2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 06, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Economics

  
  • ECON 46700 - Economics And The Law


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is a study of the economic consequences of law. The focus is on the impact of laws on the efficient use of resources in a society. The relevant microeconomic theory underlying social decision making will be examined. The economic foundations of property rights and contract law will be examined, including issues of risk allocation and liability associated with tort law. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 49000 - Problems In Economics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Supervised reading and reports in various subjects. Open only to a limited number of seniors with superior records in previous courses. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 49800 - Undergraduate Research In Economics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Conduct, report and disseminate original research on topics and issues in economic-related fields. Junior standing and at least nine (9) credit hours in ECON courses 30000 level or above with a min. grade of C or better required prior to taking this course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 51110 - Foundations Of Economics And Finance


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. This course provides an introductory examination of the elements of economics and finance routinely utilized for managerial decision making. An overview of the micro/macro economy is presented, focusing on supply and demand, production costs and market structures, role of the government, Federal Reserve, and fiscal and monetary policy in the economy. The course also covers general financial decision making as relates to time value, capital budgeting, cost of capital and capital structure, and working capital management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 51300 - Economic Theory


    Credit Hours: 3.00 or 4.00 (West Lafayette, Calumet) 3.00 (North Central) Theoretical analysis of a market economy with an emphasis on decision processes of managers. Consideration is given to micro aspects of price determination, utilization of resources and market organization, and to aggregative concepts of national income and employment. Typically offered Spring Fall.


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  • ECON 51500 - Macroeconomics


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Investigation of the causes of macroeconomic fluctuations in the economy. Looks at changes in inflation, unemployment, real output, interest rates, and exchange rates, and explores why they occur, what their effects are, and what, if any, role government should play in dealing with these problems. A mixture of theory and case studies with reference to historical case studies. Current macroeconomic problems will be discussed with a focus on the international aspects of macroeconomic problems. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • ECON 53400 - International Trade Theory


    Prerequisite(s): ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Problems of the international economy addressed in the light of economic theory. Emphasis is on real, as opposed to monetary, topics. Topics may include trade barriers, multinational corporations, technology transfer, the European economic community, economic constraints on the sovereignty of nation-states. Typically offered Fall.


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  • ECON 55100 - Competitive Advantage Of A Region


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course applies the theory of competitive advantage, advanced by Michael Porter (The Competitive Advantage of Nations) to a region. Examines factors associated with superior economic growth relative to peer regions. One focus of the course is Northern Indiana and factors of potential competitive advantage, including multiple carriers for intercontinental rail service, proximity to major manufacturing, and strength in support services important to new product development. Students will analyze economic growth of an Indiana county and compare this to peer counties, and use principles of comparative advantage to understand resultant outcome difference in growth performance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 55200 - Introduction To Economic Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to the economic development process carried out by local governments, chambers of commerce, not-for-profit organizations and utility companies. It examines economic development organization structure, community-based economic development programs, relationships between chambers of commerce and government and others in delivering programs that expand jobs and investment in existing businesses and attract new business. There is an emphasis on the roles of professional staff, community volunteer representatives and team work in the conduct of community economic development programs. Interpretation of economic and statistical data and in working within community-based economic development teams is covered. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 55300 - Economic And Social Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers: (1) regional growth, development, and change; (2) input-output analysis; (3) benefit/cost analysis; (4) social issues and change; and (5) creating a regional strategy. Topic (1) provides an overview of the recent literature of regional growth and development. Topic (2) provides students with hands-on experience in using the IMPLAN economic model for a county or region of their choice. The model is particularly useful in evaluating the economic impacts (direct, indirect, and induced) of new developments on a region. Topic (3) provides students with techniques to evaluate the economic benefits and costs of proposed initiatives. Topic (4) introduces students to an analysis of social issues that have implications for and interactions with the practice of economic development. Topic (5) is directed at developing an integrated economic development strategy. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • ECON 59000 - Problems In Economics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Open only to a limited number of seniors and graduate students. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Supervised reading and reports in various subjects. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Education Curriculum and Instruction

