physiological, psychological, sociological,
and political processes related to older persons
and aging. The course includes an examination
of the impact of aging on the individual, the
family, and society; the implications of living
longer; societal attitudes toward old age; and
inherent medical and social problems encoun-
tered by older persons (including the dynamics
of Alzheimer's disease and elder abuse). Issues
related to the economics of aging; work,
retirement and leisure; living environments in
later life; social policies, programs and servic-
es for older Americans; and the topic of death
and dying are also explored.
COUN793 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING (GUID793)
3 sem. hrs.
This experience is designed to meet the needs
of students who wish to prepare, under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty,
individual studies or projects in the field of
guidance and counseling. Prerequisite: con-
sent of the department chairperson.
COUN794 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN
GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides the opportunity for all
students enrolled in the Department of Coun-
selor Education to apply the knowledge and
skills acquired in the beginning research
course. Each student is expected to demon-
strate the ability to complete a research project
in an area of importance to their degree pro-
gram. The course allows for students to broad-
en their understanding of important issues
within the field of guidance and counseling in
addition to the application of research method-
ology.
COUN795 INTERNSHIP IN
COUNSELING
9 or 12 sem. hrs.
The purpose of the internship is to provide the
student with one or more experiential
approaches in an area of specialization. Basi-
cally the approach(es) will be through (a) par-
allel program(s) one(s) in which the student
is enrolled in academic courses while spend-
ing a limited period of time at the internship
site and (b) simulated job experience where
the intern performs appropriate job
tasks/duties which an employee would do.
This course will be graded satisfactory/unsat-
isfactory. Prerequisites: must have completed
all core required courses in the area of special-
ity unless otherwise approved by the advisor
and instructor.
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
AND READING
PROGRAMS
The Elementary Education Department offers
a master's degree in Elementary Education
with focuses in four areas. The Department
also offers a master's degree in Reading and a
Reading Specialist Certification program.
MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREE
Elementary Education
Admission Requirements and
Procedures
Individuals seeking admission to the master's
degree program in Elementary Education must
comply with the general admission require-
ments for graduate study at Edinboro Univer-
sity. In addition, the applicant must either:
1.
possess a valid teaching certificate in ele-
mentary education, or
2.
complete a program of study approved by
the dean of education, leading to certifi-
cation as an elementary school teacher,
prior to completion of the master's
degree.
Individuals who are not certified teachers may
be admitted into the program with consent of
the chairperson of the Elementary Education
Department and the dean of graduate studies
and research. Admission of these individuals is
with the understanding that this degree does
not entail an automatic certification as an ele-
mentary school teacher in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Certification procedures
require that candidates who do not possess a
teacher certificate must pass a test adminis-
tered by the Pennsylvania Department of Edu-
cation. Candidates seeking certification in
another state shall follow corresponding certi-
fication procedures required by the given state.
Program Options
The Elementary Education program consists
of two options: non-thesis and thesis. The non-
thesis option includes three focuses. Focus I
offers a program in General Elementary Edu-
cation, Focus II offers a program in Early
Childhood Education, and Focus III offers
programs with concentrations in specific sub-
ject areas of Mathematics Education, Science
Education, Social Studies Education, or Lan-
guage Arts Education. The second option is a
thesis program.
NON-THESIS OPTION
Focus I - General Elementary Education
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit must be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques*
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological
Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
ELED786 Elementary and Middle
School Curriculum
Development and
Improvement (3)
IV. Elementary Education Courses
12 sem. hrs.
Courses must represent at least three dif-
ferent subject areas of an elementary or
middle school curriculum.
V. Approved Electives
9 sem. hrs.
Courses reflecting mainstreaming and
interpersonal relations should be part of
the program as well as content-related
courses.
* The student is expected to complete this
course within the first twelve semester
hours of the degree program.
Focus II Early Childhood Education
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit must be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques*
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
EE786
Elementary and Middle
School Curriculum
Development and
Improvement (3)
IV. Early Childhood Education Component
A. Theory
6 sem. hrs.
These required courses are designed
to provide the student with a theoreti-
cal framework in early childhood edu-
cation.
ELED776 Theory and Practice in
Early Childhood
Education
ELED775 Infant/Toddler Care and
Education
B. Content
9 sem. hrs.
These courses are designed to bridge
theory and application by providing
an expanded knowledge base in early
childhood education.
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