College of Education

Course Descriptions

ED 310 Organizing and Managing Classroom Environments - Current theory and methodology involved in establishing order and facilitating learning is emphasized. Emphasis is on understanding personal/psychological/learning needs, establishing positive relationships, using instructional methods that meet student needs and maximize on-task behavior. Applications to educational settings are required. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education. (Program outlines specify corequisites.) Three credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 315 Diverse Perspectives on Education - This course will introduce the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the changing purposes of education historically, the legal and procedural expansions of schooling to an increasingly diverse student population, and the cultural competencies needed to teach all students effectively. Fulfills the U.S. Diversity requirement. Offered every semester.
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ED 320 Reading: Assessment and Instruction - Study of literacy assessment practices and procedures useful in guiding literacy instruction of all children in grades K--6. ENG 308 and admission to the College of Education. Co-requisites: ED 310 & ED 330/350. Three credits.
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ED 321 Content Area Literacy - This course will help secondary pre-service teachers learn strategies, theory, and research that support literacy in all disciplines. Students will engage in class discussions, prepare demonstrations, and in other ways explore effective methods for helping their students read, write, listen, speak, view, and represent in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: admission to the College of Education. Corequisites: 310 and 331. Three credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 330 Methods and Strategies of Elementary Teaching - Half-day field experiences as a teacher assistant in an elementary classroom for a minimum of 12 weeks; additional weeks provided for professional development and training to total 15 weeks. Includes a two-hour weekly seminar covering content area methodology and instructional strategies. Prerequisites: admittance to College of Education. Corequisites: 310, 320, 350. Five credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 331 Methods and Strategies of Secondary Teaching - Half-day field experiences as teacher assistant in a secondary classroom for a minimum of 13 weeks. Includes two two-hour weekly seminars covering content area methodology (with major field advisor) and instructional strategies (with Education field advisor). Prerequisites: admittance to the College of Education. Corequisites: 310, 321. Six credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 332 Methods and Strategies of Special Education Teaching - Half-day field experiences as a teacher assistant in a special education classroom for a minimum of 13 weeks, additional weeks provided for professional development and training to total 15 weeks. Includes a two-hour weekly seminar covering content area methodology and instructional strategies. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: admission to College of Education.
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ED 337 Introduction to Learning and Assessment - An introductory course for pre-service educators focusing on P-12 classroom assessment beliefs and practices. Instruction focuses on understanding the learning theories within which the work in classroom assesment occurs, understanding and applying specific assessment methods, and communicating assessment results about P-12 student achievement. Offered every semester.
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ED 350 Current Practices in Elementary Education - Introductory workshops and presentations that provide experiences covering the breadth and depth of content knowledge, theoretical and practical foundations, and current trends in the education profession. Prerequisites: admission to the College of Education. Corequisites: 310, 320, 330. One credit. Offered fall and winter semesters.

ED 360 Language and Reading Development - Study of materials and curricula for use in assisting the special needs student in development of speech, language, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: admission to the College of Education. (Program outlines specify corequisites.) Three credits. Offered fall semester.

ED 361 Principles, Processes, and Methods in Special Education - Processes and methods involved in identification, assessment, placement, programming, instruction, and evaluation of learning needs. Prerequisite: admission to the College of Education. (Program outlines specify corequisites.) Three credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.

ED 370 Technology in Education - Introduction to technologies used in the classroom. Focus on integrating technologies into the curriculum for teaching and learning. Lab-based practical and hands-on learning is emphasized. Offered every semester. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ED 330, 331, or 332; ED 310, and ED 320 or ED 321. All may be taken concurrently.
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ED 378 Universal Design for Learning: Elementary - Universal design for learning is a means of improving students with special needs access to the general-education curriculum. Candidates will learn universal design principles regarding multiple means of: representation, engagement, and expression and instructional practices specifically designed for elementary classrooms. Offered every semester. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ED 330 or ED 331; ED 310, ED 320 or ED 321. All may be taken concurrently.
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ED 379 Universal Design for Learning: Secondary - Universal design for learning is a means of improving students with special needs access to the general-education curriculum. Candidates will learn universal design principles regarding multiple means of: representation, engagement, and expression and instructional practices specifically designed for secondary classrooms. Offered every semester. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ED 330 or ED 331; ED 310, ED 320 or ED 321. All may be taken concurrently.
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ED 399 Special Topics in Education - Independent supervised study on selected topics that are not dealt with in depth in other courses. One to three credits. Offered upon sufficient demand.

ED 430 Student Teaching, Elementary - Full-time student teaching with a two-hour weekly seminar covering pedagogy, methodology, and instructional best practices. Prerequisites: Advancement to student teaching and positive recommendations from prior fieldwork. Ten credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 431 Student Teaching, Secondary - Full-time student teaching with a two-hour seminar covering pedagogy, methodology, and instructional best practices. Prerequisites: Advancement to student teaching, and positive recommendations from prior fieldwork. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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ED 441 Curriculum for Special Education: CI - Study of the curricula used for the different levels of instruction. Includes prescribing materials appropriate for remedial activities, lesson and unit planning, and instructional techniques. Prerequisites: successful completion of prior coursework, and permission of advisor. Offered winter semester.

ED 442 Curriculum for Special Education: EI - Study of the curricula used for the different levels of instruction. Includes prescribing materials appropriate for remedial activities, lesson and unit planning, and instructional techniques. Prerequisites: successful completion of prior coursework, and permission of advisor. Three credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 463 Educational Practices and Procedures: Cognitive Impairment - In-depth exploration of strategies used throughout the life span for persons with cognitive impairments. Includes: accurate and unbiased assessment, creation of learning environments that foster enhanced life skills, communication skills and academic success, and development of transition services that span school and community settings. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior coursework. Three credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 464 Educational Practices and Procedures: Emotional Impairment - In-depth exploration of strategies used throughout the life span for persons with emotional/behavior disorders. Includes: accurate and unbiased assessment, creation of learning environments that foster good mental health and academic success, and development of behavior management programs that span school and community settings. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior coursework. Three credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 471 Directed Teaching in Cognitive Impairment - Student teaching in a classroom with students who have cognitive impairments. Accompanying seminars on methods of teaching and the organization and development of curriculum for students with cognitive impairments. Prerequisites: successful completion of prior coursework and positive recommendations from prior fieldwork. Corequisite: 441. Nine credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 472 Directed Teaching in Emotional Impairment - Student teaching in a special education classroom under professional supervision with accompanying seminar on materials and curriculum for students with emotional impairments. Prerequisites: successful completion of prior coursework and positive recommendations from prior fieldwork. Corequisite: 442. Nine credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 480 Professional Development in Teacher Education - Content area seminars and classroom issues. Topics include technology, diversity, collaboration, and content area integration. Corequisite: 430. Two credits. Offered fall and winter semesters.

