EDUCATION COURSES (EDUC)0123* COLLEGE READING FUNDAMENTALS (Remedial/Developmental Course)
Assists students in development of basic reading, vocabulary and study skills needed to attempt college study or other advanced study. Diagnostic testing provides a basis for individualized and small group activities to improve student skills DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD GRADUATION. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 0521 DEVELOPMENTAL READING LABORATORY, 1 hour credit
For students with ACT scores between 15-18 or comparable CPT placement scores. Students work on individualized programs to improve reading skills and strategies identified in testing. DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD GRADUATION. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 1113 strongly recommended. Laboratory 2 hours. 1113 COLLEGE READING AND STUDY STRATEGIES
Prepares students for success in college with emphasis on study strategies as applied in various content areas, academic reading/thinking strategies, and an evaluation of individual strengths and weaknesses as a student. For students with ACT scores 15 and above. Lecture 3 hours. 1800 EDUCATION INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
A required seminar for all declared education majors to be taken before admission to teacher education. Provides overview of the teacher education program's conceptual framework, academic requirements certification requirements and guidelines for development of the professional portfolio. 2881-3 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION, 1-3 hours credit
Directed individual or group study of selected topics in education. The course may be repeated for additional credit with departmental permission. Prerequisite: As listed for each separate offering and/or departmental permission. 3003* INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in education prerequisite to most education courses; introduces students to role of education in a democratic society, basic principles and techniques of teaching, scope and organization of public school system in the United States, and place of teacher in school and community. Additionally requires field component in the public schools. Prerequisite: Second Semester Freshman standing. Lecture 3 hours. 3013* CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
A survey of the development of education in the United States with emphasis on the influence of culture on educational theory and practice. Both philosophies and practices historically dominant in education in the United States and perspectives arising from cultural diversity will be explored. Lecture 3 hours. 3023 CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, 3 hours credit
The study of art, music, drama, and dance appropriate for early childhood and elementary school children. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of art, music, drama, and dance as well as the integration of aesthetic and creative experiences into the elementary curriculum. Includes field experience. 3073 SURVEY OF SECONDARY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES, 3 hours credit
Survey of general secondary teaching and learning methods as applied to varied content. Focus on planning, materials, grouping, communications, record keeping, presentation styles, learner styles and needs, and effective/reflective teaching techniques. Additionally, required field component in the public schools. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Lecture 3 hours. 3513 TEACHING PRIMARY READING, 3 hours credit
Principles and practice of teaching reading grades K through 3 with emphasis on emerging literacy and beginning reading skills. Prerequisite: LIB SC 3423 or departmental permission required. Lecture 3 hours. 3533 TEACHING INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL READING, 3 hours credit
Principles and practices of teaching reading in grades 4 through 8 with emphasis on development of vocabulary and comprehension and the place of literature in the reading program. Prerequisite: EDUC 3513. 3612 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, 2 hours credit
The study of effective practices of classroom management, motivation, and disciplinary methodologies. Additionally requires ten hours field component in the public schools. 3673 MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
The study of Instructional Technology as a theory and practical process for aiding in the learning process. The course includes techniques and technology used in planning, selection, production, utilization, and evaluation of a variety of instructional materials and computer related technologies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: EDUC 3003. 3733* DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A survey of the physical, mental, social, moral, and emotional development of the individual from conception through adolescence. For students in teacher education programs. Will not count toward major or minor in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1113. 3753* EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Introduction to the behavioral and cognitive sciences in education; application of current research and theories of learning, intelligence and motivation to classroom practice. Additionally requires field component in the public schools. Prerequisites: EDUC 3733 and admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 3881-2 WORKSHOP, 1-2 hours credit
Course designed to give intensive emphasis of specific topic(s) related to elementary and/or secondary education. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and departmental permission. 4313 PRACTICUM IN ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION, 3 hours credit
A pre-service teaching experience in the public school, taught in conjunction with a lecture class on campus. Observation and paricipation under public school teacher guidance. Additionally, requires sixty hours field component in the public schools. 4423 LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS, 3 hours credit
An elementary methods course emphasizing language arts integrated with other content areas. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and visually representing with elementary schools applications. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4443 SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS, 3 hours credit
An elementary methods course emphasizing social studies integrated with other content areas. Focus on history, geography, economics, sociology, anthropology, and civics with intermediate/middle school applications. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4463 MATHEMATICS METHODS, 3 hours credit
