Department of Primary Education
The department of primary education offers Bachelor of Science in Language Arts – Social Studies combination and Bachelor of Science and Mathematics – Science combination. To be eligible for graduation, a prospective graduate must have earned a minimum of 134 credit hours with a GPA of 2.00 and above obtained from general education requirements 45 credit hours minimum, professional requirements 53 credit hours, and major contents 35 credit hours minimum.
Students of the primary division majoring in Mathematics-Science combination are required to do BIOL 101, BIOL 102, SOSC 201, MATH 107 & MATH 108 and are exempted from PHSC 101, PHSC 102, MATH 101 & MATH 102 courses indicated under general education requirements. The professional education requirements are significantly tailored to prepare all the students within the primary division to meet the multiple challenges teachers are encountering in facilitating instructional activities. It is therefore incumbent upon all students within the division to complete the 45 credit hours minimum indicated under the professional education requirements.
Majoring Language Arts – Social Studies Combination General Education Requirements
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1 | ENGL | 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| 2 | ENGL | 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| 3 | ENGL | 211 | English for Teachers I | 3 |
| 4 | ENGL | 212 | English for Teachers II | 3 |
| 5 | GEOG | 101 | Physical Geography I | 3 |
| 6 | SOSC | 102 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 |
| 7 | MATH | 101 | College Algebra I | 3 |
| 8 | MATH | 102 | College Algebra I | 3 |
| 9 | PHSC / BIOL | 101 | Physical Science/ Biology | 3 |
| 10 | PHSC / BIOL | 102 | Physical Science/Biology | 3 |
| 11 | FREN | 101 | Fundamental of French I | 3 |
| 12 | FREN | 102 | Fundamental of French II | 3 |
| 13 | PHED | 101 | Physical Education I | 1 |
| 14 | PHED | 102 | Physical Education II | 1 |
| 15 | ROTC | 101 | Military Science | 0 .5 |
| 16 | ROTC | 102 | Military Science | 0 .5 |
| 17 | COSC | 101 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
| 28 | COSC | 102 | Computer Application | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 45 | |||
Professional Educational Requirements for all primary education division students
| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1 | EDUC | 101 | Music Education | 2 |
| 2 | EDUC | 102 | Arts & Design in Primary School | 2 |
| 3 | EDUC | 205 | Health Education | 2 |
| 4 | EDUC | 208 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| 5 | EDUC | 301 | Educational Psychology I | 3 |
| 6 | EDUC | 302 | Educational Psychology II | 3 |
| 7 | EDUC | 307 | Testing & Evaluation | 3 |
| 8 | EDUC | 313 | Library Science | 3 |
| 9 | EDUC | 318 | Teaching Language Arts in Primary School | 3 |
| 10 | EDUC | 333 | Instructional Materials | 3 |
| 11 | EDUC | 336 | Teaching Methodology | 3 |
| 12 | EDUC | 401 | School Administration | 3 |
| 13 | EDUC | 405 | Teaching Social Studies in Primary School | 3 |
| 14 | EDUC | 406 | Practice Teaching | 5 |
| 15 | EDUC | 414 | Seminar on Liberian Education | 3 |
| 16 | EDUC | 415 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 17 | EDUC | 435 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| 18 | EDUC | 436 | Guidance & Counseling | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 53 | |||
Majoring Language Arts – Social Studies Combination
Student majoring in Language Arts – Social Studies combination is required to complete general education requirements 45 credit hours, professional requirements 53 credit hours, and major contents 36 credit hours (Language Arts Contents 15 credit hours and Social Studies Contents 21 credit hours). A prospective must have earned 134 credit hours with a GPA of 2.00 or above to obtain a bachelor degree in Language Arts- Social Studies.