ED 485 The Context of Educational Issues - This culminating education course will explore the context of contemporary educational issues. Students will analyze and critique current educational practices and policies, and draw upon foundational perspectives in adressing such issues. Offered all semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ED 430 or ED 431. Either may be taken concurrently.
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ED 495 Diagnostic and Interpretive Procedures - Study of formal and informal assessment procedures with emphasis on test interpretation as it relates to performance objectives for exceptional students. (Program outlines specify corequisites.) Three credits. Offered fall semester.

ED 497 Educational Interventions: Cognitive Impairment - Study of the educational interventions appropriate for students with cognitive impairments. (Program outline specify corequisities.) Three credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 498 Educational Interventions: Emotional Impairment - Study of the educational interventions appropriate for students with emotional impairments. (Program outline specify corequisities.) Three credits. Offered winter semester.

ED 499 Independent Study and Research - Independent supervised research and study in special areas of education, prearranged with a faculty sponsor and approved by the director. One to three credits. Offered upon demand.

ED 599 Independent Study -

Individual study of a theoretical or applied problem in education. Prerequisites: Consent of advisor and demonstrated ability to pursue special study or investigation proposed. One to four credits. Offered fall, winter, and summer semesters.

ED 600 Content/Curriculum Workshops -

Advanced-level workshops that provide a breadth and depth of understanding in content and curriculum of educational programs. Topics may vary and prerequisites may be established. One to three credits. These courses are graded credit/no credit.

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ED 601 1WW Content for Teaching - Content for Teaching focuses on the science and mathematics content taught in Michigan secondary schools and required for secondary teachers to teach in Michigan. MTTC content objectives, as well as, Michigan and national science and mathematics standards for teachers and their students will be used as the content basis for the course. 1 credit

ED 601 2WW Content Pedagogy - Content Pedagogy focuses on the unique science and mathematics content strategies appropriate for teaching secondary science and mathematics. Classroom applications of these strategies in lessons and units will be emphasized. 1 credit

ED 601 WW Becoming a Teacher - Fellows will be involved in experiences that prepare them to become secondary teachers of mathematics or science. Content knowledge, inquiry teaching and learning, pedagogical content knowledge, technology integration, teaching resources, professional expectations, and the development of professional learning communities will be linked through group activities, individual self-assessments and on-line study, classroom learning, as well as experiences in schools and communities.
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ED 630 Curriculum Development -

A study of the various approaches of curriculum construction and organization in the schools. Examination of principles of curriculum improvement, change, and evaluation. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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ED 631 English as a Second Language Methodologies -

Study of methodologies and selected problems in teaching English as a second language. Exploration of curricula of school districts with application to classroom teachers. Three credits. Offered every other year.

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ED 632 Middle Level Education -

A study of middle-level organization, curriculum, instruction, staffing, subject matter, and school-parent-community interaction as it supports the education and development of early adolescents (ages 9-14). Three credits. Offered spring/summer session.

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ED 633 Race, Class, and Language -

Interdisciplinary course incorporating the views of linguists, psychologists, sociologists, educators, and speech researchers. Exploration of the background literature and practical implications of the problems raised by social class and ethnic differences in language. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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ED 634 Teaching the At-Risk Student -

Issues and concerns and programs in implementing effective programs for students from at-risk backgrounds. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

ED 635 Survey of Urban Education -

Study of the historical, sociological, and educational bases of urban education.

ED 650 Classroom Management (K-12) -

An examination of the differentiation of the terms ``discipline' and ``classroom management.' Review and study of such interrelated subjects as authority, rules, power, responsibility, types and degrees of control, and the many related attitudes, standards, and prejudices that combine to complicate the problem. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

ED 651 Counseling and Guidance for the Classroom Teacher -

Study of counseling processes applicable to the school setting. Basic principles related to diagnosing, interviewing, listening, communicating, assisting, and referring students for special assistance. Emphasis on relationships of teacher's role in affecting the positive mental health of students. Theories of counseling and behavior change will be reviewed. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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ED 652 Foundations of Special Education -

Study of the characteristics of exceptional students. Research-based effective instructional processes needed to provide the most appropriate education for meeting the needs of exceptional students in the least restrictive environment will be emphasized.

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ED 652 GTC Foundations of Special Education -

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ED 653 School Learning -

Consideration of learning situations in the light of psychological findings and concepts. Development of a theory of learning and its applications to the teaching of attitudes, skills, concept formation, and understanding. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

ED 660 Educational Inquiry and Evaluation -

Introduces educational inquiry and explores the impact it can have on educational institutions. Investigates educational evaluation. Provides foundational research knowledge necessary for capstone courses ED 693 and ED 695. Offered every semester.

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ED 661 Educational Testing and Measurement -

Study of school testing, selection, and evaluation of norm-based and criterion-based instruments, informal assessment, norm-based profiles, descriptive statistical analysis, and survey research. Review of ethical and legal issues in testing minority and special needs populations. Three credits. Offered every semester.

ED 670 Critical Issues in Special Education -

Examination of current crucial issues in the administration of special education. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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ED 671 Educational Policy and Practice -

Course offers an advanced examination of social foundations theories and perspectives in education in preparation for an analysis and critique of selected policy-related issues and practices in U.S. education. Offered every semester.

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ED 672 Social/Cultural Foundations of Education -

Examines education as a social and cultural phenomenon. Explores the implications of this perspective on educational experience in general and the processes of teaching and learning in particular. Offered every semester.

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ED 680 Special Topics in Education -

Study of selected topics in education. One, two, or three credits. Offered upon sufficient demand.

ED 680 1WW Special Topics in Education - Gathering & Using Data -

Fellows will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methods in science and mathematics education as well as read and discuss examples of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies in their discipline. Fellows will discuss implications of educational research for teaching and learning. Provides foundational research knowledge necessary for capstone courses ED 693 and ED 695.

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ED 680 2WW Special Topics in Education - Action Research - Fellows will learn about action research methods and explore the impacts it can have on their classrooms and educational institutions. Ethical considerations regarding human subjects research will also be examined. Provides foundational research knowledge necessary for capstone courses ED 693 and ED 695.

ED 693 Master's Project -

The student identifies a problem, reviews literature, creates a product based on applicable literature, research or theory that addresses the problem, and develops a plan for implementation and evaluation. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: 27 Credit hours; ED 660; Application Required

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ED 695 Master's Thesis -

Involves either theoretical research or empirical research that identifies an issue or question, reviews literature, designs a study, gathers and analyzes data or evidence, and presents interpretations or conclusions. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: 27 Credit hours; ED 660; Application Required

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ED 699 Directed Readings -

This course involves a research or reading project, program proposal, or other approved activity that builds on the student's area of specialization. Prerequisite: Permission of the advisor and completion of at least 27 semester credits. Three credits. Offered fall, winter, and summer semesters.

EDC 621 The Profession of School Counseling -

This course provides the student with an introduction to the profession of school counseling. It provides the students with background in the philosophy, principles, and practice of school counseling including professional knowledge of national standards and ethical and legal issues related to the school counseling profession. Prerequisites: None. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDC 623 Personal/Social Development of Children in Schools -

This course is designed for graduate students who intend to work as school counselors in elementary, middle, and high schools. It provides students with knowledge and practice in developmental counseling appropriate for children within a school setting and teaches skills and process for consulting with teachers, parents, and support personnel. Prerequisites: None. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDC 625 Academic Counseling and Classroom Guidance -

This course provides the student with strategies to support and enable children in schools to experience academic success. It includes the acquisition of skill in decision-making, problem solving and goal setting, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and interpersonal communication applied to academic achievement. Prerequisites: None. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDC 685 Practicum/Internship in School Counseling -

A field-based learning experience designed to provide work experience for graduate students in an area of school counseling. Each practicum/internship must be approved by the faculty coordinator/advisor. A practicum/internship seminar will meet weekly to provide university supervision. Prerequisites: EDC 621, 623, 625(may serve as corequisite), EDG 649. Three to six credits. Offered fall and winter.

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EDG 599 Independent Study -

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EDG 601 A Content/Curriculum Workshop-Infant/Toddler Development -

Advanced-level workshop in Infant/Toddler Development that provide a breadth and depth of understanding in content and curriculum of educational programs.Three credits. These courses are letter graded.

EDG 601 WW The Cultural and Social Development of Adolescents - This course addresses the impact on teaching of students' development, identity, needs and characteristics; cognitive, social, physical, emotional, moral and character; how family, peers, and society influence students; and the application of developmental and learning theories to school structure, classroom management, and teaching and learning activities.

EDG 602 Teaching English Language Learners Across Content - Provides elementary and content area teachers with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach in a classroom setting where there are linguistically diverse learners. Participants will examine and apply strategies and skills for delivering instruction in the subject matter content areas to a variety of learners. Prerequisites: Admission in the College of Education graduate program.

EDG 603 Bi-literacy Development - This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to explore and understand aspects of bi-literacy development. It also seeks to explore specific bi-literacy educational policy issues affecting classroom practice. Methods for providing effective bi-literacy instruction will be taught. Prerequisite: Admission in the College of Education graduate program.

EDG 610 Advanced Studies in Child Development Ages 0-8 -

Theories and research methods and findings related to the intellectual, emotional, perceptual, social, and personality development of the young school child. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 610 GTC Advanced Studies in Child Development Ages 0-8 -

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EDG 611 Assessment of the Young School Child -

Instructional assessment procedures and prescriptive techniques for students Pre-K-6. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 612 Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education -

Theoretical background and content of curricular approaches in early childhood programs. Analysis and evaluation of early childhood curricular materials. Experience in designing and sequencing activities for young children. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 613 Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Education -

A study of the organization, administration, and skills required in the direction of early childhood education programs. Review of the pertinent federal, state, and local regulations and support services. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 614 Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum -

This course will include the history of education and research on the care of infants and toddlers, intervention activities for special needs, instructional strategies, developing and establishing collaborative partnerships with families and designing and implementing developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers (ages conception - 4-year-old).

EDG 617 School Library Media Information Inquiry -

This course explores the instructional role of the School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) in providing information literacy instruction across the curriculum through the examination of research and learning theories. Application and assessment of the information inquiry process in K-12 settings will be emphasized. Prerequisites: none. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 622 Information Resources: Selection and Management -

Theoretical and practical aspects of the selection, evaluation, acquisition and management of collections in print, multimedia, and electronic formats. Acquisitions, publishers and publishing, policy making, intellectual freedom and user's rights, network and resource sharing are emphasized. Prerequisite: None. Three credits. Offering varies.

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EDG 623 Reference -

This course introduces students to the basic information sources and services of the school library media center. Characteristics of and search strategies for the use of bibliographic, referral, citation, fact, numeric, and electronic resources are discussed. Prerequisite: None. Three credits. Offering varies.

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EDG 624 Cataloging and Processing -

Designed to provide training in the technical services of cataloging and processing print, multimedia, and electronic materials for the school library media specialist. Topics include cataloging rules, filing rules, subject headings, and automated systems for technical services. Prerequisite: EDG 622 or permission of instructor. Three credits. Offering varies.

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EDG 625 Media Center Administration -

Designed to prepare the school library media specialist to perform the administrative functions of the school library media center: program planning; development and evaluation for learning and teaching; budgeting; public relations; collection and facilities design and development; personnel supervision; and information networking within the learning community. Prerequisite: None. Three credits. Offering varies.