  
  • EDCI 10500 - Introduction To Teaching


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course serves as an introduction for Education majors to the field of education. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 12000 - Technology In Society: Online Communication And Publishing


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Students will learn the importance of writing professionally and academically in an online setting through the exploration of blog tools, including WordPress, one of the world’s most popular blogging tools today. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • EDCI 13000 - Technology In Society: Digital Media And Learning


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Students will learn the importance of audio and video sharing mechanisms that exist on the Web, and how to use them appropriately. They will explore issues related to presenting themselves professionally and adhering to copyright and other legal considerations. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • EDCI 14000 - Technology In Society: Web Tools And Social Networking


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Students will learn importance of presenting themselves professionally in online social spaces, which are popular and commonly used today. Such spaces include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google Plus. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 20500 - Exploring Teaching As A Career


    Credit Hours: 2.00 to 3.00. Students will become familiar with the work of teachers and begin to develop their educational philosophies through examining what it means to teach and to learn and the nature and purpose of schools. Students will critically evaluate teaching as their chosen profession. This course includes a required weekly field-based experience in an elementary, middle, or high school classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 20600 - Introduction To Teaching


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will analyze the work of professional educators and begin to develop their own educational philosophies through examining the nature of teaching and learning in American schools. Students will critically evaluate the profession and practice of teaching with focus on current trends in K-12 education. Students will become familiar with teacher preparation requirements at the national, state, and college levels. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 21200 - Introduction To Early Education


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND PR1 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 176 AND PR2 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 172 AND PR3 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 175

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Reviews history and philosophy of kindergartens and other programs for young children. Classroom organization and management alternatives are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual needs of young children through group and individual activities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 23000 - Academic Language In Education


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course addresses the academic language needed by teachers in school settings. It focuses on the use of discipline-specific vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, and applications of rhetorical conventions and devices that are typical for a content area (e.g., essays, written and oral presentations, discussions of issues) and how they are taught in schools. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 23500 - Indiana History, Geography And Economics For Educators


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Major developments and significant events and perspectives in Indiana history are introduced. Emphasis is on major concepts and skills related to Indiana history, geography and economics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 26000 - Introduction To Computers In Education


    Prerequisite(s): CIS 20400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course covering instructional uses of microcomputers; the selection, evaluation, and management of hardware and software; and curricular applications for microcomputers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • EDCI 27000 - Introduction To Educational Technology And Computing


    Prerequisite(s): (MA 13000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 13700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIOL 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR BIOL 14300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)

    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Addresses fundamentals of educational technology, including the integration of instructional design, media, computers and related technologies within the classroom setting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • EDCI 27100 - Classroom Applications Of Educational Technology


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 1.00. Explores classroom applications of educational technology in K-12 settings. The students will achieve a greater understanding of issues and techniques related to technology integration. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 27200 - Integrating Technology In The Classroom


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 28600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND EDCI 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. EDCI 27200 explores class room applications of educational technology. Teacher candidates will examine the integration of educational technology in classroom settings through field experiences, web-based resources, video case studies, and in-class discussions. The goal of the course is to help teacher candidates achieve a greater understanding of issues and techniques related to the integration of education technology in K-12 educational settings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 27300 - Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the health and safety needs of young children as incorporated in early childhood settings. Examines the connection between proper nutrition, health and child development. Introduction to the community resources available for promoting healthy development. Presents methods and materials for sharing health, safety and nutrition information with children and families. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 27600 - Child, Family, School And Community Partnerships


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines the life of the young child within the context of family, community, and cultural systems. Explores the issues and characteristics of diversity within families and communities. Students develop strategies for fostering positive family/teacher/provider-child relationships. Students will gain exposure to community early childhood resources through a service learning component. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 28500 - Multiculturalism And Education


