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Courses

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ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in ED 319.
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.

This practicum course assesses students’ knowledge and application of teaching methods for integrating literacy/reading (ED 319); meeting the needs of diverse learners (ED 361); and the use of technology to design, deliver, assess and communicate instructional goals (ED 483) in a secondary school setting. This course has a scheduled field experience component of a minimum of 30 hours.

ED 393 Assessment in Early Childhood Environments 4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.

Designed to introduce students to informal and authentic assessment techniques for young children (ages birth to 8). Observation and recording techniques for informal assessment within learning environments with a focus on growth and development across multiple domains will be presented. Attention will be given to how informal assessment can facilitate the process of building classroom community, curriculum development and partnering with parents. An overview of appropriate standardized assessment methods will be provided.

ED 400 Introduction to Cognitive Impairment 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Study of cognitive impairment, its historical background and etiology, characteristics of students with cognitive impairments and assistance in habilitation.
ED 402 Teaching Life Skills to Students with Disabilities 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall odd years
  • Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.

Survey of national, state and community resources in independent living, recreation and socialization opportunities for students with disabilities. In addition, students examine materials and curriculum for educating students with disabilities in social skills, free-time activities and human sexuality.

ED 403 Transition for Students with Disabilities 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter odd years
  • Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.

Study of pre-vocational curricula within the special education classroom including the development of transition objectives, vocational assessment and potential vocational options following completion of pre-vocational training. Emphasis is placed on practical applications and programs as well as theoretical concepts.

ED 404 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall even years
  • Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.

Development of the ability to design, order and acquire modern technology and equipment for a variety of handicapping conditions. Emphases are on assisting independent living and enhancing communication and use of assisting technology for teachers.

ED 405 Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: ED 360 and ED 400, or ED 407, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Study of diagnostic process in the assessment of intellectual capacity, educability, behavioral and emotional characteristics, and academic achievement. Students are required to administer, score and interpret selected instruments and to compile a diagnostic write-up.
ED 406 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Settings 2 cr.
  • Offered: Summer
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Completion of all required course work in the cognitive impairment preparatory sequence, junior standing or instructor's permission.
A four-week, full-day, career-related supervised experience. Students are assigned to school-based programs for students with cognitive impairment. Provides an opportunity to refine goals, polish skills, and translate abstract classroom theory to life applications.
ED 407 Introduction to Emotional Impairment 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: ED 360, PY 211, PY 203, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Students will study the evolution of the field, investigate the biophysical, psychodynamic, behavioral and ecological models of influence, and develop a knowledge of both internalizing and externalizing disorders. Teacher roles will be explored as well as systems that impact in both negative and positive ways.
ED 408 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: ED 407, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Instruction and education structuring for teaching students with emotional/behavior disorders. Students will obtain knowledge of teaching strategies, service units and educational assessment unique to the needs of this population. Various roles and strategies used by teachers will be studied as well as prescriptive parent planning.
ED 409 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Settings 2 cr.
  • Offered: Summer
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Completion of all required course work in the preparatory sequence for the emotionally behaviorally impaired program, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A four-week, full-day, career-related supervised experience. Students are assigned to facilities for students with emotional/behavioral impairment. These may be school-based programs or treatment facilities with an educational service. This is an opportunity to refine goals and translate abstract theory to life application.
ED 410 Legal Rights and Services 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter even years
  • Prerequisites: ED 360 and ED 400 or ED 407, junior standing or instructor’s permission.

An introduction to the legal system, terms and definitions impacting special education. Abuse, negligence, discipline and confidentiality as well as exclusion and disclosure are studied. Federal and Michigan mandates that apply to special education are examined as they impact programs for students with special needs.

ED 411 Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter even years
  • Prerequisites: ED 360 and PY 203.

A foundation for understanding the possible causes of aggression in schools. The impact of the media, community and family on violence will be investigated. A review of behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behavior, reduce power struggles and increase classroom control.

ED 412 CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education, or instructor’s permission.

Nonviolent crisis intervention is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program's proven strategies give educators the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care.

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School 11 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the elementary education curriculum into assuming responsibility for teaching, together with related activities, while they learn to translate theory into practice.
ED 421 Teaching in Elementary/Secondary Schools Communication Disorders 11 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.

The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the communication disorders curriculum into assuming responsibility for teaching, while they learn to translate theory into practice.

ED 423A Teaching in the Elementary School 5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the cognitive or emotional impairment education curriculum into assuming responsibility for teaching in a general classroom, while they learn to translate theory into practice.
ED 423B Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ED 423A. See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the cognitive impairment education curriculum into assuming responsibility for teaching students with cognitive impairment, while they learn to translate theory into practice.
ED 423C Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Schools 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ED 423A. See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the emotional impairment education program into assuming responsibility for teaching students with emotional impairment, while they learn to translate theory into practice.
ED 423D Teaching in the Secondary School 5 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement and Teacher Selection and Retention Standards in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the secondary education curriculum into assuming responsibility for teaching, together with related activities, while they learn to translate theory into practice.
ED 423E Student Teaching in Early Childhood Environments Grades K-3 6 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the student teaching phase of the teacher education program.

Designed to provide students with the required 8 week K-3 student teaching experience to meet state certification rules. Students will gain experience in planning lessons, teaching, assessing children, conducting teacher interactions and conferences, and participating in staff meetings.

ED 424A Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools 11 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ED 423A. See the Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement information in the Education section of this bulletin.
A gradual, guided introduction for students into assuming responsbility for teaching the educable and/or trainable with cognitive impairment, learning to translate theory into practice.
ED 424B Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Schools 11 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of ED 423A. See the Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement information in the Education section of this bulletin.
A gradual, guided introduction for students into assuming responsbility for teaching the emotionally impaired, learning to translate theory into practice.
ED 425 Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment and Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools 11 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Graded: S/U/P
  • Prerequisites: ED 406 and 409. See Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement in the “School of Education” section of this bulletin.
The opportunity for a gradual, guided introduction of students in the emotional impairment and the cognitive impairment education program into assuming responsibility for teaching students with emotional impairment and students with cognitive impairment, while they learn to translate theory into practice.