Hello again pacmarrin-ga,
As I indicated in my last message, my research shows that there is no
official definition or consistent use of the terms ?foundation,?
?survey,? and ?principles? as applied to types of courses in
curriculum design. These designations have common sense designations
and particular educational institutions will define them for their own
purposes. I will give you the definitions I?ve developed based on my
research and below I?ve listed lots of examples of each.
?Foundation courses? are usually courses that must be completed before
starting on a degree program. Sometimes the courses must be completed
before admission to a program. Sometimes they may be taken
concurrently. In some programs these courses might be called
prerequisites. The chief purpose of foundations courses is to make
sure that the students embarking on a major have a good understanding
of the underlying history, theories and practices of the degree they
hope to earn. Foundation courses may include ?survey courses? and
?principles courses.?
?Survey courses? are courses that give a broad overview of the
history, breadth and depth of the major program. They are usually
introductory courses that help the student get oriented to the major
before taking courses in the various deeper aspects of the focused
major subject. Survey courses are sometimes also foundation courses.
?Principles courses? are usually introductory courses that cover the
basic theories of a particular subject or major. They also may be
foundation courses.
There are many other terms in the curriculum development lexicon. I?ve
included a sampling of these to help you with your further
explorations.
I hope that the material I?ve gathered will help with your projects.
Wishing you well.
~ czh ~
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FOUNDATIONS COURSES
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http://www.chaminade.edu/admissions/grad/mscja.php?pg=content_mscjaDegreeRequirements.html
MSCJA Degree Requirements
The MSCJA degree requires a total of 36 to 39 credit hours. If the
students does not have the necessary undergraduate courses, he or she
will need nine additional credit hours of foundation classes, for a
total of 45 to 48 credit hours.
- *Foundation Courses (9 credit hours): Foundation courses should be
taken prior to beginning core courses.
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http://mit.iddl.vt.edu/about/programoverview/course_descriptions.php
VTMIT Foundation Courses
http://mit.iddl.vt.edu/about/programoverview/cert_and_degree_options.php
The program consists of two basic components: a set of four foundation
courses and six IT modules. Each module contains two courses. To earn
the masters degree, students must complete a total of ten courses:
four foundation courses and six module courses. In order to earn a
graduate certificate, you must complete the foundation courses
specific to the module you wish to obtain, in addition to the module
courses. Certificates vary in length between three and four classes.
Within the degree program, students can aquire expertise in one or
more specific areas of coursework and complete a graduate certificate.
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http://learn.wisconsin.edu/mba/
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Internet Business Consortium
MBA Foundation Program
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and University of
Wisconsin-Parkside have joined together to offer MBA foundation
coursework. MBA foundation courses are for students who plan to pursue
graduate-level study in business or a related area and need to become
familiar with or review business subjects. The graduate business
program at each of the four schools is accredited by AACSB
International.
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http://www.cab.latech.edu/public/DEPTS/graduate/mpa.htm
Students must--as undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate
students--complete basic (foundation) courses in the "common body of
knowledge"or business core. Foundation courses may be waived for
students who have completed equivalent courses prior to admission to
the MPA program. Transcripts are evaluated to determine which of the
following foundation courses are to be taken.
http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/grad/depts/interior_design.htm#two
Foundation Course
The foundation consists of courses relative to technical and graphic
skills in interior design. These works will be compiled in a
comprehensive portfolio (graduate portfolio review I) that must be
presented to the interior design graduate faculty for continuation in
the program of choice. Upon satisfactory completion of graduate
portfolio review I, the program of studies will be created
individually based on each candidate's needs and the required "core"
curriculum.
Foundation Course
The foundation is intended as preparation for master's work and will
not be counted toward the requirements for the master's degree.
Alternate or equivalent course work may be assigned on an individual
basis to satisfy this requirement.
IND 5005. Survey of Interior Design (5). Foundation course. Under this
course students without an undergraduate degree in interior design
study the elements and principles of design, color theory, space
planning, and technical skills. Credits do not apply to minimum degree
requirements.
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http://www.units.muohio.edu/led/foundations/
Foundation Courses
Ordinarily, Foundation courses should be completed in your first two years.
Foundation courses must be taken in the following areas:
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http://www.csus.edu/cbagrad/Curriculum%20information/Curriculum%20Found%20Prog.htm
Foundation Program
The Foundation Program provides an academic background in the various
disciplines of business. All of the Business Administration graduate
degree programs build upon this common background. Foundation Courses
should be taken after the student has attained the required entry
proficiencies (prerequisites) and should be completed prior to taking
Program Requirement courses in any of the Master's programs.
A student who has a baccalaureate degree or a minor in Business
Administration from an AACSB INTERNATIONAL accredited college may have
completed all or most of the Foundation requirements.