    Credit Hours: 2.00 to 3.00. This course integrates an understanding of multiculturalism with principles of democratic education. Historical, sociological, cultural, political, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of multiculturalism are explored and related to issues of pedagogy in a pluralistic society. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 28600 - Multiculturalism In Secondary Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an introductory course of multiculturalism with principles of democratic education and social justice at the secondary level. A variety of theorists and perspectives on issues pertaining to multicultural education are discussed. Class activities and assigned readings focus on the examination of sociopolitical, cultural, and economic conditions that influence teaching and learning in secondary schools. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 30001 - Lifelong Health And Wellness For Teachers And Children


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course includes topics important to personal health, wellness, and disease prevention for adults and children. Students will learn about health and wellness, and how to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives. In addition, the health and safety of children will be covered. This course concludes by considering ways in which elementary schools can provide opportunities to promote student health. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 30400 - Literacy And Middle Childhood


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDPS 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Explores aspects of child development and its relevance to literacy, including early and middle childhood developmental influences. This course examines methods and materials appropriate for grades 3-6. Topics will include the instruction and assessment of students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 30700 - Corrective Reading For The Classroom Teacher


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Classroom procedures for the identification of reading difficulties; selection and application of appropriate methods and materials to provide corrective treatment. Emphasizes approaches to discovering and diagnosing reading; techniques for selecting materials in planning a remedial program, methods for teaching specific skills and techniques for evaluating progress. Appropriate laboratory and field experiences are provided. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 30800 - Practicum In Reading For The Classroom Teacher


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. For prospective teachers in elementary or secondary schools who desire advanced supervised practice in teaching reading to pupils experiencing reading difficulty. It is required for a minor in reading. The seminar will evaluate diagnostic and tutoring strategies, methods, materials, and achievement. No undergraduate students may be enrolled in any of these undergraduate courses until they have been admitted to teacher education. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 30900 - Reading In Middle And Secondary Schools: Methods And Problems


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. For prospective teachers at junior and senior high schools. An overview of reading processes, fundamentals of reading instruction, factors that influence the ability to read text materials, strategies and materials for identifying and reducing reading problems, school resources, and programs for normal and deficient readers. Concurrent enrollment with program-specified methods course. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 31000 - Literacy And The Young Child


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A content course designed to provide the background knowledge needed to guide the literacy development of children aged 3-8. The course examines young children’s emergent use and understanding of literacy in the home and in early schooling. The course traces the connections between the developmental history of children’s literacy and classroom practice. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 31100 - Media For Children


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Books, films, digital media, and other resources provided in elementary media centers are studied and evaluated to meet the personal and educational needs of students in elementary schools. Emphasis is on wide reading of children’s books and viewing of media and their use with children. Permission of the school/program required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 31200 - The Early Education Program: Cognitive Areas


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 21200

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Presentation of various techniques for beginning academic learning through language arts, social studies, math, science, and the arts for preschool and kindergarten. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 31300 - The Early Education Program: Social And Emotional Areas


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Reviews the building of socialization skills. Emphasis is on dealing with feelings, expressing emotions, developing attitudes and self-concept. Explores parent-teacher cooperation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 31500 - Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 13700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 13800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 13900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Materials and methods used in teaching mathematics at various grade levels in the elementary school. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 31600 - Teaching Social Studies In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDPS 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Provides experiences in developing skills for teaching social studies as well as understanding of appropriate subject matter, including evaluation techniques and procedures. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 31700 - Teaching Science In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND SCI 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Provides experiences in developing skills for teaching science as well as the understanding of appropriate subject matter: includes evaluation techniques and procedures. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 32000 - Principles Of Practice In Elementary And Secondary Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides the pre-service teacher with classroom management principles and strategies for the elementary or secondary school classroom. This course will also highlight the teacher’s role in the community and the community’s role in the educational process. Because the nature of the classroom management differs substantially across developmental levels, separate course sections will be offered for elementary and middle/secondary students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 32100 - Literacy And The Young Child


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Explores aspects of child development and its relevance to literacy, including early and middle childhood developmental influences. This course examines methods and materials appropriate for grades 3-6. Topics will include the instruction and assessment of students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 32200 - English For New Language Learners


