ED 202: Introduction to Technology in Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 201. A study of applications of educational technology for the classroom, with attention to selection of hardware and software, use of audiovisual media, and development of instructional materials. Three hours of lecture-laboratory.

ED 211: Classroom Organization and Management in the Elementary School 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in ED 201 and PSYC 206. Principles and practice, observation and participation, of pupil management and organization for instruction in the elementary school. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory.

ED 221: Classroom Organization and Management in the Secondary School 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in ED 201 and PSYC 206. Principles and practices, observation and participation of pupil management and organization of instruction in the secondary school. One hour of lecture, two hours of laboratory.

ED 228: Practicum in Mainstream Education for Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 211 or ED 221. Concurrent registration in ED 250. Supervised experience in providing learning experiences for handicapped pupils in mainstreamed settings. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

ED 250: Problems of the Exceptional Child 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion or enrollment in PSYC 207. A descriptive survey of educational and adjustment problems of the exceptional child. Three hours of lecture.

ED 295: Independent Study in Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 201 or consent of the department. Reading, on-site visits to schools and other institutions, conferences, and reports under the guidance of an education faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. One hour of seminar and three hours of research.

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

ED 301: Materials for Teaching Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201 and PSYC 206. Design, preparation, assessment, evaluation and maintenance of materials for teaching mildly and moderately handicapped pupils. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

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, 301 and 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 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, PSYC 206, MATH 121, 124, 210, and 217. 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, 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.
Prerequisite: ED 316 or consent of the department. 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 301.  Theory and practice of using classroom diagnostics for planning and implementing instruction. Emphasizes informal approaches. Three hours of lecture. ED 408:
Pre-Vocational Education for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Curriculum, materials and techniques for teaching information and skills leading to systematic training to prepare pupils for gainful employment. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

ED 409: Vocational Education for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 406. 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 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 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 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 the Sciences and Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least twenty-four semester hours of biological and physical sciences, or at least fifteen semester hours of mathematics. Curriculum and methods in teaching the sciences and mathematics in secondary school with an emphasis on lesson plan writing and demonstration lessons. Three hours of lecture.

ED 436: Materials and Methods in Humanities and Social Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 201, PSYC 206, and at least eighteen semester hours in the appropriate content area. Curriculum and methods in teaching the humanities and social studies in secondary school 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 608: Pre-Vocational Education for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped Pupils 3 cr.
Curriculum, materials and techniques for teaching information and skills leading to systematic training to prepare pupils for gainful employment. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

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 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 int he 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 Secondary Education 3 cr.
A study of the development, purposes, and organization of secondary schools, and of curriculum models and instructional  practices appropriate for secondary school students. Three hours of lecture.

ED 720: Curriculum 3 cr.
A systematic study of the history, theory and practice of curriculum development in American education. Three hours of lecture.

ED 721: National Writing Project 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the LSUS National Writing Project. This course is the pedagogical component of the Summer Institute of the LSUS National Writing Project. It provides an overview of methodologies for teaching writing pertinent throughout the curriculum and across all grade levels with particular concern for pedagogical issues in the use of writing to help teach content areas. Three hours of seminar.

ED 723: Advanced Topics in Language Arts 3 cr.
A study of principles, practices, trends, and issues in language arts with emphasis on the relationship between written communication and reading. For teachers of elementary and middle school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 724: Advanced Evaluation of Instruction 3 cr.
Study of the design and interpretation of formal and informal evaluative devices as well as the use of standardized instruments. Three hours of lecture.

ED 725: Practical Applications of Curriculum in Elementary and Secondary Schools 3 cr.
The principles and processes of curriculum implementation and application in the elementary and secondary school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 726: Advanced Topics in Mathematics Education 3 cr.
A study of curriculum in school mathematics and instructional strategies with emphasis on diagnosis and remediation. Three hours of lecture.

ED 727: Advanced Topics in Teaching English 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of theory and strategies for teaching English. Designed around major topics of concern to certified teachers. Three hours of lecture.

ED 729: Advanced Topics in Social Studies 3 cr.
An analysis of curricular issues, teaching practices, and social influences concerning modern social studies education. Three hours of lecture. ED 730: Supervision of Instruction 3 cr.
Study of the theory and application of instructional leadership and supervision. Three hours of lecture.

ED 731: Preservice Supervision 3 cr.
A review of the development of teacher education and a study of principles and techniques used in the supervision of student teaching. Three hours of lecture.

ED 732 Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 720. An overview of social and cultural backgrounds of minority groups and how the various backgrounds affect an individual's participation in and responsiveness to counseling. Emphasis on adjusting counseling techniques to fit the social and cultural background of the client, also listed as PSYC 732. Three hours of lecture.

ED 735: School Administration 3 cr.
Study of organization and administration of elementary and secondary schools. Three hours of lecture.

ED 736: School Law 3 cr.
Provides the school administrator with a broad knowledge of statutory considerations and specific Louisiana educational statutes. Three hours of lecture.

ED 737: The Elementary School Principalship 3 cr.
Study of theory and practice for effective management of elementary schools. Three hours of lecture.

ED 738: The Secondary School Principalship 3 cr.
Study of Theory and practice for effective management of secondary schools. Three hours of lecture.

ED 740: Foundations in Developmental Reading 3 cr.
Familiarizes teachers with contemporary trends in reading instruction and develops certain specific knowledge and skills essential to competent teaching of reading. Three hours of lecture.

ED 741: Reading Assessment 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 740. Helps classroom teachers develop and apply diagnostic techniques suitable for appraising the reading abilities of students in order to organize and implement instruction that will meet their needs. Three hours of lecture.

