2026-2027 CATALOG

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EDUCATION (EDUC 13.10)

EDUC 110. Orientation to the Teaching Profession. 3‑3‑0. Introduction to teaching as a profession with emphasis on responsibilities, ethics, instructional practices, and effective strategies for the needs of all learners. (13.0101)

EDUC 131. Introduction to Early Childhood Education. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: PKED majors only. Introduction to personal and professional foundations in the field of Early Childhood Education. (13.1001)

EDUC 211. The Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child. 3‑3‑0. Recognition of psychological and educational needs of exceptional students. Emphasis on the needs of students with developmental delays, physical disabilities, and with severe learning and/or behavior problems. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1001)

EDUC 232. Approaches to Preschool Curriculum. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: C or better in EDUC 131. A study of developmentally appropriate procedures and standards for preschool programs. Emphasis on development related to curriculum, health, safety and licensing standards. (13.1015)

EDUC 239. Early Childhood Practicum. 5-0-10. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher EDUC required coursework and permission of the instructor. A minimum of twelve weeks of work experience in an approved public-school classroom, inclusive preschool, an early childhood center, and/or home-based instruction experiences within a school district. Student is responsible for own transportation, board, lodging, and other expenses. (13.1015)

EDUC 250. Introduction to Elementary and Secondary Education. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: Admission requirements specified by the College of Education. Responsibilities of the teacher, the organization and management of the school and classroom and consideration of the child in the school environment. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.0101)

EDUC 251. Introduction to Technology Integration for Teachers. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Admission requirements specified by the College of Education. Knowledge and application of technologies needed for successful implementation of technology-based lessons and universal designs for learning. (13.0501)

EDUC 262. Demonstrations. 3‑1‑4. Principles of organization and presentation of demonstrations in all areas of family and consumer sciences. (13.0101)

EDUC 309. Methods of Instruction for Secondary Subjects. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Examination and application of methods and materials appropriate for teaching secondary school subjects. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1205)

EDUC 312. Planning for Effective Instruction. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Admission requirements specified by the College of Education. A study of the teacher as the decision-maker in instructional planning with special emphasis on the preparation for meeting the needs of all learners. The major focus is the development of lesson plans and assessment using high-quality instructional materials. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.0101)

EDUC 313. Introduction to Classroom Management. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Admission requirements specified by the College of Education. Content and experiences related to making effective classroom management decisions. Overview of conceptual models and classroom applications associated with effective classroom management. (13.0101)

EDUC 314. Methods of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Examination and application of methods and materials for teaching secondary social studies. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1318)

EDUC 316. Methods of Instruction in Secondary English. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Examination and application of methods and materials for teaching secondary English. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1305)

EDUC 318. Methods of Instruction in Secondary Mathematics. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 321. Examination and application of methods and materials for teaching secondary mathematics. Clinical experience in partner schools required.  (13.1311)

EDUC 319. Methods of Instruction in Secondary Science. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Examination and application of methods and materials for teaching secondary science. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1316)

EDUC 321. Reading in the Secondary School. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312 or HPED 312. Theory and practice of providing for the instructional needs of the secondary school student in all content areas as reflected by reading ability. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1205)

EDUC 329. Early Childhood Developmental Disabilities. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: EDUC 211 and 250. Psychological, physical, and educational at-risk factors and disabilities of birth to third grade. Clinical Experiences in partner schools required. (13.1015)

EDUC 333. Early Childhood Mathematics, Science and Technology. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: EDUC 250 and EDUC 312. Developmental stages, theory and application of mathematics, science and technology for birth to third grade inclusive of special needs children. Clinical Experiences in partner schools required. (13.1015)

EDUC 334. Early Childhood Language, Literature, and Literacy. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: EDUC 250 and EDUC 312. Theory and practice of language, literature and literacy for birth to third grade inclusive of special needs children. Story-telling, early reading and writing processes are explored; an introduction to the Science of Reading and the use of high-quality instructional materials. Clinical Experiences in partner schools required. (13.1015)

EDUC 339. Elementary Methods in Art, Music, and Physical Education. 3-3-0. Description of teaching practices for elementary school students in the expressive arts. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.1312)

EDUC 344. Shelter and Design. 3‑3‑0. Basic principles of housing and home planning; and housing trends. (13.1308)

EDUC 365. The Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School. 6‑6‑0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Theory and practice of how to teach reading and other language arts and the utilization of high-quality instructional materials in the elementary grades based on the Science of Reading; an introduction to collection and use. Clinical experience in partner schools required. (13.0101)

EDUC 368. Methods for Teaching Diverse Learners. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Knowledge and application of methods for teaching students with diverse learning needs. Clinical experience in partner schools required. Credit toward teacher education certification may not be earned both in this course and EDUC 211. (13.1001)

EDUC 374. Methods for Teaching Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I. 6-6-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Planning, organizing, and implementing instructional strategies, materials, and techniques in mathematics for elementary teachers in grades PK-2. Clinical experiences in partner schools required. (13.1202).

