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Major Requirements

Stage A - Introduction

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EDU-130 American Education3 Hours
- An orientation course for students who expect to enter the teaching profession. Considers the history, principles, problems, and philosophy of public education in American society. Study of the desired competencies in teaching, evaluation of one's own capacities, interests, and abilities, and planning of one's professional career.
EDU-200 Educational Technology1-2 Hours
- This course provides an opportunity for the education major to develop skills in using word processing, database, Power Point, spreadsheet applications and webquest development. Application of the uses of the Internet will be included. Foundation to this course are the standards as set forth by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) in their National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T): Also, the student will understand the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) Basic operations and concepts, social, ethical, and human issues, Technology productivity tools, Technology communications tools, Technology research tools, Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools and how these standards will impact future teachers.

4 credit hours

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EDS-215 Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings3 Hours
- Emphasis is placed on the definition, characteristics, and methodology unique to learners who require mild interventions. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.
PSY-276 Psychology of the Exceptional Learner3 Hours
- This course will explore the needs of children who differ in cognitive-academic, social-emotional, physical-sensory characteristics. (Required for all Education majors.)
EDU-290 Elementary Education in a Pluralistic Society3 Hours
- This introductory course for early/middle childhood majors (P-6) is designed to expose the student to the varied teaching strategies/methodologies of classroom management, lesson preparation and presentation, and selection of developmentally appropriate learning activities. The course includes a study of how multicultural perspectives can be reflected in curricular design, planning and evaluating, instructional design and assessment, professional practice, and teachers' and students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Current educational issues such as diversity in the classroom and parent involvement are discussed. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. This course is a prerequisite to Stage C Courses. Prerequisite: EDU-130 or permission of the School of Teacher Education.
PSY-251 Child Development3 Hours
- The development and characteristics of the child at various stages of his physical, social, and mental growth as it relates to the principles of the learning process and methods of measurement and evaluation. Problems of prediction, guidance, and control of child behavior will be explored.

12 credit hours

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EDS-350 Assessment in Special Education3 Hours
- Develops competency in formal and informal assessment. Emphasizes the educational implications of obtained results in programming for learners with disabilities. Stresses practicum experiences specific to the student's course of study.
EDS-350P Assessment in Special Education Practicum1 Hours
- Students will be involved in a practical experience in a local school setting which will provide a "laboratory" for the application of the principles of assessment in special education. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Co-requisite: EDS-350 (Assessment in Special Education). CR/NC
EDS-361 Behavior Management in Special Education3 Hours
- Examines instructional practices and methodologies that permit effective behavioral management of learners with mild disabilities in various settings. Focuses on various techniques and methods of applied behavior analysis to both manage the behavior and environment. Stresses practicum experiences specific to the student's course of study.
EDS-370 Public Policy and Special Education3 Hours
- Considers legislation and court cases that assure an education for all learners with disabilities. Centers on relevant federal, state, and local procedures for implementing special education.
EDS-385 Special Education Practicum I3 Hours
- Ninety hours of field experience within a public school classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. The student must be placed in a resource room or regular classroom with an inclusionary component. Course includes college seminars which provide an overview and guidelines for classroom observation and participation strategies. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.
EDS-386 Special Education Practicum II3 Hours
- See EDS-385. CR/NC
EDS-354 Language Arts Methods2 Hours
- This course provides a study of methods and materials used in developing an integrated language arts program in the elementary classroom. Strategies for incorporating speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and handwriting as part of thematic units are emphasized. NCTE and IRA guidelines are used as standards of proficiency. Field Experience provided through EDU-373. Work in this course is done in conjunction with EDU-388 (Developmental Reading) and EDU-365 (Children's Literature), and EDU-355 (Social Studies Methods). Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Component of Junior Professional Year).
EDS-381 Methods for Teaching Children With Exceptional Needs3 Hours
- Reviews the instructional and curricular approaches which accommodate the academic, social, cognitive, communication, and physical needs of the elementary learner with disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on meeting familial and classroom teacher needs.
EDS-388 Developmental Reading3 Hours
- This course studies the theories, approaches, and methodology of teaching reading/literacy in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the planning and teaching of reading/literacy as an integrated, balanced literacy approach. Strategies for integrating skills such as phonics into meaningful literacy lessons are examined. Students identify components of a total Language Arts/literacy program which integrates various theories and strategies based on current research and recommendations of the International Reading Association. Co-requisite: EDU-354 (Language Arts Methods) and EDU-365 (Children's Literature). Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

24 credit hours

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EDS-494 Student Teaching Seminar1 Hours
- See EDU-495. CR/NC
EDS-496 Supervised Student Teaching in Special Education15 Hours
- Full-time supervised student teaching in accredited schools within Grant County and surrounding areas. Each student will receive two placements of eight weeks each. The placements will be diversified according to the student's program and the licensing requirements. Each student assumes, under the direction of the selected cooperating teacher and with university supervision, responsibility for teaching in the cooperating school. The student teaching will last for a full semester. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.

16 credit hours

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Major Requirements

Stage A - Introduction

Stage B - Acquisition

Stage C - Integration

Stage D - Application