EDU 101 - Introduction to Secondary/Middle Education and Technology for the Learner

This exploratory course in Secondary/Middle Education provides an overview of the field, including historical and contemporary influences, diversity in the classroom, technology as a tool for learning, and the study of teaching from both a personal and professional perspective. Prerequisite(s): Secondary/Middle major; Special Education 7-12 major; Community Health Education major; or permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 2

EDU 125 - Introduction to Theory and Practice in K-8 Education

Introduction to Theory and Practice in K-8 Education provides an overview of the field, including historical and contemporary influences, educational philosophy, observational techniques and the study of teaching from the perspectives of personal and professional development. Prerequisite(s): Elementary Education Major or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in SED 125 is required. Every semester. Credit: 2

EDU 202 - Practicum and Seminar in K-8 Education

Practical experience in a public school classroom. The student spends at least six hours per week in an assigned classroom working with a mentor teacher and participates in a weekly seminar. In classrooms, the student works with individuals, small groups, and the whole class while developing professional knowledge and responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): ELE, SED, ECH/ECS K-3 majors, sophomores or above and preregistration with the division. Qualifying Praxis I scores; Grades of C- or better in one of the following: EDU 125/SED 125, ECH 150, ECS 103. Every Semester. Credit: 4

EDU 221 - Secondary/Middle Block: Curriculum, Instruction, Classroom Management, Instructional Media, and Practicum

This course is designed to provide pre-service secondary school and middle education majors with the skills to develop an integrated approach to teaching and learning. It will cover models of instruction and planning, teaching and learning styles, assessment strategies, models and organization of curriculum, classroom management, and the role of technology and media within these. These topics will be addressed in conjunction with practical experience in a real classroom. In the classroom, teacher candidates work with individuals, small groups and the whole class. Prerequisite(s): Secondary/Middle Education majors, Community Health Education: Teaching Concentration in School Health Education, sophomores or above; EDU 101 and SED 101; must have passed all three PRAXIS I tests; must pre-register with Practicum supervisors. Every semester. Credit: 12

EDU 262 - Middle Level Education

This course examines the historic and philosophic contexts of middle level education. The current issues affecting middle schools include developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction and assessment, the role of middle school teachers, and communication with parents and public. “Teaching is the process of building communities of learners who use their skills to educate themselves.” (Joyce, Well, 1996). Prerequisite(s): EDU 202 or EDU 221. Every year. Credit: 4

	EDU 277 - Topics in Education
	Topics and practices related to education as selected by program and/or guest faculty. Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic. (Pass/Fail option) Varies. Credit: 1-4

	EDU 280 - Diversity and Social Justice Education K-8
	This course will address the diversity issues of race, culture, gender, ethnicity, class, affection orientation, age, and ability as they relate to K-8 teachers and students. The impact of diversity issues on classroom interaction and curriculum decisions and materials will be a major focus. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in EDU 202 or permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 2

EDU 301 - Texts and Teaching

The goal of this course is to prepare prospective teachers to support their middle and high school students in doing the reading and writing that they will need to do in order to be successful in their subject matter work.  Prospective teachers in this course will also consider what it means to use and include a wide variety of interesting texts in their classrooms.  A few of the central questions of the course are:  How do I make sure that all my students have access to the literacy skills they need in order to be successful in my content area?  What kinds of texts should I use to engage my students and help them understand the subject matter?  What does literacy look like in different disciplines? Prerequisite(s): EDU 221 and Professional Standing; or permission of instructor.  Every semester. Credit: 4

EDU 302 - Technology in K-8 Education

Prospective teachers will learn to use technology to increase their own professional productivity and to enhance learning environments for their K-8 students.  This course is designed using the NETS standards for teachers--the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge educators need to teach, work, and learn in an increasingly connected global and digital society. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in EDU 202 or permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 2

EDU 304 - Science Education K-8

This course will focus on the constructivist model of teaching and learning and science content knowledge for the K-8 classroom. The emphasis of the course will be on teaching and assessment techniques, strategies and activities that may be used to teach a diverse community of learners in the K-8 science classroom.  This course will also include opportunities for application. Prerequisite(s): One laboratory science course; Professional Standing in Elementary Education; junior status or above. Every semester. Credit: 4

EDU 330 - Young Adult Literature

This course focuses on the rapidly expanding genre of Young Adult Literature and its classroom uses. Prospective teachers will read widely in the genre, familiarizing themselves with authors, titles, trends and recent developments.  At the same time, they will consider questions of the role of reading and literature in the classroom and the lives of students, as well as plan curriculum and instruction around the genre.  Prerequisite(s): EDU 221; and Professional Standing; or permission of instructor. Every fall. Credit: 4

EDU 331 - Mathematics Education K-8

This course will address current policy and trends in mathematics education, K-8. The course will focus on current practices in teaching mathematics and will include lesson planning, assessment, integration, differentiation, curriculum design, communication, and the use of appropriate mathematical tools, manipulatives, and strategies. Students will be exposed to current research in national and international mathematics education; to national, state, and local discussions around the purpose of mathematics teaching and learning; and will engage in multiple approaches to problem solving and justification across domains and grade levels. Prerequisites: Two courses in mathematics, Professional Standing in Elementary Education, junior status or above. Letter Grade Only. Every semester. Credit: 4

EDU 332 - Social Studies and Global Perspectives K-8

This course addresses the design and implementation of social studies curriculum and pedagogy by focusing on the incorporation of global perspectives and the use of the methods of social studies inquiry to engage learners in K-8 classrooms. This course will also include opportunities for application.  Prerequisite(s): One social science course; Professional Standing in Elementary Education; junior status and above; Letter Grade Only. Every semester. Credit: 4

EDU 333 - Reading, Language Arts, and Children's Literature in Grades K-3

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades K-3. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; consideration of struggling readers and writers; techniques for evaluating literature available for children in grades K-3 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades K-3 develop competence in language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; fluency; word recognition; phonics; and phonemic awareness. Prerequisites: Sophomore status or above; qualifying Praxis scores; for ELE, concurrent enrollment in EDU 202; for ECH/ECS, C- or higher in ECH 150 or ECS 103; or permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 6

EDU 360 - Secondary/Middle Science Methods

Students will explore topics relevant to teaching in today's science classroom including: developing a research based framework for science education, national and state standards, assessing the effectiveness of instructional models with middle or high school students, labs and lab safety, environmental education, and approaches to science and societal issues. Preservice Teacher Seminar is a required component of this course that extends and reinforces topics addressed across all secondary education methods courses. Prerequisite(s): Secondary/Middle Education Majors, Junior Standing, EDU 221, Professional Standing. Every spring.  Credit: 4

EDU 361 - Methods for Teaching Secondary/Middle Mathematics

Methodological, curricular and professional issues in mathematics education, grades 7-12. Focus includes the following topics: high school and middle school math; implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; connections to local, state and national standards; mathematics anxiety and avoidance; use of materials; problem solving; use of technology; professional development and leadership. Preservice Teacher Seminar is a required component of this course that extends and reinforces topics addressed across all secondary education methods courses. Prerequisite(s): Secondary/Middle major; EDU 221; Professional Standing; Junior standing; and at least 24 credit hours in math or computer science at or above MAT 141M or COS 140. Every spring. Credit: 4

EDU 362 - Secondary/Middle Social Studies Methods

The primary goal of this course is to introduce each student to a variety of issues related to middle and secondary school social studies and multicultural education. Issues include censorship; academic freedom; and the place of history, geography, economics, political science, anthropology, psychology, and sociology in the curriculum. Each student will develop his/her own perspective on these issues, especially as they relate to forming a personal philosophy of social studies education and selecting instructional methods and curricular materials. Preservice Teacher Seminar is a required component of this course that extends and reinforces topics addressed across all secondary education methods courses. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; EDU 221 and Professional Standing or permission of instructor. Every spring. Credit: 4

EDU 363 - Secondary/Middle English Methods

This course further develops prospective teachers’ understandings of what it means to teach and learn English in middle and secondary schools.  While some topics may change from semester to semester, central questions revolve around lesson and unit planning, teaching poetry, developing a professional identity, working with standards (Common Core, NCTE), and looking at various aspects of the subject matter of English from both a teacher as well as a learner perspective.  Preservice Teacher Seminar is a required component of this course that extends and reinforces topics addressed across all secondary education methods courses.  Prerequisite(s): EDU 221, Junior Standing and Professional Standing; or permission of instructor. Every spring. Credit: 4

