2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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EDUC 450 Individual Studies in Education
Programs of study for experienced classroom teachers, following their interests and needs, are
planed with the help of the instructor. Persons intersted in enrolling in Education 450 must confer
with the instructor in person or by letter prior to the beginning of the course so that individual
study plans may be formulated. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: Classroom teaching
experience and permission of the instructor. 1-3 Hrs.
EDUC 451 Postpracticum Elementary Education
This seminar course, which follows student teaching and is part of the professional block, is designed
to provide the final integration of the theoretical and practical aspects of the education
profession. Through seminar topics and individual study, students will assess and strengthen
the understandings and competencies required of teachers in elementry education. As needed.
Pass/Fail 2 Hrs.
EDUC 452 Postpracticum Seminar - Secondary Education
This seminar course, which follows student teaching and is part of the professional block, is designed
to provide the final integration of the theoretical and practical aspects of the education
profession. Through seminar topics and individual study, students will assess and strengthen
the understandings and competencies required of teachers in secondary education. As
needed. Pass/Fail Repeatable for a total of 4 Hrs. 2 Hrs.
EDUC 498 Supervised Internship - Elementary
This practicum includes direct observation of the lateral entry teacher, assessment of classroom
competencies required for NC A level licensure, and collaborative support with assigned mentors
and school administrators. Required seminars are scheduled through the semester. Prerequisites:
All licensure requirements must be completed before the end of this semester. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 498C Supervised Internship - Secondary
This practicum includes direct observation of the lateral entry teacher, assessment of classroom
competencies required for NC A level licensure, and collaborative support with assigned
mentors and school administrators. Required seminars are scheduled through the semester.
Prerequisites: All licensure requirements must be completed before the end of this semester.
3 Hrs.
EDUC 498G Supervised Internship
This practicum includes direct observation of the lateral entry teacher, assessment of classroom
competencies required for NC A level licensure, and collaborative support with assigned mentors
and school administrators. Required seminars are scheduled through the semester.
Prerequisites: All licensure requirements must be completed before the end of this semester.
3 Hrs.
EDUC 499 Professional Internship
This course is the culminating experience for Phase I of the MAT program. Students will spend
13 weeks as interns in two supervised, assigned placements in the Charlotte Mecklenburg
School System. Through this internship, students will integrate the theoretical and clinical
dimensions of Phase I coursework through direct classroom experience. Reflective Journal,
Case Studies. Final Course in Phase I. Student Teaching Fee Applies. Pass/Fail 12 Hrs.
EDUC 499A Professional Internship - Elementary
Directed observation and student teaching in selected schools, grades K-6; seminars are
scheduled throughout this period. Student Teaching Fee Applies. Pass/Fail 12 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS