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EDU 107 Exploring Education: Teaching as a Profession

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.

EDU 210 Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers

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.

EDU 255 Designing Learning Environments

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

EDU 280 Education of Children

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.

EDU 290 Technology in Education

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.

EDU 293 Educational Psychology for Elementary Education

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.

EDU 310 Educational Psychology for Secondary Teachers

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.

EDU 320 Elementary Mathematics Methods

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

EDU 325 Middle Level and High School Teaching Methods

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.

EDU 330 Foundations of Reading Instruction

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.

EDU 335 Early Literacy

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.

EDU 341 Word Study and Fluency

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.

EDU 342 Word Study and Fluency: PK-3

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.

EDU 343 Social Studies Methods in Elementary Education

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

EDU 345 Science Methods in Elementary Education

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

EDU 355 Developing Effective Teaching Practices

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

EDU 361 Pre-Student Teaching Practicum

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

EDU 362 Mathematics and Reading Practicum

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

EDU 363 Science and Social Studies Practicum

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

EDU 380WI Interdisciplinary Methods and Pre-Student Teaching (Math & Literacy, PK-6)

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.

EDU 381WI Interdisciplinary Methods and Pre-Student Teaching

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.

EDU 431 Corrective Reading in the Classroom

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

EDU 432 Student Teaching Seminar

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

EDU 433 Global Education Field Experience

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.

EDU 434 Global Pre-Student Teaching Secondary Field Experience

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

EDU 447 Literacy Engagement

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.

EDU 450 Disciplinary Literacy

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.

EDU 455 Analyzing Teaching to Improve Student Learning

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.

EDU 458 Student Teaching Internship

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

EDU 490 Teaching with Distance Learning Technologies

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.

EDU 493 Learning and Evaluation in Elementary Education

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.

EDU 495 Foundations of Education

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.

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.