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. 

Study of the basic principles of learning, adolescent cognitive and socio-emotional development. Prerequisites: EDU 107 with a B or better or MUS 230 with a C+ or better. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

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.

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 or MUS 230 with a C+ or better.

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).

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.

Analysis of literacy development from birth through primary grades. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or HDF 303.

Research-based instructional approaches and strategies for explicit instruction in print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and reading fluency. Prerequisites: EDU 330.

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.

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.

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.

Preparation and participation in global teacher education field experience.  Course is repeatable up to 3 hours when content does not duplicate previous topics. 

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.

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 with a C+ or better.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Engages students in administering assessments and analyzing data to plan and provide effective literacy instruction. Students must pass the course with a C+ or higher. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; EDU 330 with a C+ or higher; or graduate standing.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.