Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 221 Specialization options (9 credits) Mathematics - choose from the following: (MATH 1050, MATH 2010 and MATH 2020 are prerequisites) • MATH 1060 - Trigonometry (3) • MTHE 3060 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers (3) • MTHE 3070 - Geometry for Elementary Teachers (3) • MTHE 3080 - Number Theory for Elementary Teachers (3) • MTHE 4040 - Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Teachers (3) Reading/Language Arts - choose from the following: • EDUC 3390 - Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) • EDUC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) • MED 6330 - Using Children's Literature and Informational Text in the Classroom (2) • MED 6360 - Foundations of Literacy (3) • EDUC 5120 - Culture and Language (3) • ENGL 3040 - History of the English Language (3) • ENGL 3310 - Young Adult Literature (3) • ENGL 4400 - Multicultural Perspectives on Literature for Young People (3) ESL - choose from the following: • EDUC 4250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation (3) • ENGL 4420 - English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers (3) • EDUC 4270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) • ENGL 4410 - Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual (3) * • ENGL 4450 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices (3) • EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (l) • EDUC 5770 - Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual Education (2) * FL 4400 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language can be used in lieu of this course. Early Childhood • CHF 2500 - Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) • CHF 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3) • CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) • CHF 2620 - Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) • CHF 3850 - Current Research Methods in Child and Family Studies (3) • CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education (3) ESL (English as a Second Language) Minor This program will meet the requirements for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement to be added to the Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education licensure. These courses taken at the graduate level may also be used as electives for the MEd degree. See the Department of Teacher Education or the Master of Education Office for more details. Grade Requirements: A GPA of 3.00 or better in courses used toward the minor in addition to an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: 17 credit hours required. Students must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and lie ens u re req u irem ents. Course Requirements for Minor/ Endorsement Required Courses (18 credit hours) • EDUC 4250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation (3) (MED 6250) • EDUC 4270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) (MED 6270) • EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (l) • EDUC 5770 - Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual Education (2) ** • ENGL 4410 - Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual (3) * (MENG 6410) • ENGL 4420 - English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers (3) (MENG 6420) • ENGL 4450 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices (3) (MENG 6450) *FL 4400, Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language, may be substitutedfor ENGL 4410. ** EDUC 5770 needs to be completed with Student Teaching. Endorsement programs are also offered through the g ra du a te p ro g ra m as electiv es. Elementary Education Departmental Honors Please contact the Teacher Education Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 9 credit hours of general Honors courses. Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Credit Hour Requirements: Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major, of which at least 12 credit hours in the professional education sequence, education support courses, or graduate courses must be taken for Honors credit. All 3000 level and above courses may be considered by the student for his/her course of study. Content in the Education courses will be different and more challenging for Honors students than the content for regular students. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog