Teaching Licenses:

ALL-GRADE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

• College of Sciences and Humanities Interdepartmental (requirements listed in Sciences and Humanities Interdepartmental)
  Teaching Majors: Science; Social Studies

Teaching Major: Computer Education Teaching License (Undergraduate, Non-Stand Alone License)

Programs

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COURSES:

EDUCATION: ADULT AND COMMUNITY (EDAC)

101 Seminar in Facilitating Lifelong Learning. (2)
A seminar course for nontraditional students that offers an opportunity to explore, discuss, and reinforce changes in themselves as learners and group participators.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (0-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles to be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

340 Educational Gerontology. (3)
Study of education and aging with emphasis on a life span approach. Topics include education about aging for children and youth, career educational opportunities in gerontology, education for paraprofessionals and volunteers in aging, retirement planning education, and educational opportunities for older adults.

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EDUCATION: ALL-GRADE (EDALG)

470 Student Teaching: All-Grade. (6-7)
Required for the standard license in all-grade education. Involves a full-day assignment for 10 weeks in a public elementary, junior high/middle, or secondary school. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.
Open only to all-grade teaching majors.

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EDUCATION: CURRICULUM (EDCUR)

331 Public School Curriculum. (3) 
Introduces curriculum perspectives and procedures and examines current practices and organizational structures within the context of research on cognition, human development, and pedagogy.  
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program.

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EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONS (EDFON)

420 Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education. (3)
An academic study of the complex relationships between schools and society through the disciplines of sociology, history, and philosophy of education. The goal is to develop disciplines of normative, interpretive, and critical perspectives on education.
Open only to juniors.

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EDUCATION: HIGHER (EDHI)

102 Introduction to Students as Leaders. (1)
Emerging leadership styles. Theoretical and experiential bases for developing leadership skills and ethics through seminars and mentoring. Attention given to defining individual leadership styles and setting developmental goals.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only to "Excellence in Leadership" phase one program participants.

200 Introduction to Personnel Services in Residence Halls. (1-3)
Principles involved in self-awareness, developing inter- and intrapersonal skills, and examining the development of community within the residence hall.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing, permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

201 Advanced Personnel Services in Residence
Halls. (2) 
Current issues in student personnel are investigated as they relate to the operation of university residence halls.  In the context of student development, challenges presented by the communities formed within residence halls are researched, studied, and discussed.  
Prerequisite: EDHI 200; permission of a housing and residence life staff member.

202 Students as Group Leaders. (1)
Examines the dynamics of group leadership. Focuses on the theoretical and experiential bases for developing group leadership skills and ethics. Attention is given to involvement in student organizations through workshops and faculty mentoring.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only to "Excellence in Leadership" phase two program participants.

302 Student Leaders in Community Service. (1-3) Introduction to and analysis of historical and current theories of leadership; examination of critical thinking, ethics, and methods of inquiry as they pertain to the process and study of leadership; analysis of leadership competencies, such as communication, problem solving, and being an agent of change will also be explored. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to leadership studies minors and excellence in leadership phase three participants.

401 Special Topics in Leadership. (1-3)
Critical examination of selected topics and issues in leadership. Designed to help students become familiar with current trends and issues associated with leadership, as well as practical application. May be repeated once by permission of the instructor.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

402 Global Leadership: Senior Capstone
Experience. (1-3)
Applied experience in the field of leadership studies and accompanying seminar. Students will complete 60 hours of field experience, practice reflective journaling, and reach individual conclusions about leadership issues from a global perspective using, as a basis for judgment, prior academic work as well as practical experience.
Prerequisite: EDHI 302; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to excellence in leadership participants and leadership studies minors.

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EDUCATION: JUNIOR HIGH/ MIDDLE SCHOOL (EDJHM)

299 Independent Study in Junior High/Middle School Education. (1-3)
Independent study and research in junior high/middle school topics and activities to be chosen in consultation with an instructor with competence in the area involved.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

385 Principles of Teaching in the Middle School. (3)
Combines the theory and practice of teaching at the middle school level. Includes the study of interdisciplinary planning and instructional strategies, cooperative learning, technology, classroom management, and current curricular issues. Intensive in-school assignments, observations, participation, and direct contact with adolescents required.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDSEC 380.

412 Instructional Strategies and Approaches in Junior High/Middle School. (3)
Conditions affecting the total instructional responsibilities of junior high/middle schools are studied. Students are required to develop skills in individualizing instruction to serve the full range of students, working cooperatively with other professional personnel, and instructional techniques and evaluation procedures especially appropriate for junior high/middle school teaching.
Prerequisite: EDMUL 205; EDPSY 250 or 251 or 351.