| MAJOR CONTENT REQUIREMENTS – ENGLISH | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1 | ENGL | 203 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| 2. | ENGL | 214 | Business English & Communication II | 3 |
| 3. | ENGL | 305 | Survey of African Literature | 3 |
| 4. | ENGL | 336 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| 5. | ENGL | 406 | African Novels | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 15 | |||
| MAJOR CONTENT REQUIREMENTS – SOCIAL STUDIES | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1. | GEOG | 100 | Map Reading I | 3 |
| 2 | GEOG | 200 | Map Reading II | 3 |
| 3 | GEOG | 202 | Fundamental of Geography | 3 |
| 4 | HIST | 201 | African Civilization I | 3 |
| 5 | HIST | 202 | African Civilization II | 3 |
| 6 | HIST | 308 | Topics in Liberian History | 3 |
| 7 | GEOG | 401 | Regional Geography of West Africa | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 21 | |||
COURSE GUIDE FOR LANGUAGE ARTS – SOCIAL STUDIES COMBINATION
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3.00 | ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3.00 |
| MATH 101 | College Algebra I | 3.00 | MATH 102 | College Algebra | 3.00 |
| PHYSC 101 | Physical Science / Biology | 3.00 | PHSC 102 | Physical Science/ Biology | 3.00 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geog. I | 3.00 | SOSC 102 | Social Science | 3.00 |
| GEOG 100 | Map Reading I | 3.00 | |||
| EDUC 101 | Music Education | 2.00 | PHED 102 | Physical Education | 1.00 |
| PHED 101 | Physical Education | 1.00 | EDUC 102 | Arts & Designs in Pri.Sch. | 2.00 |
| ROTC 101 | Military Science | 0.5 | ROTC 102 | Military Science | 0.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18.5 | TOTAL CREDITS | 15.5 | ||
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| ENGL 211 | English for Teachers I | 3.00 | ENGL 212 | English for Teachers II | 3.00 |
| GEOG 200 | Map Reading II | 3.00 | GEOG 202 | Fundamental of Geography | 3.00 |
| EDUC 205 | Health Education | 2.00 | EDUC 208 | Philosophy of Education | 3.00 |
| HIST 201 | African Civilization I | 3.00 | HIST 202 | African Civilization II | 3.00 |
| COSC 101 | Introduction to Computer | 3.00 | COSC 102 | Computer Application | 3.00 |
| FREN 101 | Fundamental of French I | 3.00 | ENGL 214 | Business English & Coom. II | 3.00 |
| ENGL 203 | Survey of English Literature | 3.00 | FREN 102 | Fundamental of French II | 3.00 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 20.00 | TOTAL CREDITS | 18.00 | ||
| JUNIOR YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| EDUC 301 | Educational Psychology I | 3.00 | EDUC 318 | Teaching Language Arts | 3.00 |
| EDUC 307 | Testing & Evaluation | 3.00 | EDUC 302 | Educational Psychology II | 3.00 |
| ENGL 305 | Survey of African Literature | 3.00 | HIST 308 | Topics in Liberian History | 3.00 |
| EDUC 313 | Library Science | 3.00 | EDUC 336 | Teaching Methodology | 3.00 |
| EDUC 333 | Instructional Materials | 3.00 | ENGL 336 | Creative Writing | 3.00 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15.00 | TOTAL CREDITS | 15.00 | ||
| SENIOR YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| EDUC 405 | Teaching Social Studies Elem. | 3.00 | EDUC 414 | Seminar on Liberian Educ | 3.00 |
| EDUC 401 | School Administration | 3.00 | ENGL 406 | African Novels | 3.00 |
| GEOG 401 | Regional Geography | 3.00 | EDUC 436 | Guidance & Counseling | 3.00 |
| EDUC 415 | Research Methodology | 3.00 | EDUC 406 | Practice Teaching | 5.00 |
| EDUC 435 | Curriculum Development | 3.00 | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15.00 | TOTAL CREDITS | 14.00 | ||
Majoring Mathematics- Science Combination
