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Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences

(College of Education)

www.uni.edu/coe/departments/department-teaching

The Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences offers the following programs:

Minor

Graduate Major (M.A.T.)

Program Certificate

The Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences is responsible for the administration of multi-faceted programs. The Department administers the university's program in student teaching which is required of all undergraduates seeking a teaching degree. The student teaching program is administered through the Head of the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences and is under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Educator Preparation and the jurisdiction of the Dean of the College of Education.

Completion of the present undergraduate teaching curriculum requires a minimum of twelve semester hours of credit in student teaching for all teacher education majors except for those who have earned credit in student teaching in another college or university. Students who have completed three or more semester hours of credit in student teaching at another college or university in the same areas as their major at the University of Northern Iowa will have their previous experience evaluated to determine how much additional student teaching is needed.

Teacher education majors seeking a dual endorsement (i.e., special education/elementary, elementary/secondary) must complete a minimum of twelve semester hours of student teaching. The twelve hours of student teaching will be divided between the two levels in the student teaching assignment. Elementary majors with a minor in special education must complete one-half of their twelve-hour student teaching experience in a regular classroom and one-half of their twelve-hour experience in a special education setting.

Special area majors (i.e., art, ESL, music, and physical education) receive K-8 and 5-12 endorsements. They are required to complete twelve semester hours of student teaching in the special subject area. Special area majors must complete student teaching at both the elementary and secondary school levels.

The primary purpose of student teaching is to provide the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Specific emphasis is given to:

  1. the analysis of teaching and learning,
  2. the preconditions of learning,
  3. the organization of instructional content,
  4. adapting methods and techniques to organization and content,
  5. the logical process of teaching, and
  6. principles of self-evaluation.

This broad pattern of experiences includes planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating pupil progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program.

The applicant for student teaching who previously received a No Credit grade in EDUC 4xxx must be recommended for placement by the Associate Dean of Educator Preparation following consultation with the instructor who gave the No Credit grade, the head of the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences, and any other individuals with pertinent information. 

The scholarship average required before a student is permitted to register for student teaching is specified in Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of this University Catalog. A student must also have been fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and must file an application for student teaching according to the time line published by the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences. Students whose applications are received after the established deadline will not be guaranteed a placement in the semester for which they were a late applicant.

Minor Program

Educational Studies Minor

The Educational Studies minor is intended for students who are interested in the intersection of learning, education and society. The minor is appropriate for non-teacher education majors who want to enhance their understanding of educational policy; for students who plan careers in fields where they might deal with issues related to educational institutions; and for students interested in a broad introduction to educational issues they have confronted as students as well as those they will confront as citizens and parents. The Educational Studies minor can be a valuable program addition for students pursuing careers in the social and behavioral sciences, law, social justice, or youth services.

Coursework from multiple academic departments within the College of Education, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences provide opportunities for students to study the learning process, the organization of schooling, its links to broader political and historical contexts, and the potential of educational systems to bring about social change. Curriculum requirements consist of one core course and a minimum of twelve credit hours of electives from the courses listed below. 

The Educational Studies minor is administered through the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences and is under the supervision of the Educational Studies Advisory Committee. Students may petition the Educational Studies Advisory Committee to add a relevant course not currently listed. For more information, contact the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences office, Schindler Education Center 525, 319-273-2694, or the department web site https://coe.uni.edu/epfls/majors-minors-certificates/educational-studies-minor.

