Education Courses

EDUC 102 Special Topics in Education variable up to 32 credits. Positive functioning of children and adults in group learning environment. Safety, health, physical and intellectual competence, self-concept. Supplementary responsibilities-children's program. PREREQ: APPROVED ENROLLMENT IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE PROGRAM. D

EDUC 142 Teacher Education Competencies 1 credit. Elective course to provide prospective teachers with the library, educational media, and computer skills necessary to the teacher education program. Graded S/U. F, S, Su

EDUC 200 Aide Experience 1 credit. Student will be assigned as an aide in an elementary and secondary school for two and one-half hours per week. Seminar meetings included. Graded S/U. F, S, Su

EDUC 202 Field Experience Internship variable up to 32 credits. Working field internship; innovative approaches in preparation of CDA trainees. Experiences in a curriculum center, library, local settings, resource and day care centers, head start programs, nursery schools (public and private), and child development centers. Experience with educational and creative supplies and materials. PREREQ: APPROVED ENROLLMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE PROGRAM. D

EDUC 235 Introduction to Elementary Art Methods and Materials 1 credit. Exploration of media, methods, and materials useful in the integration of art with the elementary curriculum. COREQ: MUSC 233 AND P E 211 SUGGESTED. F, S, Su

EDUC 304 Concepts and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Study of relevant theories and developmental stages related to developing programs for young children. COREQ: EDUC 305. PREREQ: HEC 200 PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F

EDUC 305 Early Childhood Education Laboratory I 3 credits. A supervised early childhood education practicum in the preschool and kindergarten. Six hours per week required for the practicum. COREQ: EDUC 304. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F

EDUC 306 Advanced Concepts and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 credits. Design and analysis of methodology, materials, equipment, activities in early childhood education curriculum and instruction. COREQ: EDUC 307. PREREQ: EDUC 304 AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. S

EDUC 307 Early Childhood Education Laboratory II 3 credits. A supervised early childhood education practicum. Six hours per week required for the practicum. COREQ: EDUC 306. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. S

EDUC 316 Educational Laboratory 1 credit. Experience practicum to acquaint students with programs for children and youth in various societal and educational agencies. May be repeated up to 4 credits. PREREQ: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

EDUC 321 Integrated Language Arts Methods 3 credits. Theory and application of teaching methods for the language arts as integrated skills in elementary schools. Thirty hour laboratory in public or private school required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 322 Literature for Children 2 credits. Study of different types of children's literature, authors, and poets. Emphasis on strategies for implementing literature in grades K-8. Twenty-five hour lab required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning and Assessment 3 credits. Examination of the principles of psychology accounting for human learning and motivation and underlying classroom assessment procedures. The approach will be both theoretical and practical. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S, Su

EDUC 330 Elementary Math Methods 2 credits. Study of the subject matter of elementary math programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and materials. Field experience required. PREREQ: MATH 209 AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 331 Elementary Science Methods 2 credits. Study of the subject matter of elementary science programs. Emphasis on teaching methods and materials. Field experience required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 333 Content Area Literacy 3 credits. The development of literacy skills pertaining to the content areas. Includes assessment of texts and pupils, study skills, comprehension, and vocabulary expansion. Approved field experience required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S, Su

EDUC 334 Secondary School Art: Methods and Materials 2 credits. Demonstrations and practical methods and problems involved in teaching art. Practical work in all art media used at the secondary school level. Cross-listed as ART 334. D

EDUC 335 Elementary School Art: Methods and Materials 2 credits. Demonstrations and practical methods and problems involved in teaching art. Practical work in all art media used at the elementary school level. Some craft work. Su EDUC 336 Social Science Methods 2 credits. Study of subject content of the social studies program with emphasis on methods and materials used by the teacher, K-12. Field experience required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 340 Methodology/Diagnosis in ECE 1-5 credits. Supervised practice in an approved nursery, day care center, and/or kindergarten based upon the results of diagnostic/prescriptive procedures utilized during prior coursework which indicates the student's progression and needs. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR AND ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. D

EDUC 343 Fundamentals of Educational Thought 3 credits. Examination of philosophical, historical, and social contexts of schooling. Significant attention given to pluralistic nature of American educational decision-making. Development of personal philosophical positions on educational issues required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S, Su

EDUC 397 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. A maximum of 10 credits may be applied to fifth year programs. Graded S U. D

EDUC 403 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Early Childhood 3 credits. Analysis of methodology of various early childhood programs. Use of materials, technology, and activities appropriate to early childhood education. Emphasis on classroom management techniques. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F

EDUC 404 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Elementary 3 credits. Supervised practice in design and delivery of instruction appropriate for elementary school. Emphasis on methodology, classroom management, microteaching and use of media and technology. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC 405 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/Junior High-Middle School 3 credits. Supervised practice in planning and delivery of instruction appropriate for middle school. Emphasis on methodology, microteaching, classroom management, use of media and technology. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. D

EDUC 406 Classroom Instruction Laboratory/High School 3 credits. Supervised practice in planning and delivery of instruction appropriate for secondary level. Emphasis on methodology, microteaching, use of media and technology, classroom management. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

EDUC g419 Developmental Reading 3 credits. (Pre-service and inservice teachers, K-8.) Instructional strategies for reading emphasizing early literacy and language development, comprehension, word recognition, metalinguistic awareness, information assessment. PREREQ: EDUC 321 AND 333 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

