Teacher Education Courses
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ECED 1999 Topics in Early Childhood Education
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Early Childhood Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
A lower level course in a selected area of Early Childhood Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
ECED 2082 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Historical and philosophical perspectives of early childhood education with an emphasis upon various methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing.
Credits: 2
ECED 2152 Child, Family, and Community Relations
Spring
Analysis of psycho-social development of young children and an examination of the relationships between children, parents, and school personnel. Effective ways for the home, school, and community to work together to provide for the optimum development of young children, including multicultural education concerning children from other cultures and ethnic groups.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 2
Analysis of psycho-social development of young children and an examination of the relationships between children, parents, and school personnel. Effective ways for the home, school, and community to work together to provide for the optimum development of young children, including multicultural education concerning children from other cultures and ethnic groups.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 2
ECED 2999 Independent Study in Early Childhood Education
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
ECED 3203 Guiding Young Children
Spring
The study of the individual and group needs of young children including physical, social, cognitive, emotional development. The emphasis will be on devising effective guidance strategies and creating appropriately nurturing environments in order to develop the human potential of children. Participation in nursery school, day care, or equivalent. Appropriate for teachers, parents, and child care givers.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 3
The study of the individual and group needs of young children including physical, social, cognitive, emotional development. The emphasis will be on devising effective guidance strategies and creating appropriately nurturing environments in order to develop the human potential of children. Participation in nursery school, day care, or equivalent. Appropriate for teachers, parents, and child care givers.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 3
ECED 4329 Advanced Topics in Early Childhood Education
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Early Childhood Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
An advanced course in a selected area of Early Childhood Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
ECED 4448 Student Teaching in Early Childhood
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
ECED 4452 Language Development in the Young Child
Fall
A course designed to promote listening, speaking, prewriting, and prereading skills. Assessment of language and speech; activities to enhance language and speech development; and the remediation of language and speech deficiencies in the classroom setting. Consideration of appropriate experiences in the areas of literature and language arts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 2
A course designed to promote listening, speaking, prewriting, and prereading skills. Assessment of language and speech; activities to enhance language and speech development; and the remediation of language and speech deficiencies in the classroom setting. Consideration of appropriate experiences in the areas of literature and language arts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082.
Credits: 2
ECED 4602 Art and Music for Children
Consideration of appropriate experiences in the areas of art and music for children.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082 and admission to Teacher Education. Additional fee required.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082 and admission to Teacher Education. Additional fee required.
Credits: 2
ECED 4703 Science/Social Studies for the Young Child
Fall
A survey of the methods and strategies for effective teaching of natural science and social studies for PK-3. Demonstration teaching with appropriate planning is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082 and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
A survey of the methods and strategies for effective teaching of natural science and social studies for PK-3. Demonstration teaching with appropriate planning is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECED 2082 and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
ECED 4999 Independent Study in Early Childhood Education
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Early Childhood Education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Education Courses
EDUC 1051 Introduction to Teacher Education
A course designed to assist the student who is considering teaching PK-12 education as a profession and to equip the student with strategies for academic success. Emphasis is placed on individual self-evaluation as a prerequisite to choosing a vocation and exploration of teaching from the practitioner’s point of view. In addition, the student will begin the portfolio process which is a requirement for certification by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation.
Credits: 0 to 1
Credits: 0 to 1
EDUC 1999 Topics in Education
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
A lower level course in a selected area of Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
EDUC 2012 Foundations of Education
Introduction to the historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations of education and their relationships to teaching as a profession. The course includes a minimum of 20 hours of observing/assisting in public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing or permission. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing or permission. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
EDUC 2999 Independent Study in Education
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
EDUC 3013 Human Development
A basic course emphasizing principles of understanding and guidance for development of infants into mature members of society. An examination of significant experiences of life from conception through adolescence.
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
EDUC 3093 Principles of Secondary Education
General principles of secondary education that apply to all secondary teaching areas and provide insight into the unique structures, organization, and problems encountered in secondary schools. The course includes at least 15 hours of service as a teaching assistant in public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing. Additional Fee Required. Cannot enroll in the same semester with EDUC 3502.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing. Additional Fee Required. Cannot enroll in the same semester with EDUC 3502.
Credits: 3
EDUC 3203 Educational Psychology (PSYC 3203)
Focus is on the development of students’ thinking and reasoning skills, on research in studies of cognitive processes and on information processing. Attention will be given to learning theory and social learning and their applications to teaching strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, sophomore standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, sophomore standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 3502 Principles of Middle School Education
General principles of middle school education that apply to all middle school teaching areas and provide insight into the unique structures, organization, and problems encountered in middle schools. The course includes at least 10 hours of service as a teaching assistant in public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing. Additional Fee Required. Cannot enroll in the same semester with EDUC 3093.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing. Additional Fee Required. Cannot enroll in the same semester with EDUC 3093.
