Course Descriptions
- 3991 Independent Study (1 to 10 credits)
- 3992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)
- 3XXX Teacher Education Transfer (1 to 10 credits)
- 4004 Math Concepts for Teachers (5 credits)
- 4010 Educ Psych Special Children (2 to 4 credits)
- 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.
- 4012 Adolescent Devel Overview (2 to 4 credits)
- 4016 Perspectives on American Educ (1 to 3 credits)
- 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.
- 4561 Elementary Curriculum I (4 to 6 credits)
- 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.
- 4562 Elementary Curriculum II (4 to 6 credits)
- Continuation of TEP 4561. Both must be completed for students planning to teach in elementary schools. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
- 4571 Elementry Educ Art/Music/PE (2 or 3 credits)
- 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.
- 4581 Elementary Music Methods (3 to 6 credits)
- 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.
- 4582 Secondary Music Methods (3 to 4 credits)
- 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.
- 4590 Literacy Instruction (3 or 4 credits)
- 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.
- 4600 Intro to Secondary Methods (3 to 6 credits)
- Provides general introduction to principles of effective secondary instruction curriculum design and assessment. Frequently covered topics include: design of classroom environments, comparison of different instructional practices, purposes for and approaches to assessment, comparison of middle and high school philosophies, introduction to instructional unit plan development, and theories of instructional approach and design. Course lays a foundation for more specialized subject-matter methods courses. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
- 4601 Secondary School Environ II (2 to 4 credits)
- Continuation of TEP 4600. 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.
- 4610 English in Secondary School (3 to 5 credits)
- 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 Introduction to Secondary Methods. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
- 4620 Social Science-Secondary Schl (3 to 5 credits)
- 4630 Science in Secondary School (3 to 5 credits)
- 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 Introduction to Secondary Methods. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
- 4640 Math in Secondary School (3 to 5 credits)
- 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 Introduction to Secondary Methods. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Teacher Education Program.
- 4650 Foreign Lang in K-12 Schools (3 to 5 credits)
- Trends and developments in teaching foreign languages in K-12. Course content includes methods and materials of standards-based instruction, classroom and instructional management, assessment strategies, designing lessons using multiple intelligence and differentiated instruction, using technology in instruction, and integration of other content areas in teaching foreign language. Prerequisite: enrollment in Teacher Education Program.
- 4670 Diversity in Education (2 or 3 credits)
- 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.
- 4690 Field Experience (1 to 12 credits)
- 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.
- 4781 Elementary Art Methods (3 to 6 credits)
- 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.
- 4782 Secondary Art Methods (3 to 4 credits)
- 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.
- 4790 Secondary Student Teaching (1 to 12 credits)
- 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.
- 4991 Independent Study (1 to 10 credits)
- 4992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)
- 4995 Independent Research (1 to 10 credits)
- 4XXX Teacher Education Transfer (1 to 10 credits)
- 5992 Directed Study (1 to 10 credits)
