAL 8
*Spring - Junior*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	307	Health and Disease Systems	3
NSG	311	Concepts for Professional Nsg.	4
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
			__________ TOTAL 10
*Fall - Senior*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	431	Gerontological Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
NSG upper division elective			3
			__________ TOTAL 12
*Spring - Senior*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
			__________ TOTAL 11
RN-BSN Track Accelerated Program Plan Spring Prerequisite Courses (See Basis BSN) Recommended to be completed prior to summer admission for accelerated students. Nursing courses are offered by Hybrid and twice a week during the summer. Fall and spring courses are offered one day per week. *Summer*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	307	Health and Disease Systems	3
NSG	309	Professional Nursing Practice	4
NSG	311	Concepts for Professional Nsg.	4
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
			__________ TOTAL 18
*Fall*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	431	Gerontology	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
NSG upper division elective			3
			__________ TOTAL 12
*Spring*
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
			__________ TOTAL 11

Elective Concentrated Clinical Practicum

The elective concentrated clinical practicum allows the student enrolled in any of the BSN tracks to choose an area of clinical concentration during their progression through the program, The student will meet with their advisor to develop their plan, The plan will be approved by the SAFA committee.

*Summer - Junior*
NSG	372	Practicum I	3
*Spring - Senior*
NSG	452	Research	2
NSG	472	Clinical Practicum II	3

Degree Plus to Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track

The Nursing Department’s mission of creating a generalist able to function as a professional nurse in today’s workforce enables the department to individually assess the student with a degree other than nursing in order to grant credit for courses taken. The student with a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree has already demonstrated moving from simple to more complex use of theories. They also have experiences either in the educational and/or work environments. This use of multi theoretical frameworks is congruent with the Nursing Department’s philosophy. Applications are accepted year round.

Admission Requirements

The student must have cumulative GPA of 2.5 and follow all admission requirements set forth in the Basic BSN track. The student must have an academic degree (BA, BS, MA, MS) granted from an accredited university. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at CSU-Pueblo or more based on the students program of study. Other options available to the BA/BS/-BSN student are credit by examination (up to 30 credit hours) or credit by life experiences (six credit hours). Students must pass all courses with a C or better and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Program of Study

The student wishing to be admitted to the program is expected to meet with the advisor to develop their program of study. The student will then be assigned an advisor. The program of study is individualized and based on the student’s previous course work, life experiences, and academic credit.

Prerequisites (See Basic BSN)

Nursing Courses (See Basic BSN)

Elective Concentrated Clinical Practicum

The elective concentrated clinical practicum allows the student enrolled in any of the BSN tracks to choose an area of clinical concentration during their progression through the program, The student will meet with their advisor to develop their plan, The plan will be approved by the SAFA committee.

*Summer - Junior*
NSG	372	Practicum I	3
*Spring - Senior*
NSG	452	Research	2
NSG	472	Clinical Practicum II	3

Degree Plus to BSN Nursing Accelerated Track
The Nursing Department’s belief of creating a generalist able to function as a professional in today’s workforce enables the department to individually assess the student with a degree other than nursing in order to grant credit for courses taken.

The Degree Plus Accelerated Option is for students with a previous non-nursing baccalaureate degree. The applicant must have completed the necessary prerequisites prior to starting the program. The Accelerated Option offers students an intense, challenging approach that enables students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 14 months.

Previous coursework necessary for admission to the Accelerated Option includes the natural, social and behavioral sciences. Most students in their previous degree may have completed most of the prerequisites required. Students may also elect to test out of courses using the ERI nationally normed challenge tests or CLEP. During the Accelerated year, students participate in a reality based curriculum that includes classroom, Internet and real life clinical experiences in state-of-the-art facilities.

The belief is that a student with a previous degree has moved from simple to more complex use of theories/experiences either in their educational and/or work environments. This and use of multi theoretical frameworks is congruent with the Nursing Department’s philosophy.

