Courses

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ED 101 The American School 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
This course, intended for students not majoring in education, will examine education and its institutions and processes from the perspective of the informed citizen. The focus will be on policy questions and their implications for society and for the children in America’s schools.
ED 201 Introduction to Education 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
An introduction to the field of education as a complex social, economic and political institution and career. Students will gain an understanding of their roles in shaping discussion of significant issues such as equality of opportunity, diversity and multiculturalism within the context of an ever-changing profession.
ED 223 Multicultural Education 1 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
A study of how multicultural and global perspectives can be reflected in curricular design and planning; instructional design, practice and evaluation; and teachers’ and students’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior. Field experience may be involved.
ED 230 Teaching for Learning in the Elementary Classroom 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
Course introduces elementary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the young learner, elementary classroom practices and learning. This course includes field experience outside of class.
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
Course introduces secondary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the adolescent learner, secondary classroom practices, and learning. The course includes field experience outside of class.
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and ED 201.
An exploration of historical, philosophical, ethical and legal dimensions of American education. Students will begin to consider their roles as educational leaders and advocates for social justice for all students in American schools.
ED 306 Children's Literature 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
Introduction to the literature available for children, the development of criteria for evaluating books and a study of the literature program in the elementary schools.
ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education. Satisfactory completion of MU 149A and AD 310.
Examination of creative teaching and learning strategies from music, art, dance and theater to motivate students and to enhance their study of school content areas, and the development of effective strategies for integrating the arts in field settings. Includes field assignment.
ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
Survey of theories, research, strategies and programs for teaching the language arts and integrating them throughout the elementary school curriculum. A predetermined number of practicum hours in the elementary school are required.
ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
Study of the theories, processes, and strategies for teaching and assessing reading with a focus on emergent literacy and reading in the primary grades. A predetermined number of practicum hours in the elementary school are required.
ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: ED 311 and ED 316 and admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
An in-depth consideration and extension of the content provided in Reading Instruction I. An examination of diagnostic techniques, introduction of reading subject matter materials and a practicum experience.
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
Methods the content area teacher can use to help students comprehend course materials more effectively, to determine reading needs of students and to adapt instruction to their needs. Field experience is required.
ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment required in ED 319.
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
This course addresses issues of diversity, equity, and social justice at the secondary level within a cross-disciplinary framework, focusing on four areas of knowledge: teaching strategies, authentic performance assessment, classroom management, and uses of technology.
ED 360 Orientation to Special Education 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Co-requisites: ED 230 or ED 231.
  • Prerequisites: PY 100.
Study of children with exceptionalities including the etiology and characteristics of these individuals and the educational provisions that exist for their care, treatment, training, education and habitation. Field experience is required.
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
An introductory course covering the range of handicapping conditions, designed for the elementary or secondary teacher to develop an awareness of the emotional, educational and social implications of handicaps and to formulate practical applications when working with students with exceptionalities in the general classroom.
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.