2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 227 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EDSE-3300 Developmental Reading –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on the reading goals and processes used in teaching English, language arts, and literature by language arts teachers at the secondary level. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-3800 2 hours Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. EDSE-3900 Music Education Field Experience –Fa, Sp 2 hours This supervised experience in a K–12 school prepares the teacher candidate for the student teaching experience by providing an opportunity to practice teaching methods. Candidates will be evaluated and must show potential to be successful in student teaching to receive credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of or concurrent registration in EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults. (Fee: $90) EDSE-3990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education –Fa, Sp, Su An investigation of contemporary topics in adolescent and young adult education through reading, writing, or creative projects. EDSE-4000 3 hours Reading in the Content Areas: Adolescent andYoung Adult –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 teacher candidates in the class. This course is for Multi-Age Spanish and Adolescent and Young Adult Teacher Education Program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-4100 5 hours Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young adult students. An associated field experience gives opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block. EDSE-4450 3 hours Adolescent/Young Adult Clinical Experience –Fa An opportunity for the implementation of the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies in a setting appropriate for each discipline area. Teacher candidates teach two–three periods a day for five weeks. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block. (Fee: $90) EDSE-4880 1–3 hours Topics in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in adolescent and young adult education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDSE faculty or student. Prerequisite: faculty advisor or instructor’s permission. EDUC-4500 Philosophy of Education –Fa, Sp 2 hours A critical analysis of foundational educational philosophies in the context of history and their impact on Christian educational philosophy. Examines current ethical and moral issues relevant to education, schooling, and the family. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of department chair. Normally taken with student teaching. EDUC-4510 0 hours Seminar in Cross-Cultural Student Teaching –Fa, Sp This seminar for students who will be student teaching cross-culturally in a subsequent semester will introduce the requirements for completing Philosophy of Education while student teaching and address issues related to the cross-cultural student teaching experience. 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 education department chair, engage in an internship that involves the meaningful use of knowledge gained in previous education courses and experiences. A departmental faculty member will assist with the internship, arrangements, and evaluation of the experience. The department chair will approve the number of credit hours to be granted for the experience. Prerequisite: permission of the education department chair. (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 10–12 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: $250) 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: $340) Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) EDSE-3100 3 hours Contemporary Young Adult Literature –Sp A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature that reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. Course Descriptions | EDUC-4500 – EDSE-4880