I. Required
Please select at least one of the following (if course is selected as a required course, it may not be chosen as an elective course from below)3
Dynamics of Human Development
Social & Cultural Foundations of Education
II. Electives12
Choose four courses from the following list of courses with at least one course from: Category A and one Course from either Category B or C.
Category A: Psychological/Development Perspectives
Understanding Communication Disorders
Language Acquisition in Children: Birth to 5 Years
Language of School-aged Children
Dynamics of Human Development
Mental Health and Well-Being in the Classroom
Social Psychology in Educational Contexts
Theatre in Education
Category B: Sociological/Historical/Philosophical Perspectives
Idea of the University
Risk and Resilience: Child, Family, School and Community Factors
Social Inequality *
Social & Cultural Foundations of Education
A Modern History of Education in the United States
Character, Wisdom, and Mind: Philosophical Perspectives
Philosophy of Education
Category C: Political/Economic/Policy Perspectives
Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education
Education and the Value Gap
Special Topics in Cultural Studies of Education
American State Politics
Community Politics
Political and Ethical Issues in Education
Current Approaches to Multicultural Education
Topics in Public Policy
Interdisciplinary Study of Disability
Bilingualism and Bilingual Education *
Religion and the Public Schools
Total hours15
III. Practicum and Research Experience - (OPTIONAL, up to 6 hrs.)
Community Service: Academic Skills Achievement Center
EDPSYCH 4198 Independent Study
*

The following courses have prerequisites:

SOC 3045/5045 has a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060.

TESOL 4720/5720 has a prerequisite or corequisite of TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110.

Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program

Major in Secondary Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching is a 31-35 credit hour graduate program offered to Bachelor's degree or higher graduates who desire to enter the field of education and become teachers. The program features graduate coursework in methods, educator essentials, and professional experiences from the core UNI Teacher Education program.

This program leads to secondary licensure requirements for the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Beyond the requirements listed below, students may be required to take additional coursework in their specified content area, dependent on their BA coursework and content licensure requirements. Individual program areas may require program-specific methods courses linked to internships. Contact the graduate coordinator in your program area. 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences for any other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.

The Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission to the program.

Only graduate courses (course number 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.

This major is available on the non-thesis option. A minimum of 31 semester hours is required with a minimum of 12 hours of 6000-level course work.

Students are required to complete student teaching successfully as the culminating project program experience. 

Educator Essentials:
EE1. The Learner: Choose one of the following:3
Foundations of Instructional Psychology
Advances in Educational Psychology: The Psychology of Literacy
EE2. Social Contexts: Choose one of the following:3
Social Psychology in Educational Contexts
Learning and Behavioral Problems in Education
Risk and Resilience: Child, Family, School and Community Factors
EE3. Education for All:3
The Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All
Professional Experiences: EE4 Classroom Environment & EE 5 Effective Pedagogy
4-6 credit hours from the following:4-6
Teaching Methods l: (Topic) (2-3)
Teaching Methods ll: (Topic) (2-3)
4-6 credit hours from the following:4-6
Teaching Internship l: (Topic) (2-3)
Teaching Internship ll: (Topic) (2-3)
EE6. Professional Educator
EDUC 6130Student Teaching Seminar4
Student Teaching:
EDUC 6250Advanced Internship in Teaching10
Total Hours31-35

Program Certificate

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following certificates, contact the Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Schooling & the Future of Education Certificate

The Schooling and the Future of Education certificate is a nine (9) credit hour program designed to provide future educators the opportunity to examine and explore the recent, dynamic societal changes of the 21st century as educational problems. Students will investigate contemporary controversies, challenges, and issues surrounding P 12 education and will be given the opportunity to re-imagine the purpose and practices of schooling by applying interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives from the interdisciplinary field of Social Foundations of Education. This certificate is designed for students in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education. The purpose of this certificate is to help future teachers think deeply and critically about contemporary educational problems through the lens of Social Foundations to support them in becoming advocates for inclusion, equity, and social justice in 21st century schools and communities. 