434 Classroom Management: Improving Student Behavior in Junior High/ Middle School. (3)
Designed to prepare prospective junior high/middle school educators to cope with discipline problems in all junior high/middle school settings. Emphasizes skills and procedures in preventing or remedying disruptive behavior by junior high/middle school students and ways to create positive environments for learning.

460 Student Teaching in the Junior High/Middle School. (6-7)
Required for the standard license in secondary education. Involves a full-day assignment of 10 weeks in an approved junior high/middle school.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.

465 Elective Student Teaching: Junior High/Middle School. (3 or 5)
Elective student-teaching experience enables a full semester in a full-day student teaching assignment in an approved junior high/middle school setting. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.
Parallel: EDJHM 460.
A total of 5 hours of credit may be earned.

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EDUCATION: LIBRARY (EDLIB)

302 Global and Multicultural Information and Materials: Pre K-12. (3) 
Emphasis on examination of cultural information, materials, and Internet sites for children and young adults. Projects useful for teachers, library media personnel, and caregivers are developed.   

333 Information Resources in Libraries. (3) 
An examination of the most essential information sources in libraries, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, periodical indexes, CD-ROMs, Internet reference sites, and special reference works in subject areas. 
Open to all students.

342 Technical Processing: Cataloging and Classification. (3) 
Introduction to cataloging and classification principles concentrating on the book format and the use of data in automated systems. Practice in using the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Revised, automation (MARC 21), and the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Introduction to the database, OCLC, used for bibliographic information and building automated bibliographic systems.

345 Technical Processing: Cataloging and Classification of Nonbook Materials. (3) 
Introduction to the issues involved in cataloging, classifying, and integrating these materials into an online database.
Prerequisite: EDLIB 342 or permission of the department chairperson.

380 School Media Center and Library
Administration. (3) 
Principles of planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating school media center and public library services. Includes originating model program plans.

381 Media Practicum. (1-4)
Supervised field experience for students in school media centers or libraries.
Prerequisite: EDLIB 380; approval of the program coordinator or the department chairperson.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.

395 Methods and Materials for School Library Media Centers. (3)
Methods and materials for teaching skills necessary for successful completion of assignments using resources of school library media centers and libraries.

460 Selection of Library Materials. (3)
Fundamental principles and objectives of selection of library materials. Development of skill in using reliable aids for selection and evaluation of materials for public, academic, and school libraries.

461 Materials for Children. (3)
Reading and examining books and other materials for the enrichment of library programs for preschool through upper elementary.

462 Materials for Young Adults. (3)
Reading and examining books and other materials for young adult programs.

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EDUCATION: MULTICULTURAL (EDMUL)

200 Cross-Role Experiences in Secondary Schools. (3) 
Through biographical study, a reflection on the life circumstances of representatives from a variety of cultures in the United States, paying specific attention to the contribution education made to their state of affairs. Introduces humanity’s struggle for human rights and the role of human rights education in encouraging social change.

205 Introduction to Multicultural Education. (3)
Examines social factors that affect teacher decision making and student achievement in United States schools. Addresses the need for intercultural competence, culturally informed instructional strategies, promotion of social justice, and reduction of racism and sexism in order to create democratic classrooms.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

302 Global and Multicultural Information and Materials: Pre K-12. (3) 
Emphasis on examination of cultural information, materials, and Internet sites for children and young adults. Projects useful for teachers, library media personnel, and caregivers are developed. 

370 Bilingual Theory, Programs, Evaluation, and Methods. (4)
Survey of linguistic, cognitive, and cultural characteristics of bilingualism on education in the United States, emphasizing program design, model programs, and legislative mandates. Considers the needs of bilingual students with regard to the evaluation of materials and bilingual classroom methodology.

400 Issues in Educational and Professional Concerns of the Beginning Teacher. (3) 
To be taken concurrently with the individual student’s teaching practicum. Provides an opportunity to critically examine and apply knowledge to current multicultural teaching experiences. Issues of professional concern and personal significance, with further instruction and experiences of reflective practice with a professional mentor, will be the focus. 
Prerequisite: EDMUL 301.

470 Understanding Cultural Diversity in American Education. (3)
Designed to prepare prospective teachers to analyze lifestyles of different cultural groups. Emphasizing children's strengths within their cultural contexts will be an important focus.
Prerequisite: EDMUL 205 or permission of the program director.

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EDUCATION: SECONDARY (EDSEC)

150 Basic Concepts of Secondary Education. (3)
Designed to help students make valid decisions about preparing for and functioning in teaching careers. Professionalism, job requirements, employment opportunities, secondary school curricula, and the role of secondary education within the entire educational process are discussed.

