218 Course Requirements for Endorsement Required Courses (17 credit hours) Graduate students should contact the M.Ed, dtector for approved substitutions. Educ 4250 (MEduc 6250) Engl 4420 (MEduc 6420) Educ 4270 (MEduc 6270) Engl 4410 (MEduc 6410) Engl 4450 (MEduc 6450) Educ 4740 Second Language Acquisition: Theories & Implementation (3) English Phonology and Syntax for ESL Teachers (3) Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Strategies & Methodology of Teaching ESL (3) ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, & Practices (2) Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (1) Educ 5770 Field Experience in ESL/ Bilingual Education (2) Endorsement programs are also offered through the graduate program as electives. BASIC READING These courses will meet the requirements for a Basic Reading Endorsement to be added to the Elementary or Secondary teaching license. Course Requirements for Endorsement Required Courses Select one course from each of the following areas: I. FOUNDATIONS LITERACY Ed uc 3 2 40 Fou ndati ons & Methods of Reading Instruction (5) Educ 3390 Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) Educ 3400 Literacy in Intermediate & Middle Grades (3) MEduc 6315 Foundations of Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools (3) MEduc 6360 Literacy in the Elementary School (3) II. READING AND WRITING IN THE CONTENT AREAS Ed u c 3 76 0 Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (2) MEduc 6320 Reading in the Content Areas (3) III. ASSESSMENT OF READING PROCESSES/ REMEDIATION OF READING DIFFICULTIES Educ 4650 Diagnosis & Remediation of Reading Problems (3) MEduc 6340 Assessment & Corrective Procedures in Reading (3) IV. TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS Engl 3410 The Teaching of Writing (3) Engl 6110 Writi ng for Teachers (3) V. CHILDREN'S OR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE Engl 3300 Children's Literature (3) Engl 3310 Young Adult Literature (3) MEduc 6330 Using Children's Literature in the Classroom (2) EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED ENDORSEMENT Courses leading to an endorsement in the Education of the Gifted are offered through the undergraduate program when the candidate selects Education of the Gifted as a concentration. Extra courses are needed to apply for the endorsement. These courses taken at the graduate level may also be used as electives for the M.Ed. Degree. See the Department of Teacher Education or the Master of Education Office for more details. Course Requirements for Endorsement Required Courses (12-13 credit hours) Educ 4420 (MEduc 6420) Foundations in Education of the Gifted (2) Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted (3) Assessment & Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) Practicum in Educ of the Gifted (2) Two elective courses, one from graduate content areas (2-3) Endorsement programs are also offered through the graduate program as electives. EDUCATION COURSES EDUC Educ 4480 (MEduc 6480) Educ 4490 (MEduc 6490) Educ 5860 Educ 1105. Introduction to the University (3) This course assists incoming students in making a successful transition to college, both academically and socially. Topics include study and time management skills, using campus resources, developing interpersonal communications, making major/career selections and understanding student responsibilities. The course prepares students to work efficiently in the university environment. Educ 2000. Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) Su, F, S Fundamental concepts from the social sciences commonly found in elementary social studies curriculum. Educ 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S For students not yet accepted to the Teacher Education Program who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. Fingerprinting/ background check must be completed prior to working in the schools. Educ 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. Educ 3000. Interpersonal Skills for Teachers (1) F, S Experiences intended to develop basic skills in personal interaction and adaptation to teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 3100, Educ 3120, and Educ 3140. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Educ 3100. Instructional Planning, Technology and Assessment (3) F, S This course introduces the basic concepts of lesson and unit design, planning and assessment based on student needs, and integration of appropriate technology in education. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Should be taken concurrently with the other Teacher Education Level 1 courses (Educ 3000, Educ 3120, Educ 3140). WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y