PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology
ENVR 101 Environmental Science
MATH 104 Mathematical Ideas
Course Descriptions
EDUC 201 Diversity in Education
In this course we will investigate both the similarities and differences within cultures, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, classism, religion, and exceptionalities. This will be accomplished through self-exploration and various activities. These topics will be discussed in terms of our educational system. Our focus will be to examine various methods for teaching deversity within a K-6 curriculum. 3 Hrs
EDUC 221 Foundations of American Education
Sociological, historical and philosophical background, purposes and concepts basic to the development of public education in the United States. Primarily for sophomore level students; required of all students in teacher education. 3 Hours.
EDUC 225 Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction
Curricular planning and development skills with emphasis on designing and implementing integrated activities, developing individualized materials and classroom organization and management. A field experience is required. Prerequisite for other methods and materials courses. 3 Hours.
EDUC 260 Teaching Children with Specials Needs in Elementary Schools
This course is designed to prepare preservice teachers to effectively work with and teach students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on specific methodologies that relate to the theory and practice of teaching students with special needs. Emphasis will also be placed on helping preservice teachers learn to consider learning environments, cultural, and socioeconomic factors in addition to student abilities when selecting effective teaching strategies for learners with special needs. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 270 Educational Technology
Students gain an understanding of the basic concepts of hardware and software and the uses of the computer in instructional programs by identifying, evaluating, and selecting effective course ware, identifying and/or developing teaching strategies necessary to integrate course ware into the on-going instructional program and using the computer for Computer Assisted Instruction and Computer managed Instruction. This course fulfills the writing intensive requirement. A field experience is required. 3 Hours.
EDUC 299 Exploratory Internship in Education
This internship is to provide students with the opportunity to explore career options through on-site experiences in educational settings. This internship does not count toward the major. 1, 2, or 3, Hours.
EDUC 304 Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution
This course offers practical strategies relating to assessment, classroom management, and instructional technologies. Specific emphasis will be placed on empirically validated practices and conflict resolution methods. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 310 Educational Psychology
Study of those principles and theories of psychology that have direct application to the classroom. Emphasis will be on development, learning, motivation, classroom management and assessment. Students will participate in six field placements in which they will observe contemporary research in authentic classroom situations. Pre or co-requisite: PSYC 201. 3 Hours.
EDUC 335 Critical Issues in Education and School Community
This course will discuss the origin, development, and current status of elementary school curriculum and evaluate the trends and issues likely to influence the curriculum in the schools. This course will also explore social, historical, political and philosophical issues that impact K-12 education nationally and internationally. Special emphasis will be placed on diversity and equality issues, leadership, parental involvement, community service, and ethical advocacy. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 345 Content Area Reading
The importance of reading development in the content fields for the improvement of learning is emphasized. Topics include study skills; selection of appropriate reading materials, both functional and recreational; classroom strategies for facilitating reading comprehension; and vocabulary-building methodologies. Should be taken the fall term prior to student teaching. 3 Hours.
EDUC 352 Topics in Education
Intensive consideration of a problem in education that is not offered on a regular basis in the curriculum. The topics for the course will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: sophomore status or above. 3 Hours.
EDUC 401 Teaching Reading and Other Language Arts
Curriculum and teaching strategies in the language arts with emphasis on the interrelatedness of all language processes including reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. Includes an overview of basic reading skills and methods for teaching reading and the writing process. Integration of the language arts in all curricular areas is studied. A field experience is required. 3 Hours.
EDUC 402 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
Teaches students how to identify, interpret, and prescribe strategies to meet the needs of those experiencing difficulty in reading. Formal and informal diagnostic measures are studied. A school experience of working with students who have reading difficulties is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 401. 3 Hours.
EDUC 404 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Provides a comprehensive overview of developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, resources and strategies related to effectively teaching mathematics concepts in elementary schools. Emphasis will be placed on reasoning, problem solving and the integration of mathematics in other areas of the elementary school curriculum. A field experience is required. 3 Hours.
EDUC 411 Social Studies Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Examines developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, resources and strategies related to designing effective social studies learning experiences in elementary schools. Emphasis will be on connectedness of social studies to other areas of the elementary school curriculum. A field experience is required. 3 Hours.
EDUC 412 Science Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Examines developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, resources and strategies related to designing effective science learning experiences in elementary schools. Emphasis will be on connectedness of science to other areas of the elementary school curriculum. 3 Hours.
EDUC 450 Individual Studies in Education
Programs of study for experienced classroom teachers, following their interests and needs, are planned with the help of the instructor. Persons interested in enrolling in Education 450 must confer with the instructor in person or by letter prior to the beginning of the course so that individual study plans may be formulated. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: Classroom teaching experience and permission of the instructor. 1, 2, or 3 Hours.
EDUC 499N Professional Internship
Directed observation and student teaching in selected schools, grades K-6; seminars are scheduled throughout this period. Grading is P/F. Student Teaching Fee: $50. 9 Hours.
MATH 104 Mathematical Ideas
This course will explore topics selected from number theory, probability theory, topology, and set theory. In addition, such areas as logic, modern geometries, chaos theory, and fractals may be addressed. Throughout, unifying concepts of investigation, conjecture, counter examples, and applications will be stressed. NOTE: This course does not prepare the student for subsequent enrollment in statistics or calculus. 3 Hours. (Spring, Summer)