Student majoring in Mathematics- Science Combination is required to complete general education requirements 50 credit hours, professional requirements 53 credit hours, and major contents 36 credit hours (Mathematics Contents 18 credit hours and Science Contents 18 credit hours). A prospective graduate must have obtained 139 credit hours with a GPA of 2,00 or above. Importantly, Student of the primary division majoring in Mathematics-Science combination is required to do BIOL 101, BIOL 102, SOSC 201, SOSC 201, MATH 107 & MATH 108 and are exempted from PHSC 101, PHSC 102, MATH 101 & MATH 102 courses indicated under general education requirements. Additionally, EDUC 318 and EDUC 405 are intended only for Language Arts- Social Studies combination students while EDUC 316 and EDUC 403 are designed only for Mathematics- Science combination students under the professional education requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1 | ENGL | 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| 2 | ENGL | 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| 3 | ENGL | 211 | English for Teachers I | 3 |
| 4 | ENGL | 212 | English for Teachers II | 3 |
| 5 | GEOG | 101 | Physical Geography I | 3 |
| 6 | SOSC | 102 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 |
| 7 | SOSC | 201 | The Liberian Society | 3 |
| 8 | MATH | 107 | Pre Calculus | 4 |
| 9 | MATH | 108 | Decision Making | 4 |
| 10 | BIOL | 101 | Physical Science/ Biology | 3 |
| 11 | BIOL | 102 | Physical Science/Biology | 3 |
| 12 | FREN | 101 | Fundamental of French I | 3 |
| 13 | FREN | 102 | Fundamental of French II | 3 |
| 14 | PHED | 101 | Physical Education I | 1 |
| 15 | PHED | 102 | Physical Education II | 1 |
| 16 | ROTC | 101 | Military Science | 0 .5 |
| 17 | ROTC | 102 | Military Science | 0 .5 |
| 18 | COSC | 101 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
| 19 | COSC | 102 | Computer Application | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 50 | |||
| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||||||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit | ||||
| 1 | EDUC | 205 | Health Education | 2 | ||||
| 2 | EDUC | 208 | Philosophy of Education | 3 | ||||
| 3 | EDUC | 301 | Educational Psychology I | 3 | ||||
| 4 | EDUC | 302 | Educational Psychology II | 3 | ||||
| 5 | EDUC | 307 | Testing & Evaluation | 3 | ||||
| 6 | EDUC | 336 | Teaching Methodology | 3 | ||||
| 7 | EDUC | 435 | Curriculum Development | 3 | ||||
| 8 | EDUC | 401 | School Administration | 3 | ||||
| 9 | EDUC | 436 | Guidance & Counseling | 3 | ||||
| 10 | EDUC | 406 | Practice Teaching | 5 | ||||
| 11 | EDUC | 414 | Seminar on Liberian Education | 3 | ||||
| 12 | EDUC | 333 | Instructional Materials | 3 | ||||
| 13 | EDUC | 101 | Music Education | 2 | ||||
| 14 | EDUC | 102 | Arts & Design in Primary School | 2 | ||||
| 15 | EDUC | 316 | Teaching Science in Primary School | 3 | ||||
| 16 | EDUC | 403 | Teaching Mathematics in Primary School | 3 | ||||
| 17 | EDUC | 415 | Research Methodology | 3 | ||||
| 18 | EDUC | 313 | Library Science | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 53 | |||||||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENTS – MATHEMATICS | ||||||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit | ||||
| 1 | MATH | 203 | Set Theory | 3 | ||||
| 2 | MATH | 211 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3 | ||||
| 3 | MATH | 212 | Discrete Mathematics II | 3 | ||||
| 4. | MATH | 304 | Differential Equations | 3 | ||||
| 5. | MATH | 311 | Geometry for Teachers | 3 | ||||
| 6 | MATH | 401 | Abstract Algebra | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 18 | |||||||
| MAJOR CONTENT REQUIREMENTS – SCIENCE | ||||
| No | Course | Code | Title | Credit |
| 1. | BIOL | 201 | Macro Biology I | 4 |
| 2 | BIOL | 201 | Macro Biology II | 4 |
| 3 | BIOL | 301 | Botany I | 4 |
| 4 | BIOL | 302 | Botany II | 3 |
| 5 | BIOL | 401 | Zoology | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS HOURS | 18 | |||
COURSE GUIDE FOR MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE COMBINATION
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English | 3.00 | ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3.00 |
| MATH 107 | Pre-Calculus | 4.00 | MATH 108 | Decision Making | 4.00 |
| BIOL 101 | Biology | 3.00 | BIOL 102 | Biology | 3.00 |
| COSC 101 | Intro. to Computer | 3.00 | COSC 102 | Computer Application | 3.00 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3.00 | SOSC 102 | Intro. to Social Science | 3.00 |
