Updated 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

ED 5160 Philosophy and Organization of The Middle School (2 credits)

Specific information and skills relative to the development of a philosophy and rationale for a middle school. Emphasis on the relationship between the middle school student, the middle school teacher, and the philosophy, organization (including interdisciplinary planning, advisor/advisee plan, etc.), and program of the middle school.
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ED 5170 Education of the American Indian (3 credits)

Survey of traditional and western models used in the education of American Indians from colonial times to the present.
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ED 5250 Elementary School Environmental Education (1 credits)

Philosophy, objectives, methods, and materials of environmental education. Designed to teach students how to integrate environmental education into the classes of elementary schools.
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ED 5257 Introduction to Environmental Education and Interpretation (3 credits)

Objectives, program ideas, methods, and materials of outdoor education. General and specific techniques of implementing a program of environmental education and interpretation.
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ED 5258 Environmental Interpretation (3 credits)

Introduces the student to the profession of interpretation. Students gain an understanding of the principles of interpretation and their application in interpretative services in a wide variety of setting including museums, zoological gardens, industrial sites, and parks.
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ED 5500 Young Children with Special Needs (3 credits)

Introduction to teaching young children with special needs. Includes discussion of important aspects of education for young children in special education and mainstreamed settings. Students interrelate experiences working with young children having special needs to developing an educational philosophy.
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ED 5508 Parent/Professional Team in Early Childhood (3 credits)

Emphasizes cooperative and coordinated educational programming with parents of normally and atypically developing infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Models of early intervention and parent-teacher educational programs are presented and adapted for use with parents. First is interagency staffing patterns and cooperation among agencies and second is geographic, economic and social factors and related problems. Prerequisites: ED 5670 and/or ED 5500.
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ED 5608 Mathematics for Learners with Special Needs (2 credits)

Study of the problems that students who have learning difficulties exhibit in mathematics. Diagnostic, remedial, and instructional activities are developed. Requires an approved elementary (K-4) clinical experience. Prerequisite: ED 5221 or MATH 6061, and SPED 5600.
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ED 5677 Relations and Management in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)

Study and develop skills in relations with young children, parents, and co-workers. Guidance and group management techniques are addressed for working effectively with prekindergarten and young school aged children. Practicum in prekindergarten or school settings is part of the class.
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ED 5747 Curriculum Development for Instructional Technology (4 credits)

How to modify existing curriculum to incorporate instructional technology into the educational program. Focuses on curriculum development processes that link advanced multi-media technologies to the curriculum.
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ED 5750 Family, School, Community Relations (3 credits)

Course focuses on family involvement as essential in the successful education of the prekindergarten-12th grade learner. Study is given to family dynamics, trends in family-school relations, problems that inhibit parent involvement, and strategies for productive family involvement. Community and cultural considerations in family-school-community relations are examined. Pertinent field activities are required.
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ED 5757 Philosophy and Methods of Parent Education (3 credits)

Historical, cultural, social, and psychological foundations in the philosophy of parent education are explored. Methods in the education of adults in the context of the family are studied. Models of parent/family education are examined. Visitations to early childhood family education programs are required. Prerequisites: ED 5500, ED 5670, and ED 5677.
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ED 5758 Teaching the Learner at Risk: An Ecological Perspective (2 credits)

The course explores family and school factors that put the learner at risk for academic and social failure. Strategies are developed for addressing these factors, including collaborative efforts within and outside of the classroom. This is the introductory course in teaching the learner at-risk programs.
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ED 5760 Vocal Music Consultant in the Elementary School (1 credits)

Music resources, films, records, song literature, and community resources; demonstration and observation lessons; workshop staff relations, purchase and maintenance of materials and equipment.
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ED 5770 Organization and Administration of Environmental Education & Interpretation (2 credits)

The organization and administration of environmental education and interpretation experiences in varying lengths, and the acquisition, development, and maintenance of outdoor education facilities and programs. Prerequisite: ED 5257.
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ED 5777 Field Experiences in Environmental Education and Interpretation (3 credits)

An interdisciplinary field oriented course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the natural environment and its relationship to the total school curriculum. Each student will design and execute and environmental or outdoor education project related to their major field of study. Arrangements will be made to test out the activity on an appropriate group (e.g. school children, adults, etc.) Prerequisite: ED 5257.
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ED 5818 Field Experience In Instructional Technology (4 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide a capstone experience for the students in the Instructional Technology area of emphasis. Students will develop integrated instructional technology materials and field test them in actual educational settings.
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ED 6110 Comparative Educational Philosophies (3 credits)