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http://www.ssw.umich.edu/curriculum-MSW/foundation.html
MSW Curriculum
Foundation Courses
Foundation courses, taken from the five content areas, are required of
all students (unless exempted) and are prerequisites for advanced
courses. Foundation courses are generally taken in the first and
second term of the Program. The required foundation courses are:
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http://www.uwic.ac.uk/new/about_uwic/publications/International_Foundation.pdf
Seems to be remedial preparation for university study
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http://www.hud.ac.uk/intr_ntl/foundation.htm
International Foundation Courses
This is a one-year full-time course (September to June) designed to
prepare you for undergraduate study. Once you have successfully
completed the course, you are guaranteed admission to the first year
of many Huddersfield degrees.
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SURVEY COURSES
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http://dept.kent.edu/music/WORLD_MUSIC/htm/degree.htm
Program Requirements: Each student will be accepted as a major in a
specific curricular area. It may be necessary for the student to
complete Kent State University requirements for the appropriate
undergraduate degree. A program of study leading to the master's
degree should be planned in consultation with the advisor. The
Master of Arts program requires a thesis. The masters degree requires
32 hours of coursework, including Introduction to Ethnomusicology, 6
hours of survey courses, 6 hours of seminars, 9 hours of music
electives, 2 hours of ensemble and 6 hours of thesis.
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http://www.cbi.msstate.edu/gsb/masters/mba_pm.html
Prerequisites and Foundation Courses
In addition to the core course requirements mentioned above, students
must complete the MBA foundation courses listed below, or the
appropriate undergraduate pre-requisites. These courses may be taken
before entering our program or while enrolled. If you do not have an
undergraduate degree in business, you can streamline your program by
substituting our online graduate level survey courses for the
undergraduate prerequisites. Each survey course replaces one or more
undergraduate prerequisite.
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http://ase.tufts.edu/history/courses/fall2004.html
FOUNDATION SEMINARS
SURVEY COURSES
THEMATIC COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINARS
GRADUATE COURSES
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http://www.niu.edu/pub_ad/phdhandbook/Ph.D.htm
The key to planning the student's individual program is to work with a
good advisory committee, which can help the student move from the
introductory survey courses to more advanced doctoral work in an
efficient manner (particularly regarding effective use of transfer
Masters credit).
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http://www.albany.edu/physics/html/grads/ggeninfo.html
Overview of Ph.D. Requirements
Pass Physics 519 (Experimental Techniques in Physics), and three
"survey courses" designated as such by the Physics Department (see
Survey Courses).
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http://www.psychology.uoguelph.ca/programs/appliedcogsci.html
1. Preparatory Course Work
Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to carry out
Cognitive Science research in academic and applied settings. At the
Masters level, this will involve two survey courses to acquaint
students with the field of Cognitive Science as a whole, one on theory
(Foundations of Cognitive Science), and one on applications
(Applications of Cognitive Science), as well as two other courses to
teach them necessary skills (Research Design and Statistics, Ethics).
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PRINCIPLES COURSES
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http://www.pmac.ca/education/principles_courses.asp
PMAC's four Principles Courses provide the foundation for a career in
purchasing, logistics or supply management. Together they cover the
essential tools and techniques that practitioners need to operate in
today's demanding business environment.
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http://www.uic.edu/sph/phi/sections/mph_coursedescriptions.htm
EPID 400 ? Principles of Epidemiology (3 sh) Introduction to
descriptive and analytic epidemiology, determinants of health and
disease in populations, and application of the epidemiological method
to disease control and prevention.
HPA 400 ? Principles of Management in Public Health (3 sh) Integrates
theories, concepts, and applications of management techniques and
processes in health programs. Case studies illustrate management
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
EOHS 400 ? Principles of Environmental Health Sciences (3 sh)
Environmental influences on health: population, food, energy;
community hygiene and injury control; solid/hazardous wastes, air and
water pollution, radiation; industrial hygiene and occupational
health.
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http://harrisschool.uchicago.edu/academic/course_descriptions.html#323
32300. Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I
This course covers the theory of consumer choice and the theory of the
firm. Moderately fast-paced, the course is designed for students
lacking a background in economics. Students will have an opportunity
to apply economics to policy issues such as income taxation, housing
subsidies, cost-of-living adjustments, health and safety regulations,
and labor markets. Extensive problem sets provide an opportunity for
practical application and a deeper understanding of the material.
Calculus is not required, but a good grasp of algebra is necessary.
Required of all first-year students.
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http://www.cba.unl.edu/dept/marketing/mba.html
Sports Marketing covers concepts and theories unique to sports
marketing, review of the basic priciples of marketing in the context
of sports.