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This is a teacher education course that focuses on English as a New Language (ENL) key terms, issues, curriculum development, and instruction for students (PreK-12) in a variety of language and program settings. The course will emphasize language acquisition and the practice of integrating language and content instruction for students with English as a New Language. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 32300 - Educational Technology For Teaching And Learning


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores classroom applications of educational technology in K-12 settings and addresses methods for effectively integrating technology into the teaching and learning process. Knowledge in this area can be gained through an understanding of the social stimulants to technological developments and their effects on society. Students will learn about technology-based instructional resources and the pedagogical processes they can facilitate. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • EDCI 32700 - Social Studies Junior High/Middle School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 32000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, materials, methods and literature relating to the social studies field generally and the intense teaching areas particularly. Includes an overview of the role of the middle school social studies teacher today, junior high/ middle school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 33100 - English Teach Junior High/Middle School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 26000 AND EDCI 32000

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content methods and materials for teaching English in Junior High/ Middle schools, includes an overview of the role of the Middle School teacher today, Junior High/Middle School philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 33200 - Foreign Language Junior/Middle School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 32000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content methods and materials for teaching foreign language both as a language experience and as a cultural experience. Comparative studies of various language teaching methods, analysis of current foreign language textbooks and accompanying materials, use of technology, and planning of instructional units are included. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 33400 - Mathematics Instruction Junior/Middle School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content materials and methods in teaching mathematics in the junior high/middle school. Includes an overview of the role of the middle school Mathematics teacher today, junior high/middle school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. . Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 33600 - Science Instruction Junior/Middle School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content materials and methods in teaching science in the junior high/middle school (include Life and Physical Science). Includes an overview of the role of the middle school science teacher today, junior high middle school philosophy, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. . Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 34100 - English Teaching In Senior High, Junior High And Middle Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, methods, and materials for teaching high school, junior high and middle school English. Includes an overview of the role of the high school, junior high, and middle school English teacher today, the high school, junior high, and middle school philosophy, the use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 34200 - Strategies Of Foreign Language Instruction In Senior High, Junior High And Middle Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND EDCI 30900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, methods, and materials for teaching high school, junior high, and middle school foreign language and culture. Comparative studies of various teaching methods, analysis of current foreign language textbooks and accompanying materials, use of technology, and planning of instructional units are included. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 34400 - Strategies Of Mathematics Instruction In Senior High, Junior High And Middle Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND EDCI 30900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, materials, and methods for teaching mathematics in the high school, junior high and middle school. Includes an overview of the role of the high school, junior high and middle school math teacher today, the high school, junior high and middle school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units are included. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 34600 - Strategies Of Science Instruction In Senior High, Junior High And Middle Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 30900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, materials, and methods in teaching science in the high school, junior high and middle school (includes life and physical sciences). Includes an overview of the role of the high school, junior high and middle school science teacher today, the high school, junior high and middle school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 34700 - Strategies Of Social Studies Instruction In Senior High, Junior High And Middle Schools


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND EDCI 30900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content, materials, methods and literature relating to the social studies field generally and the intense teaching areas particularly. Includes an overview of the role of the high school, junior high and middle school social teacher today, the high school, junior high and middle school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom instruction. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 35500 - Teaching And Learning K-12 Classroom


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 28500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 32300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND 001 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 002 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220 AND 003 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 220

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Acquaints students with general methods of promoting the learning process in the K-12 secondary school. Topics studied will include long-term and short-term instructional planning and evaluation; classroom organization including management, motivation of students, the use of media to promote instructional objectives; and individual and group learning procedures. Students will also study how curriculum goals are adapted and implemented in the secondary classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • EDCI 35501 - Teaching And Learning K-12 Classroom


    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite courses: EDST 20000 with minimum grade C, EDCI 27600 with minimum grade C, EDPS 28500 with minimum grade C, EDPS 20000 minimum grade C, and SoEC Interview

    Co-requisite courses: EDPS 32800 Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Needs I or EDPS 27600 Young Children With Exceptional Needs

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Acquaints students with general methods of promoting the learning process in the P-12 settings. Topics studied will include long-term and short-term instructional planning and evaluation; classroom organization including management, motivation of students, the use of media to promote instructional objectives; and individual and group learning procedures. Students will also study how curriculum goals are adapted and implemented in the secondary classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 36100 - Social Studies In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Provides students with an overview of the field of social studies, of selected issues in the field, and of best practice strategies for teaching social studies to elementary school children. Encourages participants to reflect on social studies knowledge, skills and dispositions, how students learn these most effectively, and how best to teach social studies. Includes a field-based experiential component. No undergraduate students may be enrolled in any of these undergraduate courses until they have been admitted to teacher education. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36201 - Literacy Instruction In K-3 Classrooms


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDPS 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Candidates will learn about theories of language and literacy development as related to the research and practice of a balanced approach to literacy instruction in the primary grades, K-3. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36202 - Literacy Instruction In 4-6 Classrooms


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 28500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDPS 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Elementary Teacher Education Candidates will learn about theories of literacy as they relate to the content areas they will teach, emphasizing a reading to learn approach through inquiry-based instruction in the intermediate grades, 4-6. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36203 - Literacy Instruction In K-3 Classrooms


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Candidates will learn about theories of language and literacy development as related to the research and practice of a balanced approach to literacy instruction in the primary grades, K-3. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 36204 - Literacy Instruction In 4-6 Classrooms


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36203 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Candidates will learn about theories of literacy as they relate to the content areas they will teach, emphasizing a “reading to learn” approach through inquiry-based instruction in the intermediate grades, 4-6. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 36300 - Literacy In The Elementary School II


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Focuses on teaching children who experience difficulty acquiring literacy. Assessments of children’s strengths and needs are used to plan and evaluate instruction. Strategies for helping children develop more mature literacy understandings are applied in weekly small-group instructional sessions. Includes a field-based experiential component. Taken concurrently with EDPS 43000. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36400 - Mathematics In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Focuses on teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Students learn what it means to teach mathematics when reasoning, problem solving, communication, and connections are the foci. Includes a field-based experiential component. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36500 - Science In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Investigates ways children learn science as a basis for planning, enacting, and assessing science curriculum and instruction. State and national standards, teaching cases, and science lab experiences are used as tools for reflecting on practice. Includes a field-based experiential component. Taken concurrently with EDCI 36400 and EDCI 37000. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36600 - Use Of Assessment In The K-12 Classroom


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will acquaint students with standardized tests currently in use in K-12 settings such as ISTEP and interpretation of test data to inform planning and instruction. In addition this course will address use of standardized tests to identify and develop education programming for students with special needs. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 36800 - Literacy Intervention Strategies For Diverse Learners


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36203 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 36204 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Focuses on teaching children who experience difficulty acquiring literacy skills. Assessments of children’s strengths and needs are used to inform and plan instruction. Strategies for helping children develop more mature literacy understandings are applied in weekly individual or small-group instructional sessions. Includes a field-based experiential component. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 37100 - Integrated Curriculum In Early Childhood: Creative And Affective Domains


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will present methods focusing on teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment in the areas of art, play, physical education/movement, music, drama, and social-emotional development. Focus will be on the integrative nature of the early childhood classroom addressing social-emotional development, creativity, and the learning environment. Students are required to complete a field study in a diverse early childhood setting. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 37101 - Integrated Curriculum In Early Childhood: Creative And Affective Domains


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDPS 27700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course will present methods focusing on teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment in the areas of art, play, physical education/movement, music, drama, and social-emotional development. Focus will be on the integrative nature of the early childhood classroom addressing social-emotional development, creativity, and the learning environment. Students are required to complete a field study in a diverse early childhood setting. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 37200 - Integrated Curriculum In Early Childhood: Cognitive Domains


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores methods focused on teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, health, and nutrition. Examines developmentally appropriate practices, strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners’ cognitive development, including the role of the “more competent other” in facilitating experiential learning. A field experience in an early childhood setting is required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 37201 - Integrated Curriculum In Early Childhood: Cognitive Domains


