Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Exploration of current issues and controversies in education through research and primary experience. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of service or experience in K-12 schools, to be arranged individually. Directed to all students interested in issues of K-12 education, and recommended for those interested in entering the teacher preparation program.

Long Title: PHILOSOPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Analysis of events and ideas that have shaped the philosophy and practice of American schools today. Requires at least 15 hours of observation in secondary schools. Appropriate for all students interested in the influences and stresses that have created a unique educational system in our culturally diverse country. Required for certification unless EDUC 330 is substituted. Enrollment limited to students with junior status or higher. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 501.

Long Title: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The goal of this course is to introduce students to a psychological understanding of teaching and learning through an overview of principles, issues, and related research in educational psychology. The course will examine theories of learning, complex cognitive processes, cognitive and emotional development, motivation, and the application of these constructs of effective instruction, the design of optimum learning environments, assessment of student learning, and teaching in diverse classrooms. It is a general overview of the field and requires no prior preparation. Required for certification. Enrollment limited to students with junior status and higher. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 505.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will introduce and expose students to the field of Special Education. Students will learn about the various students who receive special education as well as other types of exceptionality, including giftedness. Controversial issues in this field will be examined along with pertinent legislation. This course will familiarize students with educational approaches in special education and social issues impacting the field. Students will visit area schools. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 510.

Long Title: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic theories of adolescent development and cognition. The course will examine principles and concepts in the areas of physical, emotional and psychological development, identity formation, sexuality, and family and peer relations. Other 'hot topics' such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and teenagers and the media will also be examined. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 515.

Long Title: ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Cultural, literary, and developmental issues in literature written to engage middle and high school students. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 525.

Long Title: THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Survey of the background, purposes, and organization of modern secondary schools and their students and curricula. Includes the policy and administration of secondary schools as well as introductory educational research. 15 hours of observation in schools required. Required for certification unless EDUC 301 is substituted. Enrollment limited to students with junior status or higher. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 530.

Long Title: URBAN EDUCATION: ISSUES, POLICY, AND PRACTICE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Major issues facing urban education, including poverty, the implications of racial and ethnic diversity for educational institutions, and strategies for improving academic achievement in urban schools. We will examine sociological, political, cultural and educational research and theory, as well as explore strategies for improvement of urban education at the classroom, school and policy levels. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 535.

Long Title: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Technology is and will continue to be deeply involved in the education process. In this course, students will investigate and use computer applications to enhance classroom teaching and facilitate administrative tasks. We will explore relevant design alternatives for educational presentations and websites. The internet will be utilized as a teacher and student resource. Other related topics including copyright, networking, and computer systems will be included. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 545.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: ART

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 33/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: ENGLISH

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDU 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: MATHEMATICS

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: SCIENCE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: SOCIAL STUDIES

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Required for certification. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530

Description: Integration of theory with practice as students observe a mentor teacher, identify issues of developing and implementing curriculum with a diverse student body, and create curriculum for the Summer School for Grades 8 through 12. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and committed to student teaching in Summer School. Required for certification. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SUPERVISED TEACHING: SUMMER SCHOOL

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 420

Description: Field-based practicum for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar. Required for certification. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Development of a portfolio demonstrating teaching strengths which is required for teacher certification during the last summer of student teaching. Recommended for teacher certification. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: This course uses ethnographic and quantitative research methods to study a specific issue in educaiton. Independent research projects may include literature reviews and analysis, and/or case studies in school settings. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 591. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PHILOSOPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: URBAN EDUCATION: ISSUES, POLICY, AND PRACTICE

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: INTERNSHIP

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 440

Description: Field practice for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description: This course uses ethnographic and quantitative research methods to study a specific issue in education. Independent research projects may include literature reviews and analysis, and/or case studies in school settings. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 491. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description: Study of field-based ethnographic research on teaching and learning. Includes seminar, independent research projects, ethnographic research methods, and directed case studies. Open to upperclassmen and graduate students, particularly those in education, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Offered as needed.