Requirements & Courses
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EDUCATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR
Educational Studies Major Requirements
Thirty-six credits which must include at least 15 upper level credits and must include
- EDC 101, 101C, 102, 151, and 308
- Complete a concentration with at least 12-credits from one of the following:
- Special Needs: EDC 152, 250, 255, 374, or 376.
- Pedagogy: EDC 202, 304, 306, 364, 364C, 366, 366C, 367, 367C, 368, 368C, or 374.
- Literacy: EDC 166, 266, 366, 366C, 466, or 346.
- Science Education in Informal Settings: ISC 201, ISC 301, EDC 364, 364C, ENV 105, ENV 110, GEO 101, GEO 113 or other courses approved by EDC.
- EDC 470 Internship (5 cr)
- Other EDC courses (to reach 36-cr total in the major)
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Educational Studies Minor
Twenty-four credits, which must include:
- EDC-101, 101C, 102, 151 and 308
- Additional electives in EDC.
Courses
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EDC100.Introduction to Diverse Learners2 creditsAn introduction to learners and learning. Students reflect upon their own schooling and learning experiences, applying the different perspectives and theories on learning introduced in the course. Students will consider the diversity of learning styles, aptitudes, interests, intelligences, and diverse learner backgrounds. They will begin to consider the role and responsibilities of classroom teachers towards all learners, thus developing understandings they will build on throughout the program. Required for elementary certification. Fall/Winter.
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EDC103.Foundations of Secondary Education1 creditPrerequisite: EDC-130 concurrentlyA 40-hour field experience to provide hands-on, realistic yet transitional experience/opportunity for those interested in teaching at the high school or middle school level. Must take EDC-130 concurrently. Fall/Winter.
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EDC105.Introduction to Special Education-Field1 creditPrerequisite: EDC-150 concurrentlyLearn to identify patterns of students’ strengths and weaknesses, and specify intervention strategies to assist in learning. Introduction to the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating the progress of an IEP. Includes 30 hours of Elementary/Middle/High placement. Required for Special Education K-12 major. Winter only.
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EDC120.Teaching in Context2 creditsIntroduction to perspectives on teaching. Historical, philosophical, sociological and comparative frameworks and models of teaching, including learning environments and teaching approaches. Examination of multiple purposes and goals of schooling; ethical and professional responsibilities of teachers to multiple stakeholders. Required for elementary certification. Fall/Winter
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EDC130.Foundations of Secondary Education2 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-103 concurrentlyA beginning course that is meant to help the pre-service teacher understand the realities of teaching and the education profession in general. A foundation to assist the student in making a better, more informed career choice about becoming a secondary teacher while also providing cases that secondary teachers must effectively face every day. Required for secondary certification. Fall/Winter.
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EDC150.Introduction to Special Education2 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105 concurrentlyIntroduction to characteristics and categories of exceptional children, birth through adulthood. Learn the rules and regulations concerning provision of special education and related services. Discussion of historical and legal issues. Learn to develop, implement, and evaluate the progress of an IEP. Required for Special Education K-12 major. Winter only.
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EDC160.Children’s Literature4 creditsThis standards-based course introduces students to a body of literature written for children and how it may be used across the curriculum; the interactions between readers, texts, and contexts; and critical issues in the selection and use of children’s literature. Students will explore, read, and respond to children’s literature in a variety of ways that include preparing collections of literary works and activities for use with children. Required for elementary certification. Fall/Winter
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EDC183.Intro to Early Childhood Education4 creditsIntroduction to the early childhood profession, the nature of the profession, including its philosophical, historical and social foundations and current contextual influences (e.g., demographic and policy influences). Familiarization with various types and models of early childhood programs. Includes discussion of characteristics of developmentally appropriate practice. Learn and apply guidelines for the organization and administration of early childhood programs. Required for Early Childhood Endorsement. Winter 2021 only.
