111 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 3 hours
An introduction to the role of the teacher as a professional. Content includes: professional development, decision-making, effective teaching, family involvement, culture of and in schools, professional standards, collaboration and teachers as lifelong learners. Field experience required. Required for all teacher certification programs. Fall. January. Spring.
130 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD 2 hours
An introduction to early childhood education by studying the history, theory, and characteristics of various programs for young children. Also examines the parent-teacher-child relationship. Field experience is required. Spring.
206 FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS 3 hours
An introduction to 13 areas of exceptionality with concentration on characteristics, etiology, treatment, and implication for educational programming. Fall.
223 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 hours
A study into the physiological, intellectual, sociological, and psychological factors influencing the child from the time of conception to puberty. Field experience is required. Spring.
235 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (W) 2 hours
Application of theories of learning. Content develops an awareness of the growth and development of learners from early childhood through adolescence. Prerequisite: EDUC 111; ENG 110. May require a field experience. Fall. Spring.
251 CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 1 hour
The study and practice of skills and processes for effective conflict resolution and mediation in elementary schools. Fall.
253 CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1 hour
The study and practice of skills and processes for effective conflict resolution and mediation in secondary schools. Fall.
263 LEARNERS WITH MILD DISABILITIES 3 hours
An in-depth study of the characteristics and causes of mental retardation, including the psychological, physiological, environmental and cultural factors. Prerequisite: EDUC 206. Spring.
301 CORRECTIVE READING 3 hours
Study of the informal and formal assessment of children's reading disabilities, uses and interpretation of standardized and teacher constructed tests, and remedial techniques. Includes tutoring experience in diagnosis and correction. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, where field experiences are a required component. Prerequisites: EDUC 235, EDUC 340. Fall.
310 PRACTICUM IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 3 hours
Practical experience in the public school classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and college representative. The student will assume approximately one-half of the responsibilities of the classroom teacher. Outside readings related to the level of instruction will complement the daily experience in the classroom. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair. Fee required.
311 PRACTICUM IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 3 hours
Practical experience in the public school classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and college representative. The student will assume approximately one-half of the responsibilities of the classroom teacher. Outside readings related to the level of instruction will complement the daily experience in the classroom. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair. Fee required.
315 MILD INTERVENTIONS: STRATEGIES FOR INSTRUCTION 3 hours
Examination of curriculum, effective teaching methods, and materials appropriate to teach learners with mild disablities. Prerequisites: EDUC 206, EDUC 263. Fall.
319 NATURAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS 3 hours
The study of curriculum, methods, computer applications, materials and assessment for the elementary school natural and social science programs. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, where field experiences are a required component. Prerequisites: EDUC 235, EDUC 340. Fall.
331 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM AND METHODS 3 hours
The study of the curriculum, methods and materials used to teach young children. Field experience in preschool or kindergarten is required. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, where field experiences are a required component. Prerequisite: EDUC 131, EDUC 340. Fall.
340 LITERACY BLOCK 8 hours
Integrated study of the language arts. Emergence and development of listening, speech writing, and reading, including word recognition and comprehension strategies. Includes the evaluation and use of instructional and recreational reading materials, methods, curriculum, assessment and computer applications. Requires participation in school classrooms and wide reading in children's literature. Prerequisite: EDUC 235. Spring.
348 JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 hours
A study of the growth and development of students in grades 5-9 and the characteristics of a junior high/middle school program that meets their needs. Must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to student teaching. May require field experience. Fall.
350 EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MILD INTERVENTIONS 3 hours
Informal and formal testing, individual educational programs, classroom management and organization to meet the educational needs of learners. Prerequisites: EDUC 206, EDUC 263. Spring.
352 ADOLESCENT EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS 3 hours
The study of adolescents with exceptionalities, and direct application of methods, materials, technology, management and assessment of students who experience difficulties in literacy and learning in content areas. Field experience required. Students are urged to take the fall semester immediately prior to student teaching. Prerequisite: EDUC 235. Fall.
360 CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT 2 hours
The study of current models of classroom discipline and techniques to manage individual and group behavior. Taken as part of the Methods Block. Field experience required. Prerequisite: EDUC 235. Fall.
410 THE TEACHER IN TODAY'S SCHOOL 2 hours
An examination of critical issues facing teachers in today's schools. Topics are variable but will include classroom management, conflict resolution and legal rights and responsibilities of teachers. Taken concurrently with student teaching. Spring.
440 GENERAL METHODS FOR ADOLESCENT LEARNERS 3 hours
The study of curriculum, methods and materials, computer applications, and teacher assessment of student learning for grades 5 through 12. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: EDUC 235, EDUC 352, and EDUC 360. January, off campus.
473 EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING 3-6 hours
Supervised teaching experience in nursery schools, day care centers, Head Start programs, or kindergarten under college faculty and preschool personnel supervision. Prerequisites: EDUC 130, 231; grade point average of 2.50 and index in teaching major of 2.50. January and Spring. Fee required.
474 EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING 7-13 hours
Full-time teaching experiences in the public schools. Initial experiences include observing the classroom teacher and working with small groups. These experiences are gradually expanded until the student is in complete charge of the learning experiences of an elementary school classroom. Taken as a part of the Professional Term in elementary education. Prerequisites: EDUC 301, 317, 319; MATH 303. Spring.
475 ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT STUDENT TEACHING
7-13 hours
Full-time teaching experiences in the public schools. Following a brief observation experience, the student assumes the responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher under that teacher's direction. Students are expected to observe classes other than those of the cooperating teacher. Taken as a part of the Professional Term in secondary education. Prerequisite: EDUC 440. Spring. Fee required.
477 EARLY ADOLESCENT STUDENT TEACHING 3-6 hours
Full-time teaching experiences in the public schools. Experiences are expanded until the student assumes the responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher. Prerequisites: EDUC 348 and either EDUC 440 or Methods Block. Fee required.
478 MILD INTERVENTIONS STUDENT TEACHING 6 hours
Full-time teaching experiences in the public school special education classroom. Involvement is increased until the student assumes the responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher. Must be complemented with a similar experience in EDUC 474. Prerequisites: EDUC 301, 315, 317, 319, MATH 303. Spring. Fee required.
479 ALL GRADE STUDENT TEACHING 13 hours
Full-time teaching experience in the public schools. Following a brief observation experience, the student assumes the responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher under the teacher's direction. All students will have experiences at two different grade levels. Taken as part of the professional term. Prerequisite: EDUC 440 or HPE 440. Fee required.
380 or 480 SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1-4 hours
A student who has demonstrated ability to work independently may propose a course and pursue it with a qualified and willing professor. The department chair and the vice president and dean of academic affairs must also approve. A set of guidelines can be secured from the Office of the Registrar.
385 or 485 SEMINAR 1-4 hours
An in-depth consideration of a significant scholarly problem or issue. Students pursue a supervised, independent inquiry on an aspect of the topic and exchange results through reports and discussions.
