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2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


EDE 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 3.
Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.

EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching in Elementary Education
Credits: 3††; Prereq: EEX 3070; Coreq: LAE 4314 and SSE 4312.
This field component is an intensive experience completed during the integrated semester in Language Arts and Social Studies in the inclusive classrooms.

EDF 1005 Introduction to Education
Credits: 3.
A broad overview of education, teaching and schools; a survey of historical, philosophical and social foundations; orientation to professional education; and the code of ethics. A minimum of 30 hours of field experience is required as part of the course. This is the first of three prerequisite core courses (9 hours) for students who plan to be teachers. For the other two courses, see Education Psychology: EDG 2701, Teaching Diverse Populations and under the School of Teaching and Learning, see EME 2040, Introduction to Educational Technology.

EDF 3514 History of Education in the United States
Credits: 3
The development of American schools and major problems in American education, with emphasis upon the relationships among the schools, intellectual movements and social institutions. (H)

EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education
Credits: 3.
A study of the educative effects of our social structures, the social values and issues involved in appraising these effects, and the resulting social demands upon the schools. (S)

EDF 3609 Sociological and Historical Foundations of Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore-level students.
A sociological and historical analysis of schooling in American society. Aims of education are examined in relation to social structures, institutions, and values; subcultures; social stratification; school law; and democracy and the sociology of the teaching profession.

EDF 3810 Comparative Education
Credits: 3.
A survey of educational problems in contemporary foreign countries with emphasis upon their implications for the United States. (S, I)

EDF 4542 Philosophy of Education
Credits: 3.
A critical examination is made of various theories and philosophies of education, their relationships to the democratic principle, and their significance to the evolving system of education in the United States.

EDG 3374 Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Techniques and methods for teaching preschool to third grade mathematics and science. Topics include psychological understandings, problem solving processes, integration of mathematics and science curricula, organizing for instruction, teaching methodology, alternative assessments and applying the process approach to learning activities through use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives and discovery type experiments.

EDG 4203 Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Purposes, organization, curriculum and issues of elementary and secondary schools and roles of educators.

EDG 4930 Special Topics
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated up to 12 credits.
Topics will vary.

EEC 3301 Early Childhood Education
Credits: 2; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Examination and development of beliefs about teaching, learning, children, subject matter and the purposes of early childhood education in a democratic society.

EEC 3706 Emergent Literacy
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Study of constructivist theory of how children learn and the sociopsycholinguistic theory of language learning. Focuses on how children construct knowledge about and learn to use written language.

EEC 3800 Professional Studies in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 1 to 20; maximum of 20 credits.
Study of content selected from art, curriculum, language arts, mathematics, reading, science and social studies.

EEC 3941 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: enrollment in Unified Early Childhood PROTEACH.
Field experience in preservice early childhood education.

EEC 4215 Early Childhood Science and Social Studies
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Integrated curriculum course on subject areas of science and social studies from the perspective of constructivist theory. Designed to promote understanding of similarities in ways in which children construct basic science and social studies concepts.

EEC 4704 Social Competence in Early Childhood
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Techniques of implementing developmentally appropriate strategies to promote children's self-responsibility and self-discipline. Examination of practices to help young children learn conflict resolution, effective interaction skills and prosocial behavior.

EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to computer productivity (word processing, data base, spread sheet, painting, drawing, layout presentations); multi-media (media design, digital video, presentation); communications (Internet, ERIC); educational software (computer-aided instruction, public domain software); interactive media (linked environments, one-to-many, presentations using electronic tools); reference (electronic encyclopedia, atlases, clip art, libraries, Internet); instructional applications (techniques); ethical, legal and social issues.

EME 4200 Production and Utilization of Educational Media
Credits: 4.
Study of educational production and utilization concepts. Experience will be gained in using media hardware and producing media in instructional/informational situations.

EME 4401 Integrating Technology in the Elementary Curriculum
Credits: 3; Prereq: EME 2040.
Prepares elementary majors to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.

EME 4406 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Course designed to provide students with approaches to teaching that assume technology. Students gain experience with curriculum design and course development which assumes the use of technology. There are specialized sections for Early Childhood, Unified Elementary, and Secondary minor students.

ESE 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 10 credits.
Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as secondary education teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.

LAE 3005 Children's Literature
Credits: 3.
Introductory class on genres of children's literature, critical response theory, strategies for critically evaluating books for instructional and aesthetic purposes, and strategies for generating personal, critical and aesthetic responses to literature from diverse and inclusive student populations.

LAE 4314 Language Arts for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3ECD or 3EMR, EEX 3070; Coreq: SSE 4312 and Integrated Teaching.
This course is designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods for teaching language arts in an inclusive elementary school classroom.

LIN 3710 Language Acquisition
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
This course focuses on child language development and use as it influences classroom practice and literacy development. Study of oral language development of children from birth through age eight.

MAE 4310 Teaching Mathematics in the Inclusive Elementary School
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3ECD or 3MR.
Course designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods of teaching mathematics in the inclusive elementary classroom. The goal of this course is to prepare the future teacher of mathematics for facilitation of instruction that meets the needs of all children, including those children with disabilities.

MAE 4320 Middle School Mathematics Methods
Credits: 3.
Mathematics materials, planning, presentation and assessment for the middle school classroom.

MAE 4331 Secondary School Mathematics Methods and Assessment
Credits: 3.
Methods and materials associated with the teachinf of math in grades 6-12.

MAE 4947 Secondary Mathematics Practicum
Credits: 3.
Utilizing effective presentation techniques, activities and evaluation strategies appropriate for secondary school mathematics classes.

RED 3312 Classroom Reading
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDE 3801 or 6ED, 7ED or 3FA.
A study of fundamental knowledge necessary to teach the basic reading skills in the elementary school classroom.

RED 4327 Literacy in the Middle School
Credits: 3.
Strategies to develop types and level of literacy sufficient for learning across the curriculum, critical thinking, and personal growth.

SCE 4310 Elementary Science Methods for the Inclusive Classroom
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECD or 3EMR.
Course designed to present materials and methodology related to teaching the concepts and processes of science. The preservice teacher who completes this course will be prepared to teach the concepts and processes of science to all children, including those with disabilities.

SCE 4342 Environmental Education Methods and Materials
Credits: 3.
This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and status of environmental education as well as exposure to current environmental education teaching approaches, activities, programs and curricula in both school and non-school settings.

SSE 4312 Social Studies for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: second semester standing in the elementary ProTeach program; EEX 3070; Coreq: LAE 4314 and Integrated Teaching.
Study of goals, methods, and evaluation procedures for social studies curriculum in elementary schools (K - 6).

TSL 3526 ESOL Foundations: Language and Culture in Classrooms
Credits: 3.
Examines issues of language and culture that are relevant for school-age learners of English as a Second Language (ESOL).

TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers
Credits: 3.
Provide teachers with an overview of issues relevant to ESOL learners and with skills to effectively teach ESOL students in content area classes.



General Education Categories

  • Composition (C)
  • Mathematical Sciences (M)
  • Humanities (H)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
  • Physical (P) and Biological (B) Sciences
  • International and Diversity focus (I)

Symbols Used in Course Descriptions

  • (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
    The Schedule of Courses lists the amount of writing credit per course section.
  • (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
  • †† indicates the course may be taken on an S-U basis.