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EDU 505 Diagnostic Literacy Assessments and Instruction: K-3

Diagnostic literacy assessments will be introduced including appropriate administration, data analysis, and related instructional practices. State literacy assessment certification: MLPP K-3. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 506 Principles and Techniques for Individualizing Instruction

Examination of individualized instruction and its classroom implications. Prerequisite: EDU 330 or EDU 340.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or EDU 340

Corequisites

None.

EDU 508 Education Workshop

Identification and study of educational theory, topics and/or issues in contemporary education. Prerequisites: Senior Standing or Graduate Status.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Senior Standing or Graduate Status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 515 Managing Classrooms and Learning Environments

Engages students with theories and effective practices related to effectively managing classrooms and learning environments. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program or graduate status.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 525 Early Childhood Education

Content, methods, materials, and curriculum planning for teaching pre- kindergarten through primary grades. Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Graduate Status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Junior Standing or Graduate Status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 528 Early Literacy and Struggling Readers

Analysis of literacy development from preschool through primary grades and related instructional practices for struggling readers in K-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

EDU 531 Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention

Use formal and informal assessment procedures to design and evaluate reading instruction and intervention.  Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 532 Reading in the Content Areas

Emphasizes teaching of literacy strategies in the academic disciplines, focusing on grades 3-8. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 533 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties

Engages students in administering assessments and analyzing data to plan and provide effective literacy instruction. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

EDU 537 Knowledge of Diverse Readers, Including Dyslexia

Address the knowledge and skill base for teaching reading to diverse readers, including dyslexia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 538 Integrated Language Arts

Integration of listening, speaking, enacting, writing, reading, viewing, and visually representing into a K-8 language arts program and instruction for diverse needs of all learners. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 330.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330

Corequisites

None.

EDU 540 Literacy Education: Theory and Practice

Emphasizes a broad view of literacy within a comprehensive approach and authentic contexts; effective literacy instruction across content, all learners, skill integration, and assessment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 542 Integrating Reading, Writing, and Thinking

Reinforces the integration of disciplinary knowledge with reading, writing, and thinking strategies.  Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or Graduate Standing

Corequisites

None.

EDU 545 Literacy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Principles and best practices for teaching literacy skills to culturally and linguistically diverse learners in K-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or EDU 450 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 or EDU 450 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 566 Independent Study in Elementary Education

Research or project. Prerequisites: 15 semester hours of professional education and approval of unit coordinator.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

16 semester hours of professional education and approval of unit coordinator

Corequisites

None.

EDU 590 Foundations for Learning, Design, and Technology in Education

Integration of technology in classroom instruction and management, with emphasis upon lesson design and evaluation of software, applications, and devices.  Prerequisites: EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 595 Digital and Media Literacy for Educators

The study of digital and media literacy research, theory, and practice focused specifically for those who are instructors in K-12 and higher education. Prerequisites: EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 602 Strategies and Techniques for Teaching

Examination, development, assessment, and use of teaching methods and strategies to engage learners at all levels of teaching or in presenting materials in workshop format. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 603 Advanced Reading Diagnosis and Instruction

Diagnosing reading and writing difficulties for diverse learners and implementing research-based intervention practices designed to improve literacy in the Pre-K–12 classroom. 

 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 605 History and Trends in Elementary School Curriculum Development

History and trends in elementary school curriculum development. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 606 Secondary Advanced Reading Diagnosis and Instruction

Diagnosing reading and writing difficulties for diverse learners and implementing research-based intervention practices designed to improve literacy in the secondary classroom. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 607 Communication and Collaboration Strategies for Teacher Leaders

This course offers teacher leaders strategies to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with professional peers, families, and the community. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 608 Projects in Education

Investigating, analyzing, and reporting on special problems, innovative programs, changing curricula, and new techniques in elementary education. 

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 609 History of Education

Development of modern education in Western civilization.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 613 Current Educational Issues

Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of solutions to significant and persistent issues/problems in education in the United States. Identical to MLE 613. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 614 Advanced Educational Psychology

Educational psychology theories and research as tools for analyzing and evaluating teaching and learning. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 615 Survey of Science Education

Exploration of current issues in science teaching and learning; foundational science education literature; projects based on classroom practice; relevant science education resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Integrated Science.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Integrated Science

Corequisites

None.

EDU 618 The Nature of Science in Science Teaching

The philosophy, history, and sociology of science; the methods and goals of science; implications for teaching the nature of science. Prerequisites: EDU 615.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 615

Corequisites

None.

EDU 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 620 Problems of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

Exploring cognitive issues, history, research, problem solving, technology, innovative programs, basic skills, and state and national standards in mathematics education. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Teaching Certificate

Corequisites

None.