| EDUC 101 | Music Education | 2.00 | PHED 102 | Physical Education II | 1.00 |
| PHED 101 | Physical Education I | 1.00 | ROTC 102 | Military Science II | 0.5 |
| ROTC 101 | Military Science | 0.5 | EDUC 102 | Arts & Designs in Pri. Sch. | 2.00 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 19.5 | TOTAL CREDITS | 19.5 | ||
| SOPHMORE YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT |
| ENGL 211 | English for Teachers I | 3.00 | ENGL 212 | English for Teachers II | 3.00 |
| MATH 203 | Set Theory | 3.00 | MATH 212 | Discrete Mathematics II | 3.00 |
| MATH 211 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3.00 | BIOL 202 | Micro Biology II | 4.00 |
| BIOL 201 | Micro Biology I | 4.00 | EDUC 208 | Philosophy of Education | 3.00 |
| FREN 101 | Fundamental of French I | 3.00 | FREN 102 | Fundamental of French | 3.00 |
| SOSC 201 | The Liberian Society | 3.00 | |||
| EDUC 205 | Health Education | 2.00 | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 21.00 | TOTAL CREDITS | 16.00 | ||
| JUNIOR YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT |
| EDUC 301 | Educational Psychology I | 3.00 | EDUC 302 | Educational Psychology II | 3.00 |
| EDUC 307 | Testing & Evaluation | 3.00 | EDUC 336 | Teaching Methodology | 3.00 |
| EDUC 333 | Instructional Materials | 3.00 | EDUC 313 | Library Science (Elective) | 3.00 |
| BIOL 301 | Botany I | 4.00 | EDUC 316 | Teaching Science in prim. | 3.00 |
| MATH 311 | Geometry for Teachers | 3.00 | MATH 304 | Differential Equations | 3.00 |
| BIOL 302 | Botany II | 3.00 | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16.00 | TOTAL CREDITS | 18.00 | ||
| SENIOR YEAR | |||||
| SEMESTER ONE | SEMESTER TWO | ||||
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT |
| EDUC 401 | School Administration | 3.00 | EDUC 406 | Practice Teaching | 5.00 |
| EDUC 415 | Research Methodology in Educ. | 3.00 | EDUC 436 | Guidance & Counseling | 3.00 |
| EDUC 435 | Curriculum Development | 3.00 | EDUC 414 | Seminar on Liberian Educ. | 3.00 |
| EDUC 403 | Teaching Math. in Primary Sch. | 3.00 | |||
| BIOL 401 | Zoology | 3.00 | |||
| MATH401 | Abstract Algebra | 3.00 | |||
| TOTAL | 18.00 | TOTAL | 11.00 | ||
Course Descriptions
BIOL 101 General Biology 3 CREDITS
Emphasis on Plant Science, Characteristics of living things, functional approach to the chemical basis of life, chemical principles common to both living and non-living things and synthesis of elementary biological molecules in plants by way of photosynthesis, reproduction by cell divisions, alternation of generations, elementary Mundelein Principles and elementary plant development.
BIOL 102 General Biology II 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: BIOL 101
A continuation of a functional approach to the study of living things with emphasis on animal biology. A general survey of the Phyla and classes of the animal kingdom. Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to chemical reactions.
BIOL 201 Macro Biology I 4 CREDITS
Pre-requisite BIOL 102
Introductory program for students to the diversity of micro organism, bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the impact of microbes on everyday life, interaction of micro organism with the biotic and abiotic worlds. It will also include culture methods, principles of sterility, and aseptic techniques.
BIOL 202 Macro Biology II 4 CREDITS
Pre-requisite BIOL 201
An in-dept study of micro organism including representative archaea, bacteria, viruses, viroids, prions, protozoa, algae, lichens and fungi. It emphasizes morphology genetics and its control.
BIOL 301 Botany I 3 Credits
This course is designed primarily to introduce teachers to the background of plant cell and its structure, function of roots, stem, leaves photosynthesis, respiration, plant and water relation, and plant and minerals. It also highlight the study of vegetative propagation, flowers, seeds, fruits and seed dispersal, seed germination and the classification of plants.
