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Course Descriptions

3004 Math Concepts for Teachers (5)
3010 Educ Psych Spec Child (2 to 4)
Introduces range of exceptionality in the classroom (e.g., gifted to handicapped). Addresses classroom-related techniques that assist the teacher in working with exceptional children in the regular classroom. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3012 Adolescent Dvlpmnt Overview (2 to 4)
3016 Perspectives on American Ed (1 to 3)
Introduces students to complexity of teaching and the teaching profession. Emphasizes habits of mind that support reflective practice. Addresses moral, legal, political and ethical dilemmas encountered by teachers. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3561 Elementary Curriculum I (4 to 6)
Focuses on teaching and learning in the K-6 classroom and prepares teachers to design and implement effective classroom instruction. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, approaches to assessment, effective teaching strategies, sound lesson/unit planning, interdisciplinary instruction, individualizing instruction, technology, multicultural curriculum. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3562 Elementary Curriculum II (4 to 6)
Continuation of TEP 3561. Both must be completed for students planning to teach in elementary schools. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3571 Elem Education Art Music PE (2 to 3)
Curriculum methods and materials for integrating music, art, health and physical education into elementary classroom; includes working with professionals in these areas. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3581 Elementary Music Methods (4 to 6)
Prepares K-12 music teachers to design and implement effective instruction in the elementary school music classroom. Course introduces full array of sound teaching and assessment strategies for all aspects of music. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3582 Secondary Music Methods (4 to 8)
Prepares K-12 music teachers to design and implement effective instruction in the secondary school music classroom. Course introduces full array of sound teaching and assessment strategies for all aspects of music instruction. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3590 Literacy Instruction (3 to 4)
Introduces developmental continuum for literacy. Prepares to assess students' abilities, to select appropriate instructional strategies and to design effective instructional programs leading to increased listening, speaking, reading and writing competencies for all children. At the elementary level, focuses on balanced approach to literacy instruction. At the secondary level, emphasizes reading and writing in the content areas and assistance of the struggling reader/writer. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3600 Secondary School Environment I (3 to 6)
Provides general introduction to principles of effective secondary instruction and assessment. Frequently covered topics include: design of classroom environment, comparison of different instructional practices, purposes for and approaches to assessment, comparison of middle and high school philosophies. Course lays a foundation for more specialized subject-matter methods courses. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3601 Sec School Environment II (2 to 4)
Continuation of TEP 3600. Both must be completed for students planning to teach secondary school. Emphasizes principles and practices of effective classroom management. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3610 English in Secondary School (3 to 5)
Trends and developments in teaching English Language Arts. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, technology, subject-matter specific approaches to assessment, instruction and curriculum design. Course builds upon foundation laid in Secondary School Environment. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
3620 Social Science-Secondary Schl (3 to 5)
Trends and developments in teaching the social sciences. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, technology, subject-matter specific approaches to assessment, instruction and curriculum design. Course builds upon foundation laid in Secondary School Environment. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
3630 Science in Secondary School (3 to 5)
Trends and developments in teaching science. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, technology, subject-matter specific approaches to assessment, instruction and curriculum design. Course builds upon foundation laid in Secondary School Environment. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
3640 Math in Secondary School (3 to 5)
Trends and developments in teaching math. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, technology, subject-matter specific approaches to assessment, instruction and curriculum design. Course builds upon foundation laid in Secondary School Environment. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3650 Foreign Lang in Secondary Schl (3 to 5)
Trends and developments in teaching foreign languages. Frequently covered topics include: standards-based instruction, technology, subject-matter specific approaches to assessment and instruction and curriculum design. Course builds upon foundation laid in Secondary School Environment. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
3670 Diversity in Education (2 to 3)
Introduces historical, sociological and cultural principles that account for school experiences of diverse groups in public education. Addresses implications of multicultural education as it applies to instruction, curriculum and assessment in school setting. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3690 Elem Student Teaching (1 to 12)
Involves field experiences, including full-day teaching for 12 weeks in elementary school classroom and regularly scheduled seminar discussions with supervisor. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3781 Elementary Art Methods (4 to 6)
Prepares K-12 art teachers to design and implement effective instruction in elementary school classrooms. Course introduces full array of sound teaching and assessment strategies for all aspects of art. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3782 Secondary Art Methods (4 to 8)
Prepares K-12 art teachers to design and implement effective instruction in secondary school classrooms. Course introduces full array of sound teaching and assessment strategies for all aspects of art. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3790 Secondary Student Teaching (1 to 12)
Involves field experiences, including full-day teaching for 12 weeks in secondary school classroom and regularly scheduled seminar discussions with supervisor. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
3991 Independent Study (1 to 10)
3992 Directed Study (1 to 10)
3XXX Teacher Education Transfer (1 to 10)
4992 Directed Study (1 to 10)
4XXX Teacher Education Transfer (1 to 10)
5992 Directed Study (1 to 10)