ED 742: Clinical Aspects of Reading Instruction 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 741. Concepts, procedures, and specialized techniques involved in clinical diagnosis, identification of underlying causes, and remediation of reading difficulties. Three hours of lecture.

ED 743: Practicum in Reading 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 742. Gives the intern reading specialist a supervised experience in tutoring children with reading problems. Emphasis is placed on methods, materials and the application of specialized remedial techniques. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

ED 744: Reading in the Content Areas 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 740 or consent of the department. Strategies and practices for solving problems of reading disability as they affect the content area teacher in social studies, science, mathematics, and other areas. Three hours of lecture.

ED 748: Administration of School Reading Programs 3 cr.
A study of administrative leadership in school reading programs with emphasis on understanding the reading process, staff development, effective supervision, community involvement, and evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

ED 750: Principles of Guidance 3 cr.
A survey of guidance including historical perspective, principles, organization and techniques. Three hours of lecture.

ED 753: Career and Lifestyle Development in School Counseling 3 cr.
Basic concepts underlying the awareness and exploration phases of the career development process in addition to the materials and techniques in career counseling of adolescents and adults.

ED 755: Guidance Practicum 3 cr.
Supervised experience in working with children and youth in a school guidance program. One hour of seminar and five hours of laboratory.

ED 760: Administration and Organization of Special Education Programs 3 cr.
Review of principles and problems of program organization and service delivery for special education in the public schools including laws, regulations, and guidelines for development of local policy, responsibilities of special education officials, and problems of administration of programs. Three hours of lecture.

ED 761: Special Education in the Secondary School 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 250 or consent of the department. A survey of teaching arrangement, curricula, and methods for exceptional children in junior and senior high schools. Three hours of lecture.

ED 762: The Teacher as Consultant 3 cr.
Provides knowledge of educational consultation and skills necessary to be an effective consultant to regular and special education teachers concerning children who are experiencing learning and/or behavior problems at school. Three hours of lecture.

ED 763: Principles of Behavior Management of Exceptional Children 3 cr.
(Behavioral Intervention Strategies) Principles and strategies of applied behavior analysis with emphasis on technical skills involved in teaching exceptional children. Three hours of lecture.

ED 764: Characteristics/Study of Gifted Individuals 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of the characteristics and identification of gifted individuals to include areas of concern in gifted education (handicapped gifted, underachieving gifted, disadvantaged gifted). Three hours of lecture.

ED 765: Methods of Teaching the Gifted 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A comprehensive review of teaching-learning strategies that can be used in the implementation of a curriculum for gifted students. Three hours of lecture.

ED 766: Curriculum Development for the Gifted 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of modifications of the regular curriculum's content, processes, products, and learning environment to make it more appropriate for gifted students. Included will be recommendations for curriculum development with several examples of appropriate curriculum. Three hours of lecture.

ED 767: Organization and Management of Special Education Classes 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ED 411/421, ED 304, PSYC 455 or consent of the department. A study of the major systems and current   research in classroom organization and behavior management in special education. Non-aversive controls, developmental methods, and parent-teacher relationships are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

ED 768: Teaching Exceptional Children in Inclusive Classrooms 3 cr.
A study of the various facets of inclusion practice through which educators can enhance their powers of creativity using the techniques of experiential education based on cooperative teaching and learning models.

ED 769: The Exceptional Child in Today's Schools 3 cr.
A comprehensive survey of research, issues, and practice affecting educational provisions for exceptional children.

ED 770: School and Community Relations 3 cr.
The study of concepts and practices for developing and maintaining informed involvement of communities with public schools. Three hours of lecture.

ED 772: Financing Public Education 3 cr.
Study of problems and issues related to the appropriation and allocation of public financial resources for education. Three hours of lecture.

ED 774: School Personnel Administration 3 cr.
Study of concepts and practices in recruitment, selection, development and utilization of professional human resources in educational organizations. Three hours of lecture.

ED 778: Practicum in Clinical Supervision 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ED 730. Directed experience in planning and implementing clinical supervision models. One hour seminar and 10 hours laboratory.

ED 780: Educational Technology Applied to the Classroom 3 cr.
A hands on, project-centered course using technology in the classroom, with attention to selection of hardware and software, use of multimedia authoring tools and communications technology in the development of instructional materials. Three hours of lecture.

ED 781 Multimedia and Video in the Classroom 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Education 780. A hands on, project centered course on using multimedia and video more effectively in the classroom, with attention to the creation and effective use of sound and video in the development of instructional materials. Two hours of lecture; two hours of laboratory.

ED 782 Curriculum Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Education 780 and Education 781.  The production of a CD and a video on selected topics in education.  Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

ED 783 Teaching Science and Math Using Technology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Education 780. A hands on, project centered course on using the latest technology to teach math and science int he classroom. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.

ED 790: Special Problems in Education 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Intensive study, research, and reporting on a significant problem in education. Three hours of lecture.

ED 795: Independent Study in Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. An independent study directed by an assigned member of the Education faculty. Formal paper required. Three hours of research.

ED 798: M. ED. Final Project 3 cr.
Prerequisite: M. Ed. candidacy and completion of all M. Ed. courses (may be scheduled concurrent with final course). A research project, written and oral, approved by the candidate's committee on a pass/no credit basis. Three hours of independent study.

ED 799: Thesis 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Designed as a research option in the M.Ed. degree program. Final grading is on a pass/no credit basis. One to six credits per semester.