EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the principles of child and adolescent
development, learning theories, and the principles and processes
that affect teaching and learning. The course focuses on learning
theory and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal
learning environment in a diversity of settings. Prerequisite: EDUC-
1000 The Education Profession.
EDUC-2600 Topics in Children’s Literature
–Su
3 hours
An overview of current topics and trends in children’s literature.
May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school
concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and
intermittently by arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: EDUC-
2400 Children’s Literature or permission of department Chair.
EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A course building on the NCTM standards-based framework
begun in Principles of Math I and including a development of new
mathematical topics that are connected to real world situations
and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1800 Principles of
Mathematics I.
EDUC-3030 Computers in Education
–Su
3 hours
This course prepares the teacher candidate to use computers
and related technology to support instruction in the K–12 setting.
Productivity tools, assistive technologies, and instructional
strategies prepare the student for the practicum experience.
Prerequisite: EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom. Offered in
fall or spring on an as-needed basis only.
EDUC-3100
3 hours
Philosophical Foundations of Education
–Fa, Sp
A study of the institutional development of schooling in the
United States. Examines the biblical foundations for education
and engages in a critical analysis of foundational educational
philosophies and their impact on Christian approaches to
education. Examines current and historical philosophical, social,
and economic issues and how these affect the principles and
practices of American schooling.
EDUC-3200 Faith and Learning Alignment
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
An introduction into the principles and practices of biblical
integration in the K-12 school settings. Course examines the
theological and theoretical foundations of biblical integration
and prepares the teacher candidate to align curriculum and
instructional techniques to their teaching/licensure area.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate methods of teaching block
for licensure area.
EDUC-3560
3 hours
Practicum in Educational Technology
–Fa, Sp, Su
A placement in a K–12 setting under the supervision of a
qualified technology director during which the Teacher Education
Program candidate assists in operation of the technology program.
Prerequisite: completion of 75% of the computer/technology
endorsement or permission of instructor.
EDUC-3570 Supervised Field Experience
1–3 hours
A 30–90 clock hour supervised placement in an early, middle,
and/or adolescent/young adult classroom. Designed to give
a transfer teacher candidate, an early childhood education
candidate seeking a Reading Endorsement, or a teacher
candidate repeating other field experiences the necessary P-12
supervised experience needed to meet program requirements.
EDUC-3600
2 hours
Principles Value Added Assessment
–Fa, Sp
A study of assessment concepts and procedures in the
K–12 school setting, including the Ohio Model of Values
Added Assessment. Application of Skills in the field is required.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in methods block. Corequisite: Methods I
block and Principles of Teaching.
EDUC-3990 Independent Study in Education
1–3 hours
An investigation of contemporary topics in education through
reading, writing, or creative projects. Prerequisite: 15 semester
hours in education.
EDUC-4000
3 hours
Reading in the Content Area
–Fa
An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for
learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature
of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional
strategies to provide increased comprehension of the textual
material of the disciplines represented by students in the class.
This course is for Adolescent and Young Adult Mathematics and
Multi-Age Music and Physical Education Teacher Education
Program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program or senior status and permission of department Chair.
EDUC-4850 Internship in Applied Education
3–12 hours
Juniors and seniors who have been accepted into the Teacher
Education Program may, with the approval of the School of
Education Dean, engage in an internship that involves the
meaningful use of knowledge gained in previous education
courses and experiences. A school faculty member will assist with
the internship, arrangements, and evaluation of the experience.
The school Dean will approve the number of credit hours to be
granted for the experience. Prerequisite: permission of the School
of Education Dean. (Fee: $25)
EDUC-4880
10 hours
Student Teaching (Nonlicensure) and Seminar
–Sp
A teaching experience working with students in a range of
age levels under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and
University supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the
teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance
to educators. Prerequisite: Completion of all TEP requirements
except internship. (Fee: Early Childhood $220; Middle Childhood
$250; Adolescent and Young Adult Education $220; Special
Education $220; Multi-Age $250; and Early Childhood/Special
Education $340)
EDUC-4900
12 hours
Student Teaching and Seminar: Multi-Age
–Fa, Sp
A teaching experience working with students in a range of
age levels under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and
the University supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the
teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance
to educators. Capstone for the Multi-Age Physical Education Major.
(Fee: $550)
EDUC-4910 Special Student Teaching
3–10 hours
Occasionally, unusual situations arise that entail special
provisions (e.g., summer school student teaching for experienced
teachers, repeated experiences, etc.). (Fee: $100)
EDUC-4950
12 hours
Student Teaching and Seminar in Special Education and Early
Childhood
–Fa, Sp
A full semester teaching experience with significant exposure in
both special education and early childhood education settings. The
student teacher will work under the supervision of cooperating
teachers and University supervisors in each field. Seminars
encourage reflection upon the teaching experience and discussion
of issues of importance to educators. (Fee: $640)
Computer Engineering (EGCP)
EGCP-1010 Digital Logic Design
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduction to digital logic design, number systems,
Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, computer simulation tools,
combinational network design, flip flops, counters, state machines,
and sequential networks. Circuits are designed in class and are
built and evaluated in the laboratory. Two lecture hours and one
two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100)
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