111 Introduction to Education

 An introduction to the role of the teacher as a professional. Content includes: professional development, decision-making, effective teaching, family involvement, culture of and in schools, professional standards, collaboration, and teachers as lifelong learners. Field experience required. Required for all teacher certification programs.

130 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD 
     An introduction to early childhood education by studying the history, theory, and characteristics of various programs for young children.  Also examines the parent-teacher-child relationship. Field experience is required.

206 FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS

An introduction to 13 areas of exceptionality with concentration on characteristics, etiology, treatment, and implication for educational programming.

223 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 hours
A study into the physiological, intellectual, sociological, and psychological factors influencing the child from the time of conception to puberty. 

235 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (W) 2 hours           
Application of theories of learning. Content develops an awareness of the growth and development of learners from early childhood through adolescence. 

251 CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION IN  ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 
The study and practice of skills and processes for effective conflict resolution and mediation in elementary school

410 THE TEACHER IN TODAY'S SCHOOL

2 hours
An examination of critical issues facing teachers in today's schools. Topics are variable but will include classroom management, conflict resolution, and legal rights and responsibilities of teachers. Taken concurrently with student teaching.

301 CORRECTIVE READING   

Study of the informal and formal assessment of children's reading disabilities, uses and interpretation of standardized and teacher constructed tests, and remedial techniques. Includes tutoring experience in diagnosis and correction. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block.

319 NATURAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS

The study of curriculum, methods, computer applications, materials, and assessment for the elementary school natural and social science programs. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, where field experiences are a required component. Fall.

331 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM AND METHODS

The study of the curriculum, methods, and materials used to teach young children. Field experience in preschool or kindergarten is required.

340 LITERACY BLOCK  

Integrated study of the language arts.  Emergence and development of listening, speech writing, and reading, including word recognition and comprehension strategies.  Includes the evaluation and use of instructional and recreational reading materials, methods, curriculum, assessment, and computer applications.  Requires participation in school classrooms and wide reading in children's literature.  Spring.

360 CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT   

The study of current models of classroom discipline and techniques to manage individual and group behavior.  Taken as part of the Methods Block.   Field experience required.