212 213 Educ 4541 Practicum in Student Behavior St Social Skills (1) Educ 4550 Instructional Content St Methods for Elementary Students (3) Educ 4551 Practicum in Content St Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (1) Educ 4580 Instructional Content St Methods for Secondary Students (3) Educ 4581 Practicum in Content, Methods, St Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (1) Educ 4650 Diagnosis St Remediation of Reading Problems (3) Educ 4670 Special Education Student Teaching (4) If not an elementary major the following 3 credit hours in math must be completed. Educ 4640 Diagnosis St Remediation of Math Problems (3) In addition, evidence of a course in Technology and Multicultural Education must be listed on transcripts or taken as part of the endorsement program. Endorsement programs are also offered through the graduate program as electives. Special Education MINOR/ENDORSEMENT (SECONDARY ONLY, » 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: 20 credit hours required. There are a number of ways to receive an endorsement. See an advisor. Students must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements as described earlier in this section of the catalog. Course Requirements for the Minor Required Courses Select 20 credits from the following Special Education Core Educ 4510 Foundations in Special Education (3)* Educ 4511 Practicum in Foundations Topics (1)* Educ 4520 Planning St Managing the Special Education Learning Environment (3)* Educ 4521 Practicum in Special Education Learning Environment (1)* Educ SI4530 Principles St Applications of Special Education Assessment (3)* Educ SI4531 Practicum in Special Education Assessment (1) Educ 4540 Managing Student Behavior St Teaching Social Skills (3) Educ 4541 Practicum in Student Behavior St Social Skills (1) Educ 4550 Instructional Content St Methods for Elementary Students (3) Educ 4551 Practicum in Content St Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (1) Educ 4580 Instructional Content St Methods for Secondary Students (3) Educ 4581 Practicum in Content, Methods, St Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (1) and 3 credit hours in reading Educ 4650 Diagnosis St Remediation of Reading Problems (3) or Educ 5900 Teaching Reading in the Secondary Schools (3) and 3 credit hours in math Educ 4640 Diagnosis St Remediation of Math Problems (3) and student teaching Educ 4670 Special Education Student Teaching (4) (If not completed as a part of Educ 4880) * May be taken prior to admission. See Teacher Education Advisement Center, ED230A, for assistance with registration for these courses if not admitted. ESL (English as a Second Language) ENDORSEMENT 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 Teaching certificate. 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 (17 credit hours) Educ/MEduc 4250/6250 Second Language Acquisition: Theories St Implementation (3) Educ 4270/6270 Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Engl 4410/6410 Strategies St Methodology of Teaching ESL (3) Engl 4420/6420 English Phonology St Syntax for ESL Teachers (3) Engl 4450/6450 ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, St Practices (2) ChFam 4640 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. Bilingual This program will meet the requirements for the Bilingual Endorsement to be added to the Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Teaching certificate. Students must also demonstrate language proficiency at the Intermediate High Level, as determined by the Foreign Language Department. 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 (17 credit hours) Graduate students should contact the M.Ed, director for approved substitutions. Educ/MEduc 4250/6250 Second Language Acquisition: Theories St Implementation (3) Educ 4420/6420 English Phonology and Syntax for ESL Teachers (3) Educ/MEduc 4270/6270 Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Engl 4410/6410 Strategies St Methodology of Teaching ESL (3) Engl 4450/6450 ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, St Practices (2) ChFam 4640 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. ESL (English as a Second Language) » 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: 18 credit hours required. Students must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (18 credit hours) Educ 4250 Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation (3) Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL (3) English Phonology St Syntax for ESL Teachers (3) ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, St Practices (2) Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (1) Young Adult Literature (3) The Teaching of Writing (3) Basic Reading Educ 4270 Engl 4410 Engl 4420 Engl 4450 ChFam 4640 Engl 3310 or Engl 3410 These courses will meet the requirements for a Basic Reading Endorsement to be added to the Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary teaching certificate. Course Requirements for Endorsement Required Courses (17-19 hours) Select one course from each of the following areas: I. FOUNDATIONS LITERACY Educ 3240 Foundations St Methods of Reading Instruction (3) Educ 3390 Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) Educ 3400 Literacy in Intermediate St 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 Educ 3760 Teaching Reading St 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 St Remediation of Reading Problems (3) MEduc 6340 Assessment St Corrective Procedures in Reading (3) IV. TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS Engl 3410 The Teaching of Writing (3) Engl 6110 Writing for Teachers (3) V. CHILDREN'S OR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE Engl 3300 Children's Literature (3) Engl 3310 Young Adult Literature (3) EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED 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/MEduc 4420/6420 Foundations in Educ of the Gifted (2) Educ/MEduc 4440/6440 Principles of Assessment (1) Educ/MEduc 4480/6480 Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted (3) Educ/MEduc 4490/6490 Assessment St Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (2) Educ 5860 Practicum in Education 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 1105. Introduction to the University (3) This course assists students in making a successful transition to the University. Topics include academic skills, university resources, student rights and responsibilities, and major and career selection. Educ 2000. Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) 5m, F, 5 Fundamental concepts from the social sciences commonly found in elementary social studies curriculum. Educ 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, F, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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). 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