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EDU 5000 Methods of Educational Research
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Scholarly writing that tells the story of educational research is an essential skill for the professional educator. This course is designed to enable students to critically review research and prepare students to conduct their own research projects. Students will learn to develop a researchable problem, conduct a literature review, and develop a methodology for conducting research on that problem. The culminating activity for this class is a written research proposal and presentation of that proposal to the class. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5001 Introduction to Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Serves as an introduction to the teaching profession through classroom activities, relevant study and research, and fieldwork. Field experience in elementary or secondary schools is mandatory and forms the core of this course. Students considering teaching gain 'first hand' classroom experience to clarify career goals and aspirations. For those already in the field, the course allows time for critical self-reflection and focus. Students are introduced to departmental policies, procedures and personnel as well as the State of Michigan Standards for Teaching. Extensive student interaction and participation creates a community of learners that is central to the experience and to the profession. Twenty hours (20) of field observation are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5010 Intergration of the Arts
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Integration of the visual and performing arts across the curriculum is the course emphasis. Using creative cross-disciplinary relationships in developing relevant content is stressed. Exploration of various media and technology, as well as field projects/units in developing art as a means of presenting content and relevant information is encouraged. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5022 Elementary Science Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5130 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Design of effective science instruction with a focus on National Science Teachers Association objectives and its integration into the curriculum through practical strategies, collaborative activities and technology. This course is a hands-on approach focusing on the methodologies as well as a review/analysis of current trends in elementary and middle school science and their integration into the curriculum. Research on contemporary issues in this area is reviewed and research paper required. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5023 Elementary Social Studies Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5130 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Design of effective social studies instruction with a focus on National Council of Social Studies goals and its integration into the curriculum through practical strategies, collaborative activities and technology. This course is a hands-on approach focusing on a review/analysis of current trends in elementary and middle school social studies and their integration into the curriculum. Research on contemporary issues in this area is reviewed. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5024 Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5130 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
This course is designed to help students understand the important aspects of elementary reading instruction as a dynamic, complex, interactive and constructive process. It will prepare teachers for developing fluency in reading in students and for fostering the enjoyment of reading. Students will also be provided with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for fully understanding the reading process. This class will provide teachers with an abundance of strategies for improving students' reading performance before, during and after reading. The content of the course will link to the National Council for the Teaching of English/International Reading Association Guidelines. The theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for understanding the reading process. Students continue development of professional portfolios and submit a research paper. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5025 Elementary Language Arts
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5130 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An integrated approach to teaching the language arts, speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and thinking, as a part of the total curriculum. The theoretical background and instructional strategies needed to implement a language arts program in which children are actively involved in thinking and communicating are emphasized. Research on contemporary issues in this area is reviewed and research paper required. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5026 Elementary Mathematics Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5130 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Design of effective mathematics instruction with a focus on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and its integration into the curriculum through practical strategies, collaborative activities and technology. This course is a hands-on approach focusing on the methodologies as well as a review/analysis of current trends in elementary and middle school mathematics and their integration into the curriculum. Research on contemporary issues in this area is reviewed and research paper required. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5027 Physical and Health Education Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed to provide knowledge and experiences that lead to a general understanding of health information and principles of kinesiology for children ages five through twelve. Classroom work will consist of lectures, information discussion, and occasional physical activity in the classroom or gymnasium. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5030 Independent Study
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Intensive, independent work on a topic or problem of the student's choice under the direction of an instructor. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5031 Secondary Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is an introduction to curriculum and instructional methods at the secondary level to increase students' repertoires of instructional strategies. The focus is on constructing lessons and units for use at middle and senior high school levels. Topics include: curriculum structure and content at the lesson and unit level; academic task structures; participant structures; methods of instruction; classroom leadership; lesson designs; assessment, evaluation and reporting of student progress. Fieldwork must be in content area of certification (i.e., students who plan to become certified in economics must complete fieldwork in economics). Students develop items for professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork and a research paper are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5032 Secondary Mathematics Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5031 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
The focus of this course is objective and curricular organization of secondary mathematics courses; content, sequence and methods to accomplish these objectives; measurement, assessment, and reporting to parents; preparation of plans with class demonstrations. Students continue development of professional portfolios and submit a required research paper. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5033 Secondary Social Studies Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5031 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4690 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Foundation of knowledge and skills to teach history, geography, economics, political science and social science courses at the middle and high school levels. Focus is on design, implementation, and evaluation of units and lessons with well-articulated outcomes; appropriate instructional strategies, and relevant assessments, measurement, evaluation, and reporting to parents. Topics include: communication of concepts; curricular organization of secondary social studies; resources for curriculum development and instruction; and critical examination of practice. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork and a research paper are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5034 Secondary English Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5031 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4690 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
The focus of this course is objective and curricular organization of secondary English courses; content, sequence, and methods to accomplish objectives; measurement, evaluation, and reporting to parents; and preparation of plans with class demonstrations. Focus is on design, implementation, and evaluation of units and lessons with well-articulated outcomes, appropriate instructional strategies, and relevant assessments. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork and a research paper are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5035 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5031 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4690 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
The focus of this course is objective and curricular organization of secondary school science courses; content, sequence, and methods to accomplish objectives; measurement, evaluation, and reporting to parents; preparation of plans with class demonstration. Focus is on design, implementation, and evaluation of units and lessons with well-articulated outcomes, appropriate instructional strategies, and relevant assessments. Students continue development of professional portfolios. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5130 Principles Learning, Development & Adjustment
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Students will explore current psychological theories and research that guide inquiry and decision-making in education. Topics surveyed include behavior, development, learning, instruction, cultural influences on learning, and critical and creative thinking. Current research related language acquisition will be reviewed. Fifteen to twenty (15-20) hours of fieldwork are required.` | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5140 Society and Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A critical review of societal changes in contemporary American society and their impact and implications on the structure of American education. Examination of various movements designed to meet these changes and projections for schools of the future including the status of the American teaching profession, the cultural diversity of the school, and multicultural education. Twenty (20) hours of Service Learning volunteer hours are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5160 Elementary Curriculum Construction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
An examination of the foundations of curriculum construction focusing on course design. Areas of study include: principles of curricular development; analysis of the process of curriculum design and development; evaluation of curriculum and course designs; preparation of outcomes and selection of content; design approaches, strategies, and techniques. Students design a curriculum course to address current needs. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5170 Secondary Curriculum Construction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
An examination of the foundations of curriculum construction focusing on course design. Areas of study include: principles of curricular development; analysis of the process of curriculum design and development; evaluation of curriculum and course designs; preparation of outcomes and selection of content; design approaches, strategies, and techniques. Students design a curriculum course to address current needs. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5200 Comparative Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Intensively researched comparative study of an education topic in the US with that of other countries and/or various areas within the US. Such a study involves philosophy, history, culture, curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment as they affect schools and educational systems. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5250 Educational Policy Studies
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Educational policies that affect the contemporary American school. An analysis of the policy development process though conflicting visions with a special emphasis on the role of philosophy of education as a factor driving policy decision-making in education. Students engage in policy decision-making situations required by educational professionals. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5260 Collaboration & Consultation in Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of roles and responsibilities of professional staff when working with students with disabilities and their families and caregivers. Course content will cover procedures for developing, implementing and evaluating instructional accountability for special education students' participation in district and state assessments, relationships between general and special education personnel and programs, roles and responsibilities, interdisciplinary team planning including families, coordinating and training, paraprofessionals and general management responsibilities associated with the instruction of children with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality. A field experience is integrated in the course and assignments. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5510 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Research problems in education. An opportunity for the student to work in some phase of curriculum and instruction in education according to his/her needs and interests. A master's research paper is completed in this course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5660 Reading Strategies for Secondary Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The course of study includes the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction in schools. Course elements include assessment and intervention in interest inventories, English language learners, visual and auditory discrimination, language expression and processing, phonemics, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, spelling and writing. Teachers will apply knowledge of assessment and remediation strategies in a field experience setting with in the contents of Michigan grade level expectations. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5670 Instruction for Students With Literacy Problems
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Provides teachers with specific practical assessment and instructional strategies for use with students having literacy problems. Remedial techniques, approaches, and materials that can be integrated into a literacy-based reading program are analyzed and applied in a variety of contexts. Information from learning styles and multiple intelligences are covered. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5680 Reading Strategies For Elementary School
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The course of study includes the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction in the elementary school. Course elements include assessment and intervention in interest inventories, English language learners, visual and auditory discrimination, language expression and processing, phonemics, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, spelling and writing. Teachers will apply knowledge of assessment and remediation strategies in a field experience setting within the content area curriculum standards. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5730 Elementary School Leadership
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This is the introductory course in elementary and middle school administration and leadership. Focus is on personal and professional leadership and the changing role of the school administrator and leader in a dynamically changing school environment. Issues and trends are researched and discussed. Fifteen (15) Service Learning volunteer hours are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5740 Administration of Secondary Schools
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This is the introductory course in secondary school administration and leadership. Focus is on personal and professional leadership and the changing role of the school administrator and leader in a dynamically changing school environment. Issues and trends are researched and discussed. Fifteen (15) Service Learning volunteer hours are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5750 School Finance and Management Education Services
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A basic understanding of school finance theory and practice is taught. The focus is on how the nation's schools are financed and how the resources are distributed and managed on a national, state, and local level. Recent changes in Michigan's school financing are studied. School and district budgets are analyzed. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5780 Reading in the Content Areas
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed for secondary teachers, reading specialists and school administrators. The course emphasizes techniques and approaches for teaching reading within the content area. Strategies and approaches to help teachers enable students to read, write, think, and study more effectively and efficiently throughout the curriculum. Ten (10) hours of fieldwork are required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5800 Elementary Student Teaching
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5022 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4410 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 4420 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5023 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 5025 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4480 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 5026 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4490 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Teaching and related activities five days per week in an elementary or middle school in the Metropolitan Detroit area under the supervision of a tenured teacher and University supervisor. Seminars and conferences. | 6 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5801 Secondary Student Teaching
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5032 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4710 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 5033 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4730 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 5035 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 4750 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Teaching and related activities five days per week in a secondary school under the supervision of a tenured teacher and University supervisor. Fifteen (15) weeks. Seminars and conferences. | 6 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5810 Multicultural Issues in Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of relationships among race, gender, culture, social class and disability; individual, group and societal responses to differences; anthropological, social and psychological theories about origins of cultural diversity. Students will explore issues related to the overrepresentation of minorities in various special education categories. A field experience is integrated into the course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5820 Schools and Community Relations
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Understanding, developing, and managing school and community relations are researched and discussed. How the school and district story can be effectively communicated to the citizens of a school district are studied. Various methods of collecting data on community attitudes and beliefs are researched. An analysis is made of school board meetings. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5860 Legal Foundations
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The structure of American educational law is studied from the constitution to local rules and regulations. Important case laws, current changes in statutes, rules and regulations and their effects on school decision-making are studied. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5900 Professional Staff Development
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prepares teachers and school administrators to design, develop, and implement effective staff development. The focus is on knowledge and skills to help understand and promote the professional growth of teachers, administrators, and other school staff. Course experiences provide approaches, strategies, and techniques that can be applied to professional development and build skills in the organization of in-service education programs including workshops, seminars, and conferences. Course project is creating a staff development program. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5910 Secondary Student Teaching
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Teaching and related activities five days per week in a secondary school under the supervision of a tenured teacher and University supervisor. Fifteen (15) weeks. Seminars and conferences. | 6 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5920 Elementary Leader Internship I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised field experience is completed in elementary and/or middle school leadership, administration, and supervision. Focus of the first term internship is overall knowledge of school organization, instructional leadership, and staff development. This includes actual job performance in both supervisory and administrative work. The experience is arranged with the program director. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5921 Elementary Leader Internship II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised field experience is completed in elementary and/or middle school leadership, administration, and supervision. Focus of the second term internship is school-community relationships, political, legal, and financial environment of the school. This includes actual job performance in both supervisory and administrative work. The experience is arranged with the program director. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5930 Secondary Leader Internship I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised field experience is completed in secondary school leadership, administration, and supervision. Focus of the first term internship is overall knowledge of school organization, instructional leadership, and staff development. This includes actual job performance in both supervisory and administrative work. The experience is arranged with the program director. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5931 Secondary Leader Internship II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised field experience is completed in secondary school leadership, administration, and supervision. Focus of the second term internship is school-community relationships, political, legal, and financial environment of the school. This includes actual job performance in both supervisory and administrative work. The experience is arranged with the program director. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5940 Seminar in Educational Leadership
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Research problems in school leadership. An opportunity for the student to work in some phase of educational administration and leadership according to his/her needs and interests. A master's degree research paper is completed during this seminar that integrates program course work. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5960 Program Planning, Evaluation, Development and Implementation
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5160 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5170 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Strategies for planning, designing, and implementing educational programs. Principles and procedures for assessing the quality and effectiveness of educational programs and materials. Analysis of evaluation models with emphasis on instruments, methods, and practical applications. Application of educational planning and evaluation principles to a program design/redesign is the culminating project in this course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5970 Curriculum and Instruction in Adult Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Principles of adult education and the development of curricular and instructional techniques for continuing education. Organi-zation and administration of in-service education programs and the design and implementation of workshops, seminars, and conferences. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 5990 Master's Thesis
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Directed research project. Students should consult their graduate advisor for formal requirements. | 6 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6000 Computer Uses in Education
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Advanced study of current trends and methodology strategies and their integration into the curriculum. Hardware and software applications utilized in education. Research of contemporary issues in this area is required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6040 Central Office Leader Internship I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised central office fieldwork assignment in educational administration and leadership is completed during this course. Focus of the first internship is the role of central office in district organization, instructional leadership, and staff development. A faculty advisor or instructor and field administrator supervise the student. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6041 Central Office Leader Internship II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5730 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
OR
EDU 5740 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
A supervised central office fieldwork assignment in educational administration and leadership is completed during this course. Focus of the second term internship is district-community relationships, political, legal, and financial environment of the school district. A faculty advisor or instructor and field administrator supervise the student. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6050 Independent Research Projects
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Research project in area of specialized interest. Restricted to students who have completed a major portion of course work in the Education Specialist degree. By arrangement only. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6090 Advanced Seminar in Curriculum Planning
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5160 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
EDU 5170 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Current curriculum issues and problems, educational research findings, practical perspectives, and implications. Emphasis on curriculum leadership roles in the classroom, school, and administration of curricular policy in a school system. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6200 Supervision of Instruction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Evolution and present status of supervision. Methods and techniques of aiding teachers with planning for instruction and working with children. Problem areas of supervision. Staff development education. Evaluation of instruction and supervision. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6310 School and Classroom Management
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The research base for managing learning will be explored. Classroom management strategies including developing and managing daily routines, optimizing students opportunities to learn, facilitation of effective instructional time, and using technology to manage the learning environment. A central topic is building a productive diverse context where teachers can positively affect student behavior. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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EDU 6980 Field Research Project
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
EDU 5000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Study of a problem in the student's area of concentration utilizing appropriate research design and techniques. A graduate research project and reportis completed during this course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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