EDU - Teacher Education
An introductory course to assist prospective educators with the opportunity to explore teaching, including ten hours of clinical experience outside of class time. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Students are required to receive a B or better in this course.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the basic principles of learning, adolescent cognitive and socio-emotional development. Prerequisites: EDU 107 with a B or better. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 107 with a 'B' or better.
Corequisites
None.
This course ensures that teacher candidates possess the understandings and skills necessary to design and co-construct classrooms that maximize learning for all students. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: EDU 107 with a B or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU107 with a B or better.
Corequisites
None
Growth and development of the child, prenatal to adolescent. Includes application to educational settings. Prerequisite: EDU 107. Recommended: Sophomore standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 107
Corequisites
None.
Students will examine technology issues that affect education, develop technological skills to organize, curate, collaborate, and communicate information, and create digital artifacts. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Principles of learning, cognitive development, motivation, behavior, and social-emotional development in children as related to teaching. C+ or better in this course is required. Prerequisite: Completion of EDU 107 with a B or better.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Completion of EDU 107 with a B or better
Corequisites
None.
Principles of learning, adolescent cognitive and socio-emotional development, and evaluation. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. May be offered as Writing Intensive. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 107 completed with a 'B' or better, 30 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 107 completed with a 'B' or better, 30 credit hours completed
Corequisites
None.
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, 393; MTH 151. Co-requisites: EDU 330, 343, 345; EDU/MLE 361. Pre/Co-requisites: MTH 152.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220; EDU 290, EDU 393; MTH 151.
Corequisites
EDU 330, EDU 343, EDU 345; EDU/MLE 361
Prepares future secondary teachers to plan and deliver effective, learner-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive instruction that provides a safe and caring classroom climate for all students. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Pre/Co-Requisite: EDU 310 (completed with a C+ or better).
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisites
None.
Materials, organization, and methods of teaching reading in PK-6 classroom to address the Michigan and national literacy standards and benchmarks. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: EDU 107.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 107
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of literacy development from birth through primary grades. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or HDF 303.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 330 or HDF 303
Corequisites
None.
Research-based instructional approaches and strategies for explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and reading fluency. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Research-based instructional approaches and strategies for explicit instruction in print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and reading fluency. Prerequisites: EDU 330.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Objectives, content, materials, organization and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, 393. Co-requisites: EDU 320, 330, 345; EDU/MLE 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, EDU 393.
Corequisites
EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 345; EDU/MLE 361
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching science in the elementary school. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, 393. Co-requisites: EDU 320, 330, 343; EDU/MLE 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, EDU 393
Corequisites
EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 345; EDU/MLE 361
Course focuses on lesson design and assessment with the aim of developing effective teaching practices that will maximize learning for all students. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: admission to teacher education;
EDU 255 and
EDU 210 both with a C+ or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to teacher education; EDU 255 and EDU 210 both with a C+ or better.
Corequisites
None
Pre-service Teachers will gain practical experience through observing, interacting, collaborating, and teaching in a pre K-12 classroom setting. Identical to MLE 361. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, 393. Co- requisites: EDU 320, 330, 343, 345.
Credits
2(1-4)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, EDU 393.
Corequisites
EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 343, EDU 345.
Cross Listed Courses
MLE 361
Pre-service teachers will gain practical experience through observation, interaction, collaboration, preparation, and delivery of reading and mathematics instruction in a pre K-8 classroom setting. Identical to MLE 362. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or a major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 and PSY 220); EDU 290, 330, 393. Co-requisites: EDU 320, 431.
Credits
1(0-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or a major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 and PSY 220); EDU 290, EDU 330, EDU 393.
Corequisites
EDU 320, EDU 431
Cross Listed Courses
MLE 362
Pre-service teachers will gain practical experience through observation, interaction, collaboration, preparation, and delivery of science and social studies instruction in a pre K-8 classroom setting. Identical to MLE 363. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or a major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 and PSY 220); EDU 290, 320, 330, 393, 431; EDU/MLE 362. Co-requisites: EDU 343, 345, 495.
