Education (EDU) Courses

EDU-500E Internship fall-12 credits, winter-6 credits, spring-12credits

A practicum in a K-8 setting(EDU-501, Practicum). The course includes an understanding of the theory, methodology, and practice of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, health and physical education (EDU-502, Methods). It also includes observations and teaching, participation in professional activities normally associated with teaching, participation in supervisory conferences, and action research (EDU-503, Seminar).

EDU-500S Internship fall-12 credits, winter-6 credits, spring-12credits

A practicum in a 6-12 setting (EDU 501, Practicum). The course includes an understanding of the theory, methodology, and practice of content related to the student’s teaching major and minor (EDU-502, Methods). It also includes observations and teaching, participation in professional activities normally associated with teaching, participation in supervisory conferences, and action research (EDU-503, Seminar).

EDU-600.1 Internship 12.0 cr.

Fall. Specific instruction will include methodology, portfolio development, research, and seminar.

EDU-600.2 Internship 6.0 cr.

Winter. Portfolio development, research, and methodology continue.

EDU-600.3 Internship 12.0 cr.

Spring. Specific instruction focuses on curriculum development, assessing learning, portfolio assessment, research, and seminar. Methods for elementary certification continue.

EDU-611 Foundations of Instructional Leadership 3.0 cr.

An investigation into the models of leadership, school organization, leadership strategies, and the climate of current educational reform. The intent is to develop effective educational change agents.

EDU-612 Research Methods & Design 3.0 cr.

An overview of qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and their application and an introduction to research design. Candidates will design their research projects. A grade of "B" or better is required to enroll in Internships.

EDU-613 Instruction & Technology 2.0 cr.

An advanced look at the integration of technology and instruction, including hypermedia, web page design, and the use of the Internet for instructional purposes.

EDU-621 Professional Portfolio Preparation 3.0 cr.

A culminating course designed to complete the research project and the professional portfolio. The candidates will present their research to the educative community.

EDU-694 Independent Study 3.0 cr.

A student-designed study intended to enhance an area of expertise.