EDUC 376. Methods for Teaching Science, Social Studies, and Integrated Arts for Elementary Teachers. 6-6-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Planning, organizing, and implementing instructional strategies, materials, and techniques for science, social studies, and the integrated arts for elementary teachers. Clinical experiences in partner schools required.  (13.1202)

EDUC 377. Methods for Teaching Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 374. Planning, organizing, and implementing instructional strategies, materials, and techniques in mathematics for elementary teachers in grades 3-5. Clinical experiences in partner schools required.  (13.1202)

EDUC 379. Methods for Teaching Science, Social Studies, and Integrated Arts for Elementary Teachers. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Planning, organizing, and implementing instructional strategies, materials, and techniques for science, social studies, and the integrated arts for elementary teachers. Clinical experiences in partner schools required.  (13.1202)

EDUC 380. Kindergarten Education. 3‑3‑0. Co-requisite: EDUC 312 or EDUC 334. Kindergarten study with emphasis on administration and organization. Includes exploration of current trends in kindergarten education and consideration of selection of equipment and materials. Clinical experiences in partner schools required. (13.1209)

EDUC 382. Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 211. Foundations for measurably superior instruction for learners from pre-listener/speaker to early reader/writer repertoires. Scientific applications of the principles of behavior and related tactics to academic literacy, self-management, expanding community of reinforcers and curriculum-based assessment, functional analysis of instruction and its relation to behavior problems and measurably effective instructional practices. (13.1099)

EDUC 392. Methods of Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems. 3‑3‑0. Instructional methodology for younger children with mild/moderate behavioral and learning handicaps. Clinical experiences in partner schools required. (13.1099)

EDUC 394. Tests and Measurements in Special Education. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Principles and procedures of educational assessment, selection, preparation, diagnosis, and evaluation of children with learning problems. Clinical experiences in partner schools or special education settings. (13.1099)

EDUC 396. Collaborative Teaming. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. This course will focus on the history, formation, and implementation of collaborative partnerships in inclusive school settings. The course will deal with different models of collaboration, the theoretical and philosophical approaches to school-based collaboration, and the roles of primary and secondary members of interdisciplinary teams. This course is focused on developing effective partnerships with parents, family members, general educators and related service provider. (13.1011)

EDUC 399. Introduction to Multisensory Structured Language Programs. 3-3-0. The course covers the basics of a multisensory structured language program and its use with students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Fa only. (13.1099)

EDUC 402. Reading Instruction in the Elementary School. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 365. Theory and practice for the effective development of reading abilities among elementary grade students; implementation of best practices following the Science of Reading and effective use of high-quality instructional materials. Directed and supervised diagnostic and prescriptive field experiences with children in partner schools required. (13.1315)

EDUC 406. Classroom Management in the Secondary School. 3-3-0. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EDUC 312. A study of classroom management, research and techniques for effective management of learning environments, student behavior, and resources in secondary schools. (13.0101)

*EDUC 421. Current Practices and Strategies in Teaching. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree and transcript evaluation for alternate program. Emphasis on planning, lesson presentation, classroom management, current instructional strategies, and assessment. Lab fee required. (13.0101)

*EDUC 422. Vocational and Transitional Education Services Across the Lifespan. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: EDUC 312 or 421 and either EDUC 211 or EDCI 512. Curriculum, methods, and techniques for teaching adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities to become independent learners and self-sufficient adults through vocational and transitional services. (13.1099)

EDUC 430. Teaching Students with Dyslexia. 3-3-0. An overview of the history, epidemiology, and clinical indicators of dyslexia; an overview of evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia; an introduction to the process of becoming a dyslexia practitioner or a dyslexia therapist. (13.1315)

EDUC 431. Assessment, Management and Evaluation for Early Childhood Programs. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Completion of EDUC 300-level coursework. Examination of services, assessment and management models inclusive of special education. Topics will cover legal, political, financial, and administrative issues relevant to the director of early childhood programs as well as development of lesson plans, curriculum design and assessment. (13.1015)

EDUC 438. Family Engagement and Collaboration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Key concepts and strategies that facilitate communication and collaboration with families focusing on partnering with families of early childhood and elementary aged children and children with disabilities. (13.1015)

