Courses in this section are grouped as follows: Early Childhood Education (Ech Ed), Educational Foundations (Ed Fnd), Educational Technology (Ed Tec), Elementary Education (Ele Ed), Physical Education (Phy Ed), Secondary Education (Sec Ed), and Special Education (Spc Ed), and Teacher Education (Tch Ed).

Prerequisites may be waived by consent of the department.

Early Childhood Education (Ech Ed)

3290(290) Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education I (6)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111), Psychology 2270(270), Ech Ed 3312(312), Ech Ed 333, Ele Ed 385, Ele Ed 3336(336), Communication 1040(40), English 3100(210), Ed Psy 3312(312), Ele Ed 3330(330), Ele Ed 3389(389), Ech Ed 3314(314); and admission to student teaching. Must be taken with Ech Ed 3291(291), and must immediately precede Ech Ed 3291(291) in the semester. Clinical teaching experience in early childhood education classrooms in the schools under university and school supervision. Required for all majors in early childhood education.

3291(291) Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education II (6)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 3290(290). Must be taken concurrently with Ech Ed 205 and must follow Ech Ed 3291(290) in the semester. Clinical teaching experience in early childhood education classrooms in the schools under university and school supervision.  Assignments will be in different school districts, buildings serving families of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and at different age/grade levels from those of the Ech Ed 3290(290) assignments. Required of all majors in early childhood education.

3303(303) Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Infant/Toddler (1)
Classroom experience in infant or toddler classrooms under direction of university personnel. Must be taken concurrently with Ech Ed 3313(313), Curriculum and Practice: Infant/Toddler.

3304(304) Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Preschool (1)
Classroom experience in preschool classrooms under direction of university personnel. Must be taken concurrently with Ech Ed 3314(314), Curriculum and Practice: Preschool.

3305(305) Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Primary (1)
Classroom experience in primary classrooms under direction of university personnel. Must be taken concurrently with Ech Ed 4315(315), Curriculum and Practice: Primary.

3312(312) Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111) and Ed Psy 3312(312). Study of basic principles underlying good schools for young children. Students will use theoretical base as well as on-site observations to develop an awareness of teaching-learning strategies appropriate for the developmental needs of children from birth through age eight. Scheduling, classroom arrangement, and child management practices will be considered. Throughout the course, students will be expected to begin developing their own philosophy of early childhood education.

3313(313) Curriculum and Practice: Infant/Toddler (2)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 3312(312). Focuses on planning integrated curriculum for child from birth to 30 months. Includes working with parents and community resources. Lab required.

3314(314) Curriculum and Practice: Preschool Education (2)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 3312(312). Focuses on planning integrated curriculum for the preschool classroom with emphasis on science, social studies, creative activities and technology. Working with parents and parent education emphasized. Lab required.

3332(332)  Early Literacy (3)
Prerequisites: Ech Ed 3312(312) and Ech Ed 4331(331). Study of children as they construct literacy knowledge from birth to early elementary. Development of meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities in which reading and writing are used to support children's skills. Criteria for choosing and assessing literature as a vehicle for literacy for children from birth to eight will be addressed.

4315(315) Curriculum and Practice: Primary Education (2)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 3312(312). Focuses on planning integrated curriculum for the primary classroom with emphasis on science, social studies, creative activities and technology. Working with parents and parent education emphasized. Lab required.

4317(317) Assessing Individual Needs for Early Childhood Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: Ech Ed 3312(312). Techniques of observing children and using assessment instruments to plan an individualized program for early childhood. Practicum experience required.

4321(321)  Parent and Community Resources in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education or graduate status. Competencies for working with parents and community agencies will be developed through a study of community and community resources. Procedures for parent participation and use of service agencies in the education of all young children, including those with special needs, will be examined.

4331(331) Language Acquisition and Development in Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisite:  Ed Psy 3312(312).  Development of language and the effects environmental and cultural factors have on the acquisition process.  Identification of language problems for purpose of referral.  Includes preschool classroom practices to support language development.  Practicum experiences included.

4346(346) The Acquisition of Mathematical Concepts (3)
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program, Ed Psy 3312(312), and Math 1050(50).  Applications of the major theorists to mathematics reasoning.  Content is appropriate for pre-k to third grad learners.  Research and its implications for practice in the areas of logical thinking, pre-number ideas, geometry, topology, problem solving and arithmetical operations are considered.

5335(335) Inclusion Practices In The Early Childhood Classroom (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), 2211(211), and 2212(212), or consent of instructor.  This course provides theory and practice in the inclusion of young children with disabilities in a classroom setting.  The focus of the course will be developing a team approach to supporting families as they make decisions for their children.  Students will study development, observations, and assessment to be able to make appropriate referrals to support children with disabilities in the early childhood classroom.  Other areas of understanding will include legal rights and responsibilities, development of individual plans for success, understanding of best practices for inclusion, and accessing community resources for families of children with disabilities.

6412(412) Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: A course in child psychology or equivalent. A study of the various types of early childhood programs and the philosophy upon which they are based. Attention will also be directed to the implementation of such programs, problems of parent involvement, and the social environment of the children.

6413(413) The Educational Role of Play (3)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 3312(312) or equivalent. Emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to cognitive and social development. Special attention to facilitating play in early childhood classrooms. 

6415(415) Organization and Development of Early Childhood Programs (3)
Prerequisites: Ech Ed 3312(312) or equivalent. Strategies for the effective organization and development of programs for children from diverse cultures, ages birth through eight years, will be studied.  Research and theory in funding and budgeting, staffing and professional development, selection, development, and assessment of program curriculum will be emphasized.  Long-range planning for program stability and involvement in advocacy issues will be covered.

6490(490)  Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

6497(497) Problems (1-10)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Individual study on topics pertaining to early childhood education.

Educational Foundations (Ed Fnd)

4330(330) History of American Education (3)
Prerequisite: A course in American history or consent of instructor. An overview of the evolutionary development of American educational theory and practice from the early colonial period to the present. Attention is also given to selected issues in professional education.

6421(421) Philosophy of Education (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Same as Philosophy 6421(473). Critical examination of selected issues in education from the perspective of Western philosophy.  Topics may include the distinctive features of education as an activity and achievement, concepts of teaching and learning, relations between education and values, and the role of public educational institutions.

6422(422) Analysis of Educational Issues (3)
Prerequisite: A course in philosophy of education or a course in history of education, or consent of instructor. A critical examination of issues about the elementary and secondary schools. This is done through the analysis of the procedures, resources, and goals that guide school policies and practices.

6435(435) History of Western Education (3)
A course designed to survey the educational development of Western civilization from approximately the eighth century BC until the present. Salient educational theory and practice will be considered in their appropriate social context.

Educational Technology (Ed Tec)

2245(245)  Audiovisual Equipment Operation for Classroom Teachers (1)
An entry-level course for all teacher education students. May be taken concurrently with Ed Tec 2246(246). A self-paced, modularized, and criterion referenced course. Students will demonstrate competence in operating standard audiovisual equipment normally found in the schools.

2246(246) Preparation of Inexpensive Materials for the Classroom (1)
An entry-level course for teacher education students. May be taken concurrently with Ed Tec 2245(245). A lecture-demonstration laboratory course in material preparation for classroom use.

2247(247) Integration of Media and Materials in Instructional Planning (1)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 2246(246), and for secondary Education students, Sec Ed 3213(213). Course concentrates on the integration of media and materials in lesson planning. Through lecture, demonstration, and individualized instruction, the student designs an instructional unit and prepares appropriate material for that unit. Ed Tec 2246(246) must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, this course.

2248(248) Utilization of Computer-Based Materials in Instruction (1)
Utilizing a series of computer-based education modules, the instructional uses of the computer are explained and demonstrated. Students develop practical experience in using and evaluating computer materials for classroom use.

5301(301) Introduction to Computers and the Internet in Education (3)
The course focuses on how computers and the Internet have changed teaching and learning; how teachers can facilitate learning in inquire-based, technology-rich classrooms; and on the design and implementation of technology-rich activities and projects. Introduces students to the networked computer as an instructional tool. Course participants will be introduced to how teachers and their students can use computer tools in appropriate ways for different content areas and educational levels. Practices to be explored include making presentations; searching for information and educational resources; organizing, writing, and displaying information and data.

5340(340) Selection and Utilization of Educational Multimedia (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5301(301)or consent of instructor.  Prepares students for selecting and utilizing multimedia technologies for learning.  Students will conduct projects involving educational multimedia programs available on computers or over telecommunications networks.  The projects will incorporate graphics, sound, and video. The goal of working on these projects is to prepare students to facilitate others’ use of multimedia in classrooms and other educational contexts.

5345(345) Preparation of Graphic Materials for Audiovisual Education (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor. Not open to lower-division students. A lecture-demonstration-laboratory course that emphasizes the graphic arts component of audiovisual material production. Theories of learning and communication are used in the design and production of materials used for classroom settings.

5346(346) Instructional Television (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor. Not open to lower-division students. A lecture-demonstration laboratory course designed to concentrate on the use of instructional television in formal and informal learning situations. Basic script writing, management of ITV systems, and design and production of low-budget programs will be emphasized.

6404(404) Seminar (1-10)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor.  Seminar in educational technology addressing special issues and topics not normally included in the regular educational technology courses.

6410(410) Computer-Based Graphics and Text Design and Production (3)
Prerequisite: Education 4301(301) or permission of the instructor. A lecture-demonstration-laboratory course that emphasizes the theoretical and practical design of graphic and textual material through the use of computer-based graphics programs. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of commercial software to produce graphic designs and desktop publishing projects such as newsletters, workbooks, and other textual materials.

6412(412) Applications of Computers in Education (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 4301(301) or permission of instructor. Uses and capabilities of computers in the teaching, administration, and counseling areas of Education. Familiarization with computing facilities and package programs.