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EDC203.Child Development and Education - Field1 creditPrerequisite: Sophomore StandingA 40-hour placement in classrooms concurrent with EDC-230. Provides an introduction to the professional roles and responsibilities of teaching all children. Students will be placed in a “home” classroom and work closely with that teacher to observe, assist, and work closely with students applying psychology principles and learning theories. Fall/Winter
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EDC205.Intro to Learning Disabilities - Field1 creditPrerequisite: EDC-105 and 150; EDC-250 concurrentlyWork with children identified with a learning disability and collaboratively plan interventions/services including diagnosis, assessment, and specific remedial techniques. Experience the IEP process including the creation of goals and objectives which frame special education children’s learning. Identify and discuss rules of confidentiality. Includes 30 hours of Elementary/Middle/High placement. Required for Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 major. Winter only.
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EDC230.Child Development and Education3 creditsPrerequisite: Sophomore Standing; EDC-203 concurrentlyAn overview of psychological theories and research applied to classroom learning. The course includes study of concepts in human development - cognitive, affective, physical, emotional, moral, and social; study of learning, motivation, and assessment; developmentally appropriate practice; an overview of processes of human development in childhood and adolescence with a focus on socialization and education; and study of the influences of family, community, and culture on education. Required for elementary and secondary certification. Fall/Winter
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EDC250.Introduction to Learning Disabilities3 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105 and 150; EDC-205 concurrentlyIncludes the study of the characteristics of children with learning disabilities and interventions/services for these individuals including diagnosis, assessment, and specific remedial techniques. Understand and implement research based theories and philosophies through lesson planning and field placement. Discussion of correlating factors leading to identification. Required for Special Education K-12 major. Winter only.
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EDC255.Transition Mgmt in Special Education4 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105 and 150Covers various life management theories in relation to all curriculum subjects. Students develop skills to effectively manage children’s behaviors and to be effective classroom managers. Engage in strategic planning in the areas of: study skills, self-management, problem solving, reasoning, coping skills, and self-determination skills. Fall only.
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EDC262.Mathematical Thinking and Learning4 creditsPrerequisite: Sophomore StandingInvestigate particular teaching and learning strategies that may help or hinder different students’ learning of mathematics. Focus on interpreting children’s mathematical work and examine central questions in mathematics teaching. Develop familiarity with available resources and begin the development of skills and attitudes to learn from teaching and other opportunities. May include a service learning component. Required for elementary certification. Winter only.
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EDC281.Child Dev and Learning: Birth - Age 84 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-183; Sophomore StandingExamination of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and other types of development in infancy and early childhood. Addresses the development of children with special needs and linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Students complete 30 hours of field placement in an early childhood setting. Required for Early Childhood Endorsement. Fall 2020 and Fall 2022 only. Course fee.
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EDC282.School, Family & Community Partnerships2 creditsPrerequisite: Sophomore StandingEmphasizes the critical role of family-school partnerships in ensuring children’s well-being and academic success. Introduction to historical roles of the family and community in early childhood education. Discussion of barriers to family involvement as well as effects of successful family participation. Addresses various types of family involvement and best practice guidelines associated with each type. Explores models for involving communities as partners in children’s care and education. Required for Early Childhood Endorsement. May include a service learning component. Winter 2022 only.
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EDC283.The Care and Edc of Infants and Toddlers1 creditPrerequisite: EDC-183, Sophomore StandingA framework for understanding how infants and toddlers grow and learn. Developmentally appropriate curricula and materials will be examined. Required for Early Childhood Endorsement. Fall 2021 only.
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EDC301.Elem Science and Social Studies - Field1 creditPrerequisite: TEP Approval; EDC-311, 361, and 363 concurrentlyClassroom observation and participation in teaching science and social studies. Includes 40 hours of classroom placement. Pass/fail only. Required for elementary certification. Fall only.
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EDC302.Teaching Elem Lang Arts and Math - Field1 creditPrerequisite: TEP Approval; EDC 312, 360, and 362 concurrentlyClassroom observation and participation in teaching language arts and math. Includes 40 hours of classroom placement. Required for elementary certification. Winter only.
