University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Education

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Educational Media Program

Courses (EDME)

275. Introduction to Media Services - 3 hours

Introduction to the history and development of various communication media from the earliest times to the present. Familiarization with the communications theory and its relationship to teaching. A general introduction to media.

301. Selection of Media Materials - 3 hours

An examination of the principles and techniques of evaluating, selecting, ordering and the acquisition of all types of educational materials.

320. Reference and Bibliography - 3 hours

Types and functions of reference materials and services with emphasis on material appropriate for elementary and secondary school media center collections; the study of the bibliography as a form of access to information.

360. Organization of Media Materials - 3 hours

Basic principles and practices of descriptive cataloging and classification of print and non-print materials, with emphasis on systems used most frequently in the school media center.

380. Production of Media Materials - 3 hours

To provide the student with basic techniques and methods of preparing selected types of media materials for classroom use.

412. Utilization of Media Materials - 3 hours

In-depth study of the communications model, the systems approach to teaching and the teaching-learning process as related to educational media. Analysis of proper EDME systems utilization with various teaching and learning methods.

452. Administration of Media Services - 3 hours

Designed to give the student some understanding of general administrative procedure with specific reference to Media Center operation.