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Teacher Education Undergraduate Courses

Courses in Education (ED)

2302 Teacher Education and Practice (3-0). Designed to provide an overview of the practice of teaching in today’s society and the skills and tools required by the classroom teacher. A field-based experience is required.

Students must have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) prior to enrolling in any of the upper division education courses listed below.

4309 Mathematics: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (3-0). This field-based course emphasizes the integration of research and theories about the process of learning mathematics. The development of logical reasoning in students, stages of intellectual development, appropriate questioning and problem solving strategies and techniques will be used with students in field settings. Addresses instructional strategies and materials for teaching mathematics. A field-based experience is required. (Must be taken concurrently with Education 4311 and Education 4314.)
Prerequisites: Mathematics 1314 or 1324, 1350, 1351. Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.

4311 Social Studies: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (3-0). This field-based course emphasizes the integration of research and theories about the processes of learning social studies in the elementary and middle schools. Problem solving, critical thinking, and citizenship will be stressed. Addresses instructional strategies and materials for teaching social studies. A field-based experience is required. (Must be taken concurrently with Education 4309 and Education 4314.)
Prerequisites: History 1301, 1302, 3301, Political Science 2305, 2306. Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.

4314 Science: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (3-0). This field-based course emphasizes the integration of research and theories about the processes of learning science. The major science processes such as observing, experimenting, measuring, classifying, analyzing, interpreting, sequencing, recognizing properties and patterns, and inferring will be used with student in field experience settings. Addresses instructional strategies and materials for teaching science. A field-based experience is required. (Must be taken concurrently with Education 4309 and Education 4311.)
Prerequisites for Early Childhood to Grade 6 B.S.: Biology 1308/1108, Geology 1301/1101 or 1303/1103, Physical Science 3311, 3312. Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.
Prerequisites for Generalist Grades 4-8 B.S.: Biology 1306/1106 and 1307/1107, Geology 1301/1101 or 1303/1103, Physical Science 3311, 3312. Must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.

4315 The Elementary School: Organization and Management (3-0). Focus is on the organization and management of classroom environments, curriculum, time management, planning, and student behavior. Legal and ethical issues related to schools and public education are addressed. Teacher candidates acquire knowledge, skills, and ability by observing and working with experienced public school teachers in elementary classrooms. To be taken concurrently with clinical teaching (student teaching) placement. A seminar format conducted by teams of university and/or public school teachers is utilized.
Prerequisites: Education 4311 and/or 4314, and/or 4309 and admission to the Student/Clinical Teaching Program.

4321 Secondary Learning Theories and Curriculum (3-0). This course is a study of the structure, organization, and management of the secondary school system. It includes an examination of secondary learning theories, special student populations, and the legal and ethical aspects of teaching. A field experience is required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

4322 Teaching Techniques in the Secondary School (3-0). This course is a study of the teaching process in the secondary school, including secondary methodologies, lesson design, measurement and evaluation of student achievement, instructional media and technology.
Prerequisite: Education 4321.

4323 Teaching in the Secondary School (3-0). Focus is on the organization
and management of classroom environments and student behavior. Legal, ethical, and teacher professional performance issues related to public schools are addressed. To be taken concurrently with clinical teaching.
Prerequisites: Education 4321, 4322, Reading 4320 all with a “C” or better, and admission into the Student/Clinical Teaching Program.

4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in education. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

4391 Research. A specialized course which may be directed reading or research for superior students in education.

Courses in Education (ED) Student/Clinical Teaching

4699 Internship. This course provides supervision during a probationary period of employment in a school district. This course may be repeated until completion of the probationary period. Grading will be either pass or fail.

4972 Clinical Teaching (student teaching) in Grade 4 to Grade 8. Participation in supervised teaching Grade 4 to Grade 8. Grading will be either pass or fail.

4973 Supervised Teaching in the High School. Observation of and participation in supervised teaching in appropriate public school settings for students seeking Grades 7-12 teacher certification. Grading will be either pass or fail.

4974 Supervised Teaching All Levels. Observation of and participation in supervised teaching in appropriate public school settings for students seeking all level teacher certification. Grading will be either pass or fail.

4975 Clinical Teaching (student teaching) in Early Childhood to Grade 6. Participation in supervised teaching in early childhood to Grade 6 in an elementary and/or middle school. Must be admitted to the Clinical Teaching Program. Grading will be either pass or fail.

Courses in Special Education (SPED)

2361 A Survey of Exceptionalities (3-0). A survey of diverse populations in educational settings with emphasis on students with special needs, limited English proficiency, cultural differences, educational disabilities, and/or gifts and talents. Regulations as well as appropriate instructional and assessment strategies, and information on referring students for special programs and resources are included. A field-based experience is required.

3360 Management Issues with Individuals with Disabilities (3-0). Study of management theories and practices, assessment methodology and strategies for working with learning and behavioral differences. Special emphasis will be given to theories of consultation and practices of working with diverse groups. A field-based experience is required.
Prerequisite: Special Education 2361 with a “C” or better.

3364 Educating Individuals with High-incidence Disabilities in an Inclusive
Environment (3-0). A study of special problems related to the education of students with high-incidence disabilities. Designed to provide a working knowledge of instructional approaches and behavioral strategies. A field-based experience is required.
Prerequisite: Special Education 2361 with a “C” or better.