6415(415) Teaching and Learning with Technology: Authoring Tools (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor.  A practical course in the design and development of computer-based educational materials and activities, utilizing “authoring” software tools.  Authoring tools allow the development of interactive multimedia educational modules without the need for command-line programming.  Emphasis will be placed on principled, theoretically sound, learner-centered design that meets curriculum needs.

6416(416) Teaching and Learning with Technology: Data Representational Tools (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor.  Examines the use of representations of different forms of data with technology for teaching and learning. Students will learn about techniques for graphing and visualizing data in science, math, the social sciences, and humanities, and will become familiar with research and practice pertaining to their use in a variety of learning activities and projects.

6417(417) Teaching and Learning with Technology: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) Provides a foundational understanding of the Geographical Information System (GIS) and how it is integrated into middle and high school classrooms.  Students will learn how to represent data used in schools and carry out projects that can be used in middle and high school classrooms.

6433(433) Educational Technology Systems Management (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340). Basic principles of management in design and operation of media programs and systems in various educational settings. Emphasis on strategies and alternative structures for achieving and evaluating functions of media centers.

6435(435)  Instructional Technology and Education Reform (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor. Students will learn how to foster changes in uses of technology for learning in schools, based on a historical understanding of previous technology reforms, and a critical assessment of recent reforms. Questions addressed include: What did stakeholders predict and hope for with earlier educational technologies, early uses of the computer and networking, and present technological innovations? What actually happened? Why? How can teachers and other educators help foster and spread effective use of technology for learning?

6436(436) Computer-Mediated Communication in Education (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor.  Explores the theory, research, and practice of using computer-mediated communication and computer-supported collaborative learning in education.  Learning environments including elementary, secondary, higher, and adult education will be considered.

6437(437) Distance Learning via Networks and Telecommunications (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.  This course is an investigation in the ways the learning and teaching across the barriers of time and distance are similar to and different from face to face learning and teaching.  Students will study the influence of interactive media: Videoconferencing, asynchronous discussions and other commonly used methods.

6444(444) Cognition and Technology (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Psy 6111(411) or consent of instructor.
Examines cognitive theories and computer-based tools for learning.  Students will gain a critical understanding of the relationship between the design of technological tools, the use of those tools in educational settings, and their implications for learning.

6446(446) Advanced Instructional Television Production (3) Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) and Ed Tec 5346(346). Advanced management, script writing, and production of ITV programs. Laboratory activities in production of systematically designed instruction. Each student will produce ITV programs involving writing, production of graphics, directing, editing, and validating the programs.

6448(448) Technology-Supported Inquiry Learning (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) and Ed Psych 6310(412), or consent of instructor.  Educational technology such as networked computers and software can play a supportive role in inquiry-based learning. Students will explore the theoretical background, design issues, and pragmatic realities of technology-supported inquiry learning environments. Such learning environments are best understood as systems involving social, cultural, material and psychological aspects. Consideration will be given to the important properties of settings, activities and technologies, as well as to the role of instructors.

6452(452) Educational Multimedia Design (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor. Examines principles and techniques for design of visually and functionally effective multimedia educational resources. Emphasis on techniques for computer-based production of materials incorporating text, graphics, and video. Rapid prototyping and evaluation techniques incorporated.

6454 Instructional Video Production (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor.  Elements of digital video production will be studied and used to produce video for a variety of formats. Students will develop the skill to produce and stream programs for school news programs, video annuals, documentaries and staff development programs.

6460 Technology Coordination in Schools (3)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) & 444 & 6448(448) or consent of instructor.  This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge for implementing technology in schools.  A major focus will be placed on analyzing the total cost of implementations and methods for measuring educational success.

6462(462) Technical System Implementation for Educational Technology (6)
Prerequisites: Ed Tec 5340(340) Provides a foundational understanding of technical systems used in educational institutions, with a special emphasis on networked personal computers.  Students learn theory and practice enabling them to set up, troubleshoot and configure networked computers for educational purposes.

6490(490) Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

6497(497) Problems (1-10)
Prerequisite: Ed Tec 5340(340) or consent of instructor. Individual study on topics pertaining to educational technology.

Elementary Education (Ele Ed)

1082(82) Effective Reading and Study Skills (2)
Designed to increase reading rate and comprehension and to develop study techniques appropriate to the purpose and difficulty of materials. Use is made of mechanical pacer, comprehension tests, vocabulary materials, and lecture demonstrations. No credit toward a degree.

2177(177) Elementary School Music (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of department. The role of the classroom teacher in the development of the elementary school general music program; selection of music, demonstration and practice of methods, and study of resources. This course will not apply toward requirements for a music major.

2179(179) Art Activities for Elementary Schools (3)
Same as Art 1179(134). A study of art principles; provides laboratory experiences with various media and materials. Stresses curriculum planning and developments of the elementary school program in art. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies

2192(192) Educational Laboratory/Field Experience (1-3)
A laboratory/field experience requiring systematic observation and/or participation in appropriate educational settings. To precede student teaching. May be repeated to maximum of three hours. 

3277(277) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music (3)
Same as Music Education 3570(257). Prerequisites: Music 2311(131) and Ed Fnd 1111(111). For the music Education major. A study of the elementary school music curriculum emphasizing the objectives, methods of teaching and staffing music classes, and analysis of instructional materials and resources. This course must be completed in residence.

3289(289) Elementary Education Professional Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2 requirements. This course is an intensive professional development experience (9 hours per week for 14 weeks) working in an elementary school setting with students.  Activities on site include assisting the classroom teacher in all areas of instruction, assessment, and classroom management.  Particular emphasis will be given to literacy development.  This course is to be taken during the semester immediately preceding student teaching.  This course is to be taken in conjunction with Ele Ed 4253(253), Ele Ed 4246(246) and Ele Ed 4341(341).  Assignments from these allied courses are carried out in the Internship, and Internship experiences inform the activities and discussions in these courses.

3290(290) Elementary School Student Teaching I (6)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210),2211(211),2212(212),3310(310), 3312(312),3313(313), and 3315(315) Ele Ed 230, 4246(246), 4253(253), 3336(336), 4341(341), 385, 3389(389), Psy 1003(3), Comm1040(40), Eng 3100(210) and admission to student teaching.  Must be taken with Ele Ed 3291(291) and must immediately precede Ele Ed 3291(291)in the same semester.  Clinical teaching experience in elementary school classrooms under university and school supervision.  Required for all majors in elementary education.

3291(291) Elementary School Student Teaching II (6)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 3290(290). Must be taken "in block" with Ele Ed 205 and Ele Ed 3290(290), and must immediately follow Ele Ed 290(3290) in the semester. Clinical teaching experiences in elementary school classrooms under university and school supervision. Required for all majors in elementary education.

3330(330) Children's Literature and Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. A course designed to provide a knowledge of the various types of literature for young people, including books, magazines, comics, television, and films; criteria for evaluating and selecting material; uses of material in the classroom and home; and motivating reading for enjoyment and information, bibliotherapy, and communication.

3336(336) Teaching Language Arts and Reading N-9 (3)
Prerequisites: Six hours of English/Communication; Ed Psy  3312(312). Involves study of methods and materials for implementing a total language arts program, including reading in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on using the language experience approach in teaching listening, reading, spelling, handwriting, grammar, and spoken or written composition as basic skills.

3389(389) The Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems in the Classroom (3)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 385 or Sec Ed 4391(386), or equivalent. Study of causes of reading difficulties and procedures that may be used to analyze and correct them in the group setting. Ten hours of diagnostic tutoring is required.

3390(390) Elementary School Student Teaching III (6)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 3291(291) or equivalent and admission to student teaching. Clinical teaching experience in elementary school classrooms under university and school supervision with seminar included. For students who wish an additional student teaching experience.

4246(246) Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111), junior standing, and completion of mathematics requirements in general education. Organization and implementation of a modern elementary school mathematics program. A field experience involving several visits to local elementary schools is a required assignment of the course.

4253(253) Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111), junior standing, and completion of social science requirements in general education. Study of elementary school social studies emphasizing the current social studies curricular content, methods of teaching, and instructional materials. Analysis of forces affecting objectives, materials, and teaching techniques.

4310(310) Elementary School Curriculum (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111) and junior standing. Study of modern education with regard to objectives, content, and methods in elementary school curriculum.

4341(341) Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of science requirements in general education, Ed Fnd  1111(111), and upper-level standing. An analysis of teaching science to elementary school children with emphasis on current science education trends, science curricular materials, and strategies of instruction. 

4342(342) Teaching Remedial Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 4246(246). Methods for diagnosing and remediating mathematical skills and concepts of the special needs learner. Course requires testing and tutoring assignments in area school districts outside of scheduled university class time.

4346(346) Advanced Methods in Elementary School Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 4246(246) and consent of instructor. Review, evaluate, develop, and provide classroom trial of instructional components prepared for teaching mathematics. Course will develop greater depth of preparation in: elementary program content; programs for exceptional children; and curricular extensions such as transformational geometry, rational numbers, and intuitive algebra.

4387(387) Language and Literacy Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Psy 3312(312) and Reading Methods or equivalent. Analysis of the community and cultural influences on children's language and literacy development, particularly children from culturally diverse settings.  Attention to the sociolinquistic and constructivist practices in the teaching of language and literacy.  Study of strategies to focus on the efforts of school administrators, faculty, parents, students, and the community on developing language and literacy competence as a primary tool for supporting academic achievement.

4405(405) Seminar (1-10)

6410(410) Current Research in Early Childhood and Elementary Program (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate admission.  A systematic examination of research related to early childhood and elementary school programs. Students will be expected to become effective consumers of educational research and to utilize appropriate research findings in their decision-making processes when planning instruction.  This course should be taken as the first course in the M.Ed. in Elementary Education degree program.