The degree plus student is expected to meet with the Department Chair for advisement and plan development. The student will then be assigned an advisor. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and follow all admission requirements set forth in the Basic Nursing Track. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at CSU-Pueblo or more based on the students plan. Due to the intensity of the curriculum it is advised that the student not work and be able to attend to their studies full-time.

Prerequisite		Courses	Credits
BIOL	112	Nutrition	3
BIOL	206/L	Introduction to Microbiology/Lab	4
BIOL	223/L	Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab	4
BIOL	224/L	Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab	4
CHEM	111/L	Principles of Chemistry/Lab	4
MATH	156	Statistics	3
PSYCH	151	Intro to Human Development	3
		__________ TOTAL 25

Degree Plus to BSN Nursing Accelerated Track Program Plan

Summer

Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	208	Basic Pharmacology	3
NSG	231	Introduction to Nursing	2
NSG	232/L	Fundamentals of Nursing/Lab	7
NSG	302/L	Health Assessment/Lab	4
NSG	307	Health & Disease Systems	3
		__________ TOTAL 19

Fall
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	322/L	Nursing Care of the Adult I/Lab	7
NSG	332/L	Pediatric Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	420/L	Nursing Care of the Adult II/Lab	7
	__________ TOTAL 20

Spring
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	312/L	Nursing Care of Childbearing Families/Lab	6
NSG	351	Research in Nursing	3
NSG	382/L	Psychiatric Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	451	Nursing Management	3
NSG	461	Health Care Issues and Trends	2
	__________ TOTAL 20

Summer
Courses		Titles	Credits
NSG	431	Gerontological Nursing	3
NSG	442/L	Community & Family Nursing/Lab	6
NSG	452/L	Nursing Process: Synthesis/Lab	6
	__________ TOTAL15
Total Nursing Credits			74

SPEECH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

Faculty: O’Leary, Sherman

The programs in Speech Communication are being discontinued at CSU-Pueblo. No new majors or minors will be accepted into the program. If you are presently a major or minor in Speech Communication, please contact your advisor to plan for your completion of the program.

The program in speech communication has two main objectives. First, it enhances students’ knowledge of verbal expression through development of skills in analyzing, composing, expression, interpreting, and evaluating discourse. Second, it prepares students for graduate work in communication disorders, which leads to professions in the field of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

The program in speech communication leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS). Students completing an emphasis in communication disorders will receive the BS degree. Students completing the emphasis area in general speech communication will receive the BA degree.

Communication disorders students will be expected to complete required observation and clinical clock-hour assignments, under qualified supervisors in schools, hospitals, and clinics in southern Colorado

Department Goals

Prepare students for a career in communication disorders.
Provide students with a liberal arts approach to speech communication.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements

All majors must complete a set of required courses (the core), and declare an emphasis area from the following list: general speech communication or communication disorders.
No grade lower than C will count toward the major.
Successful majors will be capable of analyzing, synthesizing, interpreting, evaluating, and communicating ideas in public.
Successful majors will be able to engage in problem analysis, present a well-reasoned solution to a problem, and know the tests for evidence and reasoning.
The graduate in speech communication will possess an understanding of the principles underlying the discipline generally and the respective emphasis areas. Such understanding would include knowledge of specific aesthetic and ethical values as they apply to the speech act, and factual knowledge about human speech.

Specific Requirements for the Speech Major

SPCOM 103, Speaking and Listening, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for all courses above the 100-level.

Core Courses		Titles	Credits
SPCOM	211	Public Speaking	3
SPCOM	231	Oral Interpretation	3
SPCOM	261	Voice and Diction	3
SPCOM	493	Seminar	3
			__________ TOTAL 12
General Speech Emphasis
SPCOM Electives in general speech			20
(A minimum of eight semester hours must be upper division.) *Communication Disorders Emphasis*
Core Courses		Titles	Credits
PSYCH	100	General Psychology I	3
PSYCH	251	Infancy, Childhood and Preadolescence	3
PSYCH	252	Adolescent Psychology	3
PSYCH	351	Psych of the Exceptional Individual	3
PSYCH	362	Abnormal Psychology	3
SPCOM	250	Intro to Communication Disorders	2
SPCOM	260	Language Acquisition and Linguistics	3
SPCOM	324/L	Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Chest w/Lab	3
SPCOM	351	Articulation Disorders	2
SPCOM	352	Voice Disorders	2
SPCOM	353	Stuttering	2
SPCOM	361	Phonetics	2
SPCOM	365	Basic Audiology	3
SPCOM	451	Aural Rehabilitation	3
SPCOM	452	Diag & Methods in Speech Pathology	2
SPCOM	462	Organic Disorders of Speech	3
SPCOM	463	Language Disorders in Children	2
SPCOM	469	Clinical Experience in Communication Disorders	1
SPCOM Electives			6
			__________ TOTAL 51