3365 Principles of Assessment (3-0). Designed to provide assessment strategies, formal and informal, to assess, plan, monitor, and evaluate the development of students with learning differences. A field-based experience is required.
Prerequisite: Special Education 2361 with a “C” or better.

4362 Behavior and Discipline Management Theory (3-0). A practical approach to the implementation of behavioral assessment and discipline management of students with learning and behavioral differences. A fieldbased experience is required. (Must be taken concurrently with Special Education 4363.)
Prerequisite: Special Education 2361, 3360, 3364, 3365 all with a “C” or better. Admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

4363 Learning Disorders (3-0). A study of practices of working with learning differences. A field-based experience is required. (Must be taken concurrently with Special Education 4362.)
Prerequisite: Special Education 2361, 3360, 3364, 3365 all with a “C” or better. Admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Courses in Reading (RDG)

2306 Teaching Reading Using Children’s Literature (3-0). A study of children’s literature, selection of materials, and literature-based methods for use in the elementary classrooms.

3332 Reading in the Content Areas (3-0). An examination of reading and writing processes across the content areas with an emphasis on planning instruction, implementing strategies, and selecting materials for the elementary classroom, as well as on vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Prerequisite: Education 2302 with a minimum grade of “C”. (May not be taken concurrently.)

3335 Reading Development in the Elementary School (3-0). An understanding from birth through the elementary grades of reading development, methods of reading instruction, and instructional sequence. Emphasis will be placed on phonological awareness, phonics/word analysis and decoding, and oral language. Field component required: 5 hours.
Prerequisites: Education 2302 with a minimum grade of “C”. (May not be taken concurrently.)

3336 Teaching Reading in the Language Arts Classroom (3-0). A study of the integrated language arts process in the elementary classroom. Focus on effective teaching of the language arts modes of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing. This course will emphasize the relationship between decoding and encoding.
Prerequisites: Education 2302 and Reading 2306 with a minimum grade of “C”. (May not be taken concurrently.)

3339 Reading in the Middle School Classroom (3-0). Examines reading and writing processes, the development of reading and writing abilities and skills, theories and models of reading, assessment, remedial strategies, planning, and materials for the 4-8 literacy learning environment. This course will emphasize phonological awareness, phonics/word analysis and decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Reading 3335.)
Prerequisites: Education 2302 with a minimum grade of “C”. (May not be taken concurrently.)

4301 Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and Writing (3-0). An examination of appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies for the classroom teacher to utilize. Both formal and informal assessment measures are introduced for evaluation of student performance and planning instruction. This course will assess phonological awareness, phonics/word analysis and decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. A field-based experience is required. Must be taken concurrently with Reading 4303.
Prerequisites: Reading 3332, 3335 or 3339, 3336 all with a grade of “C” or better. Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is required.
Corequisite: Reading 4303.

4303 Reading and Language Arts: Instructional Strategies for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher (3-0). This field-based course emphasizes the integration of research and theories concerning the processes of learning reading and language arts knowledge and skills. This course is the capstone field-based experience in reading/language arts prior to the clinical teaching (student teaching) experience. Application of phonological awareness, phonics/word analysis and decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension will be emphasized in this course. A field-based experience is required. Must be taken concurrently with Reading 4301.
Prerequisites: Reading 3332, 3335 or 3339, 3336 all with a grade of “C” or better. Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is required.
Corequisite: Reading 4301.

4320 Reading in the Secondary School Content Areas (3-0). A study of reading skills, learning and study and higher level thinking skills development in the content areas. Includes determining the readability of curriculum materials, adapting learning experiences, planning curriculum to accommodate student diversity in reading ability, and assessing student learning. A field-based experience is required.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Courses in Educational Psychology (EPSY)

3303 Child and Adolescent Development (3-0). A study of human development processes from childhood to adolescence including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development. Aspects of learning, motivation, classroom management, behavior management, diverse learners, and socio-cultural elements are examined. A case study report is required.

3314 Culturally Diverse Learners (3-0). This course is designed to enhance awareness, respect, understanding, and appreciation of the strengths of linguistically and culturally diverse learners through an examination of the research, study of theory, curriculum, assessment methodology, and classroom environments that foster a climate of respect, learning, equity, and excellence.

Courses in Early Childhood (ECH)

2305 Socio-Cultural Influences on Child Development (3-0). This course explores the influences of society, culture, political issues, family, and experiences on personal identity and learning success with special emphasis on the development of social competence and self-discipline, as well as the culture of schools and classrooms. A field component is required.

3350 Developmentally Appropriate Environments (3-0). This course links cognitive, physical, social, and affective developmental domains to children’s experience and environment. The focus is on connecting developmental sequence and theory to real world experience and practice. The role of adult influence on children’s development is emphasized. A fieldbased experience is required.
Prerequisites: Early Childhood 2305, Education 2302. Both with a “C” or better.

4350 Applied Child Development (3-0). This course focuses on understanding and analyzing relationships between developmental sequences and children’s styles and processes of thinking, problem solving, cooperative interaction, and self-direction. The role of adults in mediating children’s accomplishments is emphasized including supervised experiences with young children. A field-based experience is required.
Prerequisites: Early Childhood 3350, Educational Psychology 3303, Special Education 2361. All with a “C” or better.