Professional Courses: Students must be admitted to TEPAR to take the following 300/400-level courses

ED 302: Teaching Pupils with Learning and Behavior Problems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 201. Methods and curricular adaptations for teaching pupils with mild and moderate problems of learning and behavior. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

ED 303: Teaching Basic Subjects to Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201 or PSYC 206. Methods, materials, curricular facilities adaptations for instruction in the basic academic subjects for pupils with mild and moderate levels of handicap. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.

ED 304: Strategies in Classroom Motivation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 250. An introduction to methods of management which emphasize the interpersonal nature of the educational process, motivation, and discipline apart from those considered to be behavioristic in nature. Three hours of lecture.

ED 314: Materials and Methods in Elementary School Social Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, ED 202 and PSYC 206. Materials and methods used in teaching social studies in the elementary grades. Three hours of lecture.

ED 315: Materials and Methods in Elementary School Math 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, ED 202, PSYC 206, and grades of "C" or better in MATH 121, 127, 217, and 218. Materials and methods in teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 316: Materials and Methods in Elementary School Reading and Language Arts I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, ED 202, ENGL 301 and PSYC 206. Materials and methods used in teaching reading and language arts in the elementary grades. Three hours of lecture.

ED 317: Methods and Materials in Elementary
School Reading and Language Arts II 3 cr.
A continuation of ED 316. Three hours of lecture.

ED 318: Practicum in Diagnostic and Corrective Reading for Elementary 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 317 and consent of the department. A practicum experience in diagnosing and correcting reading problems in elementary school children. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

ED 320: Materials and Methods in Secondary School Reading 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201 and PSYC 206. Materials and methods used in teaching developmental and content area reading in the secondary school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 334: Materials and Methods in Speech and Hearing Therapy 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201 and PSYC 206. Clinical methods expanded and applied to the school setting. Includes screening, selection of case load, grouping, group methods, block and standard scheduling, reporting procedures, and accountability methods. Three hours of lecture.

ED 385: Evaluation of Instruction 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one materials and methods course. Study of evaluation of instruction with emphasis on measurement. Two hours of lecture.

ED 386: Special Education Diagnostics Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 302 or ED 303. Theory and practice of using classroom diagnostics for planning and implementing instruction. Emphasizes informal approaches. Three hours of lecture.

ED 409: Vocational Education for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 302 or ED 303. Methods, materials, curricular facilities adaptations for instruction in the basic academic subjects for pupils with mild and moderate levels of handicap. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.

ED 411: Observation and Participation in the Elementary School 2 cr.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program (see TEPAR) and at least two elementary school methods courses. Directed observation and limited participation in an elementary school program. One hour of seminar and five hours of laboratory. Grading is pass/no credit.

ED 412: Classroom Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ED 411. A study of classroom management techniques and research related to effective management of the elementary classroom learning environment, student behavior, and classroom resources. Three hours of lecture.

ED 413: The Middle School 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 201 and PSYC 206 or consent of the department. A study of principles, practices, trends and issues in curriculum and instruction in schools serving early adolescent learners. Designed for teachers, administrators, and support personnel. Three hours of lecture.

ED 417: Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
An overview of the history, theories, and issues of pre-primary educational programs with an emphasis on current research. Designed to help students with analysis/synthesis of information on critical issues concerning young children. Three hours of lecture.

ED 418: Materials and Methods in Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 417 or consent of the department. Theoretical bases of early childhood curriculum development, design of curricula, organization of instruction, teaching strategies, and evaluation and assessment techniques. Three hours of lecture.

ED 419: Language Development and Communication Skills 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 417 and PSYC 207. Study of knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to plan for and facilitate developmentally appropriate communication experiences of young children. Three hours of lecture.

ED 420: Nursery and Preschool Education 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 417 and PSYC 207. The study of appropriate educational settings and curricula for children birth to five. Three hours of lecture.

ED 421: Observation and Participation in the Secondary School 2 cr.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program (see TEPAR) and at least one secondary school methods course. Directed observation and limited participation in a junior or senior high school program. One hour of seminar and five hours of laboratory. Grading is pass/no credit.

ED 422: Student Teaching 6 12 cr.
Prerequisites: See"Student Teaching" in this Catalog. Supervised experience in planning, directing, and evaluating learning experiences in elementary education, in secondary education, special education, or speech and hearing therapy. Grading is pass/no credit.

ED 423: Practicum 3 6 cr.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ED 422. Supervised experience working with students in kindergarten, special education, or gifted education setting. Grading is Pass/No Credit.