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EDG 630 Teaching Mathematics: K-8 -

Study of content and instruction pedagogies used in teaching elementary and middle school mathematics. Consideration of the principles involved in developing a mathematics program and quality materials for classroom use. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 631 Teaching Science: K-8 -

Designed to prepare teachers to teach elementary and middle level science to all students. Emphasizes planning and teaching science, including laboratory inquiry and hands-on activities. Integration of process and content objectives, activities, and assessment will be addressed. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 632 Teaching Creative and Performing Arts -

Explores theories of creativity and their application in the classroom. It provides students with an opportunity to learn more about developing the creative potential of their students within all disciplines and across all levels of education. Three credits. Offered spring/summer semester.

EDG 632 GTC Teaching Creative and Performing Arts -

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EDG 633 Teaching Social Studies and Diversity -

Emphasizes instructional methods for teaching and integrating social studies, economics, history, civics, geography, and diversity in elementary and middle schools. Focus is on problem solving, critical thinking, and democratic citizenship with strategies for valuing people with differences in learning styles, race, class, culture, gender, and disability. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 635 Development and Needs of Students -

Addresses the impact on teaching of student development, needs and characteristics (cognitive, social, physical, emotional, moral, and character); how family, peers, and society influence students; and the application of developmental and learning theories to school structure, classroom management, and teaching and learning activities. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 635 GTC Development and Needs of Students -

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EDG 636 Instruction in Middle and High Schools -

Multiple instructional strategies appropriate for teaching and assessing middle and high school curriculum; methods for addressing individual differences, incorporating students' ideas, developing thinking and problem solving skills, facilitating groups, promoting student responsibility and planning lessons, units, interdisciplinary activities, and experiences that foster achievement of the curriculum. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 636 GTC Instruction in Middle and High Schools -

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EDG 637 Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices -

Study of standardized and authentic assessments used in K-12 classrooms. Students will define intended learning outcomes, select and construct assessment instruments, evaluate reliability and validity of varied instruments and understand current theory, problems, trends, and issues of assessment.

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EDG 638 Facilitating School Environments -

Study of research-based methodologies related to the establishment of positive school environments that promote academic achievement for all students within a community of learners. Focus on teachers as change agents, leaders, and collaborators.

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EDG 638 GTC Facilitating School Environments -

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EDG 640 Fundamentals of Talent Development -

This course prepares students to develop their rationale for differentiation by studying the history of special provisions for talent development and contemporary approaches. It addresses both the cognitive and affective needs of students. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 641 Teaching for Talent Development -

This course covers the principles and practices of designing curriculum that enhances the talents of students. Special attention is given to the development of instructional materials. Three credits. Offered once a year.

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EDG 649 Career Guidance -

This course examines the principles and processes involved in providing career guidance. Students will explore a variety of theories, philosophies, and programs related to career guidance and career development and its important role in educational settings. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 665 Educational Leadership -

Students will participate in a variety of self-assessment activities, simulations, and group discussions designed to provide information about and insight into effective leadership in schools. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 666 Curriculum Leadership -

Study of a variety of organizational development approaches used in leading staff through curriculum development. Topics include preplanning, principles of curriculum decision making, effective schools research, participatory strategies for curriculum problem solving, and the process of change. Emphasis on leadership skill building. May be combined with EDS 666. Three credits. Offered at least twice a year.

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EDG 667 Elementary Supervision and Evaluation -

Emphasis on enabling leaders to generate the tools to improve elementary schools. Topics include organizational development, problem solving, goal setting, organizational change, employee motivation, and communication, resolution of conflicts, and clinical supervision and evaluation. Analysis of topics will emphasize effects research and descriptive theory. Prerequisite: EDG 665. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 668 Personnel Administration -

Responsibilities in staff supervision, staffing needs, certification, selection, assignment, promotion, salaries, retirement, absences, teachers' organizations, grievances, collective bargaining, and supervision of student teachers. Three credits. Offered once a year.

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EDG 670 School Law -

General legal principles and laws that affect general and special education. Emphasis on sources and scope of school law, legal rights and responsibilities of teachers, pupils, and taxpayers. Procedural, historical, and jurisprudential dimensions of American law are stressed. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 671 Secondary Supervision and Evaluation -

Emphasis on giving leaders the tools to make ongoing improvement in secondary schools. Topics include organizational development, problem solving, goal-setting, organizational change, employee motivation, and communication, resolution of conflicts, and clinical supervision and evaluation. Analysis of topics will emphasize effects research and descriptive theory. Prerequisite: EDG 665. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 673 School Board Relations -

Part of the Advanced Studies in Special Education. A series of competency modules dealing with various areas of special education. One to six credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDG 675 Administrative Behavior -

Part of the Advanced Studies in Special Education. A series of competency modules dealing with various areas of special education. One to six credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDG 677 School and Community Relations -

This course is designed to assist school leaders in developing an effective school-community relations plan. Emphasis will be on creating effective communications formats to address internal and external populations. Candidates will be actively involved in the process of creating positive communication plans that will help gain support for the school's programs. Prerequisites: None. Three credits.

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EDG 680 Special Topics in Education -

Study of selected topics in education. One, two, or three credits. Offered upon sufficient demand.

EDG 680 1WW Facilitating Learning Environments - Study of research-based methodologies related to the establishment of positive school environments that promote academic achievement for all students within a community of learners. Fellows will learn how to facilitate school environments, classroom environments, and online environments that support their work at the school. The focus is on teachers as change agents, leaders, and collaborators.

EDG 680 2WW Connecting Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction - Studies of curriculum development, assessment, instruction including technology integration in secondary mathematics and science classrooms. Fellows will develop units which address science and mathematics standards, include formative and summative assessments and a variety of classroom lesson strategies including inquiry, direct instruction, problem solving and the integration of technology. Spring/summer three credits. Fall two credits. Winter two credits

EDG 685 Practicum/Graduate Field Experience -

Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for graduate students. Each practicum shall be no less than the minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies and must be with approval by the appropriate program personnel. All practica will require seminars. Three and six credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 685 1A 1st Practicum, Elementary - GTC -

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EDG 685 1B 1st Practicum, Secondary - GTC -

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EDG 685 2A 2nd Practicum, Elementary - GTC -

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EDG 685 2B 2nd Practicum, Secondary - GTC -

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EDG 685 A Elementary Education -
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EDG 685 B Secondary Education -
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EDG 685 D Early Childhood Education -

Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for teaching majors. Each practicum shall be no less than the minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies, and must be with approval by the appropriate program personnel. All practica will require seminars. Three and six credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 685 E Middle Level -
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EDG 685 F Elementary Administrative Field Practicum -
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EDG 685 I Secondary Administrative Field Practicum -
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EDG 685 J School Library Media Services -
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EDG 685 K English as a Second Langauge -
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EDG 685 WW Secondary Education Practicum/Graduate Field Experience & Seminar -

Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for graduate students. This clinical experience involves reflective thinking and direct application of research and methodology in the field. The Fellows prepare for these practica by taking and completing a sequence of courses, professional activities, and clinical experiences with secondary students. During this experience Fellows will assume the regular responsibilities of a classroom teacher. All practica require seminar.