Specific Requirements for the Speech Communication Minor

The minor in speech communication consists of 20 semester hours of curriculum offerings, six of which must be upper division. A minor is designed to meet the specific needs of the student and must be planned with the assistance of an advisor and approved by the department chair.

Co-curricular Requirements

The speech faculty believes that speech communication graduates must have co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences: therefore, graduates must document evidence of successful completion of required observation and clinical clock-hour assignments.

Outcome Assessment Activities

All majors and transfer students will be pre-tested as follows:

The speaking ability of all CSU-Pueblo students declaring a speech communication major will be evaluated in one of the speech courses they are enrolled in at the time they declare the major. The evaluation will be based upon a classroom presentation.

The speaking ability of all transfer students declaring a major will be evaluated in the same way. Additionally, the final grade earned in an introductory speech course at the student’s previous school will be considered.

The speech communication faculty believe that grades are a valid record of students’ progress. All majors and minors are therefore required to complete work in the major or minor at a grade level of C or better; no lower grades will count toward the major or minor.
A central file of syllabi, assignments, and exams, revealing how they are adapted to program objectives, will be retained in the departmental office for inspection by qualified persons.
Each student’s major advisor will keep a record of the student’s work in a folder. The record will include a list of completed course work, and a sample of the student’s writing prepared for a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior level course, preferably distributed over four academic years. Folders of all majors and minors will be retained for a minimum of two years to enable qualified persons to assess student performance in meeting program goals.
In SPCOM 493, Seminar, all majors will demonstrate their ability to complete a scholarly paper in correct English, and to present and defend its findings orally.
Graduating seniors will complete a rating form that will indicate their reactions to department courses they have taken. They will also complete relevant essay questions indicating their satisfaction with the overall.

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Dr. Victoria Marquesen: Associate Dean

Faculty: Guiterrez, O’Toole, Piazza, Ryan, Valerio, Weinhouse

Mission of the Teacher Education

The Teacher Education Program has a primary mission of preparing teachers of quality and distinction. At Colorado State University-Pueblo, preparing teachers is a campus-wide responsibility, with faculty and administrators involved in support of the program’s mission. An integral component of the program is its formal partnership with 17 school districts and four community colleges in southern and southeastern Colorado. The joint efforts of students, faculty, and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education.

Conceptual Framework—Building and Bridging Communities of Learners

A Conceptual Framework is a guide for how a teacher education program is planned and organized, summarizing its philosophical views of the roles of teaching and learning and its essential understandings of how students become teachers. The conceptual framework of teacher education at Colorado State University-Pueblo is Building and Bridging Communities of Learners. The organizing theme of learning communities focuses the attention of faculty and students on the essential nature of teaching and learning: How does community shape learning and achievement? What are the roles of successful learners and teachers? What social interactions are necessary for both learning and community? How is the definition of a learning community changing in an increasingly technological age? What is the relationship between the concept of learning community and the democratic ideal of American education?

For faculty at CSU-Pueblo, the vision of quality education requires a learner-centered environment in which learning (not teaching) is at the core. All learners will achieve in communities in which learning is publicly and constructively discussed, a positive climate surrounds all members, and support exists for all learners’ individual growth and development.

Inclusive, equitable communities require constant attention to the nature of relationships among teachers and students. CSU-Pueblo students will be prepared to participate as learners and teachers in overlapping and expanding learning communities–from the university classroom to K-12 settings, the professional education community, distributed communities created by technology, and cultural, economic, and political communities of students and their families.

To become beginning teachers, students must change their perceptions of themselves as learners and as students of teaching. As students progress through the program, they will skillfully assume a variety of roles, including those of master learners, instructors, collaborators, apprentices, models, coaches, colleagues, and mentors. It is the mission of the teacher education program to prepare teachers and learners of quality and distinction by exposing students to quality communities of teaching and learning.

Program Goals

Prepare teachers of quality and distinction with broad-based liberal arts education, depth of knowledge in the areas in which they teach, and the ability to skillfully translate theory and practice to ensure student learning.
Create a learner-centered community designed to achieve program goals and expected student results.
Provide systematic advising and evaluation activities which assure student success and program quality.
Serve the region and state of Colorado through partnerships with school districts and institutions of higher education.

Student Outcomes

The Teacher Education Program is a standards-based model of education. Student outcomes are the foundation of the program, upon which the curriculum, instruction, and assessment are aligned and implemented. Based on its mission to produce teachers of quality and distinction, the program has adopted goals in eight areas. Each goal has been articulated into a series of performance-based standards or outcomes that all students must achieve before completing the program. Benchmarks, or more specific outcomes, for each standard have been developed as course objectives throughout the program, and faculty across campus have organized course requirements and assignments to assure that students can meet these standards at high levels.

Standards are aligned with the Performance-based Standards for Colorado Teachers (2000) and requirements of the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Commission on Higher Education. Proficiency in all standards is required for successful completion of teacher education and recommendation for state licensure.

Teacher Education Goals

CSU-Pueblo teacher education graduates will:

1.	Use democratic principles to create communities of learners that assure positive social interactions, collaboration, and cooperation.
2.	Create learning experiences that make content knowledge accessible, exciting, and meaningful for all students.
3.	Create a learning community in which individual differences are respected, appreciated, and celebrated.
4.	Ensure, through the use of standards and informal and formal assessment activities, the continuous development of all learners.
5.	Construct and use pedagogy to maximize the intellectual, social, physical, and moral development of all students.
6.	Be reflective decision-makers, incorporating understandings of educational history, philosophy, and inquiry, as will as the values of the democratic ideal.
7.	Create communities of learning by working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other members.
8.	Model the professional and ethical responsibilities of the education profession.

Teaching Endorsement Areas

The Teacher Education Program collaborates with other academic units to offer programs leading to Colorado teacher licensure in the following endorsement areas:

Art (K-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English (7-12)
Foreign Languages (7-12) –Spanish
Mathematics (7-12)
Music (K-12)
Physical Education (K-12)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies (7-12)

Selective Entry and Retention in Teacher Education Admission

Many education courses require the prerequisite of admission to education (see description of courses). Students complete the admission to education process during ED 301: Frameworks of Teaching. The entire process for gathering information and submitting it to faculty is completed during the course.

The following are the requirements that must be met to be admitted to teacher education. No exceptions can occur to these requirements:

1)	Complete Health Clearance Form
2)	Cumulative grade point of 2.600 or greater.
3)	Completion of ENG 101 and 102 with grades of C- or better.
4)	Completion of MATH 109 or math course required by major field. A grade of B- or better is required in MATH 109; a grade of C- or better is required in MATH 121, 124, 126, or 221. Students who complete both MATH 109 and MATH 156 prior to admission may be admitted with grades of C- or better in both courses.
5)	Completion of SPCOM 103 with a grade of B- or better, or, students completing SPCOM 103 with a C- or degree plus students may complete this competency through the Oral Proficiency Exam.
6)	Completion of ED 301 with a grade of C- or better.
7)	Completion of a formal, standardized test such as the Academic Profile and a writing sample.
8)	Completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio: 1) transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in university classes, 2) materials developed in university classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards, 3) recommendations and evaluations from teachers, 4) materials used in field experiences and videos of teaching, 5) personal reflections and summaries about progress, and 6) results of formal tests. Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the Teacher Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format (website).

