Department: Education

Code Name Description
EDSO 220 Education in America Exploration of contemporary public education and its impact on American society and citizenship. Includes an examination of the history of education in creating responsible citizens in the United States and the interaction of policy and reform in con...
EDSO 312 Independent Study in Education and Society Special projects and practical experience in educational programs.
EDSO 333 Alternate Approaches to K-12 Education Examination of the multiple alternatives to traditional PK-12 public schools currently available across the United States, including the increasing variety of public, private, parochial, charter, and virtual opportunities available to families seekin...
EDSO 337 Education and Public Policy Survey of contemporary issues and examination of legislation affecting educational policy at both the state and local level. In-depth examination of current and emerging policy issues, strategies for influencing policy, and techniques for adapting ne...
EDSO 340 Gender and Education Exploration of the multiple and complex relationships between gender and education, primarily in the context of formalized schooling. Topics include the history of women's education; gender identity and socialization, gender discrimination and biases...
EDSO 341 Leadership and Education Examination of the role of leadership in education through a historical, philosophical, theoretical and political/policy lens. Critical review of how leadership is the cornerstone of understanding the importance of education and citizenship in Americ...
EDSO 345 Urban Education Examination of the relationship between urban issues and education policies and practices. Includes a broad interdisciplinary look at the relationship between school and urban society and communities. Sociological and philosophical theories will be u...
EDSO 346 Philosophy of Education Examines exemplars of educational philosophy from ancient times to the present day, emphasizing important thinkers and writers that contributed to the philosophy of the American public education system. Includes a consideration of their relevance and...
EDSO 347 Improving America's Schools Examines K-12 American public schools and the variety of programs, policies, and structures in place that influence students, teachers, and parents within the educational system.
EDSO 376 Social Justice in Education Examines how social inequality impacts public education, and how schools function to perpetuate and/or remediate social injustice. Further explores how socially constructed differences (race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, linguist...
EDSO 398 Selected Topics Topics will vary from semester to semester.
EDSO 440 Research in Education & Society Capstone requirement in the Education and Society minor.
EDUC 217 Foundation of Education Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regul...
EDUC 218 Diverse Learners and Human Development Introduces students to the developmental stages experienced by students between the ages of birth through adolescence with an examination of speech/language, social, physical, intellectual, and emotional development. Explores diverse cultures, commun...
EDUC 307 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science In-depth examination of fundamental science concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on Earth, life, and physical sciences, the nature of science and scientific inquiry, the social and cultural significance of science, the relationship of sci...
EDUC 308 Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Science In-depth examination of fundamental social studies concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on history, geography, economics, and civics. Course content emphasizes instructional design and integrates state and national standards, project-base...
EDUC 310 Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on whole numbers and their operations, algebraic thinking in the early grades, and measurement. Content emphasizes and integrates state and national sta...
EDUC 311 Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and subject-specific pedagogy, focusing on rational numbers, algebraic thinking, geometry, probability, and statistics. Emphasizes meeting the needs of struggling students and integrates state...
EDUC 312 Independent Study in Education Special projects and practical experience in educational programs.
EDUC 313 Independent Study in Education Special projects and practical experience in educational programs.
EDUC 314 Independent Study in Education Special projects and practical experience in educational programs.
EDUC 324 Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the...
EDUC 326 Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers In-depth examination of reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within elementary classrooms. Exploration across the components of reading of the methods, materials, and assessment tools a...
EDUC 338 Technology-Enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning Exploration of how technology may be used as an engaging and effective tool in the 21st Century classroom to facilitate changes in the ways teachers communicate, collaborate, and teach and how students learn and demonstrate their understanding. Exami...
EDUC 342 Teaching and Learning in 6-12 Classrooms Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills in discipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; state and national curriculum standards; and evaluation of student performan...
EDUC 343 Assessment and Evaluation in Education Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures.
EDUC 346 Philosophy of Education Examines exemplars of educational philosophy from ancient times to the present day, emphasizing important thinkers and writers that contributed to the philosophy of the American public education system. Includes a consideration of their relevance and...
EDUC 350 Content Area Literacy In-depth examination of reading, writing, and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific techniques for teaching and assessing comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and study skills. The effects of text organization and relationship betwee...
EDUC 353 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language Exploration of current trends in foreign language pedagogy, including national standards, Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century, and the Proficiency Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Langu...
EDUC 356 Elementary Classroom Behavior Management An introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of classroom and behavior management with an emphasis on strong instruction, positive learning climate, individual interventions, including techniques to promote educational well-being, maximize le...
EDUC 357 Secondary Classroom and Behavior Management An introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of classroom and behavior management with an emphasis on strong instruction, positive learning climate, individual interventions, including techniques to promote educational well-being, maximize le...
EDUC 360 Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Adolescents Investigates reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, word study, and writing instruction within the classroom. Study of the methods, materials, and assessment tools associated with elementary and secondary literacy instructi...
EDUC 376 Social Justice in Education Examines how social inequality impacts public education, and how schools function to perpetuate and/or remediate social injustice. Further explores how socially constructed differences (race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, linguist...
EDUC 388 Individual Internship No Description Set
EDUC 398 Special Topics Topics will vary from semester to semester.
EDUC 406 Summer Undergraduate Research Documentation of the work of students who receive summer fellowships to conduct research [or produce a creative arts project] in the summer. The work must take place over a minimum of 6 weeks, the student must engage in the project full-time (at leas...
EDUC 465 Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education Introductory course providing an overview of the nature and educational implications of serving students with disabilities and emphasizes the legal aspects of special education at national, state, and local levels. Relevant legislation associated wit...
EDUC 471 Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education Introduces teacher candidates to the variety of assessment and evaluation techniques and their specific purposes, including eligibility for students with disabilities, instructional decision making, and program improvement. This course explores the r...
EDUC 474 Understanding and Implementing the IEP Provides critical information and hands-on practice regarding the development and implementation of the Individual Education Program (IEP), the federally required document that describes all the components of special education services and safeguards...
EDUC 475 Teaching Internship A fifteen-week field experience which involves the application of theory and skills while working directly with students in the public school classroom on a full-time basis under the direction and support of a cooperating teacher and a university sup...
EDUC 477 Student Teaching, Secondary Education (6-12) (See description under Education 475.)
EDUC 484 Pre-Internship Workshop Prepares students enrolled in the teacher preparation program for the required 15-week teaching internship. Guides students through the creation of the final portfolio. Helps students navigate the process of applying for an internship placement and c...
EDUC 485 Capstone Seminar Weekly seminar for student teachers. Provides a forum for reflective discussion and examination of critical issues related to students' teaching responsibilities and competence, specifically, employing best practices in the planning, delivery, and as...
EDUC 498 Honors Thesis Research Research for the honors thesis in Education under the direction of a faculty advisor.
EDUC 499 Honors Thesis Writing Writing the honors thesis in Education under the direction of a faculty advisor.