Choose 3 of the following courses:9
Social & Cultural Foundations of Education
A Modern History of Education in the United States
Democracy and Education in the 21st Century
Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education
Education and the Value Gap
Special Topics in Cultural Studies of Education
Philosophy of Education
Total Hours9

Secondary Education, MAT

  1. Use knowledge of adolescent development in content development and experiences with secondary students.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge, use, and evaluation of high-leverage pedagogical practices appropriate to teaching and learning at the secondary level. (UNI SLO - Content Knowledge and Skills
  3. Engage in and reflect on instructional experiences in teaching secondary students, focusing on continuous improvement of teaching skills and increasing student success. (UNI-SLO - Critical Thinking)
  4. Communicate professionally with students, colleagues, administrators, and community stakeholders. (UNI SLO - Communication)

Education Courses

EDUC 2300. Teaching Methods l: (Topic) — 2-3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2400. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2301. Teaching Methods l: Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Early Intervention — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2401. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2302. Teaching Methods l: Elementary Curriculum — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2402. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2314. Teaching Methods l: Elementary Art — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2414. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2320. Teaching Methods l: The Teaching of Writing — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2420. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2334. Teaching Methods l: Language Teaching Methods l — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2434. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2341. Teaching Methods l: Industrial Technology Curriculum Planning — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2441. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2343. Teaching Methods l: Secondary Mathematics — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2443. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2344. Teaching Methods l: Introduction to Music Education — 2 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2444. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2346. Teaching Methods l: Elementary Methods and Movement Activities in Physical Education — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2446. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2371. Teaching Methods l: Introduction to Business Teaching — 2 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2471. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2385. Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2485. (Spring)

EDUC 2386. Teaching Methods l: Introduction to Teaching Social Studies — 2 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2486. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2387. Teaching Methods l: Methods of Teaching Communication — 3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by their discipline and content standards, infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2487. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2400. Teaching Internship l: (Topic) — 2-3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2300. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2401. Teaching Internship l: Infants/Toddlers — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2301. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2402. Teaching Internship l: Elementary Curriculum — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2302. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2414. Teaching Internship l: Elementary Art — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2314. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2420. Teaching Internship l: English Practicum — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2320. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2434. Teaching Internship l: Language Teaching Practicum — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2334. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2441. Teaching Internship l: Industrial Technology Instruction l — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2341. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2443. Teaching Internship l: Secondary Mathematics — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2343. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2444. Teaching Internship l: Music Education — 2 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2344. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2446. Teaching Internship l: Elementary Physical Education — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2346. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2471. Teaching Internship l: Business — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2371. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2485. Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2385. (Spring)

EDUC 2486. Teaching Internship l: Social Studies and History — 3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2386. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 2487. Teaching Internship l: Communication & Theatre — 2 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of their professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching, and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 2387. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3500/5500. Teaching Methods ll: (Topic) — 1-3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates: EDUC 2300; 2400; junior standing. Prerequisites for graduates: EDUC 5300; 5400. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3600/5600. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3504/5504. Teaching Methods ll: Language Teaching Methods ll — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2334; EDUC 2434; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3604/5604. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3514/5514. Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Art — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2314; EDUC 2414. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3614/5614. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3518/5518. Teaching Methods ll: Middle Level Grades — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2302; EDUC 2402; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3618/5618. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3520/5520. Teaching Methods ll: The Teaching of English — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2320; EDUC 2420; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3620/5620. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3523/5523. Teaching Methods ll: Teaching Elementary Science — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2301 or EDUC 2302; EDUC 2401 or EDUC 2402; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3524/5524; EDUC 3602/5602. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3524/5524. Teaching Methods ll: Teaching Elementary Social Studies — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2301 or EDUC 2302; EDUC 2401 or EDUC 2402; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3523/5523; EDUC 3602/5602. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3534/5534. Teaching Methods ll: Language Assessment — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2334; EDUC 2434; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3634/5634. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3541/5541. Teaching Methods ll: Industrial Technology Lab Management — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2341; EDUC 2441; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3641/5641. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3543/5543. Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Mathematics — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2343; EDUC 2443; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3643/5643. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3544/5544. Teaching Methods ll: Choral Methods and Materials — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2344; EDUC 2444; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3644/5644. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3545/5545. Teaching Methods ll: Concert Band Methods — 1 hr.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2344; EDUC 2444; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3644/5644. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3546/5546. Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Methods and Curriculum in Physical Education — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2346; EDUC 2446; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3646/5646. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3571/5571. Teaching Methods ll: Business Teaching — 2 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2371; EDUC 2471; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3671/5671. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3585/5585. Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2385; EDUC 2485; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3685/5685. (Fall)

EDUC 3586/5586. Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Social Studies — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2386; EDUC 2486; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3686/5686. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3587/5587. Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre — 3 hrs.

