Course Descriptions
EDU 210 - Adolescent Growth and Development
Credit Hours: 3
Adolescent Growth and Development examines the physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional development of adolescents in the context of family, peers, school,
work, and culture. Major theories, methods of studying, development, and contemporary
adolescent issues and concerns are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100.
EDU 213 - Foundations of Education
Credit Hours: 3
Historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of American education
as applied to contemporary education. This course includes current
technology standards and provides the student the knowledge and skills to create
electronic portfolios.
EDU 214 - Educational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the systematic study of learners, learning,
and teaching. In this course special attention is paid to cognition,
learning, memory, motivation, classroom management and assessment in
diverse settings.
EDU 240 - Media & Technology in Education
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be enrolled in a general survey course dealing with educational media, including computers and their educational use. During the semester, students will become acquainted with media hardware, media software, computer hardware, and computer software being used in education. In addition, media production, media and computer operation, media and software selection, media and computer use and media and computer software evaluation will be discussed. (Same as ELE/SPE 240)
EDU 270-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in professional education depending upon demand
and staff.
EDU 290 - Field Experience I
Credit Hours: 1-3
Introductory experience in directed observation at selected
attendance centers (40 clock hours per credit hour). Graded P/F. A grade
of "DE" is given for a clinical experience that is incomplete at the
end of the semester.
EDU 291 - Field Experience II
Credit Hours: 1-3
Directed observation and participation experience at selected attendance centers (40 clock hours per credit hour). Focus will be on individual small group and wide group teaching. A
grade of "DE" is given for a field experience that is incomplete at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: acceptance into Teacher Education Program.
EDU 325 - Middle School Methods and Philosophy
Credit Hours: 3
A study of philosophy and methodology approach unique to the middle level
school. Advising, team teaching, and the unique characteristics of the culturally
diverse middle school student are addressed. Students are required to spend
a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation/teaching in a middle level (5-8) classroom.
(Same as ELE 325).
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 354 - Computers in the Curriculum
Credit Hours: 3
The students will learn the skills needed to incorporate computer technology into their teaching. Specific skills and practices studied will include the Internet presentation of software, general software evaluation, and the use of such components as scanners and digital cameras. (Same as ELE 354 and SPE 354)
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and a computer applications course or consent of instructor.
EDU 365 - Education in Modern Society
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of diversity that exists today across today’s general school population and to examine the increased professional demands that this diversity makes upon teachers. Students will explore a range of diversity issues that teachers confront in our pluralistic society leading to the development and practice of multicultural education. Areas of study include ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, exceptionality, religion, language and socioeconomic diversity. (same as ELE / SPE 365)
EDU 370-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in professional education depending upon demand
and staff.
EDU 390 - Field Experience III
Credit Hours: 1-3
Participation experience in selected attendance centers. Focus will be on individual, small group, and whole group teaching (40 clock hours per credit hour). Must take with EDU 391. A grade
of “DE” is given for a field experience that is incomplete at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 391 - Field Experience Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
This seminar enables the student the opportunity to reflectively and critically analyze teaching strategies in practical situations. Taken in
conjunction with EDU 390.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 400 - Secondary School Curriculum and Methods
Credit Hours: 2-3
Objectives, materials, methods, and evaluation of teaching in various curricula
areas of the secondary school, including principles and practices of classroom
management and individualized instruction. Normally students will take this
methods course in their major discipline.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 421 - Ethical Principles in Education
Credit Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the basics of ethical theory and the development of moral judgments. Students will be exposed to several approaches to ethical decision making to assist them in developing the rationale and skills for better decision making when confronted with dilemmas. Students are taught a framework for regular moral reflection and then are encouraged to teach others.
EDU 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in professional education depending upon demand
and staff.
EDU 494 - Student Teaching/Elementary
Credit Hours: 12-15
Ordinarily students will do their student teaching in the Quincy area. If a
student requests that the teaching be done elsewhere, the University will charge
an additional $1,000 fee to cover the administrative costs of such an arrangement. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into student teaching. Observation and directed teaching in selected attendance centers.
EDU 495 - Student Teaching/Elementary/Secondary
Credit Hours: 12-15
Ordinarily students will do their student teaching in the Quincy area. If a
student requests that the teaching be done elsewhere, the University will charge
an additional $1,000 fee to cover the administrative costs of such an arrangement. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into student teaching. Observation and directed teaching in selected attendance centers.
EDU 496 - Student Teaching/Secondary
Credit Hours: 12-15
Ordinarily students will do their student teaching in the Quincy area. If a
student requests that the teaching be done elsewhere, the University will charge
an additional $1,000 fee to cover the administrative costs of such an arrangement. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into student teaching. Observation and directed teaching in selected attendance centers.
EDU 497 - Student Teaching/Elementary/Special Education
Credit Hours: 12-15
Ordinarily students will do their student teaching in the Quincy area. If a
student requests that the teaching be done elsewhere, the University will charge
an additional $1,000 fee to cover the administrative costs of such an arrangement. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into student teaching. Observation and directed teaching in selected attendance centers.
EDU 498 - Student Teaching/Special Education
Credit Hours: 12-15
Ordinarily students will do their student teaching in the Quincy area. If a
student requests that the teaching be done elsewhere, the University will charge
an additional $1,000 fee to cover the administrative costs of such an arrangement. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into student teaching. Observation and directed teaching in selected attendance centers.
EDU 499 - Coordinating Seminar
Credit Hours: 2
This course is taken in conjunction with student teaching and coordinates the student’s past coursework and the student teaching experience. Students are led through the development
of a professional portfolio and the hiring process. Taken concurrently with student teaching. (Same as ELE/SPE 499)
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