Education Course Descriptions
The notations after each course title indicate 1) the semester during which the course is offered and 2) the number of credit hours, the number of lecture hours per week, and the number of laboratory hours per week for the course.
EDUC 225 Diagnostic Teaching Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Focuses on the development of children through the selection and use of formal and informal assessments and development of the student’s observational skills of diverse academic levels and children with special needs. A weekly field experience is an integral part of the course.
EDUC 226 Social Foundations of Education Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Consideration of the sociological, historical and philosophical foundations of education in America. Examines the various instructional processes and their underlying bases leading to better judgments about the role of the school in modern society. Prerequisite: ENGL 150 or 151 with grade of "B" or above.
EDUC 228 Educational Psychology Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Emphasis on the direct application of learning theory to classroom educational practice. Students will study human development and psychological influences which impact the teaching/learning process. Course will explore classroom management, discipline, assessment, developmentally appropriate instructional strategies. Students will begin to develop lesson plans using the principles of learning and developmental theory. Observational field experiences are required. Prerequisites: PSYC 150; EDUC 225, 226.
EDUC 321 Literacy and Learning in Secondary Schools Fall—3-3-0
Designed to integrate reading as part of any content area. Provides all secondary teachers with skills necessary to teach reading comprehension and to identify reading problems. Prerequisite: Approved application to Education Department.
EDUC 325 Multicultural Diversity Issues Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Study of diversity issues impact the theory and practice of education. Global and societal diversity issues will be examined. Cultural, racial, ethnic and related issues will be explored and incorporated into early childhood, elementary and secondary curriculum planning appropriate for a variety of students, settings and content areas. Prerequisites: EDUC 225, 226.
EDUC 326 Special Education and Inclusion Fall/Spring—3-3-0
This course will provide an introduction to the area of special education to the regular education teacher. Emphasis will include special education laws and regulations, and the types of exceptional students served within the educational system. Studies of the legal responsibilities of the regular teacher for special needs students will be examined. Prerequisites: EDUC 225, 226.
EDUC 328 Educational Technology Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Exploration of instructional use of technology, audiovisual materials and computers in an educational setting. Techniques, organizational skills and materials are presented and laboratory experiences required. "Hands-on experience" is emphasized. Prerequisites: CMPS 110 or CMPS 111, EDUC 225, 226.
EDUC 415 Methods of Teaching Secondary Education Fall/ Spring—3-3-0
Methods and current practices in the teaching of mathematics, science, social sciences, and English/communications to address classroom settings. Lesson planning, unit development, and viable presentations of interactive lessons, including authentic assessment tools for the specific content area. Emphasizes classroom management, special needs students, and daily teaching strategies. Field experiences are to be completed in a secondary setting, where teaching of a specific content can be observed. Prerequisite: Approved application to Education Department; for students who will be student teaching in the next semester.
EDUC 425 Student Teaching Practicum Fall/Spring—12-0-30
Each student will be placed at an appropriate certification site — early childhood, elementary, or secondary school — for a 14-week student teaching semester. Students compile a professional portfolio that reflects the diverse strategies, methodologies, practices, and realities of teaching in their host schools. Current educational issues and problems discussed and documented. Reflective journal maintained noting how best to translate skills, knowledge, and educational theory into successful practice in the school setting. Co-requisite: School Teaching Practicum and school site internship
EDUC 432 Student Teaching Seminar Fall/Spring—3-3-0
Senior seminar course for all education majors accomplishing their student teaching practicum. Students compile a professional portfolio that reflects the diverse strategies, methodologies, practices, and realities of teaching in their host schools. Current educational issues and problems discussed and documented. Reflective journal maintained noting how best to translate skills, knowledge, and educational theory into successful practice in the school setting. Co-requisite: School Teaching Practicum and school site internship.