6411(411) Curricular Issues in Early Childhood and Elementary Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6410(410). Selected contemporary problems that affect classroom decisions.  Technology, literacy, meeting individual needs, diversity, and dealing with discipline are studied through investigative discussions, reading, and a research paper.

6412(412) Microcomputers in Elementary Education (3) Focuses on principles and procedures for using microcomputers for instructional and classroom management activities in the elementary classroom. 

6422(422) Curriculum Construction in Early Childhood and Elementary Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6410(410) and 6411(411). A study of current and  classic curricular models early childhood and elementary education.  Using developmental learning theory, students will select appropriate curriculum and develop activities for the early childhood or elementary classroom.  Students begin a research project by gathering data and evaluating curricular designs from the models studied.

6423(423) Curricular Implementation in the Early Childhood and Elementary Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6422(422). Implementation of a culminating project designed in Ele Ed 6422(422).  Students will study implementation and evaluation strategies for the project.  The project will be implemented during the semester and students will conduct an evaluation of the project by the end of the semester.

6425(425) Elementary School Supervision (3)
Organized to study such problems in field of supervision as will meet needs of superintendents, principals, and special supervisors.

6426 Elementary School Curriculum Reform in the Earth/Space Sciences (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.  Field-based experiences in improving the district-level elementary school science program, with special attention to the earth/space sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based inquiry science activities that include connections to other curricular areas.

6427(427) Supervision of Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education (3)
Prerequisite: Teaching experience and consent of instructor. A consideration of the clinical phase of the teacher Education program, with special emphasis on student teaching. Examination of role responsibilities and supervisory practices. Study of professional literature for research findings, theoretical formulation, and recent developments in the field.

6428(428) Elementary School Curriculum Reform in the Life Sciences (4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.  Field-based experiences in improving the district-level elementary school science program, with special attention to the life sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based inquiry science activities that include connections to other curricular areas.

6429(429) Elementary School Curriculum Reform in the Physical Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.  Field-based experiences in improving the district-level elementary school science program, with special attention to the physical sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based inquiry science activities that include connections to other curricular areas.

6430(430) Problems of Teaching the Language Arts (3)
Procedures used in teaching integrated language arts in elementary schools.

6432(432) Problems and Research in Elementary School Language Arts (3)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 6430(430), Ed Rem 6710(431), and six hours of English. A systematic study of research in teaching  speaking, listening, written composition, handwriting, spelling, and linguistics as it focuses on the problems of teaching these skills in the elementary school. Attention is given to innovations in the field.

6436(436) Children's Literature I: Survey and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 3330(330) or equivalent. A survey of children's literature published in the last ten years. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between children's literature and contemporary issues of society. Students will experience the materials themselves rather than reading about books. In addition, students will begin to study the literary elements that make literature interesting and meaningful for children.

6437(437) Children's Literature II: Selection and Functions (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 3330(330) or equivalent. A study of literary elements that make literature interesting and meaningful for children will be completed. Further emphasis will focus on the application of trade books for children as resources in school curriculum planning. Children's Literature II may be taken either before or after Children's Literature I.

6441(441) Problems and Research in Teaching Elementary School Science (3)
Prerequisites: Eight hours of science, Ele Ed 4341(341), and Ed Psy 6111(411). A thorough examination of research related to elementary school science instruction with particular emphasis on innovative programs. Includes methods of investigation and techniques for interpreting the professional literature.

6442(442) Elementary School Curriculum Reform in the Health Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.  Field-base experiences in improving the district-level elementary school science program, with special attention to the health sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards–based inquiry science activities that include connections to other curriculum areas.

6443(443) Teaching Physical Science in the Elementary School (3)
Activity-oriented experiences with basic physical science concepts, laboratory skills, and techniques that are appropriate for elementary school teachers. The physical science concepts in elementary school curricula will be analyzed in depth.

6444(444) Environmental Studies for Elementary Teachers (3)
Activity-oriented training in developing environmental awareness, field and/or laboratory skills and techniques, and the use of elementary environmental curricula. Materials and activities appropriate for one's students and locale will be developed.

6445(6455) Problems of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
A study of the mathematics program in the elementary school from the viewpoint of goals, content, techniques, and evaluation.

6446(646) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Measurement in Mathematics: Metric and Standard Systems (3)
Prerequisite: Ech Ed 4346(346) or Ele Ed 4246(246). Curricular development and implementation on reflecting recent research findings. Content, materials, methods of teaching the general topic: measurement. Applications in both the metric and standard systems.

6447(447) Problems and Research in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6445(445). A thorough examination of research related to recurrent problems in elementary school mathematics instruction, as well as current problems arising within modern programs. Includes methodology appropriate to investigation of such problems and techniques for assessment of the literature.

6448(448) Diagnosis and Remediation of Disabilities in Learning Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6445(445). Causes of mathematical disabilities. Materials and techniques for diagnoses and corrective programs for children and youth.

6450(450) Problems of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
A classroom-oriented study of curricular and instructional problems encountered in social studies. Emphasis is placed upon development of materials, techniques, and resources.
6452(452) Problems and Research in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6450(450). An advanced study of pedagogical problems germane to social studies education with particular emphasis on application of research findings to the solution of classroom problems.

6482(482) Problems and Research in Teaching Elementary School Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 385 or equivalent. Systematic study of research as it focuses on the problems of teaching reading in the elementary school. Attention is given to innovations in the field.

6484(484) Developmental Reading (K-13) (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 385 or Sec Ed 4391(386) or equivalent.  Designed to update classroom teachers' skills in reading instruction. Study of basic reading instruction at all grade levels with special emphasis on current instruction programs, innovative approaches to reading instruction, basic techniques, commercial reading materials, and recent research findings which have a bearing on methodology.

6486(486) Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: A graduate course in reading and in measurement or statistics. Etiology of specific reading disability; procedures that are used to diagnose and treat in the clinical setting.

6488(488) Supervision of School Reading Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 385 or Sec Ed 4391(386). Processes and techniques of developing, evaluating, and/or modifying the reading program in a school or district. The course would enable those seeking positions as consultants, coordinators, and directors of reading to conform with standards specified by the International Reading Association.

6490(490) Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

6493(493) Clinical Methods in Child Study I (3)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 6486(486) and Ed Rem 6716(422). Clinical experience in diagnosing learning problems, especially reading disability, in school children.

6494(494) Clinical Methods in Child Study II (3)
Prerequisite: Ele Ed 6493(493). Clinical experience in applying remedial procedures to schoolchildren with learning problems, especially reading disability.

6495(495) Supervision of Practicum in Clinical Reading (3)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 385 or Sec Ed 385; Ele Ed 6486(486), Ele Ed 6493(493), Ele Ed 6494(494); and Ed Rem 6716(422). Supervising graduate students in diagnosis and remedial process within the reading clinic.

6497(497) Problems (1-10)
Selected problems to meet the needs of individual students.

Middle Education (Mid Ed)

3289(289) Middle Level Education Professional Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2 requirements, Mid Ed 4315(315), Mid Ed 4316(316).  This course is an intensive professional development experience (9 hours per week for 14 weeks) working with students in a middle school setting.  Activities on-site include assisting the classroom teacher in all areas of instruction, developing instructional materials, assessment, and classroom management.  This course is to be taken prior to student teaching, ideally during the semester immediately preceding student teaching.  This course should be taken concurrently with Mid Ed 4317(317).

4246(246) Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School (3)
Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2 and completion of mathematics area of concentration.  A study of the middle school math curriculum with state standards and appropriate instructional strategies, materials and assessments.

4315(315) The Middle Level School (3)
Prerequisites:  Level 1 and admission to teacher education program.  An in-depth study of the philosophical and historical basis of middle level schools, including a review of the research as the basis for organization, current trends and practices.

4316(316) Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1. Preparation for teaching and learning in a middle school, grades 5-9.  Content focuses on curriculum development, methods, techniques, materials, planning, organization, and assessment in middle level education for early adolescents.

4317(317) The Middle-Level Child (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 2. Developmental characteristics and needs of early adolescents are studied through field experience in middle school classrooms.  The relationship between needs and behavior is explored and skills for effective student teacher relationship are highlighted.

Physical Education (Phy Ed)
Prerequisites may be waived by consent of the department or the instructor.

1124(124) Principles and Practice in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1)
The course provides theory and supervised practice in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation leading to American Red Cross certification in those areas.

1190(190) Clinical Experience in Physical Gerontology (3)
Same as Gerontology 1190(190).  Early supervised experience in gerontological physical activity programming.  Seminar precedes and accompanies clinical experience.

1193(193) Clinical Experience in Youth Support Programs (3)
Supervised clinical experience in youth sport programs. Seminar precedes and accompanies clinical experience.

2132(132) Personal Health (3)
A study of factors that contribute to physical and mental well-being at all stages of the life cycle. Particular attention will be given to the identification and analysis of individual health behaviors.

2134(134) Personal Physical Fitness (3)
A study of the relationship between vigorous physical activity and individual well-being. Emphasis will be placed on an individualized analysis of health fitness, resulting in a prescribed program to develop optimal levels of physical fitness, including aerobic fitness, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, and lifetime sports considerations.

3204(204) Special Topics in Physical Education (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings, reports, field study, or research.

3261(261) Physical Activity for the Exceptional Learner (2)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 3311(311) and Spc Ed 3313(313). A study of the special physical activity and exercise needs, interests, and problems of the exceptional learner, with considerable emphasis on the development of methods and competencies in modifying physical activities.

3267(267) Performance Analysis in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: College-Level Mathematics. A study of quantitative and qualitative approaches processes and instruments used in assessing student progress in physical education activities. Emphasis will be given to the application of statistical methods to the results of evaluations of human motor performance and the interpretation of those results, as well as to the construction and administration of measurement instruments.

3275(275) Psychological Aspects of Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology100 3(3). A study of the following aspects of psychology as they influence performance in sport and physical activity: learning, retention, transfer, practice, feedback, motivation, anxiety, perception, motor control, social facilitation, cohesion, leadership, and reinforcement.