EDU 622 Advanced Adolescent Psychology

Advanced analysis of growth, development, and behavior during adolescence.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 623 Understanding Literacy Research Methods

Understanding and analyzing established and emerging literacy research methodologies and how each mode of inquiry can yield insights into literacy learning. Prerequisites: Admission to MA in Reading and Literacy K-12 program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to MA in Reading and Literacy K-12 program

Corequisites

None.

EDU 624 Word Study and Vocabulary Development

Teaching and learning about the structure and meaning of words based on students' developmental levels, grades K-12. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 627 Teaching and Learning with Digital Literacies

Critical examination and application of technologies designed for literacy and multimodal expression, as applied to literacy acquisition and integration of digital resources into literacy curriculum. Prerequisites:  Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 628 Secondary School Programs and Practices

Organization, content and philosophies underlying the establishment and operation of secondary schools. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 629 Reading and Writing Connections

Designing effective K-12 literacy programs that incorporate reading/writing connections. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 630 Organization and Implementation of School Literacy Programs

Design, implementation and evaluation of school reading and writing programs, staff development, and the change process. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisites: EDU 632 or EDU 636.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 632 Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Intervention

Diagnostic assessments and instructional materials for literacy interventions; supervised literacy interventions; implement literacy remediation procedures; and coach stakeholders on continued literacy intervention. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
6(1-3)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 633 Clinical Practice in Reading

Continuation of EDU 632. Prerequisites: EDU 533 and EDU 632 plus permission of instructor.

Credits
3(1-4)

Prerequisites

EDU 533 and EDU 632 plus permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

EDU 635 Advanced Language Arts Instruction

This course is designed to provide theoretical and pragmatic understanding of the six language arts, reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 636 Foundations of Classroom Reading and Writing Instruction

Students examine the reading and writing process in classroom instruction and learn about techniques and materials appropriate for specific reading and writing approaches. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to graduate degree program in education

Corequisites

None.

EDU 640 History and Trends in Elementary Social Studies Education

Analysis of history and trends in elementary social studies education. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 641 Literacy in the Disciplines

This course will reinforce content teaching strategies and provide a conceptual framework for integrating reading, writing, and thinking in the disciplines. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 642 Creating Instructional Media

Creation, evaluation, and implementation of multimedia technologies in classroom environments. Special attention is given to the theoretical and pedagogical principles underlying the use of multimedia.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

EDU 643 Instructional Design

A study of the principles of instructional design. Designing instructional systems, processes in learning and instruction, delivery systems and evaluating instruction are considered.  Prerequisite: EDU 590.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 590

Corequisites

None.

EDU 645 Advanced Science Teaching Methods

Planning, assessment, and evaluation of K-12 science teaching and learning; evaluation of science curriculum materials; exploration of effective science teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 615.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 615

Corequisites

None.

EDU 650 Literacy Coaching and Leadership

Expectations and effective practices of literacy leaders; implementation of coaching models; design, implementation, and evaluation of school-wide literacy. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 651 Supervision of Student and Intern Teaching

Development of knowledge and skills needed for supervising and mentoring in school settings. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: two years of teaching experience.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

two years of teaching experience

Corequisites

None.

EDU 653 Higher Order Web-Mediated Learning

Study of emerging Web technologies and practical skills for using the Web to creatively construct and communicate knowledge about educational topics. Prerequisites: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 590 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 655 The Community College

History, philosophy, programs, and practices of community and junior colleges. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 658 Practicum in the Community College

Opportunity to observe/teach, or work in library, counseling center or with community college administrators. Arrangements made at beginning of semester prior to course registration. CR/NC only. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: EDU 655 or current employment at a community college.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

EDU 655 or current employment at a community college

Corequisites

None.

EDU 660 Methods of Educational Research

Planning, conducting, and interpreting findings of scientific studies in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 662 Data-Driven Educational Assessment

Models of data-driven assessment practices and their application in various contexts of education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate program.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 670 Reading in the Secondary School II

Materials and techniques of instruction employed by secondary school teachers and supervisors of reading. Prerequisites: EDU 330 and EDU 431, or EDU 450.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 330 and EDU 431, or EDU 450

Corequisites

None.

EDU 682 Psychology of Child Development

Facts and generalizations concerning the growth of children from birth to maturity. Identical to PSY 682. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Graduate status

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 682

EDU 687 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 688 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 689 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 698 Thesis

A research-intensive project completed as a culminating experience to graduate study at the master’s level work in consultation with an advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDU 660.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

EDU 660

Corequisites

None.

EDU 705 Theory and Practice in Curriculum Development

Study of the history, nature, theory, and scope of curriculum planning development and instruction. Pre-requisites: 6 graduate credits completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

6 graduate credits completed.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 706 Theory and Practice of Instruction

Review, analyze, and apply theory and practice of instruction with a special emphasis on implementation strategies and tools for evaluating instruction. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 707 Issues in Learning, Design, and Technology

Selected issues relative to new learning technologies in online and blended learning spaces. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. Prerequisite: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 590 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 708 Designing and Implementing Online Learning Experiences

Design online learning experiences for K-12, adult, and organizational education. Prepare to advocate for appropriate institutional implementation of such experiences. Prerequisite: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 590 or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

EDU 709 Innovative Uses of Technology

A survey of new and innovative applications of technology in educational settings. Students study and develop innovative instructional models utilizing technology. Prerequisites: EDU 590.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 590

Corequisites

None.

EDU 710 Capstone Project in Learning, Design, and Technology

Degree candidates will complete a terminal project related to the applications of learning, design, and technology in classroom, workplace, or other organizational settings. Pre/Co-requisites: Students must have completed 27 of the 30 hours of their degree program. Courses taken concurrently count toward the 27 hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 730 Seminar: Issues in Literacy

Examination of current issues in literacy instruction. Students complete research projects appropriate to their degree programs with oral and written presentations of research findings. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate degree program in education

Corequisites

None.

EDU 755 Advanced Research Design and Interpretation

Analysis of research designs, development of measurement devices, and interpretation of advanced statistical techniques. Prerequisite: EDU 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 660

Corequisites

None.

EDU 765 Seminar in Curriculum Problems

 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 770 Practicum in Systematic Curriculum Development

This course will provide experience in developing curriculum for a specific content area. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: a teaching certificate or admission to graduate school or teacher education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

A teaching certificate or admission to graduate school or teacher education

Corequisites

None.

EDU 776 Seminar: Issues in Education

Capstone experience for the M.A. in Education program. Students conduct and report on a research project.  Prerequisites: EDU 660, EDU 662, successful completion of 21 hours of coursework on the MA in
Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: EDU 660, EDU 662, successful completion of 21 hours of coursework on the MA in Education program.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 780 Master of Arts Capstone Experience

Students complete research projects appropriate to their degree programs that produce results applicable to their current practice. Should be last course taken in student's program. Identical to MLE 780. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

MLE 780

EDU 800 Educational Technology Research

Introductory course for the Doctorate in Educational Technology. Students learn how to critique educational research while being introduced to its various design philosophies and methodologies.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

EDU 801 Qualitative Research in Educational Technology

Applications, evaluation, and analysis of qualitative research concepts and in various aspects of professional practice in educational technology terminal-degree careers. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 802 Quantitative Research in Educational Technology

Quantitative research methodology is a key component of the knowledge and skills to be developed by candidates to study educational technology and its applications. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 807 Seminar: Learning Tools in Education Technology

Study of selected issues relative to the use of new learning technologies in the classroom. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 808 Blended and Online Learning

Study of selected issues relative to the use of new learning technologies in the classroom. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 810 Grant Writing

This cognate course focuses on grant writing skills for funding educational technology initiatives. Topics include concept development, budgeting, assessment planning, proposal submission, and reviewer practices. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 811 Motivation in Online and Blended Learning

Development and implementation of instructional strategies promoting student motivation and learning in online and blended learning environments.  Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 814 Differentiated Instruction in Online Learning

Students examine the role of differentiated instruction in online/blended environments and address current efforts to meet the needs of all learners in technology-based environments. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 842 Mobile Learning

Students will explore the potential mobile devices hold for learning and instruction and examine the impact of mobile learning from a national and international perspective. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 853 Evolving Internet Learning

Application and implementation of evolving digital resources in educational settings. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 862 Data Driven Decision Making

Learn to theoretically and methodologically understand the use of data and how it is used to guide practice. Techniques and statistical models used to analyze data. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 870 Higher Order Learning and New Literacies

Students learn how new literacies, the skills and strategies needed to teach and learn successfully in a Web-mediated world, can promote higher order thinking. Prerequisite: EDU 800. Recommended: EDU 801, EDU 802.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 800

Corequisites

None.

EDU 898 Dissertation

Design and completion of the dissertation phase including data collection, data analysis, written report(s), journal submission and oral defense. CR/NC only. A student may enroll in up to 6 credits of EDU 898 prior to completing the Doctor of Educational Technology Program Comprehensive Examination. Prerequisites: Admission to the Doctor of Educational Technology program; successful completion of the Doctor of Educational Technology Program Comprehensive Examination.

Credits
1-18(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Doctor of Educational Technology program; successful completion of the Doctor of Educational Technology Program Comprehensive Examination.

Corequisites

None.