210 Field Experience in Secondary Education. (1-3)
Provides direct experiences working with students, teachers, educational organizations, community agencies, and other appropriate assignments for undergraduates who plan to enter secondary school teaching.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (0-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles will be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

380 Principles of Teaching in the Secondary
School. (3)
Combines theory and practice of teaching at the secondary level. Includes the study of instructional strategies, evaluation, curriculum development and organization, learning styles, technology, legal issues, and classroom management. Intensive in-school assignments, observations, participation, and direct contact with adolescents required.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDJHM 385.

399 Independent Study in Secondary Education. (1-3) Independent study and research in secondary education. Topics and activities to be chosen in consultation with an instructor with competence in the subject involved.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

434 Classroom Management: Improving Student Behavior in Secondary Schools. (3)
Designed to prepare prospective secondary teachers to cope with discipline problems in all secondary school settings. Emphasizes skills and procedures for preventing or remedying disruptive behavior by secondary students and ways to create a positive environment for learning.

460 Student Teaching: Secondary School. (6-7)
Required for the standard license in secondary education. Involves a full-day assignment for 10 weeks in an approved secondary school. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.

465 Elective Student Teaching: Secondary, Junior High/Middle, or All-Grade. (3 or 5)
Involves a full-day assignment for either three or six weeks in an approved school setting. Offered credit/no credit only.
Parallel: EDSEC 460 or EDALG 470.
A total of 5 hours of credit may be earned.

470 Issues in Secondary Education. (3)  
Innovative practices will be identified, defined, and analyzed regarding their effect on secondary schools. Creative, innovative instructional approaches will be used. Field trips or visitations to innovative secondary schools will be arranged when practical, and students will concentrate on innovative practices.

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EDUCATION: TECHNOLOGY (EDTEC)

120 Introduction to Computing and Digital Media for Teachers. (1-3)
Prepares future teachers to use computers for professional productivity and classroom instruction. Builds technical skills for the construction of digital portfolios, including: operating systems, Web publishing, and digital media. Students will examine instructional units that use computing and digital media. Introduces techniques of computing, digital literacy, and technology standards.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

204 Selection and Management of Technology Resources. (3) 
Introductory study of principles and recommended practices for selection, acquisition, maintenance, and utilization of educational media, equipment, and communication technologies. Emphasis on curriculum use of technologies.

350 Curricular Integration of Technology. (3) 
Emphasizes the theory, design, and integration of digital media and educational computing into K-12 curricula.  Develop an instructional unit that integrates national and state educational technology and curriculum standards.  Prerequisite: one from EDTEC 120; SPCED 331; or permission of the instructor.

352 Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education. (3) 
Emphasizes design and development of Web-based multimedia modules into K-12 curricula. Interactive Websites are developed.  
Prerequisite: one from EDTEC 120, 350; SPCED 331; or permission of the instructor. 

355 Inquiry Models in Educational Computing. (3) Emphasizes the theory, design, and curricular integration of data-driven computer applications for inquiry and problem solving. Explores construction of databases, spreadsheets, and similar applications for teaching and learning.  
Prerequisite: one from EDTEC 120, 350; SPCED 331; or permission of the instructor.

360 Studies in Educational Technology. (2-4)
Students conduct in-depth studies of emerging issues in educational technology. May evaluate and/or develop innovative applications of computing,
information technology, or digital media to K-12 and other learning contexts.
Prerequisite: EDTEC 352 or 355.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 4 in any one semester or term.

365 Visual Literacy and Computer Interactions. (3) Emphasizes visual literacy theory and related competencies and their affect on teaching and learning within interactive learning environments. Explores models of interface design, evaluation of media, expression, and visualization.  
Prerequisite: EDTEC 350 or permission of the department chairperson.

470 Technology Policy and Ethics. (3) 
Examines the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and the policies that affect how technology is realized in schools and their surrounding communities. Addresses the leadership roles necessary for developing enabling conditions for technology integration.  
Prerequisite: EDTEC 350.

480 Internship in Educational Technology. (2-4)
Application of educational technology in classroom or schools under supervision by professors, classroom teachers, and administrator. Topics to be chosen in agreement with professor and field contact.
Prerequisite: EDTEC 470.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 4 in any one semester or term.

485 Distance Learning and School Infrastructures. (3)  
Explores the core technologies and models for online learning, school information infrastructures, and distance education for K-12 contexts. Examines hardware and software solutions for information management in school libraries, classrooms, and districts. Introduces basic local area network technologies and Web-based models relevant to educational contexts.  
Prerequisite: EDTEC 350, 352 or 355, 360 or 365.

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