SAF 560 DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION

6, 6/30

Prerequisites: Acceptable driving record; valid New York State driver's license; minimum of two years' driving experience. Classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction; instructional methods/techniques; setting up approved programs; three-hour pre-licensing course content; theory and maintenance of the automobile; devices and aids for teaching in the classroom and automobile. Successful completion satisfies State Education Department requirements for provisional approval to teach driver and traffic safety education in all secondary schools, colleges, and universities; also qualifies an individual to teach in a commercial driving school.

SAF 565 TRENDS AND PROBLEMS IN DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION

3, 3/0

Prerequisites: SAF 417 and SAF 425. Teaching, administration, and supervision of driver education and traffic safety; programs, methods, and materials; resource people and agencies; critical analysis of existing procedures; discussion of problems. Lectures and/or field trips for expert information from the field. Required for permanent approval of driver education instructors.

SAF 590 INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3, 0/0

Graduate independent study in Safety Studies.

SAF 594 GRADUATE WORKSHOP

1-3, 0/0

Graduate workshop in Safety Studies.