EDUC 225 Characteristics of the Learner (3)
A human growth and development course focusing on the child from birth through adolescence. Provides an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and the ability to use this understanding in guiding learning experiences and
relating meaningfully to students. The interaction of children with individual differences—economic, social, racial, ethnic, religious, physical, and mental—are incorporated which promote an understanding of developmental disabilities and issues related to but not
limited to attention deficit disorders, gifted education including the use of multiple criteria to identify gifted students, substance abuse, child abuse, and family disruptions. Offered each semester.
EDUC 319 Reading in the Content Areas (3)
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding of comprehension skills in all content areas, including repertoire of questioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative comprehension, as well as the ability to foster appreciation of a variety of literature and independent reading. For students in secondary education (6-12) and art, foreign language. Offered each semester.
EDUC 320 Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding of language acquisition, development, and reading to include: phonemic awareness, sound/symbol relationships, and explicit phonics instruction. Students focus on the knowledge, skills, and processes for teaching the English/Reading SOLs. Emphasis is on instructional techniques to assist students with disabilities achieve reading and comprehension skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 225. Offered each semester.
EDUC 321 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading (3) (W)
Provides prospective teachers with strategies for implementing ongoing classroom assessment, diagnosis and remediation of reading skills through the use of both informal and standardized assessment tools. Focuses on developing proficiency in a wide variety of comprehension
strategies, including fluency and vocabulary development, ability to foster appreciation for a variety of literature and independent reading, as well as the ability to promote progress with SOL end-of-course assessments. Emphasis is on instructional techniques to assist students with
disabilities to achieve reading and comprehension skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 320. Offered each semester.
EDUC 329 Curriculum & Instruct PreK-6 (3)
Skills in this course contribute to an understanding of the principles of learning; the application of skills in discipline-specific methodology; communication processes; selection and use of materials, including media and computers; and evaluation of pupil performance including interpreting and analyzing valid assessments to make teaching decisions. Another focus includes the teaching methods for English language learners, gifted and talented students and those students with disabling conditions (PreK-6) and is tailored to promote student progress and preparation for the SOL assessments. Students learn methods of improving communication and involvement between schools and families, including the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Prerequisite: INST 202, EDUC 225 or consent. Offered each semester.
EDUC 330 Elementary Practicum (1)
A teaching practicum which provides an opportunity to apply teaching methods, practice skills in teaching discipline-specific methodology, and learn to implement classroom management strategies. A supervised field experience in a primary classroom is provided. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: INST 202, EDUC 225 and 320. Corequisite: EDUC 329. Offered each semester.
EDUC 335 Teaching Math and Science in Schools (3)
Designed to aid future elementary teachers in their understanding and integration of the knowledge, skills and processes to support students in the achievement of the Standards of Learning (SOL) in mathematics and science. Many math and science labs will be conducted.
Prerequisite: EDUC 366. Offered each semester.
EDUC 338 Middle Education Teaching Methods: 6-8 (3)
A curriculum and instructional procedures course for middle education. Major emphasis is on: structure of middle school, principles of learning, the ability to construct and interpret valid assessments and analyze data to improve student performance, the relationship among
assessment, instruction, and monitoring student progress, the use of media and computers, and methods of improving communication between school and families. Prerequisites:
EDUC 225 and EDUC 366 for “DAY” and ACT students. Corequisite: EDUC 339. Offered each semester.
EDUC 339 Middle Education Practicum: 6-8 (1)
A teaching practicum which assists in preparing the professional educator for teaching developmentally appropriate lessons to middle school students. A supervised
experience in a middle school classroom is provided. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail
grading. Corequisite: EDUC 338. Offered on demand.
EDUC 340 Secondary Practicum: 6-12: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies, Art, Foreign Language K-12 (1)
A teaching practicum which provides an opportunity to apply teaching methods, practice skills in teaching discipline-specific methodologies, and learn to implement classroom management strategies. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences
early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: EDUC 338 and 339. Corequisite: EDUC 375. Offered each fall.
EDUC 366 Classroom Management and Teaching Strategies (3)
Contributes to an understanding and application of classroom behavior and management techniques, classroom community building, and individual interventions, including techniques that promote emotional well-being and teach and maintain behavioral conduct and skills consistent with the norms, standards, and rules of the educational environment. Included are assessments and management of behavior related to the best special education practice that provide positive behavioral supports; and are based on functional assessment of behavior. The course addresses diverse approaches based upon behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and practice. Approaches support professionally appropriate practices and promote positive redirection of behavior, development of social skills and of self discipline.
Corequisite: EDUC 367. Offered each semester.
EDUC 367 Classroom Management Practicum (1)
Provides an opportunity to observe classroom management strategies in multiple settings. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Corequisite: EDUC 366. Offered each semester.