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EDC303.Secondary Ed Methods and Experience1 creditPrerequisite: TEP Approval; completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDC-311Topics and issues in instructional planning, teaching, and assessment are explored in-depth and with particular emphasis on secondary education and specific subject areas. Students spend 30 hours in secondary classroom placements, working in their major(s) content areas, and will have specialized teaching methods support in those subjects with an emphasis on best practices. Required for secondary certification. Fall only. (Specific topics offered as EDC-303B, EDC-303E, EDC-303H, EDC-303MA, EDC-303MU, EDC-303PE, EDC-303S).
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EDC303A.Secondary Ed Methods: Add’l Endorsement1 creditPrerequisite: TEP approval; completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDC-311Topics in instructional planning, teaching, and assessment are explored in-depth for specific subject areas. Required for secondary certification in Teaching Minors or additional Teaching Majors.
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EDC311.Topics Seminar A1 creditPrerequisite: TEP Approval or EDS Major or Minor; EDC 301, 361, and 363 concurrently for Elementary majors; EDC-303 concurrently for Secondary majors.Introduction to issues and topics in instructional planning, differentiation, and instructional strategies. Required for elementary and secondary certification, and EDS major and minor. Fall only.
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EDC312.Topics Seminar B1 creditPrerequisite: TEP Approval or EDS Major or Minor; EDC-302, 360, and 362 concurrently for Elementary majors.Introduction to issues and topics in the historical context of schooling and current issues in education, assessment, and the professional roles of educators. Required for elementary and secondary certification, and EDS major and minor. Winter only.
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EDC346.Teaching Reading in Middle & Senior High4 creditsPrerequisite: TEP ApprovalSurvey of strategies for teaching, diagnosing and improving word recognition, comprehension and study skills. Survey of student language needs and program planning for reading instruction at the middle and senior high school levels. May include a service learning component. Required for secondary certification. Fall only.
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EDC350.Instructional Design in Special Edc4 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105, 150, 205, 250, 255; TEP ApprovalExamination of the methods of identification, assessment, and instructional planning for individuals with learning disabilities. Curriculum design and modification/adaptation of instructional materials for struggling children in the special education and general education setting are covered. A variety of classroom practices and strategies which emphasize and promote individual motivation, classroom management, transition planning, the use of assistive technology, and meeting the needs of diverse children are analyzed. Required for Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 major. Fall, odd years.
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EDC355.Understanding Stu w/Learning Disability4 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105, 150, 205, 250, 255; TEP ApprovalExploration of brain development and characteristics of children with learning disabilities from early childhood through adolescence. A focus on understanding ways of helping children with learning disabilities succeed through the use of instructional planning, technology, and inclusive education. Analysis of useful and creative strategies for teaching struggling individuals and understanding the importance and practicality of building support systems with parents, general education teachers, and other community resources. Required for Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 major. Winter only.
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EDC360.Teaching Elementary Language Arts3 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval; EDC-302, 312, and 362 concurrentlyExamination of reading and language arts methods. Survey of developmental reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Use of assessment to inform instruction, classroom organization and management of the reading program, and methods of teaching language arts, including their interrelationships with reading. Required for elementary certification. Winter only.
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EDC361.Teaching Elementary Science3 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval; EDC-301, 311, and 363 concurrentlyExamination of methods and materials in elementary science education. May include service learning project and action research project. Required for elementary certification. Fall only.
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EDC362.Teaching Elementary Mathematics3 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval; MTH-202 and EDC-262; EDC-302, 312, 360 concurrentlyThis course builds on EDC-262 and focuses on four areas: Teaching mathematics, working with students as individuals, organizing a class, and professionalism and reflective learning. Required for elementary certification. Winter only.
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EDC363.Teaching Elementary Social Studies3 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval; EDC-301, 311, and 361 concurrentlyExamination of methods and materials in elementary social studies education. Required for elementary certification. Fall only.
