University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG

SFED Courses

SFED 235GS - General Safety Education - 3 hours

Prereq: none
This course includes a study of the philosophy of safety and safety education, the use of accident data, and the causes of accidents. Areas emphasized are: traffic, home, occupations, farm and recreational. Disaster readiness and fire prevention are included.

SFED 299 - Independent Studies in Safety - 1-3 hours

Prereq: By permission only
There are many opportunities for independent study in the safety area. These opportunities could benefit UNK, the community, the Safety Center and most important the student engaging in the independent study. Examples of independent studies include consumer product safety regulations, OSHA and traffic safety. This course would benefit the comparative novice in safety.

SFED 330 - Traffic Safety Education I - 3 hours

Prereq: none
A study of the automobile and its impact on American society. Topics include: accident prevention, materials and methods used in the classroom, behind the wheel instruction, effects of alcohol and drugs, and psychological and sociological factors. Required for teaching driver education. Driver's license is required.

SFED 331 - Traffic Safety Education II - 3 hours

Prereq: SFED 330
Effective principles, methods, techniques and materials for use in organizing safety programs for the public schools, including the teaching and administration of high school driver education. Students are given the opportunity to acquire, through supervised teaching experience, competence in developing and projecting skills and techniques, as well as transferring driver knowledge, driving skills and inspiring satisfactory driving attitudes in students.

SFED 420/820P - Teaching Safety in Elementary Schools - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Designed to provide elementary teachers and safety education students with information, methods, techniques, and skills necessary to integrate school safety programs with core elementary classroom subjects and activities.

SFED 435/835P - Occupation Safety/Health - 3 hours

Prereq: none
The study of safety and health administration, accident prevention, and the control of health hazards as related to occupations. Includes a study of current safety and health requirements. Suitable for industrial education teachers and managers in industry.

SFED 436/836P - Organization, Administration and Supervision of Safety Programs - 3 hours

Prereq: none
A study of safety programs at the state and local levels including the administrative, instructional and protective aspects of a comprehensive safety program. The course is recommended for those preparing for supervisory safety positions in business, government and in school systems.

SFED 438/838P - Teaching the Use of the Multiple Vehicle Range - 1 hour

Prereq: none
Provides the student with basic and advanced techniques and methods in teaching the use of the multiple vehicle range facility and programs.

SFED 439/839P - Teaching Simulator Instruction - 1 hour

Prereq: none
Students will analyze curriculum, design instructional materials, and develop techniques for teaching with driver simulators.

SFED 450/850P - Driver Performance Measurement - 3 hours

Prereq: none
This course teaches principles designed to develop and administer a valid and reliable road test.

SFED 472 - Fire Prevention, Protection and Control - 3 hours

Prereq: none
This is an introductory fire science course. The student will be provided an overview of fire science and loss prevention. This would include the equipment and techniques available to detect and suppress fires, recognition of hazards, and fire countermeasures.

SFED 477 - Accident/Incident Investigation and Analysis - 3-hours

Prereq: none
This course provides the student with knowledge into the accident and incidents investigation methods, procedures, and techniques used for prevention of future problems.

SFED 499/899P - Individual Research in Safety - 1-3 hours

Prereq: 9 credit hours of Safety Education courses or permission