3276(276) Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Education and Sport (2)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Study of the theoretical, methodological, experimental, and applied foundations of sport and physical activity programs in society and the schools. Applied issues included cultural, political, economical, legal, and educational aspects of sport and physical activity programs.

3277(277) Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education and Sport (2)
Prerequisite: Junior Standing. A study of the history of physical education and sport programs, philosophical influences and issues related to the programs and applications of the knowledge base to current programs.

3280(280) Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
Prerequisite: Bio 1012(1) and Bio 1003(3) or consent of instructor..  Study of the basic aspects of human anatomy and physiology and their relationship to concepts in sport and physical activity. Two hours of laboratory per week.

3282(282) Physical Growth and Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 2270(270).  An examination of the physical growth and aging, and motor development of the human being over the life span. Emphasis on evaluative tools, techniques, and studies of research findings.  Laboratory field experience for observing individuals.  Attention is directed toward acquisition of basic skills, perceptual-motor development, fitness development, and age-related changes in information processing.  A required course for physical education majors; an elective course for early childhood, special, and elementary education majors.

3283(283) Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3280(280). Study of the biomechanics of human motion with particular application to performance in sport activities.

3284(284) Physiology of Human Exercise (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3280(280). Study of the physiological effects of human exercise, training, and sport activities upon the human body; understanding and evaluation of physical fitness components, with consideration given also to areas including work, fatigue, nutrition, age, sex, and environment.

3285(285) Sports Medicine (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3280(280) or equivalent. A study of the prevention and care of athletic/sport participation injuries. Emphasis is given to proper conditioning and training of the sport participant and on emergency responses, including CPR certification.

287 Seminar in Exercise Science (3)
Prerequisites: Phy Ed 3283(283), 3284(284), or 3285(285).  A review of current topics in the area of exercise science.  Focus is on research and practice in various subdisciplines in the field.  An emphasis will be placed on application of research to professional situations.  Some field experience may be required.

3289(289) Physical Education Professional Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Level II designated course requirements.

This course is an intensive professional development experience (9 hours per week for 14 weeks) working in a school setting with students.  Activities on site include assisting the classroom teacher in all areas of instruction, assessment, and classroom management.  This course is to be taken prior to student teaching, ideally during the semester preceding student teaching.  Assignments from allied courses (Phy Ed 3422(222), 3423(223), 3424(224) or 3425(225) are carried out in the Internship, and Internship experiences inform the activities and discussions in these courses.

3422(222) Teaching of Skills: Grades PK-4 (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of 27 designated credit hours of Level II courses.  Study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching developmental games, education gymnastics and perceptual-motor activities. Emphasis will be given to biomechanical analysis of movement, application of motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials.

3423(223) Teaching of Skills: Grades 5-9 (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of 27 designated credit hours of Level II courses.  Study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching track and field, outdoor education, soccer, softball, flag football, basketball, and volleyball. Emphasis will be given to biomechanical analysis of movement, application of motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials.

3424(224) Teaching of Skills: Grades 9-12 (4)
Prerequisite:  Completion of 27 designated credit hour of  Level II courses.  Study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching racquet sports, aquatics, bowling, golf, archery and team handball. Emphasis will be given to biomechanical analysis of movement, application of motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials.

3425(225) Teaching of Skills:  Movement, Dance and Rhythms (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of 27 credit hours of Level II courses.  Study of movement analysis and techniques of teaching fundamental movement skills, rhythmic activities, creative movement, and dance, including folk, square, ballroom, modern, and jazz, in school settings.  Emphasis will be given to biomechanical analysis of movement, developmental sequences of fundamental movement, application of motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials.

3430(130) Teaching Health in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111) and admission to the College of Education. A study of health programs in the elementary school. Emphasis is given to the teacher's responsibilities in the areas of health services, healthful school environment, and instruction in a comprehensive school health program.

3434(234) Teaching Wellness and Health-Related Fitness (4)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3280(280) or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. Study and techniques of teaching wellness and health-related physical fitness concepts across the life span. Evaluation, interpretation, and application of wellness concepts to the individual and groups.

3465(165) Physical Education Activities in the Elementary School (3)
Objectives of physical education for the elementary school child with applications of choice of activities, organization of program, theory, and practices.

3468(268) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 101 or Sec Ed 3213(213). Study of the scope and sequence of the school program in physical education with emphasis on planning processes, content selection, management procedures, instructional strategies, and program assessment.

3990(290) Student Teaching in Physical Education: PK-5 (6)
Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching. Clinical teaching experience in physical education settings in the schools under university and school supervision. Required for all majors in physical education receiving certification in physical education, Grades PK-5.

3991(291) Student Teaching in Physical Education 5-9 (6)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Clinical teaching experience in physical education settings in the schools under university and school supervision. Required for all majors in physical education, Grades 5-9.

3992(292) Student Teaching in Physical Education: 9-12 (6)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Clinical teaching experience in physical education settings in the schools under university and school supervision. Required for all majors in physical education receiving certification in physical education, Grades 9-12.

5240(340) Community Health Education (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2211(211) or equivalent, junior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Study of community health issues and programs, within the school and the community, including spread and control of communicable diseases. Treatment and prevention programs, community resources, and educational issues for both communicable and chronic diseases will be examined.

5248(348) Teaching Health in the Secondary School: Grades 9-12 (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2211(211) or equivalent, junior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Study of methods of health education in the secondary school. Class will examine instructional program, ways to provide healthful environment in the school, and health services for high school student.

5312(312) Management of Sports Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of administrative theory, roles, responsibilities, and functions in the management of sports programs.

5330(330) Prescribing Physical Activity (3)
(Same as Gerontology 5330(330). Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3280(280) or consent of instructor. Prescription of physical activity for individualized and group programming based upon physical fitness assessment. Health, nutrition, age, physical fitness, and testing aspects are considered in developing specialized exercise programming based upon current physiological and biomechanical research.

5380(380) Nutrition for Human Performance (3)
A study of human nutrition and its relationship to human performance. Consideration is given to nutrients--function, food source, health concerns and implications, and energy intake and expenditure. Special consideration is given to the following: body composition including weight gain and loss, ergogenic aids, competitive athletes, older adults, children and teens, pregnant women, disease risk, fluid and electrolyte balance, and specific sport activities.

5931(331) Adult Exercise Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: Phy Ed 3284(284) or equivalent.  A study of the roles, functions, and skills necessary to become certified as an American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor for adult exercise programs.

5990(390) Student Teaching in Physical Education III (5) Prerequisites: Phy Ed 3991(291) or equivalent and admission to student teaching. Clinical teaching experience in physical education settings in the school under university and school supervision with seminar included. For students who wish an additional student teaching experience.

5992(392) Internship in Physical Gerontology (1-10)
Prerequisites: Phy Ed 1190(190) or consent of instructor. Same as Gerontology 5992(392) Supervised clinical experience in selected gerontological settings as a physical education practitioner under the supervision of university and program professionals. Internship may include two or more separate experiences completed concurrently or sequentially and involve planning of instruction, participant and program evaluation, research, and related activities.

6462(462) The Physical Education Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of current practices, problems, trends, and research involved in the analysis and development of the physical education curriculum.
6464(464) Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of trends and research relating to teaching methodology, teacher effectiveness, and supervision of instruction in physical education. Emphasis will be given to the application of research on teacher effectiveness in the instructional process in physical education.

6474(474) Psychological Dynamics of Sport Performance (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3275(275) or consent of instructor. Application of specific principles of social psychology to the teaching of physical education and sport and of mental aspects of peak physical performance. Explores the techniques of improving team and individual performance in interscholastic and elite competition through sport psychology. Attention is given to motivation, competitive anxiety, attitude, aggression, team cohesion and leadership, exercise adherence, personality, individual differences, and gender roles as they pertain to sport performance.

6475(475) Motor Learning and Control (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3275(275) or consent of instructor. Application of specific principles of learning and the control of movement to the teaching of motor skills in physical education and sport. Surveys neurologic systems involved in perception and motor performance. Explores theoretical perspectives, including open versus closed loop control, schema theory, information processing, and dynamical systems theory. Attention is given to efficiency of learning skills by accommodating transfer of training, utilizing feedback, manipulating practice schedules, and promoting retention.

6476(476) Social Inquiry of Sport (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3276(276) or consent of instructor. A study of basic social processes in sport, such as socialization, social facilitation, and assimilation.

6478(478) Problems and Research in Physical Education (3)
A study of potential research problems and research processes in specific physical education subdisciplines. A research project will be completed in the student's physical education subdiscipline interest area.

6482(482) Life Span Perceptual and Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3282(282) or consent of instructor. A study of sensory and perceptual development and change, and the age-related qualitative and quantitative changes in motor skill. Both current theory and current empirical findings are stressed. Attention is given to methods of structuring learning environments to maximize development. Study is from a life span perspective.

6483(483) Biomechanics of Sport Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: Phy Ed 3283(283) or consent of instructor. A study of the biomechanical concepts important to analysis of techniques used in selected sports. Explores recent research findings on efficient sports techniques. Provides experience in the analysis of skill performance.

6484(484) Physiological Bases of Physical Performance (3)
Prerequisites: Phy Ed 3280(280) and Phy Ed 3284(284) or consent of instructor. Physiological bases and contemporary trends in the study of human performance and exercise stress; will analyze research literature and study experimental strategies with the focus upon application to teaching and coaching.

6485(485) Theory of Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Management (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Phy Ed 6484(484) or equivalent. A study of the effects of exercise on the basic epidemiology, physiology, and management of unavoidable and avoidable cardiovascular risk factors.  Special attention will be given to the examination of the effect of exercise in the management of cardiovascular disease risk.

6497(497) Problems (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Selected problems to meet the needs of individual students.