Credits: 2
EDUC 3962 Literature for Young Adults (ENGL 3962)
January Term
A survey of literature appropriate to secondary school-age readers, with some attention to patterns in subject and style, to the relation of literature to the development processes of the young adult reader, and to methods of presentation.
Credits: 2
A survey of literature appropriate to secondary school-age readers, with some attention to patterns in subject and style, to the relation of literature to the development processes of the young adult reader, and to methods of presentation.
Credits: 2
EDUC 3983 Special Methods of Teaching, Secondary
Methods appropriate to the secondary certification field in English, mathematics, science, social sciences, or speech. Instruction offered in the department having the appropriate academic specialization. The course includes at least 10 hours of classroom observation in the public school classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 4011 Band Literature (MUED 4011)
Fall
A survey of the scope and history of the literature of the wind band. Development of aural and analytical skills necessary to evaluate original band literature with regard to grade level and artistic merit will be stressed. The course requires at least five hours observation in the public school classroom. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
A survey of the scope and history of the literature of the wind band. Development of aural and analytical skills necessary to evaluate original band literature with regard to grade level and artistic merit will be stressed. The course requires at least five hours observation in the public school classroom. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
EDUC 4022 Marching Band Techniques (MUED 4022)
Fall
A study of the techniques of organizing and administering the public school marching band to include show design, drill construction, and charting of half-time shows with music using a variety of marching styles. Course includes at least five hours observation of public school marching rehearsals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
A study of the techniques of organizing and administering the public school marching band to include show design, drill construction, and charting of half-time shows with music using a variety of marching styles. Course includes at least five hours observation of public school marching rehearsals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
EDUC 4033 Instrumental Methods and Procedures (MUED 4033)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to successfully teach instrumental music in the public schools. Areas emphasized include: beginning band techniques, rehearsal procedures, effective selection of teaching materials, administration, and public relations. The course includes at least 25 hours of classroom/ rehearsal observation in the public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2222, MUTC 2242, MUSC 3412, MUED 4011, and MUED 4022; admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Designed to prepare students to successfully teach instrumental music in the public schools. Areas emphasized include: beginning band techniques, rehearsal procedures, effective selection of teaching materials, administration, and public relations. The course includes at least 25 hours of classroom/ rehearsal observation in the public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2222, MUTC 2242, MUSC 3412, MUED 4011, and MUED 4022; admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 4053 Elementary Vocal Methods (MUED 4053)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the elementary level in public schools. The course includes at least 12 hours of observation in elementary public school programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the elementary level in public schools. The course includes at least 12 hours of observation in elementary public school programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 4063 Secondary Vocal Methods (MUED 4063)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the secondary level in public schools. The course includes at least 13 hours of observation in secondary public school programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the secondary level in public schools. The course includes at least 13 hours of observation in secondary public school programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 4162 Measurement for Teachers
Designed to acquaint students with the administration and interpretation of assessment techniques, including standardized tests, teacher-made tests, and other evaluation methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and to Student Teaching; concurrent enrollment in Student Teaching, EDUC 4722.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and to Student Teaching; concurrent enrollment in Student Teaching, EDUC 4722.
Credits: 2
EDUC 4229 Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education, PK-12
Fall
This course is designed to prepare students to teach health and physical education at the PK-12 level.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4301. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2 to 3
This course is designed to prepare students to teach health and physical education at the PK-12 level.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4301. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2 to 3
EDUC 4291 Clinical Practicum in Methods, PK-12, Modern Foreign Language
Fall
Twenty-five (25) clock hours of supervised observation divided between elementary and secondary public school classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4373. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
Twenty-five (25) clock hours of supervised observation divided between elementary and secondary public school classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4373. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
EDUC 4301 Clinical Practicum in Methods, PK-12, Health and Physical Education
Fall
Twenty-five (25) clock hours of supervised observation divided between elementary and secondary public school classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4229. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
Twenty-five (25) clock hours of supervised observation divided between elementary and secondary public school classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4229. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 1
EDUC 4329 Advanced Topics in Education
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
An advanced course in a selected area of Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
EDUC 4373 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language in the Elementary and Secondary Schools
Fall
A survey of the methods and strategies used in teaching foreign language in elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and culture course in the appropriate language. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
A survey of the methods and strategies used in teaching foreign language in elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and culture course in the appropriate language. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
EDUC 4502 Methods of Teaching Art in the Elementary School
Fall
Elementary art methods for PK-12 art teachers. A study of methods, curriculum design and topics appropriate for teaching art at the elementary level. Some lab work will be required. Clinical Practicum of 25 hours (EDUC 450L) is a required component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, Art PK-12 majors only. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum – 1
Credits: 2
Elementary art methods for PK-12 art teachers. A study of methods, curriculum design and topics appropriate for teaching art at the elementary level. Some lab work will be required. Clinical Practicum of 25 hours (EDUC 450L) is a required component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, Art PK-12 majors only. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum – 1
Credits: 2
EDUC 4512 Methods of Teaching Art, Secondary
Spring
A study of methods and topics appropriate for teaching art at the secondary level in public schools. Clinical Practicum of 25 hours (EDUC 4512L) is a required component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, for ART PK-12 majors only. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum – 1
Credits: 2
A study of methods and topics appropriate for teaching art at the secondary level in public schools. Clinical Practicum of 25 hours (EDUC 4512L) is a required component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, junior standing, for ART PK-12 majors only. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum – 1
Credits: 2
EDUC 4538 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
EDUC 4635 Student Teaching Art, Modern Foreign Language, Music, or Physical Education in the Elementary School
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 416,2 EDUC 4645, and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 5
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 416,2 EDUC 4645, and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 5
EDUC 4645 Student Teaching Art, Modern Foreign Language, Music, or Physical Education in the Secondary School
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, EDUC 4635, and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 5
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, EDUC 4635, and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.
Credits: 5
EDUC 4722 Classroom Management
Techniques of classroom management related to concerns such as behavioral strategies, time and materials, rapport, and rules formations. The course also contains a component which deals with parent/community relations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and to Student Teaching, concurrent enrollment in Student Teaching, EDUC 4162.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and to Student Teaching, concurrent enrollment in Student Teaching, EDUC 4162.
Credits: 2
EDUC 4999 Independent Study in Education
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Elementary Education Courses
ELED 1999 Topics in Elementary Education
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Elementary Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
A lower level course in a selected area of Elementary Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
ELED 2702 Computers for P-8
This course offers teachers and prospective teachers an overview of methods and techniques used in computer-assisted instruction. Students will become familiar with related software and its applications in the classroom. They will study and select educational computer packages in various content areas.
Credits: 2
Credits: 2
ELED 2999 Independent Study in Elementary Education
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
ELED 3503 Health and Physical Education for Children
This course combines theory with techniques of conducting, organizing, and instructing in elementary health and physical education programs. Appropriate health topics as well as developmentally appropriate movement, rhythmic, fitness and integrated learning activities are included.
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ELED 4113 Reading Methods, 4-8
Methods and strategies with an introduction to the basic principles of reading instruction for grades 4-8. Various theories and instruction models will be included. Clinical practicum of at least 25 hours is a required component of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required. Clinical Practicum 1
Credits: 3
ELED 4123 Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School
Examination of developmentally appropriate methods for effective teaching of the social sciences in the elementary and middle school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
ELED 4143 Reading Methods P-3
Methods and strategies for getting children ready to learn to read. Emphasis is on the eclectic approach with various theories and strategies demonstrated.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
ELED 4164 Language Arts and Children’s Literature P-8
A study of the developmental stages of writing and various methods for teaching the writing process in PK-8. Emphasis on literary elements of children’s literature and use of children’s literature to teach writing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 4
ELED 4203 Science in the Elementary and Middle School
Examination of developmentally appropriate methods for effective teaching of natural science in the elementary and middle school.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
ELED 4212 Mathematics Methods P-3
Examination of developmental appropriate methods and materials for the effective teaching of mathematics in prekindergarten through third grade.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 2
ELED 4222 Mathematics Methods 4-8
Examination of developmental appropriate methods and materials for the effective teaching of mathematics in fourth grade through the middle school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior standing and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 2
ELED 4232 Reading Assessment
Examination of causes of various reading problems. Strategies for assessing reading abilities and designing instruction based on assessment results. Course includes at least 15 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, and ELED 4113 or concurrent enrollment in ELED 4113. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education, and ELED 4113 or concurrent enrollment in ELED 4113. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
ELED 4329 Advanced Topics in Elementary Education
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Elementary Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
An advanced course in a selected area of Elementary Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
ELED 4438 Student Teaching in the Elementary School
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, EDUC 4722, and ELED 430. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, EDUC 4722, and ELED 430. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
ELED 4999 Independent Study in Elementary Education
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Elementary Education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Special Education Courses
SPED 1999 Topics in Special Education
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Special Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
A lower level course in a selected area of Special Education. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
SPED 2999 Independent Study in Special Education
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
SPED 3009 Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Supervised activities with exceptional learners in various types of educational programs. Students may enroll in 1, 2 or 3 hours credit; however, the student must have completed 3 credits prior to student teaching in special education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 1 to 3
SPED 3022 Introduction to Exceptional Child
A comprehensive but non-technical introduction to the study of exceptional children. Presentation of basic concepts and material introductory to the various types of exceptionalities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites & Notes:
sophomore standing. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 2
SPED 3203 Introduction to Students with Mild/ Moderate Disabilities
Fall
Programs for educational needs and cultural aspects of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with mild/moderate disabilities will be surveyed. Historical issues will be explored as well as education programs and resources available to assist administrators, teachers, and parents in dealing with the diverse needs of each individual.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022 and admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
Programs for educational needs and cultural aspects of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with mild/moderate disabilities will be surveyed. Historical issues will be explored as well as education programs and resources available to assist administrators, teachers, and parents in dealing with the diverse needs of each individual.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022 and admission to Teacher Education. Additional Fee Required.
Credits: 3
SPED 3403 Instructional Assessment Methods
Spring
Provides knowledge from the application of standardized and informal assessment information for educational planning for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Assessment of children from diverse populations will be addressed. Course includes tests such as diagnostic, achievement, perceptual motor, language, and behavioral analysis techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
Provides knowledge from the application of standardized and informal assessment information for educational planning for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Assessment of children from diverse populations will be addressed. Course includes tests such as diagnostic, achievement, perceptual motor, language, and behavioral analysis techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
SPED 4053 Curriculum and Methods in Learning and Behavior Disorders
Fall
Methods, techniques and strategies for teaching infants, toddlers, children, and youth with mild/ moderate disabilities within diverse populations in both the special education classroom and the general education classroom. Discussion will include the professional roles of the teacher and curriculum adaptations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education
Credits: 3
Methods, techniques and strategies for teaching infants, toddlers, children, and youth with mild/ moderate disabilities within diverse populations in both the special education classroom and the general education classroom. Discussion will include the professional roles of the teacher and curriculum adaptations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education
Credits: 3
SPED 4173 Theories of Reading and Education Practices P-12
Summer
This course will concentrate on the best practices for teaching reading to students with learning and behavioral difficulties. Candidates will conduct research on literacy problems in the United States and examine reading approaches for students with reading difficulties. Understanding of best practice strategies for teaching of reading will be applied through a research paper project. This course does include a field experience component. Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to teacher education or teaching degree or other degree. Concurrent enrollment in clinical practicum.
Credits: 3
This course will concentrate on the best practices for teaching reading to students with learning and behavioral difficulties. Candidates will conduct research on literacy problems in the United States and examine reading approaches for students with reading difficulties. Understanding of best practice strategies for teaching of reading will be applied through a research paper project. This course does include a field experience component. Clinical Practicum 1 credit hour
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to teacher education or teaching degree or other degree. Concurrent enrollment in clinical practicum.
Credits: 3
SPED 4183 Involving Parents of Exceptional Children
Summer
This course provides a comprehensive set of strategies and methods for involving parents in the educational process. Research information on the rationale for involving parents, principles of involving parents, models for delivering services to parents, and understanding the changing family structure will be presented. Practical strategies, tips, and techniques will be provided to teachers and parents on how to develop reading and math programs for children, how to foster language skills in children, how to listen and conference with children and parents, how to understand parents' stress in child rearing and how to develop better learning environments for children. International, national and local experts on the topic of parent/family invovlement will share their ideas and programs for developing partnerships for fostering children's learning.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to teacher education or teaching degree or other degree.
Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive set of strategies and methods for involving parents in the educational process. Research information on the rationale for involving parents, principles of involving parents, models for delivering services to parents, and understanding the changing family structure will be presented. Practical strategies, tips, and techniques will be provided to teachers and parents on how to develop reading and math programs for children, how to foster language skills in children, how to listen and conference with children and parents, how to understand parents' stress in child rearing and how to develop better learning environments for children. International, national and local experts on the topic of parent/family invovlement will share their ideas and programs for developing partnerships for fostering children's learning.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to teacher education or teaching degree or other degree.
Credits: 3
SPED 4253 Inclusion, Collaboration, and Advocacy
Spring
Procedures for modifying instruction in the content areas to include application and implementation of individualized education programs for students with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
Procedures for modifying instruction in the content areas to include application and implementation of individualized education programs for students with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 3
SPED 4329 Advanced Topics in Special Education
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Special Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
An advanced course in a selected area of Special Education. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
SPED 4438 Student Teaching in Special Education
Spring
Supervised observation and teaching experiences in both elementary and secondary special education classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, and SPED 472. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
Supervised observation and teaching experiences in both elementary and secondary special education classrooms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4162, and SPED 472. Additional fee required.
Credits: 10
SPED 4501 Issues in Special Education
Fall, Even
Identification and study of current issues relating to special education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, junior standing, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 1
Identification and study of current issues relating to special education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EDUC 2012, EDUC 3013, SPED 3022, junior standing, and admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: 1
SPED 4999 Independent Study in Special Education
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Special Education.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