BIOL 302 Botany II 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite BIOL 301
Examines evolutionary solutions to problems of survival and reproduction faced by plants and their allies (plants, fungi, protists). Problems are investigated from a structure function basis in an evolutionary phylogenic survey. Physiological processes are emphasized, including the selective prossion involved in the evolution of these mechanisms.
BIOL 401 Zoology 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite BIOL 301
This course covered the developmental, biological and behavioral characteristics of animals and animals’ life (vertebrate and invertebrate animals). It emphasizes cell biology ,comparative anatomy, physiology and genetics, the anatomy and physiology of the frogand general principles of genetics and evolution.
COSC 101 Introduction to Computer 3 CREDITS
An introduction to computer application with practical orientation. The students learn about the evolution of computer, the classification, and the components of the computer, the significance, and indispensability of computers in our contemporary world.
COSC 102 Computer Application 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: COSC 101
This course is practical oriented and is focused on data processing using spreadsheet. It provides students hands-on training in electronic spreadsheet using MS Excel 2010. It teaches general concept and processes of management information system, payroll calculation, pretty-cash flow, data query, pivot/chart depiction of data, data integrity and Power point presentation.
EDUC 101 Music Education 2 CREDITS
This course is a comparative African and Western Music History course which covers the ancient period to the 16th century. African Traditional Music and musical instruments are discussed in light of their use and the events for which they are used. Producers as well as the organization of this traditional music are explained and compared with western musical developments. The beginning stages of music as a science are emphasized.
EDUC 102 Arts & Design in Primary School 2 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: Must have completed 003 ENGL or MATH 003
This is intended to introduce students to the world of arts and crafts. It further endeavors to expose students to the building of skills and knowledge of arts, culture and develop the ability to appreciate the value of craft
EDUC 205 Health Education 2 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: English 101
This course seeks to build the skills of students in establishing the team of Health Educators in a community setting. It further strengthens students in acquiring the basic knowledge in preventing diseases, such as communicable, air-borned, water-borned and Ebola, as well as personal and community hygiene and skills in HIV, AID STI prevention.
EDUC 208 Philosophy of Education 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: English 102 and SOSC 102
This is a cross-cutting course which provides investigative approach to the historical development of education in Africa from pre-colonial to present day and discusses selected issues in education and their relationship to social problems and social changes.
EDUC 301 Educational Psychology I 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: English 212, 214 Educ. 208
This course focuses on the definition and development psychology, educational psychology and the importance of educational psychology. The study of the processes of education which includes topics such as learning, motivation, human growth, evaluation of achievement, personality and the techniques of studying education.
EDUC 302 Educational Psychology II 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Educ. 301
It is a comprehensively analytical course that introduces the students to the broad field of psychology and the study of the stages of child and adolescent development useful in the school setting, with focus on the problems of educational psychology and the application of theories and practices in psychology to effective classroom management to promote quality teaching and learning processes.
EDUC 307 Testing and Evaluation 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102 or 107, 108
This course focuses on the principles, methods and techniques of evaluation in education, including the construction; selection, administration, analysis, interpretation and uses of standardized and informal tests taking into account the Bloom’s taxonomy on instructional objectives. Emphasis is placed on how to construct teacher-mode tests and how to interpret test scores.
EDUC 313 Library Science 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: EDUC 208, ENGL 212, SOSC 201
This course covers the historical background, organization, types of libraries and the role of the library as an institution that preserves culture and information.
EDUC 316 Teaching Science in Primary School 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: EDUC 301
This course focuses on the methods or techniques in teaching science concepts. It deals with new strategies in teaching primary school science topics and contents and emphasizes science topics based on the teaching aids from the local environment which are project oriented reflective of the curriculum.
EDUC 318 Teaching Language Arts in Primary School 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: EDUC 101
This course emphasizes the processes of language development such as speech, handwriting, reading, spelling, and the use of language and the methods of teaching Language Arts which focuses on linguistic techniques to grammar. It further builds student’s skills in ways to encourage expression and enhance imagination for development of language skills.