Students will extend their existing knowledge and skills while learning and practicing new pedagogical methods for presenting and engaging students with content and content literacies, as well as, the variety of products and performances possible to demonstrate student learning. The ways assessment data informs practice before, during, and after instruction will be addressed specifically considering how to use data for whole-class instruction, reteaching, differentiation, and providing meaningful feedback to learners. Students will collaborate with others for professional growth and student benefit. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2387; EDUC 2487; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3687/5687. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3600/5600. Teaching Internship ll: (Topic) — 2-3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates: EDUC 2300; EDUC 2400; junior standing. Prerequisite for graduates: EDUC 5300; EDUC 5400. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3500/5500. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3602/5602. Teaching Internship ll: Elementary Methods — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2301 or EDUC 2302; EDUC 2401 or EDUC 2402; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3523/5523; EDUC 3524/5524. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3604/5604. Teaching Internship ll: TESOL Teaching Practicum — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2334; EDUC 2434; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3504/5504. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3614/5614. Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Art — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2314; EDUC 2414; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3514/5514. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3618/5618. Teaching Internship ll: Middle Level Grades — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2302; EDUC 2402; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3518/5518. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3620/5620. Teaching Internship ll: Advanced English Practicum — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2320; EDUC 2420; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3520/5520. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3634/5634. Teaching Internship ll: Spanish Teaching Practicum — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2334; EDUC 2434; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3534/5534. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3641/5641. Teaching Internship ll: Industrial Technology Instruction ll — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2341; EDUC 2441; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3541/5541. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3643/5643. Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Mathematics — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2343; EDUC 2443; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3543/5543. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3644/5644. Teaching Internship ll: Music Education — 2 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2344; EDUC 2444; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3544/5544 or EDUC 3545/5545. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3646/5646. Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Physical Education — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2346; EDUC 2446; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3546/5546. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3671/5671. Teaching Internship ll: Business — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2371; EDUC 2471; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3571/5571. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3685/5685. Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science — 3 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2385; EDUC 2485; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3585/5585. (Fall)

EDUC 3686/5686. Teaching Internship ll: Social Studies and History — 2 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2386; EDUC 2486; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3586/5586. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 3687/5687. Teaching Internship ll: Communication & Theatre — 2 hrs.

This course contains a 35-hour field experience in a PK-12 school setting. Through the experience and coursework, students will extend their existing knowledge and skills, and learn and practice new information, strategies, and tools. Students will create, enact, assess, and reflect on student-centered instruction that supports the diverse needs of all students with special attention to English language learners. Opportunities for collaborative teaching will allow students to prepare for respectful, productive communication and collaboration in their teaching positions under close supervision of a professor and mentor teacher. The corequisite methods course will support and extend the learning in this course. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2387; EDUC 2487; junior standing. Corequisite(s): EDUC 3587/5587. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 4132. Early Childhood Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4134. Elementary Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4135. Special Education Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4137. Middle School/Junior High Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4138. Secondary School Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4139. Vocational/Technical Teaching — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 4140. Special Area Teaching: Art, ESL, Music, and Physical Education — 4-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall and Spring)

EDUC 5300. Teaching Methods l: (Topic) — 2-3 hrs.

Students will recognize, practice, and reflect on a range of evidence-based instructional strategies, resources, and technological tools and how to use them effectively to plan and differentiate instruction for a wide variety of diverse students. Students will engage in curriculum design informed by content and content standards infusing technology to support specific learning goals. The corequisite internship course will support and extend the learning in this course. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 5400. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 5400. Teaching Internship l: (Topic) — 2-3 hrs.

This course provides a minimum of 35 hours of field experience in which students are actively involved in preparing and teaching lessons in PK-12 school settings under the close supervision of your professor and mentor teacher. In preparing, teaching and reflecting on their lessons and other experiences, teacher candidates are expected to apply and document their understanding of teaching and learning processes. These processes include student engagement, lesson design and sequence, assessment, instructional decision-making and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives of learners. This course is offered on a credit/no-credit basis. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite(s): EDUC 5300. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

EDUC 6130. Student Teaching Seminar — 4 hrs.

This course provides the student the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student pupil progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. (Summer)

EDUC 6250. Advanced Internship in Teaching — 2-12 hrs.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Provides the opportunity to experience, in depth, the full role and meaning of teaching in a school setting. Experiences include planning and organizing for instruction, developing classroom teaching competencies and skills, evaluating student progress, participating in extra-class activities, working with special school personnel, and utilizing school and community resources in the instructional program. Student may concentrate on any aspect of the school program, such as curriculum, methods, evaluation, remedial instruction, guidance, supervision, administration, public school relations, information and communication technologies, and co-curricular activities. Prerequisite(s): completion of Internship I and II and Methods I and II professional experiences coursework; department consent. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Social Foundations Courses

SOCFOUND 2015. Perspectives on Education — 3 hrs.

This course explores foundational topics in education from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives at an introductory level. A major goal of the course is to help students deepen their understanding of and appreciation for education as a fundamental human endeavor that includes, but ultimately transcends formal schooling. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 2119. Social & Cultural Foundations of Education — 3 hrs.

This survey course is an introduction to the cultural, historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Students will explore foundational questions about the nature of schooling, curriculum, and teaching through the lens of interpretive, normative, and critical analyses of contemporary education policy and practice. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCFOUND 2134. A Modern History of Education in the United States — 3 hrs.

This course explores the origins and historical development of educational thought and institutions in the United States with a specific focus on shifting societal and political aims of education over time. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 2243. Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) — 3 hrs.

This course will explore the philosophical underpinnings of education as a concept and practice and consider various educational theories to explore assumptions about teaching, learning, the purpose of education, and the making of the educational subject. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCFOUND 2274. Democracy and Education in the 21st Century — 3 hrs.

This course will explore the complex relationship between education and democracy. This will involve drawing on concepts and theories from the social foundations of education (history, philosophy, and sociology of education) in order to apply interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives on democracy and education, their historical and contemporary relationship, and the possibilities for future entanglements. (Fall and Spring)

SOCFOUND 2334. Education Policy and Politics of Education — 3 hrs.

This course explores the relation between politics and education, and considers the socio-political forces shaping education policies, structures, and practices. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3219. Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education — 3 hrs.

We live in an increasingly digitally connected, globalized society. As such, "educational technology" has become a common feature of the American school system, both in P-12 schools and higher education. Drawing on the interdisciplinary field of Social Foundations of Education, this course critically analyzes the role of educational technology in a digital world. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3319. Education and the Value Gap — 3 hrs.

This course examines education as a practice of world-making that involves ways of configuring politics, communities, cultures, economies, and subjective figures. It provides students with a historical foundation to understand how education has been associated with projects of world-making (settler colonial, capitalist, white supremacist, heteropatriarchal, and ableist) that assume some lives to be more valuable than others. Drawing on theoretical tools to understand the projects of world-making inherent in the very concept and practice of education, students will examine the continuity of world-making projects from the 1530s to our present moment in order to consider the structures and processes that constitute a political economy of life in contemporary schools. The course utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to study the emergence, rationale, and operations of world-making inherent in education. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3334. Education, Power, and Change — 3 hrs.