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http://www.kyamk.fi/opinto-opas/2001-2002/internationalbusiness.htm
P341161 Principles of Research Work 2 cr, II
Objective and content: The student understands the importance of
research work as a tool for management and decision-making process of
companies and institutions. He/she knows the basics of scientific
research and the techniques to acquire information and to collect
data. The student is able to plan and carry out a research project, to
analyse data and to report the results. The unit provides tools for
the thesis project. Fundamentals of research work, research process,
research plan, sources of information, empirical research, qualitative
and quantitative research techniques, planning a questionnaire,
analysis of data, reporting.
P341211/ P992921 Principles of Business Mathematics 3 cr, I
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http://www.soe.stevens-tech.edu/maritime/courses.html#OE525
OE 525 Principles of Naval Architecture
Basic principles and design calculations in naval architecture;
terminology, delineation of hull form, loading and stability, trim and
effects of flooding; freeboard and tonnage regulations; introduction
to design of hull structure; nature of resistance and its variation
with hull form and proportions; introduction to propellers and
propulsion. Basic theories in maneuvering and sea-keeping
characteristics, computer application in naval architecture and ship
design.
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http://www.coedu.usf.edu/leaddev/bte/ma.htm
FOUNDATIONS: PROCESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (3-12 hours)
EDF 6215 Learning Principles of Education
EVT 4065 History & Principles of Vocational Education
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GLOSSARIES / RESOURCES FOR COURSE CLASSIFICATIONS
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http://www.hefce.ac.uk/glossary/glossary.htm
Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
Glossary
Access courses
Access courses are designed to prepare students who do not have
standard entry qualifications for higher education courses.
Degree course
A course of higher education leading to the award of a bachelor's or
master's degree.
Foundation course
A recognised HE course designed to prepare students who have
qualifications which are acceptable for entry in general, but are not
appropriate to a specific course of study. Foundation courses are also
used as Year 0 of a degree course to enable students with
non-traditional qualifications to participate in HE by using Year 0 as
a preparatory year for a full degree programme.
Foundation degree
Foundation degrees are two-year higher education qualifications that
were first offered in 2001-02. They are designed to meet skills
shortages at the higher technician and associate professional levels.
Foundation degrees are one level below the honours degree.
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http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/definitions.html
Useful Definitions
An Award Course is a structured combination of approved units which
when completed qualifies the student for an award from Curtin
University of Technology.
A Bridging Course is a program of study, which is conducted prior to
the commencement of a formal award course. It is designed to assist
potential students, who have otherwise met matriculation requirements,
to satisfy course selection or English literacy requirements.
An Enabling Course is offered for the purpose of enabling a
non-overseas student to undertake an award course in a student place,
which is funded either partially or fully by the Commonwealth.
Foundation Courses are designed to prepare potential students, who
otherwise do not meet matriculation requirements, to qualify for
admission to undergraduate courses.
A Non-Award Course is a program of study which does not lead to a
formal award. It may comprise a unit or units of study from an award
course and may be counted as credit towards an award course in some
cases.
Preparatory program covers bridging, enabling and foundation programs.
A Prerequisite is a required subject/unit deemed necessary for entry
to higher level studies in a particular area.
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http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/admissions/glossary.shtml
Glossary of Terms
Elective:
a course needed for graduation credit, but not one of the specific
course requirements.
General Education (GE) Requirements:
Courses selected from several areas required for a college degree.
Sonoma's GE requirements must be completed before graduation and
include both lower and upper division coursework.
Lower Division Courses:
courses usually completed in the first two years of college. At
Sonoma, lower division courses are numbered from 100-299.
Upper-Division Coures:
courses designed for the junior and senior years of college. At
Sonoma, upper-division courses are numbered from 300 and above.
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http://www.uniport.edu.ng/ap/gd.htm
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A DEGREE
The various kinds of courses available are as follows:
General Studies Courses: General studies courses are university-wide,
and the appropriate combination of courses specified by the student's
Faculty and Department must be passed.
Foundation Courses: Various Foundation (or Faculty-wide) courses for
the first two years of study are prescribed by each Faculty.
Departments specify the particular Foundation courses, which their
students must take.
Major Discipline Courses: Courses in the major discipline occupy most
of the curriculum in third and subsequent years of the regular
four-year structure. All students are advised to be acquainted with
the requirements of their Faculty and Department.
Community Service Course: One Community Service Course must be passed.
Elective Courses: Every programme must include some provision for
elective courses.
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http://www.sdsu.edu/curriculumguide/sections/143-150%20CourseClassSys.pdf
Course Classification System
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http://www.sdsu.edu/curriculumguide/sections/001-004%20Front.pdf
Curriculum guide table of contents
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