EDUC 333 Instructional Materials 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite ENGL 212, EDUC 208
This course deals with examination, evaluation, selection, design and effective use of commercial audio visual materials in teaching are emphasized. Emphasis is also placed on locally made materials for effective teaching. This means that attention is placed on the construction and use of in-expensive local materials based mainly on the resources in the environment.
EDUC 336 Teaching Methodology 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: EDUC 301, ENGL 212
This course is intended to provide students with a variety of skills, teaching techniques, strategies or styles to effectively teach subjects in their areas of specialty.
EDUC 401 School Administration 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: EDUC 336, 302, and 333
This course is intended to provide theories, research and practices related to effective organizational leadership and development issues related to human resources, creating school vision and culture, problem-solving, decision-making and the relationship among school management, teachers and other personnel.
EDUC. 403 Teaching Mathematics in Primary School 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite:
This course is designed to provide methods of teaching mathematics concepts such as sets, numeration systems, number operations, informal geometry, problem solving and the metric system for primary through the junior secondary school.
EDUC 405 Teaching Social Studies in Primary School 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite:
This course deals with concept of selecting teaching methods that are especially suitable for teaching social studies concepts in primary and junior secondary school. It further focuses on geographical, historical, environmental and group interaction process and promotes the goals from the ASSP (African Social Studies Program).
EDUC. 406: Practice Teaching 5 CREDITS
Pre-requisite EDUC 333, 401 and 435
This course is intended to provide an opportunity for senior students to engage in actual teaching under professional supervision, presenting planned lessons and exhibiting good classroom management.
EDUC 414 Seminar on Liberian Education 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: Must be of senior status.
In this course, students will analyze current issues relevant to Liberia, Africa and third world countries, especially those which deal with economic development, social demand and manpower needs as related to educational planning. The impact of such issues on schools and professional educators and their role in social, cultural, and political planning is stressed.
EDUC 435 Curriculum Development 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: EDUC 336, and 302
Designing and adapting a curriculum reflective of local and national needs are emphasized. Student-teacher micro-planning with emphasis on scope and sequence, charts and curriculum change processes on national and local levels are taking into consideration. The needs of individual student, the community and nation are critically examined as a foundation for curriculum in the educational setting.
EDUC 436 Guidance and counseling 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite EDUC 401 and 336
This course is intended to instill in students the skills, techniques and strategies required to professionally and psychologically handle the undesirable behaviors of students efficiently in the classroom. It studies the social, psychological, economic and philosophic trends which lead to the development of guidance and counseling programs in schools. Causes and uses of education, occupational and related information in guidance.
ENGL 101- Freshman English I 3 CREDITS
This course is required of students in all first degree program and pre-requisite to all credit bearing English courses. Comprehensive review of basic grammatical points, emphasizing on listening, writing, and speaking skills, which includes reading and discussion of short prose selections intended to develop both the reading and writing skills.
ENGL 102-Freshman English II 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite ENGL 101
This course exists to reinforce the skills acquired in English 101. It provides instruction in writing of original compositions description, narration and reading comprehension as well as enabling students to meet the requirement of college education.
ENGL 203 Survey of English Literature 3 CREDITS
This course will present a rapid review of English Literature from origin to present. The method of presentation will be that of a chronological survey in which major works from each of epoch of English Literature will be critically examined.
ENGL 211 English for Teachers 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: ENGL 102, SOSC 102
This Course is focused to enable student writes critical, logical and analytical essays. A variety of texts are read, while different reviews and practical exercises improve the different techniques for prewriting, reviewing and editing the texts.
ENGL 212 English for Teachers 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite Engl. 211, SOSC 201
This Course is focused to enable student writes critical, logical and analytical essays. A variety of texts are read, while different reviews and practical exercises improve the different techniques for prewriting, reviewing and editing the texts.
ENGL 213: Business English and Communication 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite ENGL 102, ENGL 211
This course intends to emphasize on everyday business documents so that students can follow the style required for good performance at a business activity, memos, professional emails, reports, and other business documents will be analyzed and understood, and practical activities will be carried out to achieve well-written final texts.
ENGL 214: Business English and Communication 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: ENGL 213
The course is a continuation of Business English and Communication I , It provides additional materials to buildup students’ confidence and provide them with language resources to participate in business meetings, evaluate different ideas or solutions to a problem. It further seeks to arm students with sufficient range of language / good vocabulary for matter connected to their field and most general topics; give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments.
