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2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 15, 2024
 
2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    EDFI 321 - Dynamics of American Public Education

    Credits: 3

    Extensive treatment of the social, political, economic, and philosophical influences that have shaped public education. Analysis of the financial, organizational, and legal aspects of education. Library assignments provide a working knowledge of professional standard references and journals.

    Prerequisites: junior or higher standing

  
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    EDFI 350 - Antiracist Education

    Credits: 3

    Basic concepts, issues, and practices of antiracist education. Topics include individual and institutional racism, overt and covert racism, curriculum, textbooks, power relationships, teacher-student relationships, and race and class.

    Cross-listed Course: AFRO 350

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

  
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    EDFI 357 - Sociology of Education

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of educational institutions, organizations, processes, and their effects in contemporary society.

    Cross-listed Course: SOCY 357

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

  
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    EDFI 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-15

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    EDFI 592 - Historical Foundations of American Educational Thought.

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the history, philosophy, administration, and legal bases of American education.

  
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    EDFI 643 - Southern Educational History

    Credits: 3

    Development of educational institutions in Southern society with special attention given to South Carolina.

  
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    EDFI 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDHE 600 - Special Problems in Higher Education and Student Affairs

    Credits: 1-3

    The course is designed to provide opportunities for the study of special topics in higher education and student affairs administration

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    EDLP 520 - The Teacher as Manager

    Credits: 3

    To help teachers, principals, and other personnel solve school problems by identifying and applying selected management techniques.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDLP 525 - Resources for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to educational technology, its increasing importance in the total school program, and its relationship to learning theories and communication.

  
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    EDLP 555 - Resources for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to educational technology; its increasing importance in the total school program and its relationship to learning theories and communication. Emphasis will be placed upon a practical survey of media and materials as they facilitate the teaching-learning process.

  
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    EDLP 601 - The Effective Teacher

    Credits: 3

    Use of theory and research to understand and improve classroom teaching. Emphasis on teacher reflection and decision-making. The administrative role in enhancing effectiveness is highlighted.

  
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    EDLP 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDML 321 - Middle Level Teaching and Management

    Credits: 3

    Overview of national trends in the middle school with an analysis of the relationship of early adolescent developmental characteristics to organization, curriculum, instruction, and teaching in the middle school level.

  
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    EDML 470 - Foundations in Reading

    Credits: 3

    Reading foundations, curriculum, and assessments for teaching young adolescents across academic disciplines.

  
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    EDML 471 - Middle Level Content Area Reading and Writing

    Credits: 3

    Examination of planning, implementation, and assessment of reading strategy instruction across disciplines and content areas in middle level classrooms.

    Note: Restricted to: teacher candidates enrolled in the middle level degree program

  
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    EDML 553 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Science in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate to science teaching in the middle school.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 563 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School

    Credits: 3

    A study of goals, content, methods, and materials of instruction in middle school social studies.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 572 - Middle Level Literacy Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Introduces literacy assessment for individual and small groups or middle level students.

  
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    EDML 573 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle Grades.

    Credits: 3

    Introduces goals, content, and methods of teaching language arts at the middle level.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 583 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate to mathematics teaching in the middle school

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program or consent of instructor

  
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    EDML 584 - Middle School Internship Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Inquiry into the issues that arise during internship B experiences including classroom management, adolescent development, legal/professional responsibilities, multicultural perspectives, and needs of exceptional children.

    Corequisite: EDML 599

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDML 598 - Internship A in the Middle School

    Credits: 3

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for middle school students

    Prerequisites: admission to internship in middle level program

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDML 599 - Internship B in the Middle School

    Credits: 12

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for middle school students

    Corequisite: EDSE 584

    Prerequisites: EDML 598 with grade of B or better

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Middle Level Education, BA, BS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDPY 333 - Introduction to Child Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective teacher with the patterns of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual. Development of these growth patterns from the prenatal stage to the onset of adolescence.

  
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    EDPY 334 - Introduction to Adolescent Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Basic course designed to familiarize the prospective junior and senior high school teacher with the pattern of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the individual during his adolescent years. Recommendation of the advisor(s) required.

  
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    EDPY 335 - Introduction to Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Applications of the psychology of learning and development. Special attention to basic statistics and the behavior of the school child.

  
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    EDPY 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-15

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    EDPY 401 - Learners and the Diversity of Learning

    Credits: 3

    Overview of psychological theories and research as it applies to education, including theories of learning, child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, classroom practices, individual differences/student diversity, and motivation.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDPY 401P - Practicum: Learners and the Diversity of Learning

    Credits: 1

    Field experience integrated with course on lifespan development and learning with an emphasis on individual and group diversity.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    EDPY 644 - Free-Choice Learning and Informal Learning Environments

    Credits: 3

    Examines free-choice (or informal) learning and the characteristics of settings and activities outside of formal schooling that effectively promote learning and development.

  
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    EDPY 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-15

  
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    EDRD 345 - Teaching Reading in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice in the teaching of reading for children from birth through age eight for undergraduate majors in early childhood.