An elementary methods course emphasizing mathematics integrated with other content areas. Focus on arithmetic and mathematical processes with elementary school applications. Additionally requires a supervised field component. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4483 SCIENCE METHODS, 3 hours credit
An elementary methods course emphasizing science integrated with other content areas. Focus on physical, life, and earth disciplines of science with elementary school applications. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4533 READING IN THE CONTENT AREA, 3 hours credit
Theories and practices of reading instruction for middle school and secondary teachers. Assists teachers in the development of instructional strategies to facilitate student understanding of written materials. 4553 DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION OF READING DIFFICULTIES, 3 hours credit
A study of reading difficulties and techniques of remediation of such difficulties. Additionally requires 10 hours supervised field component with a child with reading problems. Prerequisites: EDUC 3533 and Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4613 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINAR, 3 hours credit Capstone experience focusing on classroom dynamics, creating positive learning environments, reflective teaching and professionalism. A complete portfolio will be required. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester. 4653 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT, 3 hours credit
Selection, design, administration, and interpretation of a variety of assessment methods. Use of assessment results to make instructional decisions, plan instructional activities, and develop appropriate grading practices. Communication of results to students, parents, educators, and the community. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Lecture 3 hours. 4672 SECONDARY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINAR, 2 hours credit
Secondary Education Capstone Experience focusing on classroom management, positive learning environments, reflective teaching, and professional interaction in the school environment with faculty and staff, parents, and community members. Includes portfolio evaluation and practicum experience in the public schools. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester. 4815 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES, 5 hours credit
Students observe, participage, and teach in elementary school special education settings under supervision and guidance of a special education mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisites: Admission to professional semester, SPED 3203, SPED 3263, SPED 3223, SPED 3243, SPED 4453, and SPED 4413 or SPED 4433. 4825 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-SEVERE/PROFOUND/MULTIPLE DISABILITIES, 5 hours credit
Students observe, participate, and teach in elementary school special education settings under supervision and guidance of a special education mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisites: Admission to professional semester, SPED 3203, SPED 3263, SPED 3223, SPED 3243, SPED 4453, and SPED 4413 or SPED 4433. 4835 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL-MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES, 5 hours credit
Students observe, participate, and teach in elementary school special education settings under supervision and guidance of a special education mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisites: Admission to professional semester, SPED 3203, SPED 3263, SPED 3223, SPED 3243, SPED 4453, and SPED 4413 or SPED 4433. 4845 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL-SEVERE/ PROFOUND/MULTIPLE DISABILITIES, 5 hours credit
Students observe, participate, and teach in elementary school special education settings under supervision and guidance of a special education mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisites: Admission to professional semester, SPED 3203, SPED 3263, SPED 3223, SPED 3243, SPED 4453, and SPED 4413 or SPED 4433. 4881-3 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION, 1-3 hours credit
Directed group study on a special subject or problem, based upon existing methods and/or instructional techniques which are applicable to teaching in all content areas. Prerequisite: EDUC 3003. May be repeated with departmental approval. 4891-3 SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 hours credit
Directed individual study in selected areas of education through research, readings, reports and/or on-site internship. Evaluation will be based on completion of an approved plan of study, with conferences and/or written reports. May be repeated for a total of 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and departmental permission. 4935 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN PRIMARY GRADES, 5 hours credit
Elementary Education majors observe, participate and teach in primary grade classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester. 4945 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES, 5 hours credit
Elementary Education majors observe, participate, and teach in intermediate/middle school classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester 4955 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5 hours credit
Students majoring in PK-12 subject areas (i.e., foreign languages, health and physical education, etc.) observe, participate and teach in elementary school classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester. 4965 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 5 hours credit
Secondary Education majors observe, participate, and teach in junior high/middle school classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester 4975 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 5 hours credit
Secondary Education majors observe, participate, and teach in senior high school classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester 4985 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN SECONDARY SCHOOL, 5 hours credit
Students majoring in PK-12 subject areas (i.e., foreign languages, health and physical education, etc.) observe, participate and teach in secondary school classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester. 4995 DIRECTED OBSERVATION AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD, 3 hours credit
Early childhood majors and elementary education majors who have completed early childhood prerequisites, observe, participate and teach in early childhood classrooms under supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. A professional education seminar is included. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester, ECE 2163, ECE 3154, ECE 4144; ECE 3303 or FAMS 1123 and FAMS 3143; ECE 4653 or
EDUC 4653.
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