Study of diverse views of education, including predominant educational philosophies of the United States and educational systems around the world. Topics to be considered are the relationship of philosophy, theory, and educational practice.
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ED 6120 Critical Issues in Education (2 credits)

Analyzes issues confronting American education. Specific and detailed study is given to selected issues by individual members of the class.
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ED 6140 Social Foundations in Education (2 credits)

Past, present, and future social issues that influence the development of American education are examined.
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ED 6150 History of American Education (2 credits)

Study of the development of public education in the United States with attention to the European background as it has influenced the expansion of education facilities in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
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ED 6160 Educational Statistics (2 credits)

The principles and foundations of statistical method as applied to educational measurement are examined.
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ED 6210 Recent Research in Elementary School Subjects (2 credits)

A study of recent research in selected elementary school subjects.
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ED 6220 Modern Curricula in Elementary School Subjects (2 credits)

Designed to develop basic understanding for individual in science methods for the elementary school. Emphasizes modern approaches and resource development in science curricula.
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ED 6230 Curriculum and Instruction in Developmental Reading in Elementary School (2 credits)

The skills, methods and materials basic to the teaching of reading at the elementary level are studied.
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ED 6237 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)

Emphasizes theory and practice in diagnosing and correcting problems in reading. Requires an approved clinical experience in a high school (9-12) setting. Prerequisite: ED 5201 or ED 6230.
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ED 6240 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Mathematics (1 credits)

This course is intended to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the objectives, content materials, and processes of modern mathematics in elementary school.
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ED 6250 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Social Studies (2 credits)

An analysis of recent research in curricula design and pedagogical practice, overarching goals of the social studies, the sources of content through which those goals may be realized, and the theoretical basis for organizing the social studies curriculum in the elementary school. Efforts will be made to explain the interrelationships between history, social sciences, school social studies, and pedagogy.
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ED 6300 Key Concepts of Middle Level Education (2 credits)

An opportunity for in-depth exploration of the components that make up contemporary middle schools. Prerequisite: ED 5160 or equivalent.
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ED 6307 Teaching the Young Adolescent (2 credits)

Designed to improve participants' ability to deliver instruction to transescent (10 to 15 years old) students. Prerequisite: ED 5160 or equivalent.
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ED 6400 School Administration and Leadership (3 credits)

Examine leadership theory within a school setting and provide application of theory to the daily responsibilities of a school administrator through simulations and case studies. Aspects of organizational behavior and learning, school culture, systems thinking, vision building and change are applied to school leadership processes. Critical issues of leadership and education are analyzed
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ED 6410 Public School Law (3 credits)

Study of principles of law relating to public school in relationship to case law, torts, statutes and legal system of the United States. Relationships of federal, state and local governments are analyzed as well as the legal status of schools, administrators, teachers and students.
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ED 6420 School Finance (3 credits)

Addresses the financial implications of the education program including theoretical foundations of educational finance, budgeting, management of funds, fiscal policies, and the business management function and facilities financing.
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ED 6430 Student Personnel Services (3 credits)

Develop strategies for student services programs with attention to student personal and developmental needs, family profiles, social issues, and peer interaction. Counseling and guidance services, student management programs, activity programs, school safety and policy development are examined and applied to simulations and case studies.
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ED 6440 Supervision of Student Teachers (2 credits)

Course designed for experienced teachers who supervise, or expect to supervise, students in a student teaching experience assigned to off-campus schools.
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ED 6450 Education Supervision (3 credits)

Focus is on the major problems of supervision in the context of a school viewed as a social organization. Issues examined are the process of change, initiation of innovations, and the improvement of teachers' in-service.
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ED 6460 Public Relations (3 credits)

Basic knowledge needed by teachers and administrators to conduct or participate in a school public relations program.
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ED 6480 Personnel Administration (3 credits)

Examines the historical evolution of personnel administration and focuses attention on school personnel tasks, staff selection, in service training, performance evaluation, and professional negotiations.
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ED 6800 Practicum in Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)

Practical experience in diagnosing children's learning difficulties in reading. Prerequisite: ED 6237.
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ED 6810 Practicum in Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)

Practical experience in correcting children's learning difficulties in reading. Prerequisite: ED 6237.
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