EDUC783
PHILOSOPHICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course draws on philosophical thought to
study past and present American educational
theory and practice. It critically analyzes
national, state, and local policies, trends, and
controversies to determine their corresponding
theoretical and philosophical underpinnings.
Study topics include multicultural education,
equity and excellence, constructivist vs. tradi-
tional teaching, and the arts in education.
EDUC784
PSYCHOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides for advanced study of the
psychological aspects of contemporary theo-
ries of human learning and development. It
examines constructivist approaches to instruc-
tion. Students apply knowledge of learning
theories to classroom decisions concerning
student diversity, student motivation, and
instructional strategies.
SEDU786
SECONDARY AND MIDDLE
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
IMPROVEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides educators an opportunity
to investigate current issues and procedures in
the development and improvement of curricu-
lum for the middle school and secondary
school. The initial focus is upon conventional
methods and techniques for curriculum analy-
sis and design, followed by the study of con-
temporary curriculum developments and
trends with the emphasis on the task of imple-
menting curriculum change.
EDUC788
RESEARCH IN
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops the point of view and
skills which enable students to apply research
procedures to professional problems. Students
gain the expertise necessary to be critical con-
sumers of research and to carry out completed
research projects.
SEDU796
SEMINAR IN
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This seminar is designed to provide education-
al experiences in selected areas current to the
needs of inservice teachers. The subject matter
will reflect the interests of teachers who wish
to enhance their competencies in professional
education as related to their respective aca-
demic disciplines. Prerequisite: consent of the
instructor.
SEDU799
THESIS
3 sem. hrs.
The thesis in education completes the masters
level study in the art of teaching. Under the
supervision of both members of their advise-
ment team, students prepare a major scholarly
paper within the framework of current
research methods. Prerequisites: EDUC781
Statistics, EDUC788 Research in Education.
SPED710
SEMINAR IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION AND
EXCEPTIONALITIES
3 sem. hrs.
This course acquaints graduate students with
the historical development of special educa-
tion and current and anticipated issues in spe-
cial education. It reviews the attitudes toward
and treatment of exceptionalities and the
impact of exceptionalities on self, family, and
community. It stresses etiology and identifica-
tion of the various exceptionalities, as well as
knowledge of the educational process for each.
SPED770
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE
CULTURALLY DIFFERENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to broaden the prepa-
ration of professionals who may serve cultur-
ally different populations. Definition, identifi-
cation and development of culturally different
groups will be reviewed. The course will con-
sider the educational, sociological, political,
and economic factors as they affect the psy-
chology of the culturally different. Instruction
will include classroom lectures, activities, dis-
cussions, field experiences and guest resource
personnel.
SPED780
LEARNING DISABILITIES
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides theoretical and practical
knowledge in teaching youngsters who mani-
fest a significant discrepancy between their
estimated intellectual potential and demon-
strated achievement due to disorders in the
learning processes. It explores behavioral
analysis and diagnostic-remedial procedures
through an inter-disciplinary view of psychol-
ogy and special education.
ELED526
MICROCOMPUTERS IN
EDUCATION I
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the development of the
computer and its inclusion into our education-
al system. Students learn to use contemporary
computer hardware, peripherals and software.
Classroom applications of the microcomputer
and educational courseware is emphasized.
ELED527
EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY CLINIC I
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides students with an opportu-
nity to develop and refine teaching strategies
using microcomputers and educational tech-
nology. Current applications of educational
hardware and software are applied in a tutori-
al situation with elementary children.
SCHA710
SEMINAR: EDUCATION
AND SOCIETY
3 sem. hrs.
This course analyzes the social structures and
interrelations of elementary, secondary, and
higher education institutions. It identifies and
analyzes school-community interrelationships
and processes by which educational objectives
are developed, implemented, and evaluated by
society. (SCHA710 replaces SCHA710.40)
SCHA795
COMPUTER LITERACY
FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS
3 sem. hrs.
The course varies its emphasis according to
the computer literacy needs of each individual
class of administration students. Possible top-
ics include brief overviews of computer sys-
tems, fundamental literacy in reading comput-
er programs, scheduling by computer, man-
agement systems, bookkeeping systems, simu-
lations, word processing, record keeping, com-
puter-aided instruction, computer preparation
of individual education programs, telecommu-
nications, information systems, data bases,
data searches, and personnel screening by
computer.
SEDU370
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNIQUES FOR
ENGLISH AND MODERN
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
3 sem. hrs.
This advanced undergraduate course prepares
prospective language teachers to make
informed decisions regarding theories and
models of language instruction, elements of
daily and unit planning, learning styles, use of
visuals, techniques for teaching ESL and spe-
cial needs students; and addresses problem
solving in delivering instruction, in classroom
management, in assessment, and in motiva-
tional strategies. Students who have success-
fully completed EDUC380 may not take this
course for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL102 and
18 hours in major area.
SEDU371
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNIQUES FOR
MATHEMATICS 3 sem. hrs.
This advanced undergraduate course prepares
prospective mathematics teachers to make
informed decisions regarding theories and
models of mathematics instruction, elements
of daily and long range planning, teacher and
student characteristics, learning styles, use of
technology and prepared visuals, and inclusion
of students with special needs; and addresses
problem solving in the selection and delivery
of instruction, classroom management, assess-
ment, and motivational strategies. Students
who have successfully completed EDUC380
may not take this course for credit. Prerequi-
site: ENGL102 and 18 hours in major area.
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