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• MDC 492: Special Topics Seminar in Strategic Communication

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course serves as an intensive examination of a selected area of study in the field of strategic communication. Specifically, the seminar will provide an in-depth examination of audience behavior for public relations, social media, and content marketing specialists. Understanding audience behavior in a convergent media environment has never been more important or difficult to achieve. By focusing on research tools used to understand audience demographics and psychographic characteristics, incorporating these findings into strategic media campaigns, and utilizing communication research methods to monitor and evaluate results, students will be better prepared to enter the field of strategic communication. Prerequisite:    MDC 492 requires prerequisites of MDC 250 and MDC 251.
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• MDC 493: Directed Studies in Media and Culture

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Research, creative projects, reports, and readings in communication studies. Students must apply to advisors one semester in advance of registration. Prerequisite:    MDC 493 requires prerequisites of junior or senior status, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and MDC 250, MDC 251, MDC 252, MDC 253, MDC 254, and MDC 255.
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• MDC 494: Internship in Media and Culture

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The internship provides students the opportunity to gain vital hands-on work experience in the communication discipline that cannot come from classroom experience alone. The program is designed to provide students with exposure to professional opportunities related to the field, as well as helping them to build their resumes and begin developing a network of industry contacts. Credits earned vary based upon the amount of time spent on the job. All internships must be approved by the Department's Internship Coordinator and must meet federal guidelines. Note: This course fulfills the requirement for an MDC major to complete an internship or practicum as part of the major. Prerequisite:    MDC 494 requires prerequisites of MDC 250 and MDC 251; one upper-level MDC course; the student must be a declared MDC major; and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
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• MDC 495: Media & Culture Capstone Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This practicum is a supervised, in-house internship, which allows students to apply the concepts and skills learned in MDC courses to professional settings. Under the supervision of the practicum director, students will work with clients including (but not limited to) local nonprofits, businesses, and campus entities such as campus media (The Quad, WCUR, and WCU Weekly). Prerequisite:    MDC 495 requires prerequisites of MDC 250, MDC 251, and at least 15 credits of MDC coursework completed.
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• MGP 220: Field Experience: Middle Level Environment

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The goal of this course is to connect educational theories and current ideas in education, to what is happening in the classroom, and to begin thinking about how to create a positive learning community for all learners. This course bridges theory, philosophy and real classroom experiences (field). Field clearances required. Prerequisite:    MGP 220 requires a prerequisite of EDP 201.
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• MGP 335: Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of social studies teaching and student learning in grades 4-8, focusing on related curricula, instruction and assessment in these grades. National, state and local standards are utilized as frameworks to explore the context, purpose, content, and interdisciplinary nature of the social studies. Field clearances required. Prerequisite:    MGP 335 requires a prerequisite of MGP 220, Teacher Candidacy, and field clearances.
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• MGP 400: Classroom Management and Engagement for Grades 4-8

  2.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course offers a detailed investigation of the middle school teacher's role in classroom management that encourages student cooperation in the development of optimum learning environments. Development of knowledge and skills essential to plan for and facilitate high levels of achievement, cooperation, social competence, and supportive peer interactions in a dynamic classroom learning system will be explored. Prerequisite:    MGP 400 requires a prerequisite of Teacher Candidacy.
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• MGP 410: Student Teaching

  6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required. Prerequisite:    MGP 410 requires prerequisites of Teacher Candidacy, field clearances, and all coursework required in the major.
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• MGP 411: Student Teaching

  6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required. Prerequisite:    MGP 411 requires prerequisites of Teacher Candidacy, field clearances, and all coursework required in the major.
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• MGT 200: Principles of Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to the principles and functions of management. Examines the management process, organizational theory, planning, decision making, motivation, and leadership in supervisory contexts.
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