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDPS 27700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. This course explores methods focused on teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, health, and nutrition. Examines developmentally appropriate practices, strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners’ cognitive development, including the role of the “more competent other” in facilitating experiential learning. A field experience in an early childhood setting is required. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 37300 - Expressive Arts/Social Studies In Kindergarten And Primary Grades


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 27700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 37400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies including history, geography, social sciences and related areas to foster kindergarten and primary children’s understanding. Focus on the integration of curriculum including the arts as a means of communication and inquiry. Examines methods and materials for presenting the content. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 37301 - Expressive Arts/Social Studies In Kindergarten And Primary Grades


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 37100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Explores the concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies including history, geography, social sciences and related areas to foster kindergarten and primary children’s understanding. Focus on the integration of curriculum including the arts as a means of communication and inquiry. Examines methods and materials for presenting the content. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 37400 - Science And Math In Kindergarten And Primary Grades


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 27700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 37300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores methods and materials for inquiry in the content areas of science including physical, life, earth and space. Explores methods and materials for fostering conceptual development in the areas of mathematics including number, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebraic reasoning. Focus on the process of inquiry and problem-solving to construct knowledge. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 37401 - Science And Math In Kindergarten And Primary Grades


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 37100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 37300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Explores methods and materials for inquiry in the content areas of science including physical, life, earth and space. Explores methods and materials for fostering conceptual development in the areas of mathematics including number, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebraic reasoning. Focus on the process of inquiry and problem-solving to construct knowledge. Typically offered Fall.


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  • EDCI 37500 - Music And Movement For The Young Child


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the use of the fine arts in primary classroom settings, including physical movement and activity, dramatics, dance as well as rhythms, instruments, singing and listening to music. Emphasis on the integration of music and movement within the early childhood and elementary/primary curriculum.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 40200 - Teaching Kindergarten: Issues And Methods


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDCI 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND PSY 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examination of developmentally appropriate kindergarten curricula, current issues, and practices. The course addresses not only the activities and procedures of a kindergarten classroom, but also the connections between children’s development and the design of developmentally appropriate, integrated curricula. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 40800 - Advanced Literacy Instruction


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will be offered for elementary education candidates pursuing the addition of Reading to the teaching license. Students will further their understanding of the role of assessment and the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies in student (K-6) literacy learning. Issues related to diversity will be highlighted. A field experience in a diverse setting will be required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 40900 - Student Teaching Seminar In Literacy


    Credit Hours: 1.00. During student teaching, education candidates will provide evidence of their impact on K-6 student learning, and demonstrate that they are able to create a learning environment that fosters an interest and growth in all aspects of literacy. They will engage in reflective practice and will communicate and interact with families, professional colleagues, and the community to support the K-6 students’ learning and well being.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 42500 - Teaching Of Mathematics In Secondary Schools


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. This course is designed for students who are planning to be secondary mathematics teachers in the twenty-first century. The course content is organized around tools and tasks for teaching secondary mathematics content, theories of teaching and learning mathematics, and organizing for classroom instruction. Must have completed at least 18 credit hours of Mathematics previous to this course. No undergraduate students may be enrolled in any of these undergraduate courses until they have been admitted to teacher education. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 46500 - Assessment In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will introduce teacher candidates to both formative an d summative assessments, emphasizing a variety of standardized tests currently used in K-6 settings. Candidates will learn how to interpret test data to inform their planning and instruction, and help them determine the effectiveness of their instruction. This course also requires students to understand how to create effective assessments and understand purposes for their use. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 46600 - Integrated Curriculum In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course introduces various approaches to integrated curriculum, including historical foundations and current conceptual frameworks. Students develop integrated curriculum units (with relevant goals, materials, activities and plans) suitable for particular teaching contexts. The course includes a field-based component and is taken concurrently with EDPS 43000. No undergraduate students may be enrolled in any of these undergraduate courses until they have been admitted to teacher education. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 47000 - Practicum And Seminar In Early Childhood Programs


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 37100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND EDCI 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 6.00. This course is the equivalent of a student teaching experience - the capstone early childhood course. Structured so that candidates have experiences in a setting birth to age eight, with a focus on infants/toddlers and preschoolers. The practical experience is complemented with a seminar that focuses on the issues of guidance and discipline, cultural diversity, and the early childhood profession. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 48900 - Supervised Student Teaching


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 31500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND EDCI 31700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 6.00 to 9.00. Eight weeks of full time student teaching in an academic subject or grade under the supervision of the public school teachers in charge of the classes and supervisors from university. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 49000 - Individual Research And Teaching Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Opportunity for undergraduate students to investigate particular problems in the field of education. Permission of the school/program required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 49100 - Topics And Issues In Education


    Credit Hours: 1.00 - 4.00. Provides student with opportunity to strengthen preparation through study of selected educational topics and issues based upon individual needs and interests. One area of study is considered in each enrollment. Permission of school/program required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 49500 - Student Teaching In The Secondary Classroom


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 28600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND EDCI 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 12.00. For the B.S. in Secondary Education, students would be receiving the license in Adolescence and Young Adulthood as well as their Content Area. Therefore, students would complete their student teaching experience in a secondary classroom in their major content area. In the case of dual content areas, the student teaching would take place for eight weeks in one content area and eight weeks in the other. This would partially fulfill the requirements for the secondary teaching license. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 49600 - Student Teaching In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 8.00 to 16.00. Full time elementary classroom teaching experiences and a student teaching seminar under the mentorship of the classroom teacher and a University supervisor. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 49700 - Supervised Teaching


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 37000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 6.00 to 12.00. Teaching full-time in a school classroom under the supervision of the teacher in charge of the class and a university supervisor. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • EDCI 49800 - Supervised Teaching


    Credit Hours: 8.00 to 16.00. Teaching full time in a school classroom under the supervision of the teacher in charge of the class and a University supervisor. Completion of education methods courses and other Gate requirements for the major area and admittance to teacher education required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 49900 - Supervised Teaching Or Practicum In An Endorsement Area


    Credit Hours: 3.00 to 9.00. Teaching full time in an endorsement area in a school classroom under the supervision of the teacher in charge of the class and a University supervisor. Completion of education courses required for the endorsement area and admittance to teacher education. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 50000 - Foundations Of Literacy


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey course in the acquisition of and instruction in reading, writing, and other aspects of language. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 50100 - Problems In Literacy Acquisition: Evaluation And Instruction


    Prerequisite(s): EDCI 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines informal and standardized instruments useful for evaluating students who experience difficulties acquiring reading, writing, and other aspects of language. Discusses corrective/remedial instructional strategies appropriate for the classroom and clinic. Supervised practicum. Typically offered Spring.


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  • EDCI 50200 - Reading In Middle And Secondary Schools


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A course designed for teachers and prospective teachers in subject matter areas of the junior and senior high school. Surveys of techniques and objectives of reading instruction in the schools with special attention to the opportunities and obligations to teach reading within content areas. Teaching experience helpful but not required. May be taken as part of the sequence leading to reading specialist or for the junior high school endorsement program. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 50900 - Writing In Middle And Secondary Schools


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Focuses on understanding philosophical and theoretical approaches, such as the writing process model, current reading/writing research, and how various approaches fit into existing school curriculum. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 51100 - Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Historical and current curriculum developments in mathematics education with implications for classroom practice; analysis of instructional strategies; cognitive development; use of research results. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 51300 - Foundations Of Learning Design And Technology


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Provides an historical overview of the field and delineates the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by professionals in the field of educational technology and instructional design. Students explore the field by engaging in collaborative projects, along with thinking and writing about various aspects of educational technology and the underlying instructional design theories. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • EDCI 51400 - Language Arts In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Research, recent trends, and current developments in the field of language arts and implications for classroom practice in the elementary school. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • EDCI 51500 - Reading In The Elementary School


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Research, recent trends and current developments in the field of reading instruction. Emphasis will be on improving developmental reading in the elementary school programs rather than on surveying remedial programs. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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