School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
Educational Psychology
This course explores the disciplines of developmental and educational psychology of theories and patterns of learning,
development, instruction, and individual differences as they relate to teacher practices and educational programs. (Prerequisites:
PSYC141)
TEDU311 3 units
Curriculum & Methods in History and Social Science
Designed to familiarize students with the resources and tools available for teaching history and social science. Hands-on
development of methods for classroom use including a minimum of two hours of observation and participation in history and
social science classrooms required. This course prepares teachers to meet the California state requirements in history and social
science for the multiple subject credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration
and teaching of these subjects. (Prerequisites: TEDU123, HIST231, and HIST232)
TEDU323 3 units
Language, Culture, and Literacy
Explores the wonder and development of language with various cultures, the literacy aspects of language development and
structure, and attention to the development of concepts, vocabulary and contextual analysis. Areas covered in this course include
the essential foundations for teaching reading, language, and literature. (Prerequisite: TEDU123)
TEDU375 2 units
Initial Student Teaching II
The next step into the real world of teaching directs the student to more hands-on classroom assisting under the care of a
classroom teacher. Thirty hours of classroom assisting required. Specific attention will be given to connecting instructional
planning to student characteristics in order to facilitate preparation of Teaching Performance Assessment Task 2 (Designing
Instruction) which the candidate will prepare and submit (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). This experience may not be with the
same teacher, the same grade level, or the same subject used in Initial Student Teaching I. This course is the designated service
learning course within this major. Service credit can be earned for successful completion of this course. (Prerequisites: TEDU275,
TPA Task 1 score of 3 or 4, Verification of passing CBEST Examination, PSYCH141)
TEDU413 3 units
Curriculum & Methods in Math and Science
The focus of this course is to learn the resources and tools available for teaching mathematics and science subjects. Hands-on
methods for classroom use are developed. A minimum of four hours of observation and participation in mathematics and science
classrooms is required. This course prepares teachers to meet the California state requirements in mathematics and science for
the multiple subject credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration and
teaching of these subjects. (Prerequisites: TEDU213, TEDU223, SCI222, SCI224, SCI226)
TEDU423 3 units
Curriculum & Methods in Literature and Language
Students will learn the resources and tools available for teaching literature and language subjects. Hands-on methods for
classroom use are developed. A minimum of two hours of observation and participation in literature and language classrooms is
required. This course prepares teachers to meet the California state requirements in literature and language for the multiple
subject credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration and teaching of these
subjects. (Prerequisites: ENGL101b, TEDU323)
TEDU475 6 units
Student Teaching I
This provides teaching experience in the day school under guidance of the University supervisor with cooperation of a credentialed
master teacher in a regular school classroom. (May be public, private or charter school setting.) (Note: students seeking a
California teaching credential must do this teaching in a public or charter school classroom to learn about California state adopted
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