Field Experience Credits: Secondary Fellows will receive 6 credits in Winter Semester.
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EDG 687 Administrative Internship -

The administrative internship provides significant opportunities for students to synthesize and apply the knowledge and practice gained in the classroom to real situations in authentic school settings, planned and guided cooperatively by the instructor and administrative mentor. Prerequisites: Social Foundations course, all emphasis area courses and practicum. Three credits.

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EDG 699 Directed Readings -

EDG 710 Instructional Management and Supervision -

Systematic study of theories, models, research and multiplicity of influences on instructional effectiveness, instructional management, and supervision in school districts. The interrelationships of instructional supervision, curriculum alignment, instructional practices, assessment analysis, and school effectiveness will be explored with attention to characteristics of effective programs and research findings on effective leadership. Prerequisites: EDL 700 and EDL 705. Three credits. Offered at least once a year, fall or spring.

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EDG 750 Curriculum Design: Policy and Process -

This course focuses on concepts, strategies, and evaluation techniques for conducting curriculum planning and design, supporting curriculum development, and putting into place district curriculum and instruction models, practices, policies and processes that support teachers and the learning of all students. Prerequisite: EDG 710. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 752 Assessment and Accountability -

This course will focus on planning, constructing, analyzing and applying educational assessment to document student performance for instructional and accountability purposes. Specific assessment and accountability topics may include: student-centered accountability; academic achievement scores; managing operations and resources; instructional research methodologies; as well as curriculum, teaching, and leadership practices. Prerequisite: EDG 710. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 754 Effective Professional Development -

Systematic study of theories, models, research, plans and leadership responsibilities for professional development within a climate of high expectations and mutual support for learning. Analysis of staff development grounded in adult learning theories and ways professional development facilitates organizational culture, change, reform and district improvements consistent with the district's vision. Prerequisite: EDG 710 . Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDG 780 Special Topics: Curriculum and Instruction -

Advanced topics for educational leaders in curriculum and/or instruction areas not ordinarily dealt with in other courses will be presented and explored. Three credits. Offered as needed or in odd years.

EDG 799 Independent Study Curriculum and Instruction -

Student initiated advanced study or research in curriculum and instruction. The student and faculty supervisor agree on the scope of the study, its components, and methods of evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Specialist in Leadership degree. One to three credits. Offered every semester.

EDH 647 Theories of College Student Development -

. This course examines the major student development theories used by college student affairs practitioners in the higher education environment. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 648 The Adult Learner -

Emerging theories and techniques for teaching the adult learner. Focus upon the adult's deliberate efforts at learning, developing, growing, and changing, and learning difficulties. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 650 Materials and Methods for Adult and Continuing Education -

Materials and methods of teaching the adult learner in school and nonschool settings. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 651 Higher Education and Student Affairs Functions -

Provides an overview of the historical development of American higher education and an introduction to the evolution of student affairs functions in the academy. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 652 The American College Student -

Examines the characteristics, values, expectations, and needs of contemporary college students in the context of student development theory. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDG 651 or permission of instructor. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 653 Administration of Student Affairs Programs -

Examines the philosophy, organization and delivery of support programs, services and co-curricular learning experiences for college students. Prerequisites: EDG 651, EDG 652. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 654 Student Affairs Administrators and the Law -

Provides an overview of the legal issues and challenges that confront student affairs administrators in the higher education environment. Prerequisite: EDG 651 or permission of the instructor. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 655 Intervention Strategies for Student Development -

Examines the interventions used by student affairs practitioners to facilitate students' learning about themselves, about other people, and about ideas. Prerequisites: EDG 653 or permission of instructor. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

EDH 656 Organization and Administration in Higher Education -

Theory and models of organizational structure, administrative behavior, funding, governance and management of higher education; processes and factors influencing institutional decision making and higher education planning. Offered once per year. Prerequisite: EDG 651.

EDH 657 The Community College -

The Community College will explore the organizational behaviors and administrative practices unique to community colleges. Drawing on current and historical research, the course will examine educational philosophy and curricular objectives, student demographics, faculty and staff development, governance and leadership, and financial management of community colleges. Offered once per year. Prerequisite: EDG 651.

EDH 658 Critical Issues in Higher Education -

Critical Issues in Higher Education will provide a study of contemporary higher education and will include an analysis of the changing needs and demands of society and how they impact higher education. Attention is centered on issues emphasizing organization and administration, curriculum, college students, faculty, and retention. Offered once per year.

EDH 685 CSAL - Practicum I -

EDH 686 CSAL - Practicum II -

Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for graduate students. Each practicum shall be no less than the minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies and must be approved by the appropriate program personnel. All practica will require seminars. Offered twice per year. Prerequisite: EDG 685.

EDL 700 Educational Leadership and Change -

This course is designed to develop understandings and skills associated with generating a school culture that is responsive to change/reform and embodies the philosophical underpinnings of systemic change. Students will research and discuss theories of organizational change and explore various strategies to bring these theories into practice through administrative leadership. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Educational Specialist program. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 705 Organizational Behavior, Ethics and Decision-Making -

This course discusses multiple approaches to the study of educational organizations including the application of organizational theory to improve decision-making and organizational outcomes. It examines the human behavior in educational organizations. The course also provides students with an understanding of the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership in education. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Educational Specialist program. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 715 Data Based Decision Making and Technology -

Principles of data-based decision making and their applications in educational settings will be explored through readings and case studies. Technology's use in addressing problems in management and instruction will be included. Prerequisites: EDL 700 and EDL 705. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 720 Organizational and Community Relations -

This course is designed to provide a thorough examination of the school district as an organization and its interaction with the community. Consideration will be given to the internal and external "communities" and the relationship between and among these entities within the school district. Prerequisites: EDL 700 and EDL 705. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 725 Educational Law, Policy and Practice -

This course will review the legal framework of education and various legal issues that are imperative for educational leaders to be able to identify, understand, and incorporate within their administrative responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on the legal framework with a focus on discipline, equity and personnel issues. Prerequisites: EDL 700 and EDL 705. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 740 The Superintendency -

This course will provide a broad view of the roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent of Schools. Areas of study include: developing a vision; establishing policies; decision making; establishing relationships with the Board of Education, staff, students and community; curriculum/instruction; human resources; politics and education in a larger context. Prerequisite: Completion of a master's degree. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 742 School Board Relations -

This course focuses on the major factors that influence the relationship between the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools. Areas examined are the nature of policy development and administration, the influence of external factors on local control and the discretionary authority boards grant their Superintendents. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Completion of a master's degree. Credits: 3

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EDL 744 Educational Finance and Economic Issues -

This course emphasizes theories of economics, finance and taxation as applied to educational complexities pervasive in the fiscal management and operations of public schools. It focuses on current political and economic issues affecting public schools and is designed to promote thoughtful decision-making by school administrators with respect to school financial matters. Prerequisite: EDG 710. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 770 Leadership Theory into Practice -

This course is the culminating experience for the Educational Specialist in Leadership degree. It includes an internship in a school district, practitioner research, and development of a professional portfolio. Prerequisite: Completion of Educational Specialist in Leadership core courses. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDL 780 Special Topics in Educational Leadership -

Advanced topics in educational leadership areas not ordinarily dealt with in other courses will be presented and explored. Three credits. Offered as needed.

EDL 785 District Leadership Internship -

This course is the internship experience for the Educational Specialist in Leadership degree. It provides opportunities to work with district administrators in learning knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be a school district leader. Three credits. Offered as needed.

EDL 799 Independent Study Educational Leadership -

Student initiated advanced study or research in Educational Leadership. The student and faculty supervisor agree on the scope of the study, its components, and methods of evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Specialist in Leadership degree. One to three credits. Offered every semester.

EDR 599 Independent Study -

EDR 600 Content/Curriculum Workshops -

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EDR 612 Reading Assessment: Elementary Teacher -

This course examines classroom appropriate literacy assessments and differentiated instruction methods useful for meeting the needs of a diverse classroom student population grades K-8. The course content meets the State school code PA 118. A K-8 teaching certificate is required to take this course.

EDR 613 Reading Assessment: Secondary Teacher -

This course examines classroom appropriate literacy assessments and differentiated instruction methods useful for meeting the needs of a diverse classroom student population grades 6-12. This course content meets the State school code PA 118. A 6-12 teaching certificate is required to take this course.

EDR 621 Current Issues and Trends in Literacy -

Current Issues and Trends in Literacy is an advanced study of research in language acquisition and cognitive development. The course explores theoretical constructs underlying an interactive, intertextual view of literacy. Historical and multicultural trends regarding beliefs about the reader, the text, and contexts for instruction will be explored. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or acceptance into a graduate certification program. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 622 Developmental Literacy for Children -

Developmental Literacy for Children is the study of the nature of the reading process and the analysis of factors influencing literacy development. Instruction and assessment appropriate to the developmental levels of children will be addressed. Communication with parents and professional development of teachers will also be explored. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or acceptance into a graduate certification program. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 622 GTC Developmental Literacy for Children -

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EDR 623 Developmental Literacy for Adolescents -

Course examines the developmental nature of literacy and its integration and application into secondary school curricula. Focus is on the integration among the variables: student prior knowledge, text, teaching methods, and strategies to enhance comprehension and learning. This course is appropriate for middle school and secondary teachers. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or acceptance into a graduate certification program. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 624 Literature for Children -

Course examines the role of the young reader in appreciating literature, the instructional practices involving the integration of a variety of genre across content areas, and the issues associated with using literature in the elementary classroom. Prerequisites: none. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 625 Literature for Adolescents -

Course examines the role of the young adult reader in appreciating literature, the instructional practices involving the integration of a variety of genre across content areas, and the issues associated with using literature in the middle and high school classroom. Prerequisites: none. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 626 Literacy Assessment and Instruction -

Field based literacy course that examines research and theory, differentiated instruction, and assessment practices appropriate for meeting struggling K-12 student literacy needs. 20 hours of tutoring required. This course meets K-12 teacher certification renewal requirements. Separate application to College of Education required. Prerequisites: EDR 621, EDR 622 or EDR 623: Permit required.

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EDR 627 Literacy Strategies for Content Areas -

Course addresses methods and materials for assisting students' reading, studying, and learning in content area classrooms. Emphasis is placed on approaches that facilitate learning of content and process across the curriculum. This course is appropriate for elementary and middle school teachers. Secondary teachers should take EDR 623. Prerequisites: EDR 621 and EDR 622 or 623. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 628 Curriculum and Materials for Language Arts -

Course examines underlying theories, content standards, and instructional programs for the integration of the language arts. It will explore the relationship between the language arts, assessment and evaluation, and the relationship to professional development. Prerequisites: none. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDR 629 Teaching Reading to Adults -

Analysis of the concept of illiteracy and characteristics of the adult learner. Methods and materials for teaching reading to the adult will be examined and evaluated. Three credits. Offered every other year.

EDR 631 Teaching Writing -

Course involves the study of current writing theory and its implications for teaching writing. It addresses the application of theory in classroom teaching and work on the student's own writing. Prerequisites: Teaching experience or acceptance into a graduate certification program. Three credits. Offered every semester.

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EDR 680 Special Topics in Education -

Study of selected topics in education. One, two, or three credits. Offered upon sufficient demand.