Retention

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.600 and must continue to make progress towards proficiency on program standards to remain in the teacher education program. Additional details related to program retention are included in the Teacher Education Handbook.

Student Teaching

Student teaching provides opportunities to integrate theory with practice. Prior to being approved for a student teaching assignment, the following requirements must be met:

1)	Completion of all course work including courses in the content area and education.
2)	Cumulative GPA of 2.600.
3)	GPA of 2.500 in the academic major.
4)	Grades of C- or higher in all courses required for licensure.
5)	Passing score on the content exam in the student’s licensure area, required by the State of Colorado.
6)	Completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio: 1) transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in university classes, 2) materials developed in university classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards. 3) recommendations and evaluations from teachers, 4) materials used in field experience and videos of teaching, and 5) personal reflections and summaries about progress. Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the Teacher Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format (website).

Applications must be submitted a semester in advance: First Friday in October for a spring semester assignment; first Friday in March for a fall semester assignment.

Student teaching requires full time effort, therefore students may not enroll in university courses other than Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar.

Teacher Licensure

Applications for licensure are forwarded to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with the institutional recommendation only after official transcripts have been received and the Teacher Education Program has conducted a final review.

Specific Requirements for the Elementary Teaching Endorsement

CSU-Pueblo requires the student interested in Elementary Education to complete a Liberal Studies major in addition to the courses in Education listed below.

Courses		Titles	Credits
ED	202	Foundations of Education	3
		PREREQUISITES- None
ED	280	Educational Media and Technology	3
		PREREQUISITES- None
		(Required for admission after summer 2003)
ED	301	Frameworks of Teaching	3
		PREREQUISITES- Completion of 45 college hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.6 (Admission to Education is completed in this course)
ED	380	Integrated Methods in Elem. School	3
		PREREQUISITES- Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6; Completion of Liberal Studies Arts block
RDG	410	Teaching Elementary Language Arts	4
		PREREQUISITES- Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
ED	412	Teaching Diverse Learners	3
		PREREQUISITES- Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
ED	413	Teaching Social Studies	3
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
ED	414	Teaching Elementary Science & Health	2
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
ED	417	Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School	2
		PREREQUISITES- Admission to Education: GPA of 2.6; Completion of Liberal Studies Math Block.
ED	485	Capstone Seminar	2
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Student Teaching. Must be taken with student teaching
ED	487	Student Teaching in the Elementary School	12
		PREREQUISITES- Admission to Student Teaching

Specific Requirements for the Secondary and K-12 Teaching Endorsements

The student must complete an appropriate major and the following Education courses:

Courses		Titles	Credits
PSYCH	151	Human Development	3
		PREREQUISITES-None
ED	202	Foundations of Education	3
		PREREQUISITES-None
ED	280	Educational Media and Technology	3
		PREREQUISITES-None
		(Required for admission after Summer 2002)
ED	301	Frameworks of Teaching	3
		(Admission to Education is completed in this course PREREQUISITES-Completion of 45 college hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.6
PSYCH	342	Educational Psychology	3
		PREREQUISITES-PSYCH 151
RDG	435	Content Area Literacy	4
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
		Special Methods in Endorsement Areas	4-9
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Education; GPA of 2.6
ED	412	Teaching Diverse Learners*	3
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Education: GPA of 2.6
ED	485	Capstone Seminar	2
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Student Teaching. Must be taken with student teaching.
ED	488/ 489	Secondary Student Teaching/Student Teaching K-12	12
		PREREQUISITES-Admission to Student Teaching
		___________ TOTAL 37-42

*Physical Education students complete EXHP 465, Adaptive Physical Education.

Performance Assessment Activities

In the Teacher Education Program, performance assessment is a process that documents the relationship between the stated mission, goals, program standards, and actual student outcomes. Assessment is multidimensional and comprehensive, utilizing a variety of quantitative and qualitative measures.