ENGL 305: Survey of African Literature 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: English 212, SOSC 201
This course is designed to encourage non-academic writing, with emphasis on the different modes of literature expression (poetry, drama and other prose).
ENGL 336 Creative Writing 3 CREDITS
This course is designed exclusively to the writing of fiction as a modern short story based upon contemporary African experience. The cultural aspects will be discussed, such as: traditions, customs, and spirituality. Western principles of short fiction will also be compared and contrasted: conflict, suspense, point-of-view, dramatic movement of plot, characterization, motivation, setting, dialogue, language, and symbol
ENGL 406: African Novels 3 CREDITS
This course is a review of the role of African novels in communication and literature, and an introduction to novels written by Africans and the lessons learned from the novels by African readers, with samples selected literature from all parts of Africa.
FREN 101 Fundamental of French I 3 CREDITS
It is the basic French course which lays emphasis on developing, listening, reading and speaking skills through the presentation of situation relevant to everyday life and oral exercises.
FREN 102 Fundamental of French II 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: FREN 101
It reinforces the skills acquired in French 101 and provides additional materials in terms of grammar and vocabulary. It is a developing, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the study of themes relevant to everyday life.
GEOG 100-Map Reading 3 CREDITS
The course is an introduction to the different types of maps, and the symbols and scales of maps. Diagrams, tables and graphs will be studied for their compilation and values. A section of the course will deal with surveying instruments. Students of this course will learn how to use the basic map information, the art and science of map marking, the use of various maps scales, map symbols and the techniques and characteristics of map projection, as well as the distinction between types of maps.
GEOG 101 Physical Geography I 3 CREDITS
This course emphasizes the understanding that Physical Geography is a science. The need and purpose of Geography as well as area of study cover the followings: Differentiation, scientific laws, descriptions, explanations, determinism, and dualism of physical and geographical region.
GEOG 200-Map Reading 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: GEOG 100
This course will focus on more practical study of drawing techniques and cartography, with a special section dealing with projections. Thematic maps will be produced and map interpretation will embrace all types of map including air photos. A study of recent maps of Liberia will be made.
GEOG 202 Fundamental of Geography 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: GEOG 200
An overview of basic geographic concept both physical and human geography with emphasis on the interrelationships of people with their physical and culture environment. It emphasis the way through which all places on earth are interconnected and how the human use of the surface varies over the years. Emphasis will be placed on many regions around the world, however the West Africa Region will primarily be highlighted.
GEOG 401 Regional Geography of West Africa 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: GEOG 202
This course gives students an overview of, and exposure to the different regions of West Africa and the various physical, social, cultural, and political, and economic processes that create, shape and affect them. It examines the environmental, cultural, historical, and economic processes that make each region unique, as well as its connections and commonalities with other regions.
HIST 201 African Civilization I 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: English 102, SOSC 102
This course examines the history and societies of the African people and civilizations they built since the earliest times (time immemorial) up to the 1800. The course is designed to lay emphasis on western and pre-colonial Africa.
HIST 202 African Civilization II 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: HIST 201, English 211
This course is intended to examine the process of colonization in Africa and African responses. Its primary focus is on the eastern and southern regions of Africa, as well as Madagascar.
HIST 308 Topics in Liberian History 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite: HIST. 211, 212 and English 212
This course covers Liberian history from pre 1821 to 2018. Course topics include:
Samuel K. Doe and the People’s Redemption Council (1980 – 1989). First Liberian Civil War (1989 – 1996), second Liberia Civil War (1997 – 2003(, Peace Agreement and Transitional Government (2003 – 2005), Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf elected president (2005), and some key events (2006 – 2018).
MATH 101 College Algebra I 3 CREDITS
Every educated person needs to know the process, evaluate, and understand the numerical and graphical information in our society. Topics include but not limited to: intermediate algebraic concepts, geometry, mathematics of financial, and introductory to probability and statistics.