    Corequisite: EDEC 342, EDEC 342P, EDEC 344 and EDEC 347

    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional program in Early Childhood Education

  
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    EDRD 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-15

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    EDRD 421 - Diagnostic-Prescriptive Teaching of Reading

    Credits: 3

    Causes of reading difficulty; diagnostic methods and procedures; prescriptive techniques and materials. Practical application.

    Prerequisites: EDRD 420

  
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    EDRD 430 - Elementary Literacy Instruction I

    Credits: 6

    Examination and implementation of the key concepts, content, goals, and strategies in teaching reading and the language arts in the elementary school. Students will work with elementary children in a school setting to learn literacy concepts and instructional strategies.

    Prerequisites: admission to the B.A. program in elementary education, children’s literature course

  
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    EDRD 431 - Reading Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Seminar and supervised one-on-one field experience focused on reading assessment of and instruction for individual children and groups of children.

    Prerequisites: admission to the professional program

    Note: Credit change effective: Spring 2015

  
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    EDRD 445 - Teaching Writing in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice in the teaching of writing for children from birth through age eight for undergraduate majors in early childhood education including literacy practicum.

    Corequisite: EDEC 443

    Prerequisites: admission to internship in early childhood education and EDRD 345

  
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    EDRD 500 - Content Area Literacy PK-12

    Credits: 3

    A survey of research and practice which facilitates students’ literacy skills in the content areas. For K-12 content area teachers of art, dance, physical education, foreign language, music and theatre.

    Corequisite: student teaching

  
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    EDRD 511 - Teaching Reading to Adults I

    Credits: 3

    Diagnostic and prescriptive modes of teaching reading to adults, based on the physical, psychological, intellectual, and social characteristics of the adult learner.

  
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    EDRD 512 - Teaching Reading to Adults II

    Credits: 3

    Preparation of materials for teaching basic reading skills to adults and practicum experiences in teaching adults to read.

    Prerequisites: EDCO 511 or EDRD 511

  
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    EDRD 514 - Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School.

    Credits: 3

    Study of the various phases of reading in their relation to a modern program of education and the place of reading in the curriculum. Emphasis on modern practices in the classroom teaching of reading.

  
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    EDRD 518 - Reading in the Secondary School

    Credits: 3

    The place of reading instruction in high schools, the programming of special services in reading instruction, methods of teaching basic and developmental reading skills, and case studies of programs. Demonstrations of tests and devices.

  
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    EDRD 600 - Foundations of Reading Instruction

    Credits: 3

    An overview of reading and its curriculum implications: grades K-12 and adults. Emphasis is placed on current trends and issues and related methodologies.

  
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    EDRD 650 - Teaching Reading Through A Literature Emphasis.

    Credits: 3

    Integrating appropriate literature into traditional and alternative reading programs. Identifying appropriate literature for classroom use and recreational reading. Use of literature as a means of developing and reinforcing reading skills.

  
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    EDRD 651 - Introduction to Teaching Media Literacy

    Credits: 3

    A survey of analysis of electronic and non-print media themes and messages aimed at youth, with special emphasis on design and implementation of curricula for enhancing children’s media literacy

  
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    EDRD 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDRM 423 - Introduction to Classroom Assessment

    Credits: 2

    Development of assessments for different content areas and grade levels, and processes for making decisions based on assessment results.

  
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    EDRM 520 - Introduction to Testing and Evaluation

    Credits: 3

    The construction and use of teacher-made tests; descriptive statistics, measurement error, norms, and interpretation of scores; types of standardized instruments for use in elementary and secondary schools.

  
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    EDRM 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDSE 110 - Introduction to Careers in Education

    Credits: 3

    An individualized survey of careers in education, utilizing practica, seminars, and input from various disciplines to focus on personal and professional development. Pass-fail credit.

  
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    EDSE 111 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 210 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 211 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 302 - Teachers and Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Teaching as reflective and ethical practice. Professional standards, teacher leadership and school change, and various roles of professional educators.

  
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    EDSE 310 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 311 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 312 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-5

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    EDSE 410 - Practicum in Education

    Credits: 1

    A sequence of supervised practica in various educational settings. Seminars and group discussions included

  
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    EDSE 446 - Secondary School Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    The organization, historical context, foundations for curriculum development, process of curriculum planning, design of the curriculum, and strategy of curriculum change in the secondary school. A laboratory experience in teaching media is included. Open only to juniors and seniors or graduates completing certification requirements.

  
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    EDSE 472 - Directed Teaching in High School (Business Education)

    Credits: 12

    Cross-listed Course: TSTM 472

  
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    EDSE 473 - Directed Teaching in High School (English).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 475 - Directed Teaching in High School (History and Social Studies).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 480 - Directed Teaching in High School (Distributive Education).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 481 - Directed Teaching in High School (Science).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 482 - Directed Teaching in High School (Health).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 483 - Directed Teaching in High School (Theatre and Speech).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDSE 484 - Secondary Student Teaching Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Classroom management, discipline, legal responsibilities, multicultural perspectives, and needs of exceptional children.