Assessment of student progress is frequent and ongoing throughout the program. At three points in the student’s program, faculty completes a multidimensional assessment of progress on teacher education program standards: at admission to education, admission to student teaching, and during student teaching. These assessments include a review of progress in all courses, evaluation of student performance through a student-constructed portfolio, and review of K-12 teachers’ evaluation of student performance in field experiences.
Evaluation of progress occurs at the end of each semester after admission to education through a review of student performance in university classes and field experiences.
Student records are maintained in the Teacher Education Office.

READING PROGRAM

Reading Minor

The reading minor is intended for elementary, secondary, or K-12 teacher certification candidates who wish to have a recognized area of strength in the teaching of reading and other language arts.

Expected Student Outcomes

As a result of successfully completing the reading minor, the student must be able to:

recognize, describe, diagnose, and teach all the generally accepted concepts, strategies and skills in the areas of oral language, reading readiness, emergent literacy, word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, literary appreciation, reading for information, critical reading and thinking, reference skills, study skills, oral reading, listening, speaking, English language usage, syntax, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, creative and informative writing, spelling and penmanship;
describe the role and importance of the child’s self-concept, experience and culture, home language and dialect, stages of growth and development, and success and familiarity with literature as factors in motivating growth in reading and the language arts;
plan lessons and teach effectively using a variety of grouping techniques, including whole class, individual, ability, and cooperative;
locate and use a variety of materials to teach reading and the other language arts. The materials include textbooks, basal readers, trade and library books, teacher-made materials, computer programs, student-generated texts, centers, newspapers, and children’s literature;
diagnose student reading levels and specific strengths and weaknesses, organize instruction to provide for the needs of the class and individual special students, adapt instruction in content areas to promote content learning, and develop reading and writing growth for all students;
recognize common causes of reading and writing difficulties and administer and interpret the scores of a variety of informal assessment techniques such as reading miscue inventories and norm-referenced standardized tests;
assess writing samples for diagnosis and prescription in expression, organization, fluency, sentence and paragraph development, theme, spelling, penmanship and fluency in work processing; and
explain the need to collaborate with parents, librarians, drama and other teachers to provide an effective language arts program.

Specific Requirements

Students must complete the reading core with a GPA of 3.00 or better and complete the reading electives with a cumulative GPA of 2.60 or better. RDG 301 or 425 are prerequisites for other reading courses. The minor requires completion of a minimum of 22 hours, 14 from core courses and 8 hours chosen from available electives with consultation with an education advisor. Many electives are available only in summer sessions.

Core Course Requirements

Courses		Titles	Credit
ENG	351/ 412	Children’s Literature/Adolescent Literature	2
RDG	301*	Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School	3
RDG	310	Current Approaches to Reading and Writing Instruction	3
RDG	425**	Teaching Reading in the Content Areas	3
RDG	450	Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems	3
		_______________ CORE TOTAL 14
Eight credits of Electives from the following list: 8
Courses		Titles	Credits
RDG	360	Practicum	1-3
RDG	431	Developing Creative Centers	1
RDG	436	New Directions in Reading Comprehension	2
RDG	437	Teaching with Newspapers as a Resource	1
RDG	442	Reading Across Cultures	2
RDG	491	Topics in Reading	1-2
ED	412/ 461	Teaching Diverse Learners/Atypical Students in the Secondary School	3
		CoreTotal 14
		Electives Required 8
		____________________ Total Required 22

* RDG 410 Teaching Reading and Language Arts
(4 hours) may replace RDG 301

**RDG 435 Area Content Literacy (4 hours) may replace RDG 425

Higher Education Act (HEA) Reporting Requirements

In October 1998, Congress enacted Title II of the Higher Education Act (HEA), requiring new reporting requirements for institutions and states on teacher preparation and licensing. Section 207 of Title II requires the annual preparation and submission of a report by each university that prepares teachers on how well individuals who complete its teacher preparation program perform on initial state licensing and certification assessments in their areas of specialization. Universities are also required to publish information on basic aspects of their programs, such as number of students, amount of required supervised practice teaching, and the student-faculty ratio in supervised practice teaching. On the next page is information on students who completed CSU-Pueblo’s teacher education

during 2002-2003.