MATH 102 College Algebra II 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite MATH 101
It comprises algebra of functions, coordinate geometry, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinant, sequences and series, the binomial theorem, trigonometry, trigonometric equations, and topics in analytic geometry and conics
MATH 107 Pre-calculus 4 Credit Hours
This course covers topics in Algebra, providing students with the fundamentals of pre-calculus. It deals with the review of the real number system and set operation review of algebraic expression, equalities and inequalities including polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions, radicals, absolute values, etc.
MATH 108 Math for Decision Making 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 107.
The course covers topics in trigonometry and their graphs, trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equation, inverse trigonometric function, and analytical geometry, providing students with the fundamentals of pre-calculus for those who will eventually take calculus.
MATH 203 Set Theory 3 Credits
Pre-requisite MATH 108
This course primarily focuses on sets (infinite, finite, joint, disjoint, union, sub set and universal set) using Venn diagrams. Relation and functions, various axioms of the set theory are also used, cardinal numbers, Modulu’s mathematics are inclusive.
MATH 211 Discrete Mathematics I 3 Credits
Prerequisite MATH 203
The course designed to prepare math and science students for abstract notation and thinking critically. Topics to cover include logic, relation, function, set theory, elementary number theory and various methods of mathematical proofs.
MATH 212 Discrete Mathematics II 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite MATH 211
This course prepares or help students develop the ability to think and write mathematically and logically. Topics to cover include sequence and recurrence, graph theory, elementary probability, Boolean’s Algebra, methods of mathematic proofs, mathematics induction and combination.
MATH 304 Differential Equations 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite MATH 108 and MATH 203
This is a course that solves problems involving: Real plan-continuity and differentiability of functions or one several variables, infinite series and integration, Legendre’s equations; determinant, matrix, qualitative theory; linear differential equations.
MATH 311 Geometry for Teachers 3 CREDITS
Mainly for teachers who are expected to teach geometry in schools. Its main objective is to make student appreciate and acquire understanding of geometry. Topic to covered are: comparism of different action system for geometry, in-depth study of the most important results of Euclidean geometry and their proofs, parameters, polygons, angles, sets.
MATH 401 Abstract Algebra 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite MATH 311
This course covers the study of secondary geometry text. It concentrates on the comparison of different axiom system for geometry and their proofs. It covers Euclidean geometry; introduction to and history of non Euclidean geometry; factorization domains; linear transformations; properties of integers, polynomials rings.
PHED 101 Physical Education I 1 CREDIT
This course provides each freshman student a practical opportunity to participate and develop skill in a variety of athletic activities. It stresses physical development, physical fitness, motor skills, elective sports, remedial and corrective exercise and it stimulates sports appreciation.
PHED 102 Physical Education II 1 CREDIT
Pre-requisite PHED 101
This course provides the student with greater knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, health education, objectives of physical education and an appreciation of his own body.
PHSC 101 Physical Science 3 CREDITS
A study of physical universe, Ptolemy hypothesis, copemicus and Keller, motion, the laws of motion, gravitation, discovery of Neptune and Pluto, energy, work, power, momentum, angular, heat changes of states; matter in bulk, solids, gases, pressure, gas law, atoms and molecules, the kinetic molecular theory of matter, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism.
PHSC 102 Physical Science 3 CREDITS
Pre-requisite PHSC 102
A study of atomic structure, the nucleus, theory of atom, the reactions, oxidation, and reduction, organic chemistry, earth materials, sun, stars, and universe as well as the atmosphere.
ROTC 101 Reserved Officer Training Corps 0.5 CREDITS
This course provides basic knowledge and history of Liberia military including drill and ceremony.
ROTC 102 (Reserved Officer Training Corps) 0.5 CREDITS
Advanced knowledge of Liberia Military, structure, types of uniforms, dress code, ranks, insignia, when and where to salute superior officer; military chain of command, general orders, the eleven general orders; importance of uniform code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
SOSC 102 Introduction to Social Science 3 CREDITS
This course covers the development of man, and human society, culture, evolution of man, concepts of status and role; the concept of family and marriage, structure of society and social institutions.
SOSC 201 The Liberian Society 3 CREDITS
This course studies the social, economic, demographic, and political institutions of Liberia. Emphasis is placed on the population, the powers and political structure at various cultural groups in the Liberian Society.