EDR 680 WW Disciplinary Literacy for Adolescents - This course addresses methods and materials for assisting students as they read, study, and learn in the content area classroom. Emphasis is placed on functional approaches that facilitate the learning of content and process across the curriculum. In addition, implications of current research findings for content area instruction are examined. Using research-based principles of learning as a framework, this section will focus on incorporating disciplinary literacy in the secondary mathematics and science classrooms.
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EDR 685 Practicum for Reading Teachers -

Practicum experience that provides the candidate with the opportunity to implement into practice all knowledge, theory, and research completed in the M.Ed. Reading/Language Arts program with faculty guidance. Not to be used for initial certification. Completion of emphasis area and separate application to College of Education is required. Offered fall/winter only. Prerequisite: EDR 626.

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EDR 687 Practicum Experience for Reading Specialists -

Practicum experience for reading specialist candidates to develop reading specialist and literacy coaching techniques important to the work in schools. Practicum will meet/exceed minimum requirements set forth by the university, state and acrrediting agencies. Completion of emphasis area and separate application to College of Education is required -summer only. Not to be used for initial certification. Prerequisite: Completion of EDR 626.

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EDR 696 Program Development and Administration -

Advanced practicum for reading specialist endorsement. Practicum includes current views, insights and theory concerning PK-12 literacy program administration, professional development practices and reading specialist responsibilities. All practica require seminars. Separate application to the College of Eduction required (fall/winter only) Prerequisites: EDR 687, permit

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EDR 699 Directed Readings -

EDS 550 Preteaching and Methods of Teaching Special Education -

A supervised field experience of at least six weeks with exceptional children teaching in the area of C.I., L.D., or E.I. Students must apply by February 15 for summer and fall semesters.

EDS 599 Independent Study -

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EDS 609 Emotional Impairments -

A study of the characteristics associated with emotional impairments in children and adolescents. Emphasis is on identification, intervention, and collaboration with families and service providers. Prerequisite: ED 650. Three credits. Offered winter.

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EDS 610 Studies in Emotional Impairment -

Study of several behavior management techniques that are commonly used by professionals dealing with students who have behavior/emotional problems. Techniques include life space interview, reality therapy, various operant strategies, and surface behavior strategies. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 611 Instructional Practices: Emotional Impairment -

In this course students will learn instructional practices for teaching prosocial skills to children and adolescents considered at-risk with challenging behaviors and those with high incidence disabilities. Prerequisites: None Three credits. Offered: Winter.

EDS 618 Studies in Cognitive Impairment -

Intermediate studies in the etiology of cognitive impairments and its implications for teaching strategies and materials.

EDS 619 Programs for Mild Cognitive Impairment -

This course examines the principles and current trends related to the education of students with mild cognitive impairments. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum development, instructional design, appropriate placement, transition, and utilization of environmental resources.

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EDS 620 Programs for Severe Cognitive Impairment -

Advanced study in special education. Three credits. Offered in odd-numbered years.

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EDS 621 Assistive Technology in Education -

This course provides participants with an overview of assistive and augmentative technology for students with Cognitive Impairments. Includes Individualized Educational Programming considerations, use of high/low tech assistive and augmentative devices, internet-based solutions, curriculum integration, and inclusion strategies.

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EDS 622 Assessment Procedures for Placement and Programming: CI -

This course provides exposure to assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures specifically used with Individuals with Cognitive Impairments and the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Course is offered as an online course and as an on campus course.

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EDS 623 Collaboration in Special Education -

This course will provide theory, principles, and procedures for fostering collaborative partnerships among families and professionals that lead to mutual empowerment and positive outcomes for individuals with cognitive impairments. Course is offered as an online course and as an on campus course.

EDS 625 Inclusive Practices -

Research validated planning and instructional routines designed for and tested in inclusive classrooms will be presented. Further, validated teaching approaches and curriculum designed for students with high incidence disabilities will be taught. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 625 WW Inclusive Practices -
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EDS 627 Instructional Practices: Technology -

In this course students will learn about instructional and assistive technologies researched and developed to enhance the learning of children and adolescents with high incidence disabilities. Prerequisite: EDS 636. Three credits. Offered: fall and winter.

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EDS 629 Transition Practices -

A study of the development of attitudes, skills, and supports that contribute to successful transitions of children and adolescents with disabilities. Three credits. Offered: Fall.

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EDS 636 Diagnostic and Interpretative Procedures -

Review of evaluative instruments used for identification and programming for exceptional persons. Three credits. Offered at least twice a year.

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EDS 637 Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 1 -

In this course, students will learn instructional practices for teaching fundamental listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to children and adolescents with high incidence disabilities. Prerequisite: EDS 627. Three credits. Offered: fall and winter.

EDS 638 Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 2 -

In this course, students will learn instructional practices for teaching reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills to children and adolescents with high incidence disabilities. Prerequisite: EDS 637. Three credits. Offered: fall and winter.

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EDS 640 Diagnostic-Teaching Clinic -

In this clinic-based experience, each student will learn to apply diagnostic and interpretive procedures and instructional practices with a child with learning difficulties under the direct supervision of university faculty. Prerequisite: EDS 638. Three credits. Offered: fall and winter.

EDS 646 Family & Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education -

Remedial and preventive counseling strategies for parents of young children birth through age 8. Preparation for assisting parents in settings that include parent education, atypical children, developmentally diverse children, and conditions requiring assistance from other professionals. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 647 Preschool Special Needs Child -

Research implications, teaching strategies, and curricula for the instruction of special-needs infants and preschool children. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 665 Foundations of Special Education Administration -

A study of federal and state legislation affecting special education, the methods available for the evaluation of programs; needs assessment, evaluation of in-service, and the role of the special education administrator. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 666 Curriculum Development in Special Education Administration -

Study of the patterns of curriculum organization, teaching trends in special education areas of the curriculum, processes of curriculum improvement, and proposals for curriculum reform. May be combined with EDG 666. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 667 Administration of Special Education -

Theory and practice of personnel, finance, curriculum, and law in special education. Prerequisite: EDS 665. Three credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 668 Budget and Accounting -

A module dealing with special education. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 669 Special Education Law -

Specific local, state, and federal laws governing special education programs and services will be discussed in detail. The impact, application of the laws, and strategies for complying with them in the K-12 setting are major areas of focus.

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EDS 670 Computers in Instruction -

A module dealing with special education. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 671 Computers in Management -

A module dealing with special education. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 672 Special Education Finance -

Review and analysis of special education funding sources and formulas at the local, state, and national levels. School finance and special education funding will be highlighted. Financial management will be discussed with a focus on budgeting, accounting, auditing, reporting, support services and personnel.

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EDS 673 School and Community Relations -

A module dealing with special education. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 678 Special Ed Supervisor Proficiency Capstone -

The Special Education Supervisor Proficiency Capstone is designed to measure a candidates knowledge and competency in specific areas required in Michigan Special Education Law, (i.e., School Law, Curriculum, Personnel Administration, Current Issues and Special Education Administration.) Students must pass this proficiency capstone to receive supervisor approval.

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EDS 679 Special Ed Director Proficiency Capstone -

Special Education Director Proficiency Capstone is designed to measure a candidates knowledge and competency in special areas required in Michigan Special Education Law, (i.e., Special Education Law, Special Education Administration, Facilities Planning, and Special Education Finance.) Students must pass this capstone to receive director approval.

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EDS 680 Special Topics in Education -

Study of selected topics in education. One, two, or three credits. Offered upon sufficient demand.

EDS 685 Practicum/Graduate Field Experience -

Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for teaching or administration majors. Each practicum shall be no less than the minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies, and must be with approval by the appropriate program personnel. All practica will require seminars. Not to be used for initial certification. Three and six credits. Offered at least once a year.

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EDS 685 B Special Education Director -
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EDS 685 C Emotional Impairment -
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EDS 685 E Cognitive Impairment -
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EDS 685 H Learning Disabilities -
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EDT 618 Introduction to Computers in Education -

For teachers with little computing experience. This course provides an introduction to the use of computer in educational settings, including hands-on use of productivity and communication software. Students who submit a portfolio demonstrating mastery may take an elective technology-related course instead. Three credits. Offered fall/winter semester.

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EDT 619 Curricular Integration of Ed Technology -

Focusing on issues related to integrating educational technology into existing curricula, this course provides extensive experiences using the Internet and other resources for subject matter teaching and learning. Students will investigate learning theory and exemplary uses of technology in teaching and learning in educational settings. Prerequisite: None. Three credits. Offered every semester.

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EDT 620 Evaluating and Applying Instructional Media -

This course focuses on the evaluation, selection, and use of instructional media and online instructional resources in classroom teaching and learning. Exposure to a variety of educational software applications, as well as resources on the Internet, with a focus on the processes and products of design, evaluation, and implementation of technology-based learning environments. Offered twice a year.

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EDT 621 Topics in Educational Technologies -

Advanced study of issues related to school-wide adoption of technology and the impact on teachers, administrators, and others involved in K-12 education. This course covers a broad range of topics, including distance education, video technology, funding educational technology projects, ethical uses of technology, networking, technology adoption planning, and field-based experiences. Offered twice a year. Three credits.

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EDT 626 Assessment/Evaluation with Ed Technology -

The use of educational technology provides opportunities for new forms of assessment and evaluation for student learning. This course focuses on models of educational assessment, strategies for assessment of learning in technology-based environments, uses of technology to support diversity and assessment, alternative forms of assessment made possible with technology supporting student needs. Offered once a year.

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EDT 627 Technology Integration for Secondary Teachers -

Focusing on issues related to integrating educational technology into secondary curricula, this course provides extensive experiences using the Internet and other resources for subject matter teaching and learning. Students will investigate exemplary uses of technology in teaching and learning in educational settings; learn how to develop and teach online courses; and support subject area learning with available technology.

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EDT 628 Digital Video for Instruction -

Explores the role of digital video, including video streaming, in teaching and learning. Examines research on educational applications of video, including multimedia, and provides opportunities for students to develop and integrate digital video products into teaching and learning activities. Offered once a year.

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EDT 629 Online Instructional Design/Development -

This course is designed to provide educators with the ability to create instructional content on the Internet, paying attention to issues salient for instruction. These issues include theory and research in the area of web-based instruction, online pedagogical design and development, web design, and use of web-based learning environments (like BlackBoard). Offered once a year.

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EDT 634 Planning/Managing Educational Technology -

Students will examine the adoption and integration of educational technology from the standpoint of decision making, planning, and administration. Drawing on the published literature on educational uses of technology, and adoption of innovation models, the course covers issues related to planning for and managing these technologies in K-12 and higher education settings. Offered once a year.

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ENG 631 Teaching Writing -

A study of current writing theory and its implication for teaching writing. Includes application of theory in classroom teaching and work on the student's own writing. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Completion of English major or minor or consent of instructor. Credits: 3

SCI 610 Graduate Research Seminar - Preparation for research experience: maintaining a proper laboratory notebook, conducting effective searches of the science literature, reading and interpreting science research papers. Introduction to the various types of science research projects available for summer research. Offered winter semesters.

SCI 611 Research for Teachers - Teachers work with a faculty research mentor while conducting science research. Engaging in science research allows teachers to improve their understanding of scientific inquiry and further develop their science content knowledge. Teachers will present their research results, either at GVSU or at a local or national meeting. Prerequisite: SCI 610. Corequisite: SCI 612. Offered summer semesters.

SCI 612 Applications of Research to Teaching - Teachers meet with a science education faculty and fellow teachers to discuss their science research projects. Teachers will deepen their understanding of scientific inquiry through reflection and discussion, and will begin to develop strategies for applying inquiry methods to their classrooms. Prerequisite: SCI 610. Corequisite: SCI 611. Offered summer semesters.

SCI 621 Education Research in Science - Teachers learn science education and action research methods designed to improve student learning in the secondary and middle school science classroom. Topics include science education literature, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: SCI 611, SCI 612. Offered winter semesters.

SCI 631 Inquiry Curriculum Development -

Teachers will design and pilot inquiry-based activities to be implemented in their own classrooms. Prerequisite: SCI 621. Offered summer semesters.

SCI 632 Inquiry Colloquium - Teachers are required to implement and evaluate inquiry-based activities in their own classrooms. Teachers must register each semester while implementing and evaluating their inquiry activities. Participation in two semesters of SCI 632 is required for one credit. Prerequisite: SCI 631. Offered fall semesters.

SCI 633 Applications of Science Education - Application of science research and curriculum development to action research project. Consultations with a science education advisor required to assist in interpretation and analysis of classroom data collected during action research project. Prerequisite: SCI 632. Offered summer semesters.