ED 424: Internship 3-6 cr.
Prerequisites: Possession of baccalaureate degree and completion of Alternate Post Baccalaureate Certification requirements. Designed for Alternate Post Baccalaureate Certification elementary and secondary school teachers who are employed full time in their academic majors on temporary teaching certificates. Must be repeated in two consecutive semesters. Alternate Post-Baccalaureate certification students must complete twelve credits for completion of certification requirements. MAC students (Master's and Alternate Certification majors) must complete six credits for completion of certification requirements. Pass/No Credit.

ED 435: Materials and Methods in Secondary Sciences 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least twenty-four semester hours of biological and physical sciences. Curriculum and methods in teaching sciences in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 436: Materials and Methods in Secondary English 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least eighteen semester hours in English. Curriculum and methods in teaching English in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 437 Materials and Methods in Secondary Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least fifteen semester hours of mathematics. Curriculum and methods in mathematics in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 438 Materials and Methods in Secondary Social Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least eighteen semester hours in social science. Curriculum and methods in teaching social studies in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 439 Materials and Methods in Art Education 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least eighteen semester hours in fine arts. Curriculum and methods in teaching fine arts in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 440: Materials and Methods in Foreign Language Education 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least eighteen semester hours in foreign language. Curriculum and methods in teaching foreign language in secondary schools with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 490: Special Topics in Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Current and/or special issues in education will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of lecture.

ED 496: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and senior standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer mediation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with PSYC 496).

ED 609: Vocational Education for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 408 or 608. Study of curriculum, materials and techniques for vocational and technical training to prepare pupils for gainful employment. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

ED 612: Classroom Management 3 cr.
A study of classroom management techniques and research related to effective management of the elementary classroom learning environment, student behavior, and classroom resources. Three hours of lecture.

ED 613: The Middle School 3 cr.
A study of principles, practices, trends, and issues in the development of curricula for youth in middle schools. Designed for teachers, administrators, and support personnel. Three hours of lecture.

ED 617: Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
An overview of the history, theories of learning, and contemporary issues of pre-primary educational programs with an emphasis on current research. Designed to help students analyze/synthesize information on critical issues concerning young children. Three hours of lecture.

ED 618: Methods & Materials in Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 617 or consent of the department. Theoretical bases of early childhood curriculum development, design of curricula, organization of instruction, teaching strategies, and evaluation and assessment techniques. Three hours of lecture.

ED 622: Student Teaching 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses needed for certification or consent of the Department. Supervised experience in planning, directing, and evaluating learning experiences in elementary and secondary education. Grading is Pass/No Credit.

ED 624: Internship 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Possession of baccalaureate degree and completion of Alternate Post-Baccalaureate Certification requirements. Designed for Alternate Post-Baccalaureate Certification elementary and secondary school teachers who are employed full-time in their academic majors on temporary teaching certificates. Must be taken during 2 consecutive semesters, Fall and Spring, for a total of six credits for completion of elementary or secondary certification requirements. Pass/No Credit.

ED 635: Materials and Methods in the Sciences and Mathematics 3 cr.
Curriculum and methods in teaching the sciences and mathematics in secondary school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 636: Materials and Methods in the Humanities and Social Studies 3 cr.
Curriculum and methods in teaching the humanities and social studies. Three hours of lecture.

ED 690: Special Topics in Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Current and/or special issues in education will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of lecture.

ED 696: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and senior standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer meditation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with PSYC 696).

ED 700: Foundations of Education 3 cr.
A broad overview of the history, philosophy, curriculum, structure and organization of the American education system. Three hours of lecture.

ED 701: History of Education 3 cr.
A study of the history of education from antiquity to the present with emphasis on education in ancient Greece and Rome, Europe in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the transplanting of culture in colonial America. Three hours of lecture.

ED 702: Comparative Education 3 cr.
A comparison of selected national systems of education with emphasis on educational philosophy, goals, organization, and method. Three hours of lecture.

ED 703: History of American Education 3 cr.
A survey of the growth and development of educational thought, institutions, and practices in America from the Sixteenth Century to the present, with special emphasis on the school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 704: Foundations of Educational Research 3 cr.
A study of research methods in education and their empirical foundations, with emphasis on interpreting the literature in the field. Three hours of lecture.

ED 705: Philosophy of Education 3 cr.
A study of philosophical method and thought and their implications for education. Three hours of lecture.

ED 711: Principles of Elementary Education 3 cr.
A study of the development, purposes, and organization of elementary schools, and of curriculum models and instructional practices appropriate for elementary school students. Three hours of lecture.

ED 716: Principles of