This course is designed to develop education majors' understanding of classroom contexts in the process of becoming a professional educator. Students will discover how coursework is connected to national and state standards and student learning outcomes. Professional development topics will include field observation skills, first-year teaching experiences, law and public policies, professional organizations, teaching career web sites, and preparing a teaching portfolio.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

This course is designed to focus on the study of human behavior from birth to death; cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning processes; behavior modification, concept learning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. It also focuses on the principles of measurement and evaluation applied to the preparation and analysis of teacher-made tests and standardized tests used in schools to measure intelligence, aptitude, achievement, interests, and personality. Additionally, this course will cover the major Theories and Theorists of adolescent psychology. Observation experiences are required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with exceptionalities. Emphasis will be placed on the educational programs, problems and needs, laws, and the skills for assessment, observation, and recording the behavior of the special student. Practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

Prerequisite(s): EDE 101
This seminar is designed to address issues and trends in behavior management. The seminar includes a wide range of theoretical approaches and correlating applications relevant for the field of behavior management. Emphasis will be positioned on viable comprehensive methodology and strategies useful for managing student behavior in educational settings. Students are expected to cultivate a practical understanding of the application of behavior management with diverse populations. In addition, the students are expected to formulate, design, conduct, write, and present a behavior management project. A practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

The course is designed to focus on studying the developmental and remedial reading processes for elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Topics will include approaches for diagnosis teaching, preparation, selection, evaluation, utilization of instructional materials, and equipment in different learning environments. Language development, listening, speaking, and writing across the curriculum will also be studied. The use of technology in the content area will also be examined. Practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

Prerequisite(s): EDU 313
This course begins with a concise description of the goals of social studies instruction, the social sciences content base for social studies, and special areas of curriculum concern, such as multi-cultural awareness for the importance of the development of a viable system of values, as well as skills will be emphasized for grades K-8. Methodology in lesson planning and implementation strategies, as well as evaluation techniques will be covered. The use of technology in the content area will be examined. Practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

This course focuses on the role of science instruction for grades K-8. The course begins with the goals of science instruction, the content base for science instruction, and special areas of curriculum concern. Emphasis will be placed on the methodology used for contemporary science program, theoretical foundations, instructional techniques, planning, implementation of instruction, and evaluating materials. The use of technology in the content area will be examined. Practicum is required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

Prerequisite(s): Nine hours of Math.
This course provides essential mathematics methodology for grades K-8. The behavioral characteristics of children regarding mathematics, as well as the theoretical basis for curriculum scope and sequence, are also emphasized. Lesson plan development, diagnostic, individualized instruction, and the instruction and use of "teacher-made" tests and commercial materials will be stressed. The development of measures and teaching special children mathematics are other topics to be focused on. The use of technology in the content area will also be examined. Practicum required.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

Prerequisite(s): MAT 091 with a grade of "C."
This course reviews sets and functions, whole numbers, positive rational numbers, integers, systems of integers and rationals. Offered every fall.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)

Prerequisite(s): MAT 091 with a grade of "C."
This course explores intuitive nonmetric geometry, probability, further geometry, the real number system. Offered every spring.
CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOUR(S)