EDUC g420 Advanced and Compensatory Reading in the Content Areas 3 credits. Advanced training in developmental, remedial reading emphasizing independent strategies in study skills, critical/creative reading, metacognition. Content area application. PREREQ: EDUC 333 OR EQUIVALENT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

EDUC g424 Assessing Reading Abilities 3 credits. Methods of assessment in reading. Introduction to case study. Formal and informal measure of comprehension and word attack strategies. PREREQ OR COREQ: EDUC g419 F, Su

EDUC 425 The Curriculum of the Public Schools 2 credits. Integrated course for elementary and secondary teachers. Emphasis given to the curriculum development movement in American education. Consideration given to the philosophy and purpose undergirding the organization and patterns of the curriculum. D

EDUC g426 Corrective/Remedial Reading Strategies 3 credits. Teaching strategies for corrective/remedial reading (students reading at least one year below grade level). Emphasis on planning, implementing and evaluating approaches and materials. PREREQ: EDUC g419 AND g424. AS, Su

EDUC g427 Mainstreaming 2 credits. An introduction to the philosophy and requirements of mainstreaming including identification, assessment, staffing, organization and planning procedures. Designed for undergraduate and graduate regular and special education students and ancillary personnel. Cross-listed as CESE g427. D

EDUC g435 Introduction to Statistics 3 credits. Basic techniques used in the organization and analysis of research data. Computations of certain descriptive statistics such as the mean, the median, the standard deviation, correlations, and common techniques used in drawing inferences about data. AS, ASu

EDUC g442 Technology of Instruction 2 credits. An advanced course in educational media which stresses the production, application, and use of media to improve classroom instruction. Practical application constitutes an integral portion of class activities. D

EDUC g451 Measurement and Evaluation 2 credits. The theory of testing and evaluation in the public schools. Theory and practice in the construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests. Use of test results in educational counseling. D

EDUC g470 Manipulative Mathematics 3 credits. Study of methods for teaching mathematics through the modern math approach stressing manipulations. Consideration is given to diagnostic and remedial procedures for exceptional children. D

EDUC g471 Interpersonal Communications 2 credits. Examination of basic concepts, principles, models, and theories of interpersonal communications and their application to educational settings. D

EDUC g472 Dynamics of Instructional Groups 2 credits. Theory, practice, and research associated with dynamics of instructional groups are presented in an experiential format with emphasis on formation, structure, and process. D

EDUC g473 Values and Moral Education 2 credits. Examination of theories and research in the fields of value and moral education. Emphasis on curriculum development and classroom methods for examining values and advancing moral reasoning. D

EDUC g481-g482 Contemporary Issues in Education 1-3 credits. Examination and analysis of contemporary issues and trends in theories and practices in education. D

EDUC g483 Instructional Improvement for Teachers 1-3 credits. Study of ways by which teachers can improve instruction in their own classrooms with emphasis on the findings of research and experiences. D

EDUC g485 Independent Problems in Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems of interest to majors in education. Experience in research composition. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

EDUC g491 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or more areas of education. Limited enrollment. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

EDUC 492 Secondary Music Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised secondary school music setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, MUSC 336, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 493 Early Childhood Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised early childhood/primary setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 403, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: 498. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 494 Elementary Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised primary/elementary setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 404, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 495 Junior High/Middle School: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised middle/junior high school setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 405, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 496 Secondary Education: Student Teaching 7-l4 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised high school setting. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 406, AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U. F, S

EDUC 498 Student Teaching Seminar 2 credits. Analysis of challenges facing the education profession with special emphasis on the application of research and on issues relating to teaching. Concurrent registration in a student teaching course is required. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. F, S

Library Science Courses

LIBR 121 Introduction to Library Use 2 credits. Fundamentals of use of the card catalog, reference materials, and the classification system, with problems related to class work. F, S, ASu

LIBR 221 Bibliography and Reference 3 credits. Survey of reference works and bibliographies, basic and specialized, with practical application to research problems. AS, ASu

LIBR 257 Cataloging and Classification 3 credits. Theory and practice in the cataloging and classification of both book and non-book materials. AF, ASu

LIBR 259 Audio-Visual Materials in the Library 3 credits. Maintenance, organization, and use of audio-visual materials in the library. AS, ASu

LIBR g355 Media Center Administration 3 credits. General administration of media centers, including the implementation of state and national media standards. The philosophy and scope of services and the relationship of center activities to school curriculum. AF, ASu

LIBR g356 Automation, Selection, and Evaluation of Library Materials 3 credits. Addresses automation as it relates to library services and collections as well as the selection and evaluation of library materials. AS, ASu

LIBR g440 Practicum 1-4 credits. Practicum in a library and/or media center under the supervision of professional personnel. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF LIBRARY COORDINATOR. F, S

LIBR g441 Independent Study in Library Science 1-2 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific problems in librarianship. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF LIBRARY COORDINATOR. F, S

LIBR 495 Library Science: Student Teaching 7 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised junior/senior high library/media center. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, EDUC 405 OR EDUC 406 AND/OR APPROVED APPLICATION. COREQ: EDUC 498. Graded S/U. F, S