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EDC370.Instructional and Assistive Technology2 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval or EDS MajorBuilds on basic skills and knowledge demonstrated through successful completion of Technology Modules so that students are well prepared to use technology effectively and appropriately for multiple purposes in their teaching. Students learn to use technological tools, operations, and concepts to enhance learning and assessment, productivity, communication, and professional development. Students learn about the ethical, legal, physical, and psychological issues and principles of technology use in schools. Students utilize technology for curriculum planning and for instruction, including on-line learning experiences. Students learn to use assistive technologies to enhance the learning of all children in ways that best meet individual needs. Required for elementary and secondary certification.
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EDC373.Special Education for Classroom Teachers3 creditsPrerequisite: TEP ApprovalIntroduction to the teaching of exceptional students. Review of historical and legal issues in special education. Characteristics of exceptional learners, birth through adolescence. Examination of materials and methodology appropriate for instructing exceptional learners in inclusive classrooms. Includes eight-hour practicum. Required for elementary and secondary certification (except Special Education major). Winter only.
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EDC383.Curriculum and Methods: Early Childhood4 creditsPrerequisite: TEP ApprovalPreparation for planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children in the content areas of language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, health and safety. Techniques for adapting instruction to culturally diverse learners and those with developmental delays. Preparation in appropriate management and guidance techniques, and designing appropriate physical environments and schedules for young children. Students practice integrating systematic observation of young children’s behavior with instructional design and assessment and program evaluation techniques. Students learn techniques for working cooperatively with families in the care and education of their children and with community services and referral procedures for children. Includes a 30-hour practicum in an early childhood site. Required for Early Childhood Endorsement. Classroom placement included. Fall 2021 and Fall 2023 only.
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EDC400.Issues and Contexts2 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval or EDS Major; Senior StandingResearch into current topics and perennially important issues in education. Required for elementary certification and EDS major. Fall only.
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EDC405.Curriculum Mthds in Special Ed - Field1 creditPrerequisite: EDC-105, 150, 205, 255, 350, 355; TEP Approval; EDC-450 concurrentlyDemonstration of the understanding of the IEP process by evaluating how goals and objectives are formulated to frame children’s learning. Goals within an IEP are identified and an instructional unit implemented incorporating appropriate teaching strategies. Individual growth as a result of the interventions is measured and the success of the instructional methods is analyzed and evaluated. Appropriate individual performance assessments are created. The ability to modify instruction based on assessment data is demonstrated. Includes 30 hours of Elementary/Middle/High placement. Pass/Fail only. Required for Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 major. Fall, odd years.
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EDC450.Curriculum Methods in Special Education3 creditsPrerequisite: EDC-105, 150, 205, 255, 350, 355; TEP Approval; EDC-405 concurrentlyPreparation and planning for the development of curriculum and individualized teaching methodology appropriate for individuals with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Basic principles of instructional design are discussed. Appropriate child performance assessments are created with students demonstrating the ability to modify instruction based on assessment data. Current practices and problems of instructing students with learning disabilities are addressed. Required for Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 major. Fall, odd years.
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EDC460.Teaching the Struggling Reader4 creditsPrerequisite: TEP Approval; Senior StandingSurvey of theory and methods associated with reading instruction for struggling readers. Emphasis placed on assessment of reading strengths and needs as well as specific strategies for reading improvement. Includes supervised instruction. Required for elementary certification. Fall only.
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EDC470.Educational Studies Internship5 creditsPrerequisite: 12 credits total in EDC including EDC-100 and 120 or EDC-103 and 130; and at least 3 credits of upper-level EDC credits; TEP Approval; Junior Standing.Application of educational concepts, skills, and theory, through participation in a work setting related to student’s learning objectives and long-term goals. Supervision by faculty and sponsoring organization. Includes substantive reflection assignment. Requires instructor permission and junior standing. Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer.