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Show Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 455 Composite Majors In lieu of the major and minor, a candidate may elect a composite teaching major which consists of a minimum of forty-six (46) hours of subjects in closely related fields. Art (minor required) Biology Business Education Earth Science Music Education Physical Science Social Science IV. Professional Education Courses Required (24 hours) Secondary Teacher Education Core • EDUC 3220 - Foundations of Diversity Credits: (2) • EDUC 3265 - The Exceptional Student Credits: (2) • EDUC 3315 - Media Integration in the Secondary School Setting Credits: (l) • EDUC 3900 - Preparing, Teaching, and Assessing Instruction Credits: (3) • EDUC 3910 - Secondary Education Practicum Credits: (2) • EDUC 3935 - Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum Credits: (2) Secondary Teacher Education Student Teaching • EDUC 4940 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Credits: (8) • EDUC 4950 - Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar Credits: (4) Additional Information: Provisional admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in 3000 level and above education classes. HIST 4500 is a required course for the Social & Behavioral Science Teaching Major/Teaching Minor. The Professional Education component of the Secondary Education program requires two semesters to complete. Therefore, it is very important that candidates have completed the General Education requirements and most of the major and minor requirements prior to entering the program. Because of possible scheduling difficulties, failure to do so could mean spending an extra semester (or more) in completing the program. Course Descriptions - EDUC 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: [not currently taught] 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog |