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3.00 Credits
Introductory course required of all education students prior to acceptance into the education department. Students are introduced to the history, sociology and psychology of education in the United States. This course of study will focus on the development of education theory and culture and how they affect education today. Students will be introduced to the societal aspects of education in the past and present. In addition, students will be introduced to important people and events that shaped the development of educational theory and practice thorough classroom and field experiences. Students will be introduced to the concepts of educational psychology. This course is offered each semester. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 100.
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3.00 Credits
A general survey of exceptional individuals from birth to 21 years and an introduction to special education, including special education history and law disability causation, definitions and classification systems, characteristics of all categories of exceptional learners (disabled and gifted), provision of services and appropriate educational alternatives. This course is offered each semester. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDUC 200.
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2.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to, become familiar with, read and evaluate children's literature, print and non-print, from various genres, authors and cultures. Students will use book selection criteria and discuss applications for using all forms of literature in the preschool through middle-school classroom in order to become teachers who can bring books and children together to best meet the needs of the child and the curriculum. This course is offered each spring semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 200, EDUC 125.
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3.00 Credits
Study of selected topics focusing on a particular theme. Topics vary to accommodate student needs. This course is offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
Research, readings or creative work on a chosen topic or problem related to the field of education. This course is offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
A study of language acquisition in young children from birth to eight years of age. The emphasis is on the nature and relationship of oral and print language in the developing mind. The focus is on the knowledge and activities teachers need to work with young children, their families and their care givers. It is practical in nature. Prerequisite: Admission to Major.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will study the growth and development of the middleschool- age child, specifically addressing the emotional, physical and mental characteristics and needs of this age. This course is offered each fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Major.
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2.00 Credits
Students will develop specific teaching strategies and management skills through clinical teaching experiences particularly related to the teaching of elementary mathematics, reading and language arts. Analysis and evaluation of teaching performance by student, peers and instructor are experienced through an intensive extended clinical experience. This course is offered each semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Corequisites: EDUC 331, EDUC 332, EDUC 333.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares students to plan and implement an effective integrated language arts program in the elementary school. Students will examine, apply and evaluate materials, methods and strategies for teaching writing (process, content, grammar, spelling and handwriting), oral presentation skills, listening skills and the integration of language arts skills throughout the curriculum while meeting the needs of diverse learners. This course is offered each semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Corequisites: EDUC 330, EDUC 332, EDUC 333.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares students to plan and implement effective reading instruction in the elementary schools. Students will understand the reading process and the developmental and diverse nature of children relating to reading instruction. Students will examine, evaluate, apply and reflect on various methods, materials and strategies for teaching reading, including comprehension, vocabulary building, word identification skills and making curriculum connections. This course is offered each semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Corequisites: EDUC 330, EDUC 331, EDUC 333.
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