  
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    EDSE 500 - Equity and Community Engagement

    Credits: 3

    Field-based inquiry into theories of critical multicultural education, culturally relevant and equity pedagogies with an emphasis on middle/high school students and engaging parents and the larger school community.

  
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    EDSE 505 - Source Materials for Geographic Instruction

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to selected materials available for all levels of instruction in geography. Emphasis on the substantive nature of the materials.

    Cross-listed Course: GEOG 560

  
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    EDSE 508 - Teaching Middle and High School (Business Education).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school business education.

    Cross-listed Course: TSTM 508

  
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    EDSE 528 - Study of the Teaching of Business Education in the Secondary School.

    Credits: 3

    Teaching techniques and methodology related to the business education curriculum, emerging technology and software.

    Cross-listed Course: TSTM 528

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    EDSE 547 - Teaching Middle and High School (English).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school English.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.A.T. degree program for graduate students EDSE 402 for undergraduate students

  
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    EDSE 548 - Earth Science for Teachers I.

    Credits: 3

    Origin, internal structure and internal processes of the earth, including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building. Required field trips, two lectures, and three lab hours per week. Cannot be used in M.S. or Ph.D. programs in geology.

    Cross-listed Course: GEOL 540

  
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    EDSE 549 - Earth Science for Teachers II

    Credits: 3

    Surface processes acting on the earth; introduction to weather and climate, weathering, erosion, and sedimentary processes; land form evolution; ocean currents and tides, near-shore geologic processes. Required field trips, two lecture, and three lab hours per week. Cannot be used in M.S. or Ph.D. programs in geology.

    Cross-listed Course: GEOL 541

    Prerequisites: EDSE 548/GEOL 540

  
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    EDSE 550 - Teaching Middle and High School (Mathematics).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school mathematics.

  
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    EDSE 551 - Teaching Middle and High School (Health).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school health.

  
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    EDSE 552 - Teaching Middle and High School (Marketing Education).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school marketing education.

  
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    EDSE 553 - Teaching Middle and High School (Science).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school science.

  
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    EDSE 554 - Teaching Middle and High School (Theatre and Speech).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school theatre and speech.

  
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    EDSE 558 - Teaching Middle and High School (History and Social Studies).

    Credits: 3

    A study of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in middle and high school history and social studies.

  
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    EDSE 575 - Teaching Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools.

    Credits: 3

    Current methods, techniques, and materials of instruction appropriate for secondary schools.

    Cross-listed Course: FORL 511

  
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    EDSE 580 - Teaching Advanced Latin in Secondary School.

    Credits: 3

    Methods and materials for teaching the Latin Advanced Placement courses in secondary school.

    Corequisite: LATN 580

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor

  
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    EDSE 584 - Middle and High School Internship Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Classroom management, service learning, legal/professional responsibilities, multicultural perspectives and needs of exceptional children.

    Corequisite: internship II

  
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    EDSE 660 - Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives, Grades 7-12

    Credits: 3

    Methods and materials for using manipulative devices to teach middle and high school level mathematics.

  
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    EDSE 670 - Graphics Calculators in High School Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Methods and materials for using graphics calculators to teach algebra, elementary functions, and analytic geometry.

  
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    EDSE 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDTE 101 - Introduction to Careers in Education

    Credits: 2

    A survey of professional issues and concerns in education.

  
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    EDTE 101P - Practicum in Careers in Education

    Credits: 1

    Seminars and visits to schools and classrooms.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: EDEL 101

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: EDEL 101

  
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    EDTE 201 - Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Introduces and examines current issues and trends in teaching and learning.

  
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    EDTE 400 - Learning Through Community Service

    Credits: 1

    Documentation and synthesis of community service activities designed to prepare professional educators

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Community Service

  
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    EDTE 448 - Teaching Internship in Foreign Languages

    Credits: 3

    Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in foreign languages for K-12

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: admission to the professional program of education

    Cross-listed Course: FORL 448

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: admission to the professional program of education

  
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    EDTE 471 - Directed Teaching (Art).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDTE 474 - Directed Teaching in Foreign Languages

    Credits: 12

    Students apply methods of curriculum and assessment, professionalism, effective teaching, and organization of instructional settings during internship in foreign language classrooms.

    Cross-listed Course: FORL 474

    Prerequisites: admission to the professional program of education

  
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    EDTE 477 - Directed Teaching (Music).

    Credits: 12

  
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    EDTE 522 - Integrated Curriculum at the Middle Level

    Credits: 3

    Constructing, teaching, and assessing an integrated curriculum for students in middle schools

    Prerequisites: upper level undergraduate students exploring middle level education

  
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    EDTE 590A - Internship in Curriculum and Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to curriculum design and assessment.

    Corequisite: EDTE 590B and C

    Prerequisites: admission to internship II in early childhood or elementary education

  
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    EDTE 590B - Internship in Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to interactive teaching.

    Corequisite: EDTE 590A and C

    Prerequisites: admission to internship II in early childhood or elementary education

  
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    EDTE 590C - Internship in Professional Roles

    Credits: 3

    Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to professional roles.

    Corequisite: EDTE 590A and B

    Prerequisites: admission to internship II in early childhood or elementary education

 

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