Credits
1(0-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDU 280 or HDF 100 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or a major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 and PSY 220); EDU 290, EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 393, EDU 431; EDU/MLE 362.
Corequisites
EDU 343, EDU 345, EDU 495
Cross Listed Courses
MLE 363
Consists of effective instructional strategies in both math and literacy as well as methods to integrate the content areas in PK-6 classrooms. Course is required semester before student teaching. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 330.
Credits
6-10(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Consists of integrated coursework in Science and Social Studies teaching in 3-6 classrooms. Course is required the semester before student teaching. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 330.
Credits
6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Classroom diagnosis of students’ reading strengths and weaknesses. Analysis of corrective and remedial techniques. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, 320, 330, 343, 345, 393; EDU/MLE 361. Co-requisite: EDU 495.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 280 or HDF 100 or PSY 220 [General Education Students take EDU 280 or HDF 100; Special Education Majors must take PSY 220]; EDU 290, EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 343, EDU 345, EDU 393; EDU/MLE 361
Corequisites
EDU 495
This course reinforces components of MDE teacher preparation and InTasc standards. Students transfer theory to practice while student teaching. Students are required to earn a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, Student Teaching Application Approval; Co-requisite: EDU 458.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education, Student Teaching Application Approval;
Corequisites
EDU 458
Preparation and participation in global teacher education field experience. Course is repeatable up to 3 hours when content does not duplicate previous topics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Preparation for global pre-student teaching secondary field experience. Co-requisites: EDU 310, or 325, or 450, or 495.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
EDU 310, or EDU 325, or EDU 450, or EDU 495
Understanding and applying literacy engagement theory, practice, and assessments in K-12 classrooms. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 330.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Study and development of strategies to improve literacy (reading, writing, and thinking for learning) in various disciplines. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 325 (completed with a C+ or better) or MUS 431 or MUS 433.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 325 (completed with a C+ or better) or MUS 431 or MUS 433
Corequisites
None.
This course prepares teacher candidates to perform, analyze, and improve their instruction and student learning through collaboration in professional communities. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDU 355 and EDU 450 with C+ or better; Co-requisites: SPE 504; and subject-specific pre-student teaching capstone methods course: ENG 560 or GEO 400 or HPE 425 or HST 300 or MTH 460 or MUS 433 or PSC 305 or SCI 400 or TEL 502.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of EDU 355 and EDU 450 with C+ or better.
Corequisites
SPE 504; and subject-specific pre-student teaching capstone methods course: ENG 560 or GEO 400 or HPE 425 or HST 300 or MTH 460 or MUS 433 or PSC 305 or SCI 400 or TEL 502.
This is the culminating experience where student teachers observe and gradually assume full teaching responsibilities under the supervision of a PK-12 cooperating teacher. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education, Student Teaching Application Approval; Co-requisite: EDU 432.
Credits
9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to teacher education, Student Teaching Application Approval;
Corequisites
EDU 432
Methods and procedures of teaching PreK-12 students in asynchronous and synchronous classrooms. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 290; Elementary: EDU 320, 330, 343, 345; Secondary: EDU 325.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 290; Elementary: EDU 320, EDU 330, EDU 343, EDU 345; Secondary: EDU 325
Corequisites
None.
Theories, purposes, materials, and problems related to learning and the measurement and evaluation of learning. Includes a unit on mental health. Prerequisites: EDU 280 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 & PSY 220); and at least one of the following: EDU 320, 330. Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDU 280 (students with a major in 'teachers of students with emotional impairment' or major in 'teachers of students with cognitive impairment' are required to have SPE 126 & PSY 220); and at least one of the following: EDU 320, EDU 330. Requires admission to Teacher Education Program
Corequisites
None.
Examines historical events and social bases of American education. Major emphasis is on political, judicial, and legislative activities; social issues; and current policy affecting schools. Students are required to receive a C+ or better in this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisites
None.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.