EDUC 375 Content Teaching Methods (3)
A secondary curriculum and instructional procedures course focused on the prospective teacher’s specific content area. Students select their appropriate section of EDUC 375 that corresponds with their content specialty (art, English, foreign language, history/social studies, mathematics, science). Major emphasis is on applying the following concepts to their content specialty: principles of learning; the ability to construct and interpret valid assessments and analyze data to improve student performance; the relationship among assessment, instruction, and monitoring student progress; the use of media and computers; and methods of improving
communication between school and families. Prerequisites: EDUC 338 and 339. Corequisite: EDUC 340 for secondary “DAY” education students. A 12-hour field experience is required for ACT students. Offered each fall.
EDUC 434 Elementary Preservice Teaching I (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is in grades 1-3. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 435 Elementary Preservice Teaching II (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is in grades 4-5. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: admission to the Professional Education Program. Offered each semester.
EDUC 436 Middle Education Preservice Teaching I (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is in a sixth grade classroom. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. One of the student's two content areas is chosen. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 437 Middle Education Preservice Teaching II (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is in grades 7-8. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. One of the student's two content areas is chosen. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 445 Secondary Preservice Teaching I (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is fulfilled in grades 6-8. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Students majoring in art and foreign language for K-12 teacher certification also enroll in EDUC 445/446. Offered each semester.
EDUC 446 Secondary Preservice Teaching II (7.5)
This preservice teaching experience is fulfilled in grades 9-12. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisites: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 461 ACT Elementary Preservice Teaching I (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in grades 1-3. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. Students must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.ýý
EDUC 462 ACT Elementary Preservice Teaching II (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in grades 4-6. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 463 ACT Secondary Preservice Teaching I (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in grades 6-8. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Students majoring in art and foreign language for K-12 certification enroll in EDUC 463 and 464. Offered each semester. ýý
EDUC 464 ACT Secondary Preservice Teaching II (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in grades 9-12. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
EDUC 480 Field Experience in Education (1-3)
Involves working with students in special programs. The experience helps prospective teachers learn about students outside the usual formal school environment. An AVID program placement is possible. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: consent. Offered on demand.
SPED 371 Foundations/Legal/Ethical Issues in Special Education (3)
Focuses on the knowledge of the foundation for educating students with disabilities. Subjects covered include the historical perspectives, normal patterns of development, medical aspects of disabilities, dynamic influence of the family system, and understanding of the ethical issues. The knowledge of definitions, characteristics, and learning and behavioral supports needs of students with disabilities including those who access the general education curriculum at the elementary, middle and high school levels. At least eight categories of students with disabilities are discussed with application of at least eight characteristics specific to schooling. Students taking this course gain an understanding of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations associated with identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities. Offered each semester.
SPED 376 Assessment and Management of Instruction in Special Education (3)
Focuses on psychoeducational assessment, selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of standardized, informal and curricular-based instruments for eligibility, program planning, and program evaluation decisions. An understanding of service delivery, curriculum, and
instruction of students with disabilities is included. Emphasis is on making decisions about student progress, instruction, accommodation, placement and strategies for students with disabilities who are accessing the general education curriculum, using differentiated instructional (directive and nondirective) methodologies, applying alternative ways to teach content and remedial deficiencies in all academic areas, and using assistive and instructional technology to access the general curriculum, and implementing and monitoring IEPS. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Corequisite: SPED 377. Offered each fall.
SPED 377 Assessment and Management of Instruction in Special Education- Practicum I (1)
Provides a supervised opportunity to apply procedures
for administering, scoring and interpreting individual and
group instruments and utilizing assessment findings for
eligibility, program planning, and program evaluation
decisions. The student plans lessons for students with
disabilities to teach content, remediate deficiencies in
accessing the general curriculum and implementing IEPs. A
field experience placement is provided. The student must
request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences.
Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Corequisite:
SPED 376. Offered on demand.
SPED 382 Collaboration and Transition in Special Education (3)
Prepares students to work with families to provide successful transitions of students with disabilities throughout the educational experience to include postsecondary training, employment, and independent living that addresses an understanding of long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy, and selfdetermination, guardianship and legal considerations. Students learn to routinely and effectively collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsible ways. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Corequisite:
SPED 383. Offered each spring.
SPED 383 Collaboration and Transition in Special Education - Practicum (1)
Prepares students to work with families to provide successful transitions of students with disabilities throughout the educational experience to include postsecondary training, employment, and independent living that addresses an understanding of long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy, and selfdetermination, guardianship and legal considerations. Students learn to routinely and effectively collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, and
personnel from community agencies in culturally responsible ways. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Corequisite: SPED 382. Offered each spring.
SPED 438 Special Education Preservice Teaching I (7.5)
A preservice teaching experience in grades K-6. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester prior to student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
SPED 439 Special Education Preservice Teaching II (7.5)
A preservice teaching experience in grades 6-12. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester prior to student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Department. Offered each semester.
SPED 465 ACT Special Education Preservice Teaching I (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in special education grades K-6. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisites: admission to the Education Department. Co-requisite: SPED 466. Offered each semester.
SPED 466 ACT Special Education Preservice Teaching II (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in special education grades 6-12. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisites: admission to the Education Department. Co-requisite: SPED 465. Offered each semester.