- EDUC101 - Introduction to Education
This course examines the role of education in the United States. Students will discuss the historical and philosophical foundations of education, explore the impact of educational institutions on society, discuss contemporary education issues, and explore the role of education as an agent for change.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC211 - Diversity in Education
(University Core Curriculum course) Education 211 is one of the foundational courses required in the Teacher Education Program (TEP). The course fulfills the minimum state licensure requirement for diversity in education and Standard 1 of the IPTS. The course introduces students to the philosophical and definitional issues related to pluralistic education. Course focus addresses philosophical positions, the design and implementation of effective teaching strategies that reflect ethnic and cultural diversity, and prepares students to function in a multicultural society.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC214 - Human Development & Learning
(University Core Curriculum course) A requirement in the professional education sequence. This course examines human behavior as individuals and in groups throughout the life-span. It includes human development within the social context, social science research strategies, individual differences, group dynamics, and principles of learning.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC301 - Clinical I, Reflective Instructional Practices
Reflective Instructional Practices is the first clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure and is taken concurrently with EDUC 313. This field experience consists of five sessions of instruction in using technology for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply knowledge and skills presented in EDUC 313. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 313. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
Credit Hours: 1
- EDUC302 - Clinical II, Methods of Instructional Practices
Clinical II, Methods of Instructional Practices, is the second clinical field experience course in the TEP for all majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of advanced technology use for student engagement and reflective teaching, in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 301 and EDUC 313 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 319.
Credit Hours: 1
- EDUC303 - Clinical III, Advanced Instructional Practices
Clinical III, Advanced Instructional Practices, is the third clinical field experience course in the TEP for majors seeking licensure. This course is taken concurrently with methods courses within the candidate's major. This field experience consists of five sessions of practical legal issues for educators in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Prerequisite: EDUC 302 and EDUC 319 with a minimum grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 308.
Credit Hours: 1
- EDUC304 - Clinical IV-English as a Second Language Field Placement
Clinical IV-English as a Second Language Field Placement, is the clinical field experience course in the TEP for candidates in ESL classrooms. This field experience consists of 16 weeks of clinical placement in the public school classrooms (128 hours), where candidates will apply knowledge and skills learned in methods courses.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC308 - Characteristics and Methods for Teaching Exceptional Children
(Same as SPED 408) For pre-service teachers who serve children and youth with disabilities. The course focuses on essential disability characteristics, data-based decision making, scientifically-based academic and behavioral interventions and strategies to differentiate instruction and accommodate learners with disabilities in general education classrooms. Co-requisite: EDUC 303.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC312 - Field Observation and Participation
Allows the pre-service teacher candidate to observe and participate in activities and experiences related to their major. Field experiences are correlated with courses in the student's major department. Enrollment is coordinated by the student's major department and placement in public school settings is coordinated by the Office of Teacher Education. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 or concurrent enrollment, or permission from instructor or the Director of Teacher Education.
Credit Hours: 1-8
- EDUC313 - Reflective Classroom Planning, Organization, and Management
This course prepares teacher candidates to analyze and use student academic and behavioral data to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of students, and leads to ongoing growth and achievement. The candidates will develop an understanding of principles and techniques of evidence-based instructional practices that enable active student engagement and effective management of classrooms and student behavior. Concurrent enrollment with EDUC 301. Restriction: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Education Lab fee: $165.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC319 - Language, Culture, and Learning
This course introduces first and second language development and acquisition, language variation, cultural diversity, bilingual education, and culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. The course will serve as a foundation for methods courses in the teacher education program where teacher candidates will learn best practices to teach ELLs (English language learners), dialect speakers, and other students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 and EDUC 301 with a grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 302.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC350 - Culture in the Classroom
Students will develop competencies and skills needed by educational professionals for work with children and their families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This course will examine many social, political, and cultural factors that affect learning and teaching. (online course)
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC351 - Foundations of Bilingual Education
Students will develop competencies and skills needed by educational professionals for work with children and their families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in school settings. Students will be presented with a developmental overview of the historical, philosophical, socio-cultural, and legislative foundations of bilingual education in the United States. (online course)
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC352 - Linguistics for the ESL Teacher
Students will develop competencies and skills needed by educational professionals for work with children and their families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Educational Linguistics as it relates to this course focuses on training and research in linguistics as it relates to educational theory and practice, specifically the teaching and learning of preschool-3rd grade ELL students. (online course)
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC353 - Assessment of Bilingual Students
Students will develop competencies and skills needed by educational professionals for work with children and their families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Students will examine instruments, strategies, and techniques related to assessment and placement of ELL students. (online course)
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC354 - Bilingual and ESL Methods and Materials
Students will develop competencies and skills needed by educational professionals for work with children and their families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This course will focus on bilingual and ELL curriculum development and instruction for bilingual and ELL students (preschool-3rd grade) in a variety of language and program settings. (online course)
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC360 - Teaching Reading and Writing in the Secondary Content Areas
State and national standards for teachers require that teachers know and demonstrate a wide range of literacy methods and skills to promote effective and appropriate classroom communication. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach reading and writing in the secondary content areas. Restricted to admission to the Teacher Education Program or consent of instructor. (Previously CI 360).
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC400 - Clinical Field Experience III-Special Education
This clinical field experience is limited to Special Education majors. Concurrent enrollment in SPED 417 and SPED 419 is required. This field experience consists of five sessions of practical legal issues for educators in addition to clinical placement in public school classrooms, where candidates will apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills presented in content method courses. Placement in public school settings is coordinated by the Office of Teacher Education. Prerequisite: EDUC 302 and EDUC 319 with minimum grades of C.
Credit Hours: 6
- EDUC401A - Clinical Practice/Student Teaching
A requirement in the undergraduate professional education sequence necessary for initial teacher licensure by entitlement. For undergraduate credit only. Prerequisite: successful completion of prior professional education sequence courses and all required methods courses with a grade of C or better, required major GPA, special approval needed from the department, full semester of clinical practice/student teaching and all required seminars, and required licensure tests. Laboratory Fee: $100.
Credit Hours: 12
- EDUC401C - Clinical Practice/Student Teaching
Clinical field experience for teacher candidates who need an additional student teaching placement in order to pass the edTPA. This course is also appropriate for candidates who need an intensive but limited field experience. Laboratory fee: $25.
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC468 - Science Methods for Middle and Senior High Schools
A performance-based approach to instructional skills common to teaching natural science at the middle and senior high school levels. Three class hours and one micro teaching laboratory per week. (Previously CI 468).
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC469 - Teaching Social Sciences in the Secondary School [6-12]
Emphasis is placed on the analysis and evaluation of the social sciences with focus on instructional strategies and curricular designs in the teaching of history, geography, political science, economics, and sociology, as well as content reading for the social sciences. Prerequisite: EDUC 313 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (Previously CI 469).
Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC470 - Teaching and Learning NonFiction Sources for Adolescent and Adult Learners
This course will help students develop instructional materials and curricular designs using non-fiction resources for classrooms at the secondary level and beyond. Students will also have an opportunity to gather, analyze, corroborate, and synthesize student data for the purposes of planning instruction with an emphasis on informational sources such as written documents, images, and multimedia. Integrating technology for differentiating instruction, assessment, and content reading for the disciplines (with a specific focus on the social sciences) will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: EDUC 469 with a grade of C or better. (Previously CI 470).
Credit Hours: 3