	EDU 370 - Art in the Classroom K-8
	This course provides practical experiences with two and three dimensional materials that are applicable to the elementary classroom. Skills and materials will be combined with knowledge of how art can enhance learning in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing in Elementary Education. (Pass/Fail only) Every semester. Credit: 2

	EDU 377 - Topics in Education
	Topics and practices related to education not regularly offered in the education curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic. (Pass/Fail option) Varies. Credit: 1-4

EDU 389 - Advanced Practicum and Seminar in K-8 Education

Advanced Practicum and Seminar K-8 is intended to be a bridge between either EDU 202 or SED 209 and student teaching. Course topics include observation of self (via video) and peers, professional writing, gathering and analyzing data as a foundation for the Teacher Work Sample, lesson plan development, classroom management and assessment. Prerequisite(s): EDU 202 or SED 209; junior status or above; ELE, ECH, ECS or SED major, Professional standing. Every year. Credit: 4

	EDU 397 - Independent Study in Education
	Independent study provides an opportunity for a student to initiate, design and carry out a research project or educational activity under supervision of appropriate staff. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing in Education and permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Varies. Credit: 1-4

EDU 402 - Philosophy, History and Cultural Diversity of Education

This interdisciplinary study explores educational philosophies, history of American education, and the multicultural diversity in a pluralistic society. The focus of the course is for each student to develop a reflected-upon philosophy of education and to approach this personal philosophy within the context of past and present formal philosophies, theories, and issues in the culturally-diverse educational system. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing, successful completions of 24 credits in education courses (EDU, SED or SHE) including EDU 221, or permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 4

EDU 410 - Teaching English Language Learners, K-8

This course will provide an overview of methods of teaching English to K–8 speakers of other languages.  Topics addressed will also include, but not be limited to, assessment, differentiation, teacher expectations, and current research as related to English language learners and their teachers. Prerequisite- Junior status and above; Professional Standing in Elementary Education; or permission of instructor. Credit: 2

EDU 422 - Reading, Language Arts, and Children's Literature in Grades 4-8

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades 4-8. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; consideration of struggling readers and writers; techniques for evaluating literature available for children in grades 4-8 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades 4-8 develop competence in the areas of language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; and word study. Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above; Elementary Education major; Professional Standing in Education. Every semester. Credit: 6

EDU 450 - Student Teaching and Seminar in Elementary Education K-8

Student teachers participate in a variety of supervised experiences in a school to enable them to synthesize educational theory and academic knowledge in K-8 classrooms. Following a school's schedule and working with classroom teachers, their students and other school personnel, student teachers increase their responsibilities over time. The target is to assume a full teaching load including all of the non-teaching duties. Students participate in a weekly seminar during their student teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing in Elementary Education; an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; completion of 2/3 of required course work in the arts and sciences concentration; completion of all professional courses with a C- or higher; and a score of 145 for the PRAXIS II, Elementary Education Content Knowledge, 0014. (Pass/Fail only) Every semester. Credit: 16

EDU 460 - Student Teaching and Seminar in Secondary/Middle Education

Student teachers participate in a variety of supervised experiences in a school to enable them to synthesize educational theory and academic knowledge in 7-12 classrooms. Following a school's schedule and working with classroom teachers, their students and other school personnel, student teachers increase their responsibilities over time. The target is to assume a full teaching load including all of the non-teaching duties. Students participate in a weekly seminar during their student teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing in Secondary/Middle Education; an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; completion of all of required coursework in the arts and sciences concentration and all professional courses with a C- or higher; and a passing score for the PRAXIS II as recommended by the State (see division for specifics). (Pass/Fail only) Every year. Credit: 16

	EDU 477 - Topics in Education
	Topics and practices related to education not regularly offered in the education curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic. (Pass/Fail option) Varies. Credit: 1-4

EDU 490 - Student Teaching and Seminar in Community Health Education K-12

Student teachers participate in a variety of supervised experiences in a school to enable them to synthesize educational theory and academic knowledge in K-12 classrooms.  Following a school's schedule and working with classroom teachers, their students and other school personnel student teachers increase their responsibilities over time. The target is to assume a full teaching load including all of the non-teaching duties. Students participate in a weekly seminar during their student teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): Professional Standing in Secondary/Middle Education; an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; completion of all of required coursework in the arts and sciences concentration and all professional courses with a C- or higher; and a passing score for the PRAXIS II as recommended by the State (see division for specifics). (Pass/Fail only) Every semester. Credit: 16