ED 440 - Early Adolescents and Schools

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Study of the development of early adolescents (ages 10-14). Required for Illinois middle level endorsement on elementary and/or secondary certificate. Builds on knowledge from ED 200 or 201, Human Development, and other psychological foundation courses. Focuses on the developmental characteristics and the needs of early adolescents. Includes the advisory role of the middle grade (5-8) teacher in providing guidance as well as in assessing, coordinating and referring students to health and social services. A 20-hour internship in a middle level (grades 5-8) classroom is required. (current Millikin students should take this course for 2 credits; MU alumni and students not matriculating from Millikin will need to take this course for 3 credits to fulfill state requirements and will be expected to complete an additional project to account for the added credit.) Pre-requisite: ED 200 or ED 201 (or concurrent enrollment) and Admission to the School of Education (or consent of Director of the School of Education).

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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