This course explores the relation between education, power dynamics, and processes of societal transformation. Students will critically examine how power operates across intersecting domains and consider the potential of education as a catalyst for change. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3419. Special Topics in Cultural Studies of Education — 3 hrs.

This course employs the interdisciplinary lens of cultural studies to explore specific topics in such fields as popular culture, political economy, social identities, or globalization as educational issues and problems. The course will work to build contexts around specific topics, connect them to the practices of teaching and schooling, and encourage students to make connections to their own educational experiences. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3434. Social Movements and Education — 3 hrs.

This course examines the intersection of social movements and education, exploring how contemporary and historical grassroots movements have shaped and continue to inform the concept and practice of education. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 3519. Teacher Leadership & Educational Change — 3 hrs.

This course is designed to provide future educators with a comprehensive understanding of teacher leadership discourse and practice. Students will delve into the historical evolution of teacher leadership and its role within educational systems. They will critically analyze the various discourses surrounding teacher leadership, explore how these narratives shape perceptions of educators and their professional identities, and develop a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the professionalism of educators in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCFOUND 4200/5200. The Ethics of Education in the Age of Technological Innovation — 3 hrs.

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) raises questions that cut to the heart of educational matters. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our digital landscape and in the ensemble of educational technologies utilized in and around school settings, it is vitally important for educators to bring critical, normative perspectives to bear on the relationship between education and digital technologies. Drawing on theoretical perspectives from the philosophical foundations of education, this course explores the ethical and philosophical entanglements associated with artificial intelligence in education. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

SOCFOUND 4234/5234. Philosophy of Education — 3 hrs.

This course will survey various approaches and theories of educational philosophy. This will entail questioning common sense assumptions about education, schooling, knowledge, teaching and learning. Through a careful reading of foundational and contemporary texts, students will consider a number of critical issues related to education broadly and the establishment of schooling more specifically Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

SOCFOUND 6299. Research.

Prerequisite(s): consent of department. (Variable)

Teaching Courses

TEACHING 2020. Introduction to Teaching: Exploring Options — 1 hr.

Offered on credit/no credit basis only. This course is intended for students who are thinking about becoming a teacher but need help deciding whether to pursue the teaching program. The course will focus on the roles and responsibilities of schools and teachers, the expectations and requirements of the teaching profession, and current issues in the field. It provides 10 hours of direct and indirect experiences with PK-12 students in area schools to allow for reflection, self-assessment, and informed decision-making regarding entry into the teacher education program and profession of teaching. Students will gain feedback from K12 teachers and their professor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

TEACHING 3177. Collaborative Partnerships for Educators — 3 hrs.

Students will examine the role of collaboration in creating a favorable learning environment for all students. Emphasis will be on understanding self, students, and educational stakeholders while building skills to create effective partnerships for student learning. Students will develop the awareness of the complexities and ethics involved with accessing, interpreting and using data and resources within a collaborative educational setting. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

TEACHING 3500. Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment — 3 hrs.

An examination of three important components of quality instruction. Namely, differentiation, technology and assessment. The course will make connections across and within all three topics with the goal of helping students to become more comfortable with using these topics in instructional settings. (Fall and Spring)

TEACHING 4170/5170. Human Relations: Awareness and Application — 3 hrs.

Development of awareness of various societal subgroups, recognizing and dealing with dehumanizing biases, and learning to relate effective to various groups in order to foster respect for human diversity. Emphasis on self-awareness in human relations issues and how this awareness can be translated into positive relationships with others and integrated into one's professional responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): full admission into teacher education; junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

TEACHING 5178. Advanced Collaborative Partnerships for Educators — 3 hrs.

Students will examine the role of collaboration in creating a favorable learning environment for all students. Emphasis will be on understanding self, students, and educational stakeholders while building skills to create effective partnerships for student learning. Students will develop the awareness of the complexities and ethics involved with accessing, interpreting and using data and resources within a collaborative educational setting. (Fall, Spring, Summer)