Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 453 Course Descriptions - EDUC, UNIV Department of Teacher Education EDUC 1010 - Exploring Teaching Credits: (3) Students will explore the exciting world of teaching, examine what it means to be a teacher, and participate in field observations. This course is designed to introduce students to personal and professional experiences within the educational community. Prerequisite: This course or an equivalent approved course is a prerequisite to all licensure programs in the Department of Teacher Education. EDUC 2000 - Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] Fundamental concepts from the social sciences commonly found in elementary social studies curriculum. EDUC 2010 - Human Exceptionality Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] This course will introduce students to the characteristics of exceptional children with emphasis on the educational and psychological implications of disabilities to the development of the child. CEL. EDUC 2604 TD - Information Resources in Education Credits: (l) Intended for students interested in education, this one- credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and academic research skills, and an understanding of academic integrity issues unique to the field of education. Students will develop skills in identifying, locating, retrieving, documenting, and critically evaluating both electronic and print resources that are appropriate for undergraduate research, with emphasis in education and related disciplines. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross-Listed with LIBS 2604 • EDUC 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. EDUC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. EDUC 3100 - Instructional Planning & Assessment Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course introduces the basic concepts of lesson and unit design, planning and assessment based on student needs. Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Education Level 1 courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Elementary Education Level 2 and should be taken with EDUC 3210 , EDUC 3240 , EDUC 4345 , PEP 3620 . EDUC 3110 - Instructional Technology Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course allows students to apply existing technology literacy into educational environments to promote enhanced learning. The curriculum is based on teacher skills required to teach Utah State Educational Technology Standards for students in K-8 settings. The course focuses on providing teacher licensure candidates with basic technology proficiencies for teaching with technology. Prerequisite: Completion of the computer and information literacy requirements. EDUC 3115 - Media Integration in Elementary Education Settings Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course focuses on how to create media to support and apply research-based principles for learning into educational environments. The course content is based on Utah core curriculum skills for students in the K-8 setting. The course provides students with technology proficiencies for integrating technology into teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Completion of the computer and information literacy requirements and completion of Elementary Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Elementary Education Level 3 and should be taken with EDUC 3280 , EDUC 4210 , EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 , and EDUC 4330 . Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog