Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2007-2008
EDUC 202 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUC
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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 502.
EDUC 301 - PHILO, HIST&SOCL FOUND OF EDUC
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
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
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.
EDUC 305 - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Long Title: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
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.
EDUC 310 - INTRODUCTION SPECIAL EDUCATION
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 individuals 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 instructional approaches in special education and the social issues impacting the field. Students will visit area schools. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 510.
EDUC 315 - ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
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.
EDUC 325 - ADOLESCENT LITERATURE
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.
EDUC 330 - THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Long Title: THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
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.
EDUC 335 - URBAN ED:ISSUES, POLICY& PRAC
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.
EDUC 345 - COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
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.
EDUC 350 - EDUCATION POLICY
Long Title: EDUCATION POLICY: FROM LEGISLATURES TO CLASSROOMS
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Establish principles of policy analysis and then use those principles to investigate the effects of current educational policies, with particular attention to the dynamics and impact on schools, families, children, and communities. Recommended for certification. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 550.
EDUC 410 - THEORY AND METHODS: ART
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: ART
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530 or permission of instructor
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 411 - THEORY AND METHODS: ENGLISH
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: ENGLISH
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 412 - THRY&MTHDS:FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 413 - THRY&MTHDS:MATHEMATICS
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: MATHEMATICS
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 414 - THRY&MTHDS:PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 415 - THEORY AND METHODS: SCIENCE
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: SCIENCE
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 416 - THRY&MTHDS:SOCIAL STUDIES
Long Title: THEORY AND METHODS: SOCIAL STUDIES
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 301 OR EDUC 501 OR EDUC 330 OR EDUC 530
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. Instructor Permission Required.
EDUC 420 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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.
EDUC 440 - SUPRV TEACH:SUMMER SCHOOL
Long Title: SUPERVISED TEACHING: SUMMER SCHOOL
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 420
Description: Field-based practicum for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar. Required for certification. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
EDUC 490 - PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
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.
EDUC 491 - INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
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.
EDUC 501 - PHILO, HIST&SOCL FOUND OF EDUC
Long Title: PHILOSOPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 502 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUC
Long Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 505 - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Long Title: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 510 - INTRODUCTION SPECIAL EDUCATION
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 515 - ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Long Title: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 525 - ADOLESCENT LITERATURE
Long Title: ADOLESCENT LITERATURE
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 530 - THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Long Title: THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 535 - URBAN ED:ISSUES, POLICY & PRAC
Long Title: URBAN EDUCATION: ISSUES, POLICY, AND PRACTICE
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 540 - INTERNSHIP
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. Repeatable for Credit.
EDUC 545 - COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
Long Title: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description:
EDUC 550 - EDUCATION POLICY
Long Title: EDUCATION POLICY: FROM LEGISLATURES TO CLASSROOMS
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Description: Establish principles of policy analysis and then use those principles to investigate the effects of current education policies, with particular attention to the dynamics and impact on schools, families, children, and communities. Graduate version of EDUC 350, additional assignments are required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 350.
EDUC 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
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.
EDUC 596 - FLD-BASED STDY TEACH&LRNG
Long Title: FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
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.