Elementary Post-Baccalaureate/Master’s Level Licensure
Those wishing to pursue elementary licensure through the graduate level must:
• Have a liberal studies major or its equivalent with a “B” average in the liberal studies courses
• Pass both Praxis I and II.
Courses Required for Licensure
EDU 6540 – Advanced Study in Learning Theory 3 Credits
This course examines the various theories of learning and their application to the classroom. The interaction of physical, social, emotional, cultural, cognitive and personality factors and the role of learning in these processes is addressed in this course. Brain based research is also explored. The effect of motivation, intelligence, and attitudes are also addressed.
EDU 6550 - Foundations and Issues in Education 3 Credits
This course provides a survey of philosophical, historical, and contemporary issues in education. Historical perspectives will be explored through understanding the changing conceptions of curriculum reform. Social and cultural forces affecting curriculum will be discussed in terms of decision systems for curriculum change. The historical and philosophical orientation of this course will enable students to understand, evaluate and act on current issues in education.
EDU 5350 - Child Development 3 Credits
This course takes a topical approach in examining the biophysical, cognitive, psychosocial, and ecological changes that occur from infancy to adolescence. The instruction stresses the practical implications of current theory and research in developmental psychology and related fields.
EDU 6565 - Curriculum Development and Management 3 Credits
This course examines the theoretical and philosophical foundations of curriculum design. Students will participate in planning, organizing, and evaluating curriculum through curricular design projects structured to meet individual needs. Topics include curriculum design based on best practice, including integrated, concept-based curriculum; differentiated instruction; technology as an instructional tool; and formative assessment. The course also addresses management of curriculum, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum based on research and data to improve student learning.
EDU 5223 - Learning Differences and Classroom Management 3 Credits
This course introduces the etiology, characteristics, and evaluation of individuals diagnosed with special needs. Best practice in pedagogy, assessment, differentiation is addressed. Current research and practice regarding teaching strategies, instructional modifications, curriculum, and transitional planning and collaboration with other professionals is studied. Special education law is introduced. Participants will learn to use of technology as an instructional tool with emphasis on technology’s role in research, problem solving, and presentation to promote higher order thinking.
EDU 5310 - Reading and Language Arts 3 Credits
This course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking and listening. Materials, methods and classroom organization are considered as well as theoretical and research foundations for literacy instruction. Participants will learn to use technology as an instructional tool with emphasis on technology’s role in research, problem solving, and presentation to promote higher order thinking.
EDU 6190 - Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom 3 Credits
Participants will develop an understanding of how to evaluate and design appropriate math instruction for diverse learners. Emphasis will be on numeracy, inquiry, and problem solving instruction. Participants will gain experience in the use of formative assessment and authentic tasks in math instruction. Participants will learn to use technology as an instructional tool with emphasis on technology’s role in research, problem solving, and presentation to promote higher order thinking.
EDU 5480 - Science and Technology 3 Credits
This course addresses the use of technology in developing 21st century skills across the curriculum. Participants will learn to use technology as an instructional tool with emphasis on its role in research, problem solving, and presentation to promote higher order thinking, engage individual learning styles, extend learning opportunities, and provide access to resources beyond the school environment. The use of technology to promote interdisciplinary studies as well as to address individual learning strengths will be addressed.
EDU 5380 - Social Studies Methods 2 Credits
This course will address social studies curriculum, instruction and assessment through Understanding by Design. The focus is on using Social Science to develop 21st century learning environments that reflect personalization, collaboration, active engaged learning, technology rich, investigative, interdisciplinary curriculum. This course will be taken concurrently with EDU 6560 Curriculum Development.
EDU 5135 - Developing a Positive Classroom Climate 2 Credits
This course explores theories and practice in developing a positive classroom climate. The applications of motivation and management principles and procedures to develop and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom is studied. Positive Behavior Support, a systems approach to academic achievement and social competence for all children, is explored through study of research based practices, interventions and systems that are integrated to improve the educational experience of all students, including those with disabilities.
EDU 5190 - Observation and Participation 1 Credit
This course provides students without prior field experience the opportunity to complete field experience designed to integrate content, pedagogy and professional knowledge. These experiences will be connected to appropriate core courses.
EDU 6850 - Elementary Internship 6 Credits
A full semester of student teaching in an elementary classroom combined with monthly seminars that focus on improving the student’s classroom teaching skills. Students are expected to maintain the public school calendar and demonstrate competency expected of a first- year teacher. Prerequisite: 60 hours of observation in a variety of classroom settings.
Total Credits: 35
Courses Required for Graduate Degree
EDU 6920 - Educational Research 3 Credits
This course is an examination of concepts and procedures for analyzing, designing, assessing, and conducting social research. Students will look at both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focus is placed on action research and practitioner inquiry within the formal academic setting.
EDU 6890 - Research Practicum/Final Project 2-3 Credits
Final product represents the culminating experience in the Master of Education program. The goal is integration of course work through the application of content to a project or study specific to the student’s focus. Students provide a conceptual or theoretical perspective for their work, implement a project or study, prepare a written document that demonstrates content mastery, successful completion of the project and lessons learned from the final experience and analysis. An oral presentation to the faculty committee and interested others is also required.
Total Credits: 40 - 41
Post-Baccalaureate/Master’s Level Secondary Licensure
Those wishing to pursue secondary education licensure through the graduate level must:
• Complete courses required for licensure in the content area with a “B” average in the liberal studies content area (English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science) in which they are seeking licensure;
• Pass both Praxis I and Praxis II
Courses Required for Licensure:
EDU 6540 – Advanced Studies in Learning Theory 3 Credits
This course examines the various theories of learning and their application to the classroom. The interaction of physical, social, emotional, cultural, cognitive and personality factors and the role of learning in these processes is addressed in this course. Brain based research is also explored. The effect of motivation, intelligence, and attitudes are also addressed.
EDU 6550 - Foundations and Issues in Education 3 Credits
This course provides a survey of philosophical, historical, and contemporary issues in education. Historical perspectives will be explored through understanding the changing conceptions of curriculum reform. Social and cultural forces affecting curriculum will be discussed in terms of decision systems for curriculum change. The historical and philosophical orientation of this course will enable students to understand, evaluate and act on current issues in education.
EDU 5040 - Adolescent Development 3 Credits
This course explores the physical, psychological, and social development of adolescents. In addition to understanding various theories that attempt to explain adolescent research, a main objective of the course is to be able to evaluate critically the theories and research findings concerning adolescent development.
EDU 6565 - Curriculum Development and Management 3 Credits
This course examines the theoretical and philosophical foundations of curriculum design. Students will participate in planning, organizing, and evaluating curriculum through curricular design projects structured to meet individual needs. Topics include curriculum design based on best practice, including integrated, concept-based curriculum; differentiated instruction; technology as an instructional tool; and formative assessment. The course also addresses management of curriculum, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum based on research and data to improve student learning.
EDU 5250 - Literacy Development in the Content Area 3 Credits
This course will concentrate on the principles, effective teaching methods, and materials for developing literacy in the content areas. Best practices in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, new literacies and assessment are addressed. The focus is on specific needs within the various content areas taught in the secondary schools for both the general student population and special populations.
EDU 5220 – Teaching Students with Special Needs/Secondary 3 Credits
This course introduces the etiology, characteristics, evaluation and law governing the education of students with special needs. The course introduces students to the special education process including the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Plan. The course explores effective methods and materials for individualizing instruction and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of students with special needs. Students are taught to use assessment data to guide classroom instruction. Methods of developing a positive classroom climate for all students are introduced.
EDU 6286 - Content Area Methods -English 3 Credits
This course focuses on teaching methods and techniques, as well as preparation, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in the specific content area. The teacher’s relationship with the school and community is also addressed.
Or
EDU 6285 - Content Area Methods -Science 3 Credits
This course focuses on teaching methods and techniques, as well as preparation, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in the specific content area. The teacher’s relationship with the school and community is also addressed.
Or
EDU 6287 - Content Area Methods -Social Science 3 Credits
This course focuses on teaching methods and techniques, as well as preparation, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in the specific content area. The teacher’s relationship with the school and community is also addressed.
Or
MAT 5320 - Content Area Methods-Mathematics 3 Credits
This course focuses on teaching methods and techniques, as well as preparation, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in the specific content area. The teacher’s relationship with the school and community is also addressed.
EDU 6490 - Technology for Educators 2 Credits
This hands-on course provides students with a foundation in the use of up-to-date technology. Participants will gain skill with the use of Smartboard technology, learning management systems, email, blogs, wikis, commonly used “office,” educational software and hardware, and the Internet as they are used in an educational setting. Students will also be better prepared to develop electronic presentations and canned web pages, and electronic publications.
EDU 5190 - Observation and Participation 1 Credit
This course provides students without prior field experience the opportunity to complete field experience designed to integrate content, pedagogy and professional knowledge. These experiences will be connected to appropriate core courses.
EDU 6830 - Secondary Internship 6 Credits
A full semester (12 weeks) of student teaching in a 6-12 classroom combined with monthly seminars that focus on improving the student’s classroom teaching skills. Students are expected to maintain the public school calendar and demonstrate competency expected of a first-year teacher. Prerequisite: 60 hours of observation in a variety of classroom settings. Prerequisite: Completion of core courses; 3.0 GPA; passing scores on Praxis I and II; 60 hours of observation in a variety of classroom settings.
Total Credits: 30
Courses Required for Graduate Degree
EDU 6920 - Educational Research 3 Credits
This course is an examination of concepts and procedures for analyzing, designing, assessing, and conducting social research. Students will look at both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focus is placed on action research and practitioner inquiry within the formal academic setting.
EDU 6890 - Research Practicum/Final Product: Seminar 2-3 Credits
Final product represents the culminating experience in the Master of Education program. The goal is integration of course work through the application of content to a project or study specific to the student’s focus. Students provide a conceptual or theoretical perspective for their work, implement a project or study, prepare a written document that demonstrates content mastery, successful completion of the project and lessons learned from the final experience and analysis. An oral presentation to the faculty committee and interested others is also required.
Total Credits: 36
Reading/English Language Arts Specialist Endorsement
Candidates are required to develop an 18 credit study plan including the 3 credit internship designed to enable the candidates to meet the competencies required for this endorsement. In addition, candidates take the graduate core which includes integration of technology into education. Candidates will complete an Endorsement Portfolio to document competencies required for the endorsement.
This endorsement is limited to those who hold or who are eligible to hold endorsements in early childhood, elementary education, middle grades, the secondary content areas, special education, or English as a Second Language.
Required Literacy Courses:
EDU 6910 - Teaching Children to Read 3 Credits
This course will introduce A Teacher’s Guide to K-3 Literacy Instruction: A Three Block Model. Participants will gain an understanding of the three block model, which includes the Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop and Working with Words. This course will focus on theory, instructional practices and assessments related to K-3 literacy instruction.
EDU 6045 - Developing Literacy Grades 3-6 3 Credits
This course will focus on Reading, Writing, and Word Study for Grades 3-6. Participants will have opportunities to investigate and apply strategies for teaching and assessing comprehension across content areas. They will also explore ways to effectively manage their literacy program, and create a plan of integration.
EDU 5250 - Literacy Development in the Content Area 3 Credits
This course will concentrate on the principles, effective teaching methods, and materials for developing literacy in the content areas. Best practices in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, new literacies and assessment are addressed. The focus is on specific needs within the various content areas taught in the secondary schools for both the general student population and special populations.
EDU 5470 - Reading Disabilities 3 Credits
This is a basic course for prospective clinicians and remedial teachers and an advanced course for prospective classroom teachers. The instruction covers the diagnosis of reading disabilities and the classification of reading problems. Experience with a variety of approaches to problems is a major consideration.
EDU 6885 - Literacy Practicum 3 Credits
This course is supervised experience as a reading specialist which is supervised by college faculty as well as a person holding a Reading and English Language Arts Specialist endorsement. Candidates will gain experience in developing reading and literacy skills in students in K-12.
Electives
Graduate Core
EDU 6540 – Advanced Studies in Learning Theory 3 Credits
This course examines the various theories of learning and their application to the classroom. The interaction of physical, social, emotional, cultural, cognitive and personality factors and the role of learning in these processes is addressed in this course. Brain based research is also explored. The effect of motivation, intelligence, and attitudes are also addressed.
EDU 6550 - Foundations and Issues in Education 3 Credits
This course provides a survey of philosophical, historical, and contemporary issues in education. Historical perspectives will be explored through understanding the changing conceptions of curriculum reform. Social and cultural forces affecting curriculum will be discussed in terms of decision systems for curriculum change. The historical and philosophical orientation of this course will enable students to understand, evaluate and act on current issues in education.
EDU 6565 - Curriculum Development and Management 3 Credits
This course examines the theoretical and philosophical foundations of curriculum design. Students will participate in planning, organizing, and evaluating curriculum through curricular design projects structured to meet individual needs. Topics include curriculum design based on best practice, including integrated, concept-based curriculum; differentiated instruction; technology as an instructional tool; and formative assessment. The course also addresses management of curriculum, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum based on research and data to improve student learning.
EDU 6490 - Technology for Educators 2 Credits
This hands-on course provides students with a foundation in the use of up-to-date technology. Participants will gain skill with the use of Smartboard technology, learning management systems, email, blogs, wikis, commonly used “office,” educational software and hardware, and the Internet as they are used in an educational setting. Students will also be better prepared to develop electronic presentations and canned web pages, and electronic publications.
EDU 6920 – Education Research 3 Credits
This course is an examination of concepts and procedures for analyzing, designing, assessing, and conducting social research. Students will look at both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focus is placed on action research and practitioner inquiry within the formal academic setting.
EDU 6890 - Research Practicum/Final Project 2-3 Credits
Final product represents the culminating experience in the Master of Education program. The goal is integration of course work through the application of content to a project or study specific to the student’s focus. Students provide a conceptual or theoretical perspective for their work, implement a project or study, prepare a written document that demonstrates content mastery, successful completion of the project and lessons learned from the final experience and analysis. An oral presentation to the faculty committee and interested others is also required.
Total 36 Credits
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