*EDUC 441. Multicultural Education for Teachers. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: EDUC 312. Preparation for teaching in a diverse society. Clinical experiences in partner schools required. (13.1202)

EDUC 446. Family in a Consumer Society. 3‑3‑0. The family as a consuming unit with emphasis on money management and informed decision making. (13.1308)

EDUC 449. Residency I in the PreK to 5 Classroom. 6-0-20. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA and passing scores on all required parts of the PRAXIS examination and completion of all pre-residency block coursework. Candidates will be engaged in clinical experiences in a PreK-5 setting for a minimum of 80% of the PreK-5 school week. (13.1299)

EDUC 450. Residency I in the K-12 Classroom. 3-0-10. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA and passing scores on all required parts of the PRAXIS examination and completion of all pre-residency block coursework. Candidates will be engaged in clinical experiences in a K-12 setting for a minimum of 60% of the K-12 school week. (13.1299)

*EDUC 451. Residency in Teaching I. 3‑0‑6. Prerequisites: Have been admitted to the post‑baccalaureate certification program and passed all required parts of the PRAXIS examination. Teaching in the elementary and secondary school setting in area of certification. (13.1299)

*EDUC 452. Residency in Teaching II. 3‑0‑6. Prerequisites: Have been admitted to the post‑baccalaureate certification program and passed all required parts of the PRAXIS examination.  Teaching in the elementary and secondary school setting in area of certification. (13.1299)

EDUC 454. Residency II in the PreK-12 Classroom. 6-0-20. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Residency I block coursework. Candidates will be engaged in clinical experiences in a PreK-12 setting for a minimum of 80% of the PreK-12 school week. (13.1299)

EDUC 459. Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisites: Education major and Senior standing. Major trends and issues in Early Childhood Education. Emphasis on roles and employment opportunities for the new professional. (13.0101)

EDUC 478. Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptionalities. 3-2-1. A three-hour course designed to develop a knowledge base which aligns instructionally relevant characteristics of mild/moderate students and effective instructional practices. Application of knowledge in applied setting for a minimum of 15 hours is required. Su only. (13.1206)

EDUC 479. Introduction to Classroom Management. 3-2-1. A three-hour course designed to introduce candidates in regular education pathways to certification to effective methods of classroom management. Candidates learn about cooperative learning strategies by participating in various aspects of cooperative learning as the course content – classroom management via cooperative learning. Application of knowledge in applied setting for a minimum of 15 hours is required. (13.1206)

EDUC 480. Management of Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptionalities. 3-2-1. A three-hour course designed to develop a knowledge base which aligns relevant characteristics of mild/moderate students and effective classroom/behavioral management practices and social skill training. Application of knowledge in applied setting for a minimum of 15 hours is required. Su only. (13.1001)

EDUC 482. Foundations of Educational Assessment. 3-2-1. Introduction of measurement and assessment essential to good teaching. Application of knowledge in applied setting for a minimum of 15 hours is required. (13.1206)

EDUC 483. Student Teaching in Special Education/Elementary School. 9-0-35. Prerequisites: Have successfully completed coursework, have passed all required parts of the PRAXIS examination, and have acquired student teaching status. Observing and teaching in a special education mild/moderate resource room/classroom and elementary classroom. Skills, techniques, assessment, IEP’s, and successful procedures in teaching the child in elementary school and mild/moderate resource room/classroom. S or U assigned upon completion of course. (13.1001)

EDUC 484. Practitioner Teacher Internship Seminar. 3-1-2. Individual supervision by school district curriculum specialists and university faculty from both the Colleges of Education and Arts and Sciences. Application of knowledge in applied setting for a minimum of 30 hours is required. May be repeated for credit if content differs. May be repeated for credit whenever content differs. (13.1206)

EDUC 487. Approaches to Managing the Mild/Moderate Exceptionalities in Special Education. 2‑2‑0. Prerequisites: EDUC 382 and EDUC 392. Techniques for modifying and managing behaviors of mild/moderate special education students. Clinical experiences in partner schools required. (13.1099)

EDUC 489. Mainstreaming Practicum. 3‑0‑6. Prerequisites: Senior standing, concurrent enrollment in EDUC 473, and be on regular status. Directed teaching of students with disabilities in a regular school setting. S or U assigned upon completion of course. (13.1099)

EDUC 498. Special Methods and Materials of Instruction. 3‑3‑0. Methods and instructional materials with emphasis on the newer materials and techniques. May be repeated for credit if content differs. (13.0301)

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