6990(490) Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

7492(492) Directed Readings in Curriculum and Instruction (1-6)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, one graduate course in curriculum and instruction, and consent of instructor.  Independent study into the current research, literature, and issues I the areas of physical education and curriculum and instruction. 

7494(494) Directed Readings in Motor Behavior (1-6)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, one graduate course in motor behavior, and consent of instructor.  Independent study into the current research, literature, and issues in the area of motor behavior.

Secondary Education (Sec Ed)

2162(162) Computer Keyboarding and Formatting (3)
Prerequisite: Intermediate typewriting or equivalent. Review of keyboarding techniques and skills; development of speed and accuracy; instruction in the preparation of business and professional papers and forms with emphasis on formatting and information processing skills.

3204(204) Seminar: Business Education Student Teaching (1)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required courses in major and/or certification emphasis area. To be taken concurrently with student teaching. Application of theory, methods, and techniques to the teaching of business subjects in grades 7-12.

3208(208) Mathematics Teaching Intern Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Sec Ed 3290(290). A seminar in the integration of mathematics curricula, educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. To be taken concurrently with Secondary Student Teaching, Sec Ed 290(3209).

3209(209) American Government for the Secondary Classroom (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310(310) and Pol Sci 1100(11),  graduate standing or consent of instructor. Same as Pol Sci 3090(209).   Adapts the themes and subject matter of American government to the secondary classroom and trains teachers in techniques particularly designed to maximize the use of primary sources, foster critical inquiry, and encourage knowledge of subject matter.  Particular emphasis will be placed on defining the broad and connecting themes of American government, on expanding bibliography, and on choosing methods of inquiry for use in an interactive classroom.  Either History/Sec Ed 3257(257) or 3258(258) or Political Science/Sec. Ed. 3209(209) must be taken the same semester as History/Sec Ed 3255(255) except with special consent of the Social Studies Coordinator.  Can be counted towards the Political Science major requirement, but not the American Politics subgroup.  Counts towards Social Studies Certification.

3240(240) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Physical Sciences (3)
Same as Chemistry 4802(280) and Physics 4802(280). Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310(310) and a near major in the subject matter. A study of the scope and sequence of the physical science courses in the school curriculum, with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Attention is also directed toward learning the techniques and research tools of the scholar in the field of science. To be taken prior to student teaching. This course must be completed in residence.

3246(246) The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310(310) and a near major in the subject matter.  A study of the scope and sequence of the mathematics courses in the school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Attention is also directed toward learning the techniques and research tools of the scholar in the field of mathematics. To be taken prior to student teaching. This course must be completed in residence.

3255(255) The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching History and Social Studies (3)
Same as History 3255(255). Prerequisite: Junior standing and Tch Ed 3310(310). A study of the scope and sequence of history and social studies courses in the school curriculum, with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Attention is directed also toward learning the techniques and research tools of the scholar in the fields of history and social studies. May not count toward history hours required for history major. Must be completed prior to student teaching. This course must be completed in residence.

3256(256) Social Studies Teaching Intern Seminar (1)
Same as History 3256(256). Prerequisite: Must be enrolled concurrently in student teaching. Addresses the application of educational philosophy, social studies curriculum, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. Offered concurrently with Secondary School Student Teaching, Sec Ed 290.

3257(257) United States History for the Secondary Classroom (3)
Same as History 3257(257).) Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310 or consent of the instructor.  This course is required for Social Studies Certification.  Adapts the themes and subject matter of American history to the secondary classroom and trains teachers in techniques particularly designed to maximize the use of primary sources, foster critical inquiry, and encourage knowledge of subject matter.  Particular emphasis will be placed on defining the broad and connecting themes of American history, on expanding bibliography, and on choosing methods of inquiry for use in an interactive classroom. Cannot be counted towards the 38-hour history major requirement, but can be counted towards the 45-hour maximum and for Social Studies Certification.

3258(258) World History for the Secondary Classroom (3)
Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310 or consent of instructor. Same as History 3258(258).  This course is required for Social Studies Certification.  Adapts the themes and subject matter of  World history to the secondary classroom and trains teachers in techniques particularly designed to maximize the use of primary sources, foster critical inquiry, and encourage knowledge of subject matter.  Particular emphasis will be placed on defining the broad and connecting themes of World history, on expanding bibliography, and on choosing methods of inquiry for use in an interactive classroom. Cannot be counted towards the minimum 38-hour history major requirement, but can be counted towards the 45-hour maximum and for Social Studies Certification.

3261(261) Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Formatting (3)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Typewriting or equivalent. Instruction in the methods and techniques used to teach keyboarding and document formatting.

3263(263) Methods of Teaching Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: BA 2410(140), BA 2415(145), or equivalent. Methods and techniques of teaching data processing and accounting in the secondary schools.

3264(264) Methods of Teaching Basic Business Subjects (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1001(51) or equivalent, BA 3700(206) and/or BA 3900(256). Methods and techniques of teaching basic business, business law, economics, consumer economics, and business principles and management in the secondary school curriculum.

3267(267) The Secondary Business Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: Tch Ed 2211(211) or equivalent or consent of instructor. Study of the scope and sequence of business education courses in the high school curriculum. Attention is directed toward the history of business education, curricular change, standards, evaluation, and research in the field of business education.

3700(270) English Student Teaching Seminar (2)
(Same as English 3700(270). Prerequisite: Sec Ed 3289(289). A seminar in the integration of English curricula, educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. To be taken concurrently with Secondary Student Teaching, Sec Ed 3290(290).

3273(273) The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Art (3)
Prerequisites: Sec Ed 3328(328) and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Tch Ed 3310(310), 3312(312), 3313(313) 3386(386).  A study of the scope and sequence of art education in the school curriculum, with emphasis on the preparation, selection, organization and application of materials and methods of instruction and assessment. Attention is also given to understanding the research methods of literature in the field of art education.

3274(274) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Foreign Language (3)
Same as FLL 3264(264). Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310(310) and passing the departmental language skill test. A study of the scope and sequence of the foreign language courses in the school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Attention is also directed toward learning the techniques and research tools of the scholar in the field of foreign language. To be taken prior to student teaching. This course must be completed in residence.

3275(275) Philosophic and Practical Foundations of the Secondary Music Education Curriculum (1)
Same as Music 3670(267). Prerequisites: Music 2311/2312(131), Music 3570(257))/Ele Ed 3277(277),and Ed Fnd 1111(111); concurrent registration in Music 261, Music 3680(268)/Sec Ed3 276(276) or Music 3690(269)/Sec Ed 3277(277) and Music 3700(270)/Sec Ed 3278(278) or Music 3710(271)/Sec Ed 3279(279). For the music education major. A study of the secondary school music program: curricular objectives, philosophy, and general administrative procedures common to all secondary music classes. This course must be completed in residence.

3276(276) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music I (2)
Same as Music 3680(268). Prerequisites: Music 2311/2312(131), 145, 2510(151), 2610(161), Ed Fnd 1111(111), two of the following: Music 1250(25), 1260(26), 1270(27), and 1280(28). Concurrent registration in Music 3570(257)/Ele Ed 3277(277). A study of the teaching techniques, materials, curriculum, and organization of the beginning instrumental music Education program. Topics include student recruitment, the elementary band/orchestra, small group instruction, jazz ensemble, and marching band. This course must be completed in residence.

3277(277) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Middle School/Junior High School General Music (2) Prerequisites: Music 23211/2312(131), Music 3570(257)/Ele Ed 3277(277), and Ed Fnd 1111(111). (Same as Music 3690(269).) Concurrent registration in Music 3670(267)/Sec Ed 3275(275) and Music 3710(271/Sec Ed 3279(279). For the music Education major. A study of the middle school/ junior high school general music program emphasizing a conceptually based curriculum, objectives, methodologies, materials, innovations, classroom organization, and management. This course must be completed in residence. 

3278(278) The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music II (2)
Prerequisites: Music 2311/2312(131), 3521(152a), 3620(162), Music 3570(257)/Ele Ed 3277c 3680(268/Sec Ed 3276(276) and 1111(111), three of the following: Music 1250(25), 1260(26), 1270(27), 1280(28).  Same as Music 3700(270).  Concurrent registration in Music 3670(267)/Sec Ed 3275(275). Continuation of Music 3680(268)/Sec Ed 3276(276).Topics include large group rehearsal techniques, program development, administrative procedures, and evaluation. This course must be completed in residence.

3279(279) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Secondary Choral Music (2)
Same as Music 3710(271). Prerequisites: Music 2311/2312(131), Music 3570(257/Ele Ed 3277(277), and Ed Fnd 1111(111); concurrent registration in Music 261, Music 3670(267)/Sec Ed 3275(275), Music 3690(269)/Sec Ed 3277(277). For the music Education major. A study of the secondary school choral music program: curriculum, methods, teaching techniques, organization, and administrative procedures for choral performance classes. This course must be completed residence.

3289(289) Secondary Education Professional Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2 requirements. This course is an intensive professional development experience (9 hours per week for 14 weeks) working in a secondary school setting.  Activities on site include assisting the classroom teaching in all areas of instruction, assessment, and classroom management.  This course is to be taken during the semester immediately preceding student teaching.  This course must be taken in conjunction with methods of instruction course in specific content area.  Assignments from these allied courses are carried out in the Internship, and Internship experiences inform the activities and discussions in these courses.

3290(290) Secondary School Student Teaching (12)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310(310) and admission to student teaching.  Clinical teaching experience in secondary school classrooms under university and school supervision. To be taken after appropriate curriculum and methods course.

