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Department of Education
and the strategies for teaching, and the
evaluation of literature for children.
EDU331 Educational Technology [3-0, 3 cr.]
This course is a study of the interrelated uses
of instructional materials and techniques in
education at both the primary and secondary
levels. The course is designed to prepare
prospective teachers to serve society in the
present technological era.
EDU332 Educational Measurement
[3-0, 3 cr.]
This course is a critical examination of the
basic principles and techniques of testing, and
evaluation, in the total education process, and
the use of modern software for basic statistical
techniques needed for the analysis of tests.
The focus is on the preparation, use, and
analysis, of various school tests.
EDU414 Methods and Materials in ECE
[3-0, 3 cr.]
This course involves an examination of the
processes of planning appropriate learning
environment, materials, and experiences that
meet the developmental needs of students or
groups of children in a classroom setting.
EDU419 Internship [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course is a laboratory field experience
course introducing concept problems and skills
common to prospective teachers. Students
spend 60 semester hours assisting the
cooperating teacher in classroom activities,
including supervising and monitoring class work,
assisting in classroom management, substitute
teaching, and preparing various educational
materials in their area of emphasis.
EDU420 Practice Teaching – Early Childhood
Education [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course is a field-based practicum, in
which schools serve as laboratories for student
teachers to gradually assume the obligations of
the classroom teacher. Continuous evaluation is
provided by the supervisor, and the cooperating
teacher, to enhance the student teacher’s
professional growth. It requires a minimum of
40 hours of practice in the area of emphasis.
EDU421 Practice Teaching–Elementary
Education: Language, Arts and Social Studies
[1-2, 3 cr.]
This course is a field-based practicum, in
which schools serve as laboratories for student
teachers to gradually assume the obligations of
the classroom teacher. Continuous evaluation is
provided by the supervisor, and the cooperating
teacher, to enhance the student teacher’s
professional growth. It requires a minimum of
40 hours of practice in the area of emphasis.
EDU422 Practice Teaching–Elementary Math
and Science [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course is a field-based practicum, in
which schools serve as laboratories for student
teachers to gradually assume the obligations of
the classroom teacher. Continuous evaluation is
provided by the supervisor, and the cooperating
teacher, to enhance the student teacher’s
professional growth. It requires a minimum of
40 hours of practice in the area of emphasis.
Senior Standing.
EDU425 Practice Teaching–Secondary Math
Education [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course involves thirty hours of practice
teaching at the intermediate and secondary
levels, preceded by 10 hours of observation
in the class, or classes to be taught. The
course includes one seminar per week, and
conference periods with supervisors.
Senior Standing.
EDU426 Practice Teaching–Secondary
Science Education [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course involves thirty hours of practice
teaching at the intermediate and secondary
levels, preceded by 10 hours of observation
in the class, or classes to be taught. The
course includes one seminar per week, and
conference periods with supervisors.
Prerequisites: One methods course, and Senior
Standing.
EDU427 Practice Teaching–Secondary
English Education [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course involves thirty hours of practice
teaching at the intermediate and secondary
levels, preceded by 10 hours of observation
in the class, or classes to be taught. The
course includes one seminar, per week, and
conference periods with supervisors.
Prerequisites: One methods course, and Senior
Standing.
EDU499 Senior Study [1-2, 3 cr.]
This course is an independent scholarly work
on a topic chosen by the student, and related
to his/her emphasis of study.
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