3293(293) Student Teaching in Music Education, K-6 (5)
Prerequisites: Ele Ed 3210(210), Sec Ed 3213(213), Music 3570(257)(/Ele Ed 3277(277), Music 3670(267)/Sec Ed 3275(275), Music 2180(118)), Music 3680(268)/Sec Ed 3276(276), Music 3700(270)/Sec Ed 3278(278) (instrumental emphasis majors); Music 3290(120), Music 3690(269)/Sec Ed 3277(277), Music 3710(271)/Sec Ed 3279(279) (Choral/vocal emphasis majors); and admission to student teaching. Must be taken "in block" with Sec Ed 3294(294) and must immediately precede it in the semester. Clinical teaching experience in music education settings in the schools under university and school supervision with seminar included. Required of all majors in music education.

3294(294) Student Teaching in Music Education, 7-12 (5)
Prerequisite: Sec Ed 3293(293). Must be taken "in block" with Sec Ed 3293(293) and must immediately follow it in the semester. Clinical teaching experience in music education settings in the schools under university and school supervision with seminar included. Assignments will be in different settings from those of Sec Ed 3293(293). Required of all majors in music education.

3296(296) Student Teaching in Elementary Art (6)
Prerequisites: Sec Ed 3273(273), 45 hours Studio Art, 15 hours Art History, and admission to student teaching.
Intensive clinical teaching experience under university and school supervision, with seminar included.  Must be taken in block with Sec Ed 3297(297).

3297(297) Student Teaching in Secondary Art (6)
Prerequisites: Sec Ed 3273(273), 45 hours Studio Art, 14 hours Art History, and admission to student teaching. Clinical teaching experience under university and school supervision in middle/junior high and/or high school, with seminar included.  Must be taken with in block with Sec Ed 3296(296).

3328(328) Art Education: Theory to Practice (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), 2211(211), 2212(212) and completion of Foundation Art Program.  Development and application of concepts related to comprehensive art education and standards-based curriculum in art education, with an examination of current theories, trends, publication, and on-line resources in the field.

3600(232) The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level II courses and a near major in the subject area.  (Same as Eng 3600(262)).  A study of the scope sequence of the English course in the school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation.  Includes field experiences.  The course prepares students for reflective teaching by relating course reading to field experiences and theory to practice.  To be taken prior to student teaching and concurrently with Professional Internship, Sec Ed 3289(289).  This course must be completed in residence

4360(360) Administration and Supervision of Office Personnel (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An advanced course in office administration and supervision designed to meet the needs of business personnel involved in administrative office management work; emphasis on updating leadership and human relations skills, organizing, planning, controlling office services, and business data processing systems.

4361(361) Information Processing: Applications and Techniques of Teaching (3)
Prerequisite: Sec Ed 2162(162) Sec Ed 3261(261), or equivalent, or consent of instructor. The course will focus on the needs of pre-service and in-service teachers who instruct courses in information processing. Special emphasis placed on organizing and managing an information processing lab, software applications, integration of information processing concepts into existing courses, teaching strategies, and current information processing research.

4362(362) Teaching Alpha Writing Systems: Theory and Application (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of alphabetic shorthand writing systems. Instruction in the theory and application of alpha writing systems. Emphasis on teaching techniques, learning activities, evaluation, testing, and current research.

4367(367) Methods of Teaching Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: Sec Ed 2162(162); Sec Ed 3261(261) or consent of instructor. This course will focus on the integration of text  and graphics using graphic design and electronic page assembly with a microcomputer-based system. Special emphasis placed on Desktop Publishing concepts, methods, and techniques. Attention is directed toward teaching techniques, learning activities, evaluation and current research.

4374(374) Foreign Language Teaching Seminar (2)
Same as FLL 4364(364). Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Sec Ed 3290(290) or consent of instructor. A practicum course in the teaching of foreign languages. Review and explanation of drills, dialogues, and a variety of classroom techniques, oral and written. A continuation of Sec Ed 3274(274), Curriculum and Methods, with an emphasis on specific practical skills. To be taken concurrently with Sec Ed 3290(290), Student Teaching.

4393(391) Field Study in Secondary Education (1-10)
Identification of specific problems in the area of secondary education. Course is conducted as a field study in the public schools. A maximum of 8 credit hours may be applied toward an advanced degree contingent upon adviser approval.

4399(393) Student Teaching in Music Education, K-12 (5) Prerequisite: Sec Ed 3294(294) or equivalent and admission to student teaching. Clinical teaching experience in music Education settings in the schools under university and school supervision with seminar included. For students who wish an additional student teaching experience.

4880(305) Writing for Teachers (3)
Same as English 4880(305). Prerequisite: English 3100(210) or a comparable course in advanced composition. Designed for prospective as well as in-service teachers, the course includes: (1) writing--short papers to be shared in workshop groups; (2) reading--current theory and research on writing and the implications for teachers; (3) teaching--classroom activities that foster growth in writing.

4985(285) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Life Sciences (4)
Same as Biology 4985(285). Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3310(310) and a near major in biology. A study of the scope and sequence of the life science courses in the school curriculum, with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. The analysis of teaching/learning and field experience observations in secondary school classrooms will be integrated into classroom activities and discussions. This course must be completed in residence.

4986(286) Laboratory in Teaching Life Sciences (2)
Same as Biology 4986(286). Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310(310). Discussion, development, utilization, and evaluation of equipment, materials, and techniques applicable to instruction in the life sciences. Must be taken concurrently with Biology 4985(285)/Sec Ed 4985(285).

4999(399) Science Teaching Intern Seminar (3)
Same as Biology 4999(399). Prerequisites: Sec Ed 4985(285) and Sec Ed 4986(286). Addresses the application of educational philosophy, science curriculum, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. Offered concurrently with Secondary School Student Teaching, Sec Ed 3290(290).

6404(404) Seminar (1-10)
6413(413) Secondary Teaching with Microcomputers (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 4301(301) or consent of instructor. A course designed for teachers, department heads, and school administrators. Research and theory on microcomputer-assisted instruction as a teaching method in the secondary schools will be presented. Both hardware and software suitable for microcomputers will be used and analyzed.

6414(414) Teaching the Gifted/Talented Student in Secondary School (3)
A survey of research and theory on teaching the gifted/talented student in secondary school. Ways to identify the gifted/talented with emphasis on teaching the gifted/talented in both heterogeneous and homogenous secondary classrooms. Models of gifted/talented programs in a school setting.

6415(415) The Secondary School Curriculum (3)
For secondary school principals, teachers, and superintendents. Present methods in curricular change and methods of curricular investigation.

6416(416) Curriculum Construction for Secondary Schools (3)
Prerequisite: Sec Ed 6415(415)or consent of instructor. Designed for those engaged in curriculum revision work and construction of new secondary school courses.

6420(420) The Improvement of Secondary School Teaching (3)
For secondary school teachers, principals, and superintendents with considerable training in education and experience in teaching. Recent developments in secondary school teaching.

6422(422) Individualizing Instruction in Secondary Schools (3)
This course surveys a variety of theoretical models and research findings related to individualized instruction in the secondary school and are designed for teaching and administrative personnel.

426 Secondary School Curriculum Reform in the Earth/Space Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.  Field-based experiences in improving the district-level K-12 school science program, with special attention to the earth/space sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based secondary school earth/space science activities that are built on the district K-6 science program.

6427(427) Supervision of Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education (3)
Prerequisites: Teaching experience and consent of instructor. A consideration of the clinical phase of the teacher education program, with special emphasis on student teaching. Examination of role responsibilities and supervisory practices. Study of professional literature for research findings, theoretical formulations, and recent developments in the field.

6428(428) Secondary School Curriculum Reform in the Life Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.  Field-based experiences in improving the district-level K-12 school science program, with special attention to the life sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based secondary school life science activities that build on the district K-6 science program.

6429(429) The Department Head (3)
This course emphasizes the role of the department chairperson as an educational leader. Theoretical concepts are related to sound practice. The potential for the job is discussed, as well as the roadblocks to successful execution. Appropriate for practicing department chairpersons, school administrators, or classroom teachers interested in acquainting themselves with this position.

6430(430) Systems of Teaching English in the Secondary School (3)
A review of recent developments in the teaching of secondary English. Special attention is given to research involving instructional problems in urban and suburban schools. The course is designed for teachers, department heads, and supervisors in secondary English programs.

6452(452) Systems of Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary Schools (3)
A review of recent developments in the teaching of secondary school social studies. Special attention is given to research and scholarship involving instructional and curricular problems, especially in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Emphasis is placed upon development of effective materials, techniques, and resources. The course is designed primarily for teachers and supervisors in secondary school social studies programs.

6484(484) Secondary School Curriculum Reform in the Health Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Field-based experiences in improving the district-le level K-12 school science program, with special attention to the health sciences.  Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based secondary school health science activities that build on the district K-6 science program.

6485(485) Secondary School Curriculum Reform in the Physical Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Field-based experiences in improving the district-level K-12 science program, with special attention to the physical sciences. Emphasis is given to planning and implementing standards-based secondary school physical science activities that build on the district K-6 science program.

6490(490) Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

6497(497) Problems (1-10)

6986(486) Techniques in Teaching Biology for Graduate Students (2)
Same as Biology 5986(486). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and teaching assignment. Discussion and practice of techniques specific to instruction in the life sciences. Consideration will be given to teaching strategies, curriculum design, evaluation, instrumentation, and student teacher interactions. Recommended for all graduate students with teaching assistantships.

Special Education (Spc Ed)

3192(192) Field Experience in Special Education (3)
Intensive early field experience involving on-site observation and limited participation with exceptional individuals in schools and/or other Educational agencies. This course is open to all students.

3242(242) Characteristics of Learning Disabilities (3)
A study of the divergent characteristics of children with perceptual impairments. This course consists of fifteen half-hour tapes, designed to offer instruction at an undergraduate level on the nature of children with learning disabilities, and the roles of educators,  parents, and auxiliary personnel in diagnosis and remediation. Historical perspectives and future trends will be explored. The tapes are followed by student contact with the instructor, for discussion, work evaluation, and testing.

3289(289) Special Education Professional Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2 requirements and Ele Ed 3289(289). This course is an intensive professional development experience (9 hours per week for 14 weeks) working in a school setting with students with disabilities.  Activities on site include assisting the classroom teacher in all areas of instruction, assessment, and classroom management.  This course is to be taken in conjunction with Spc Ed 3349(349).  Assignments from this course are carried out in the Internship, and Internship experiences inform the activities and discussions in this course.

3290(290) Student Teaching in Special Education I (6)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), 2211(211), 2212(212), 3310(310), 3312(312), 3313(313), 3315(315), Spc Ed 4320(320), 3332(332) and admission to student teaching.  Must be taken with Spc Ed 3291(291) and must immediately precede Spc Ed 3291(291) in the same semester. Clinical teaching experience in special education classrooms in schools under university and school supervision. Required of all majors in special education.

3291(291) Student Teaching in Special Education II (6)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3290(290). Must be taken with Spc Ed 3290(290), and must immediately follow Spc Ed 3290(290) in the semester. Clinical teaching experiences in elementary school classrooms under university and school supervision.  Assignments will be in different grade levels from those of the Spc Ed 3290(290) assignments.  Required for all majors in special education.

3311(311) Sex Education for Exceptional Individuals (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course is designed to give teachers a thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues, problems, teaching techniques, and the current curricular resources of teaching sex education to handicapped individuals.

3313(313) Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education (3) Prerequisite: Psychology 2270(270) or equivalent. The psychology and education of individuals with special problems and/or abilities. Survey of theories and strategies for the learning- teaching process and of sources of assistance to educators and parents. Required in certification programs.

3330(330) Introductions to Mental Retardation and Severe Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313). An introductory course describing characteristics, classification, and causes of mental retardation and severe handicapped.

3332(332) Educating Learners with Developmental Disabilities, Physical or other Health Impairments (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2211(211), Spc Ed 3313(313), and Spc Ed 3345(345). Methods and techniques for educating learners with developmental disabilities, physical or other health impairments.  Required of all who are preparing for certification in special education with endorsement in Developmental Disabilities or Cross Categorical

3345(345) Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3313(313) or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course examines current research, theory, and practices of educational programs provided for students with disabilities.  Particular emphasis is given to the effective inclusive education of students with mild/moderate learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and developmental disabilities.  Topics addressed include assessment for and of learning, assessment for eligibility for special education services, legal requirements for special education programs, various definitions and theories of mild/moderate disability types, collaboration with families and other professionals, and issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.

3347(347) Teaching Learners with Learning Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 3313(313) and Spc Ed 3345(345). Application of instructional techniques for learners with learning disabilities, including assessment for instruction, interdisciplinary teamwork, parental involvement, individualized education plans, and classroom techniques.  Required for certification in special education of learners with learning disabilities.

3349(349) Learning and Social Supports for Students with Disabilities (6)
Prerequisites:  All Level 2 courses and Spc Ed 3345(345).  This course focuses on the development of professional practices for the provision of instructional, social, emotional, medical and behavioral supports for students with disabilities in general education classroom and buildings.  Course content includes assessment, planning, action, and collaboration.  Students seeking special education teacher certification must take this during the same semester as Spc Ed 3289(289), Special Education Professional Internship.

3350(350) Teaching Learners with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 3313(313) and Spc Ed 3345(345). A course designed to instruct students in the management and instructional strategies necessary to the education of learners with emotional/behavioral disorders.

4301(301) Special Education Orientation (2)
Prerequisites: Admission to Special Education Transition Program or consent of instructor.  This course examines characteristics of students in cross-categorical placements.  Examination of special education philosophy, historical and legal issues, special education process, and personal traits.

4302(302) Special Education Process and Performance Assessment (2)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 4301(301) or consent of instructor.  This course examines the special education process from pre-referral to placement, and the roles of educators, parents and auxiliary personnel.  Examines informal and formal assessment procedures and instruments for screening, diagnosis, placement and performance of school-aged individuals.

4303(303) Instructional Practices (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 4301(301) or consent of instructor.  This course provides an in-depth examination of methods and techniques for use in the education of students in cross-categorical placements.

4304(304) Structure of Teaching and Communication
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 4303(303) or consent of instructor.  This course provides a study of the problems associated with speech and language development and the techniques employed by classroom teachers.  Examination of transition requirements and strategies for students in cross-categorical placements in order to utilize communication skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, and community agency representatives.

4315(315) Speech and Language Problems of Exceptional Children (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Fnd 1111(111), Spc Ed 3313(313), and admission to the College of Education. Study of the problems associated with speech and language development and the techniques employed by classroom teachers to lessen these problems for children. Required for all majors in special education. 

4320(320) Behavior Management (3)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 3313(313)and an appropriate introductory course in the special education area of concentration. An in-depth exploration of various behavior control techniques that is particularly applicable to exceptional children. Students will be required to conduct at least one behavior modification project with exceptional children.

4322(322) Inclusive Education: Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed/Tch Ed 3313(313) or Spc Ed 6416(416), or equivalent. This course for general and special educators focuses on current theory, research, and practice of inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Topics include instructional strategies, adaptations of curriculum, facilitation of friendship development and social support, consultation and collaboration with other professionals, and working with parents.

4342(342) Transitions Issues and Planning
Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3313(313), or equivalent, or consent of instructor.  This course provides information to teachers and human service professionals who work closely with adolescents and young adults with disabilities.  Emphasis is placed on understanding and planning for the transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities.  Transition outcomes include employment, residential options, and other developmental concerns.  Topics include self-determination, career education and planning, interagency collaboration, vocational and residential issues and resources, and family support and involvement.

4370(370) Sensory-Motor Development of the Severely Handicapped (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3330(330) or equivalent or consent of instructor. An examination of basic sensory-motor development and associated disorders to enable teachers to work more effectively with occupational and physical therapists. Basic techniques used by therapists are presented together with an exploration of the teacher's role regarding sensory-motor programming. Required for certification for teaching individuals with severe handicaps.

4371(371) Methods and Curricula for Severely Handicapped (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 4370(370) or consent of instructor. This course begins with the application of the clinical teaching model to the severely handicapped population regarding objectives, training methods, and program process monitoring. It also includes critical analysis of existing curricula and methods of classroom or living unit organization. Required for certification in Severe Handicapped. 

4372(372) Screening and Diagnosis of the Developmentally Delayed (3)
Prerequisites: Ed Rem 310 or equivalent and Spc Ed 3313(313). This course addresses the content, techniques, and special problems related to the assessment of handicapped individuals in the birth-to-five developmental range. Students gain experience in construction, administration, and interpretation of assessment tools used with low functioning handicapped individuals. Required for certification in Severe Handicapped and Early Childhood-Special Education.

4382(382) An Introduction to Gifted Children (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313). This course provides an introduction to gifted children. Their characteristics, cognitive abilities, special abilities, and creativity will be reviewed. Current problems, research, and issues concerning the gifted are covered.

4384(384) The Education of Gifted Children (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313). This course deals with methods, techniques, and curricular modifications necessary for the effective education of gifted children.

4390(390) Student Teaching in Special Education III (6)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 3291(291) or equivalent and admission to student teaching. Clinical teaching experience in special  education classrooms in schools under university and school supervision with seminar included. For students who wish an additional student teaching experience.

5305(305) Planning and Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment (3)
 Prerequisite: Spc Ed 4303(303) or consent of instructor.  This course provides an in-depth exploration of various behavior management techniques that are particularly applicable for students in cross-categorical placements.  Projects on functional behavioral assessment and behavior support plans will be conducted.

5306(306) Research Into Practice (4)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 5305(305) or consent of instructor.  This course provides an examination of current trends, issues and research in the education of students in cross-categorical placements with particular emphasis on instructional and management issues, effective inclusive education practices, and behaviorist and constructivist strategies for delivering instructional content and reflective practices.

5307(307) The Reflective Practitioner (4)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 5306(306) or consent of instructor.  This course provides reflection on all competency areas associated with the education of students in cross-categorical placements.  Self-assessment on abilities and self-reflection on professional development.  Selected problems on student-learner exceptionalities.  A selective portfolio for K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical endorsement is required.

6405(405) Introduction to Braille (4)
Braille reading and writing of Standard English Grade 2 braille and braille mathematics will be introduced.  Information on transcribing printed matter into braille and the use of writing devices and technical aids will be presented.  The objectives of this class will be met over two semesters due to the large amount of information and high level of proficiency required.  A literary braille test and transcription test must be passed at the end of the course.

6410(410) Families and Schools in Inclusive Communities (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.  This course focuses on how parents and other family members, teachers, administrators (and other education professionals) can collaboratively increase the capacity of families and schools to support inclusive education and community participation for all students, especially those with significant disabilities.  This course draws upon the multiple perspectives of families, schools and the general culture to explore a shared context of family and disability history, educational issues, and personal perspectives.

6411(411) Law, Policy and Bureaucracy in Education and Disability Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.  This course focuses on the evolution and current status of law and educational policy affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.  The course will provide a basic review of governmental structure and educational policy analysis in the United States, and explore statues, policies, and judicial decisions in areas of special education, adult services, family supports, and civil rights.

6412(412) Psychology of Exceptional Children (3)
An in-depth analysis of the unique psychological problems of exceptional children and youth. Current psychological theories and research emphasized.

6413(413) Organizational Foundations for Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  A study of organizational issues in special education and implications for practices and procedures. Specific attention will be given to special education delivery systems, compliance standards, funding sources, and regulatory standards.

6416(416) Current Research in Psychology of Learners with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor/adviser.  Study of current trends, issues, and research in special education. Areas of investigation focus on major developments in disabilities, situations related to programming for projected needs, and considerations and utilization techniques with learners with disabilities. Students should have experience or an undergraduate background in the education of learners with disabilities prior to enrolling in this course.

6421(421) Prescriptive Teaching of Learners with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  Course will instruct students on how to develop and implement prescriptive educational programs for learners with disabilities. Students will become familiar with prescriptive systems, which will enable them to use various sources of information in response to learner remedial and developmental needs.

6430(430) Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent. An advanced study of the theoretical and methodological problems related to developmental disabilities.  Particular emphasis on the application of current research findings to the problems confronting learners with developmental disabilities.

6431(431) Education of Learners with Developmental Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 6430(430). A systematic study of current educational practices and procedures for the education of learners with developmental disabilities. Methods and materials are stressed.

6440(440) Disability, Schooling and Culture (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  An advanced course that will examine foundational issues in social and educational policy for students with disabilities.  The course explores the historical, philosophical, sociological and economic dimensions of the recent emphasis on inclusive and community-based support systems for individuals with disabilities and their families.  The course will review recent research and experience in the U.S. (primarily) concerning the evolving roles and relationships of families, teachers, administrators, and students with and without disabilities in increasingly diverse schools and communities.

6441(441) Curriculum & Teaching for Diverse Learners and Students with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 6440(440) Curriculum and methods for working within a general education environment with students with disabilities and other students who require extra support and assistance.  The course examines approaches to assessment and curriculum design that can accommodate all students, including activity-and interest-based assessments, various strategies for developing integrated curriculum units, and developments of various learning outcomes that can be individually tailored or “personalized” for any student.

6443(443) Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  Advanced study of the theoretical and methodological problems related to learning disabilities.  Particular emphasis on the application of current research findings to the problems confronting learners with disabilities.

6444(444) Education of Learners with Learning Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 6443(443).  Systematic study of current educational practices and procedures for the education of learners with learning disabilities.  Methods and materials are stressed.

6450(450) Introduction to Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  Advanced study of the problems and characteristics of learners with emotional/behavioral disorders.  Particular emphasis on the application of current research findings to problems confronting learners with emotional/behavioral disorders.

6452(452) Social, Emotional, and Environmental Supports for Learners with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 6450(450) or consent of instructor.  This course provides advanced students with the research, theory, and practices of providing support to students with disabilities and other students experiencing emotional and behavioral problems.  This course focuses on the development of professional skills necessary to assist and teach students with difficult behaviors.  Additionally, this course helps classroom teachers learn how to work collaboratively with parents and other professionals in order to construct classroom environments that are supportive and productive for all students.

6462(462) Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent.  A study of issues and concepts central to special Education of young children with disabilities, and at-risk for disabilities, and their families.  Focus on program models, screening and assessment procedures, and curriculum concepts. An ecological perspective is emphasized.

6463(463) Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Early Childhood Special Education (3)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 6462(462). In-depth study of integrated assessment-based curriculum development for learners in early childhood special education. Emphasis on individualized educational planning and implementation for learners and their families.

6481(481) Introduction to Orientation and Mobility (3)
This course is an introduction to the principles of orientation and mobility and is designed to acquaint the student with the effects of visual impairment on spatial orientation and movement within the environment.  Topics will include instructional strategies for developing prerequisite concepts, basic travel techniques, structuring the classroom environment, low vision orientation and mobility, and orientation and mobility devices for individuals who are visually impaired.

6483(483) Instructional Strategies and Technology for Students with Visual Impairment (4)
This course focuses on meeting the instructional needs of visually impaired and blind elementary and secondary students through the use of curricula adaptations and technology.  Topics include designing and implementing instructional plans to teach keyboarding skill, math, science, and social studies; listening and recording devices; transition; and the use of computers with students who are visually impaired.  The objectives of this class will be met through in class, lab, and out of class activities.  Students will be expected to have an ongoing interaction with students who are visually impaired through directed experiences.

6490(490) Internship (1-10)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor/adviser.  Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth in the professional role must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship includes planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.

6492(492) Practicum in Special Education (3-6)
Prerequisite: Two courses in area of concentration (developmental disabilities, early childhood special education, emotional/behavioral disorders, or learning disabilities). Supervised experience in the education of learners with disabilities in a school or other appropriate setting.

6493(493) Practicum with Students with Visual Impairment (6)
Prerequisites: Spc Ed 366, 6405(405), 6481(481), 482, 6483(483) and all required course work for certification for Teachers of Blind and Partially Sighted Students.  This practicum focuses on the techniques and materials necessary to education students who are visually impaired and on procedures for evaluating their effectiveness.  This supervised practicum involves both field placement and classroom instruction.  It is limited to advanced students in the area of Blind and Partially Sighted. 

6497(497) Problems (1-10)
Prerequisite: Spc Ed 3313(313) or equivalent and consent of instructor.  Investigation of a selected problem related to the education of learners with disabilities.  To be conducted under the direction of a graduate faculty member.

Teacher Education (Tch Ed)

2210(210) Introduction to Teaching (3)
Explores the multiple roles and functions of professional teaching including: communication, leadership, management skills, use of technology, and identification of needs of diverse populations.  Portfolio preparation will be introduced.  Fourteen clock hours of classroom observation are required.

2211(211) Introduction to American Schools (3)
One of three introductory, prerequisite courses to the Teacher Education Program.  An examination of selected concepts and principles underlying American public education.  Required field experience of eight clock hours complements class assignments.

2212(212) Introduction to Learners and Learning (3) Prerequisites: Psych 1003(3). Same as Ed Psy 2212(212). Foundational study of the development of infants, children and adolescents focusing o the role of appropriate educational environments in fostering positive physical, cognitive, social and moral outcomes.  Reading relevant research will be combined with experiences in the field and technology-based assignments to investigate both biological and sociocultural forces that shape the development process.

3310(310) Introduction to Instructional Methods (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), 2211(211), 2212(212), or equivalent and admission to Teacher Education Program. Beginning methods course for K-12 teachers. Skill development in planning instruction, selecting content, use of various teaching methods, designing assessment, developing classroom climate and management strategies. Participation in professional development through observing students in a school setting, microteaching, using educational technology, and portfolio development. Ten hours per semester of field experiences required.

3312(312) The Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), Tch Ed 2211(211), Tch Ed 2212(212) or equivalents and admission to Teacher Education program. Same as Ed Psy 3312(312). Application of the principles of psychology to an understanding of the dynamics of teaching behavior and learning behavior. Involves both theoretical and practical approaches to analysis of the learning environment of the school. Required of all who are preparing to teach.

3313(313) Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education (3)
Prerequisites: Tch Ed 2210(210), 2211(211) or equivalent, and admission to Teacher Education program. Same as Spc Ed 3313(313).   Provides an overview of inclusive education and special education with an emphasis on relevant educational legislation, important historical development, and necessary adaptations of instructional methods to meet the needs of students with disabilities.  Issues related to inclusive education, such as professional collaboration, family involvement, multicultural issues, transition services, and professional support for teachers are also covered.

3315(315) Literacy Learning and Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education program. May take concurrently with Tch Ed 3312(312) and Tch Ed 3313(313) or equivalents; may not be taken before Tch Ed 3312(312) and Tch Ed 3313(313) or equivalents. Methods, materials, frameworks, and technology for the effective teaching of literacy to young children, children with special needs, and children in elementary education settings. Emphasis on role of language experience, phonics, semantics, syntactics, pragmatics, schema theory, and metacognition in literacy development. Observation, assessing children's literacy interests and development, and teaching lessons in a school classroom setting are required.

4320(320) Educational Issues in the cultural Construction of Diversity (3)
Prequisites: none In this course students will explore issues of human diversity and how these issues impact a wide range of educational settings.  Students will be involved in a continued process of self-assessment regarding how each of us deals with others not like ourselves.  Human similarity and diversity will initially be examined using anthropological and biological research.  Socio-cultural constructions of this diversity will then be investigated.  Diversity will be explored on the individual, local, national and global levels.  Students will become familiar with the science of diversity and will investigate how this diversity plays out in a variety of socio-cultural contexts.  This class will provide students with a knowledge base about human diversity and will promote multicultural competencies for educators.

4391(386) Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas (3)
Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310(310) and 3312(312), or consent of instructor or equivalent. Methods and materials for improving reading and study strategies in content area classes in upper grades.

5311(311) Foundations of Education (4)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the post-baccalaureate teacher education certification program.  Investigation into the history, philosophies, and purposes of public schools and the multiple roles played by professional educators.  Emphasis will be on the history of public education, the role of the teacher as change agent, the influence of technology, and the impact of diversity on American classrooms.

5454(454) Cultural Diversity in Teaching (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.  An advanced study, application, and discussion of pedagogical issues associated with cultural diversity and human origin.  The course will emphasize application of research in order to help teachers develop effective strategies for preparing teachers to integrate.

5850(317) Topics in the Teaching of Writing (1-3)
Same as English 4850(317). Prerequisite: English 210 or equivalent.  Special topics in the practice of and pedagogy of writing designed for in-service teachers.  Topics may include writing at specific grade levels, writing/reading workshops, writing in urban settings, writing across the curriculum, action research, new technology, classroom and district-level assessment.  May be repeated once for credit if topics differ. Counts toward Certificate in writing.

6446  Seminar in Professional Writing for Teachers (3)
Prerequisite:  Tch. Ed. 6880(436), Eng. 5880(490), and near-completion of Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing.  Capstone seminar for the Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing.  Participants will pursue the dual role of writer/writing teacher by designing individual projects with one of these emphases:  (1) research writing based on a classroom inquiry into the teaching of writing.  (2) expository and creative writing based on an inquiry into the teacher’s own evolution as a writer.  Seminar meetings will include both face-to-face and on-line communication.

6880(436) Gateway Writing Project (1-6)
Same as English 5880(490). An intensive course in the writing process and the writing curriculum, designed for experienced teachers. Readings of current theory and research will be related to participants' experience as writers and as teachers. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit. No more than six hours may be applied toward the M.Ed. Counts toward the Certificate in Writing.