EDUC 501: Workshops
Graduate workshops in special fields for varying lengths of time. (1-4)
EDUC 503: On-Campus Workshops in Education
On-campus graduate workshops in education for varying lengths of time; enrollment subject to advisor's approval.
EDUC 505: Issues in Literacy Education
Initial course required for all students in the master's program in
literacy education. Overview of historical and current theory,
practice, definitions, and research in language and literacy
acquisition and development in and out of schools. Required of any
track option selected. (2)
EDUC 506: Foundations of School Library Media Center Management
Functions of the school library media center with particular
emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the school library media
specialist within instructional and administrative arenas. (2)
EDUC 507: Principles of Information Organization, Retrieval, and Service
Exploration of a broad range of data and information in primary and
secondary sources, including document, bibliography, full-text,
statistical, visual, and recorded formats. (2)
EDUC 508: Principles of Bibliographic Analysis and Control
The organization and structure of a broad range of information
formats with an emphasis on the analysis of standard bibliographic
components prescribed by national bibliographic databases. (2)
EDUC 509: Foundations of Collection Development
The philosophical bases and parameters of collection development in the school library media center. (2)
EDUC 510: The Acquisition and Development of Language and Literacy
Investigation of how young children acquire their first language and what they know as a result of this learning. (2)
EDUC 511: Strategies for Language/Literacy Development
The developmental nature of literacy learning with emphasis on the
vital role of language and the interrelatedness and interdependence of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing as language processes.
Prerequisite: EDUC 510. (2)
EDUC 513: Language/Literacy Development: Assessment and Instruction
Understanding of a wide variety of strategies and tools for
assessing and facilitating students' development in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: EDUC 510; highly recommended to be
taken at the end of the track sequence. Cross-listed with SPED 513. (4)
EDUC 515: Professional Seminar: Continuing Level, Teachers
The preparation and sharing of selected topics related to the
minimum generic standards needs of the individual participants.
Required for the continuing level certification of teachers. (2)
EDUC 516: Teacher Supervision
Identification and development of supervisory skills for teachers who work with other adults in the classroom. (1)
EDUC 520: Current Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect
Issues
of child abuse, neglect, harassment and violence. Includes
identification and reporting procedures, and the legal and professional
responsibilities of all mandated reporters. (1)
EDUC 526: Special Topics in Children's Literature
Students explore the various themes of social issues found in
children's literature through discussion groups and the construction of
text sets and thematic units used in elementary and middle school
classrooms. (2)
EDUC 527: Multicultural Children's Literature
Exploration of multi-cultural issues in the context of children's literature. (2)
EDUC 528: Children's Literature in K-8 Curriculum
Investigation of genres of contemporary children's literature and development of a personal repertoire for classroom use. (2)
EDUC 529: Adolescent Literature in the Secondary Curriculum
Genres in adolescent literature and exploration of strategies for
integration of young adult materials across the middle and secondary
school curriculum. (2)
EDUC 530: Children's Writing
Current theory and practice in the teaching and learning of writing in elementary classrooms. (2)
EDUC 537: Media and Technology for School Library Media Specialists
The management of media and technology services in the school
library media center. Special emphasis on emerging technologies used in
K-12 instructional programs (CD-ROM, interactive video, distance
learning, computer technologies). (2)
EDUC 538: Strategies for Whole Literacy Instruction (K-12)
The use of language as a tool for learning across the curriculum,
and the roles of language in all kinds of teaching and learning in K-12
classrooms. Strategies for reading/writing in content areas, thematic
teaching, topic study, and integrating curriculum. (2)
EDUC 544: Inquiry in Communities, Schools, and Classrooms
Knowledge of evaluation techniques, including portfolios, and of
research design; ability to interpret educational research; to
identify, locate, and acquire typical research and related literature;
to use the results of research or evaluation to propose program changes
and write grants. (2)
EDUC 545: Inquiry and Action into Social Issues and Problems
Seminar synthesizing inquiry into social problems in educational and
community settings. Critical examination of contemporary social issues
that affect the success of youth and adults. (2)
EDUC 550: Leadership I
Introduction to
leadership theories, particularly as they apply to schools and their
communities. Investigation of new roles for teacher leaders. Introduction to
shared responsibility between general and special education. Prerequisite:
Admission to the graduate program or permission of graduate advisor. (1-4)
EDUC 551: Leadership II
The role of families and
communities in the educational process, and how teacher leaders can work
collaboratively to support all students in their learning. An emphasis on
special and compensatory education. (1-4)
EDUC 552: Leadership III
Focus on curriculum
design, assessment and student achievement and ways through which teacher
leaders can support effective teaching and learning design for all students
through collaboration and mentoring. An emphasis on instructional practices
that support special education students in general education settings. Focus on
the role of technology in leading productive schools. (1-4)
EDUC 553: Leadership IV
Teachers, leadership and
power: teacher reform from the classroom. A finalizing seminar in successfully
implementing teacher leadership strategies. (1-4)
EDUC 554: Leadership V
The principal as a change agent. Study of current issues in administration. (1–4)
EDUC 556: Secondary and Middle School Curriculum
A variety of facts of secondary and middle school programs: finance,
curriculum, discipline, evaluation, classroom management, the basic
education bill, legislative changes and special education. Critical
issues in the education scene today. (3)
EDUC 560: Practicum
Guided instructional assistance and tutoring in schools. Designed for MA/Cert Program. (2)
EDUC 562: Schools and Society
Individual and cooperative study of the socio-cultural and cultural, political, legal, historical, and philosophical foundations of current practices of schooling in America. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA/Cert Program or consent of instructor. (3)
Students work cooperatively and individually to integrate education course work, field experience, and individual perspective during graduate degree programs. May be repeated for credit. (1–4)
EDUC 564: The Arts, Mind, and Body
An exploration of methods to facilitate creativity and meaning-making in the classroom through visual, musical, non-verbal/physical movement, and dramatic arts. (2)
EDUC 565: The Art and Practice of Teaching
Through application projects, micro-teaching experiences, and reading representing different perspectives, participants will practice and assess a variety of options for designing, implementing, and assessing lessons and units that integrate mathematics, science, social science, language arts, and physical education in K-8 classrooms. (6)
EDUC 568: Internship in Teaching
Internship in classroom settings. Fourteen weeks of teaching under the direct supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisors. Designed for students in the MA/Cert program. (6)
EDUC 570 – Introduction to Educational Leadership (Summer I) – Discussion of major leadership
theories; qualities and skills necessary to develop as a strong educational
research in successful leadership strategies. (2)
EDUC 571 - Schools
and Their Communities
Understanding the role of strong community/family relationships in successful educational leadership. Teaming and collaboration, building community resource networks, and understanding the role of diversity as critical strategies in effective educational leadership. (2)
EDUC 573A - Practicum I
Fieldwork in Educational Administration (1 credit)
EDUC 574 - Instruction
and Curriculum: Theory and Development
Theories and development of effective instructional methodology and best practices for successful student learning. Strategies for effective instructional leaders to support teachers and students in the learning and teaching processes. Includes strategies for at-risk and special education. (3)
EDUC 573B - Practicum II * (Fall I)
Fieldwork in Educational Administration (1 credit)
EDUC 575 - Managing School Change and Reform (J-term I)
The nature and challenges of the process of change in an educational setting; the role of federal and state legislation and its impact on special populations. (2)
EDUC 576 Personnel
Development
Effective leadership strategies for professional development, mentoring/coaching, supervision; contract law, hiring and firing of school personnel. (3)
EDUC 573C - Practicum III (1)
Fieldwork in Educational Administration
EDUC 577 -
School Finance
Budget and finance operations of a school and district. To include federal, state, and local
support; financial planning and budget; site-based budgeting; and purchasing,
accounting, and auditing. (2)
EDUC 578 - School Law
Overview of school law; impact on all legal aspects of schooling. Includes educational implications of constitutional, case, and statutory law as it affects teachers, students, parents, and others. Includes legal aspects on special education in the areas of due process, discipline, and instruction. (2)
EDUC 579 - Leading Schools for Today
Overview and consideration of the wide range of issues educational leaders are faced with in today’s schools. (2)
EDUC 573D - Practicum IV
Fieldwork in Educational Administration (1)
EDUC 585: Comparative Education
Comparison and investigation of materials and cultural systems of
education throughout the world. Emphasis on applying knowledge for
greater understanding of the diverse populations in the K-12
educational system. (3)
EDUC 586: Sociology of Education
Viewing the educational system as a complex and changing social institution. Emphasis on value orientations from diverse human populations and their impact on K-12 education and educational issues. (3)
EDUC 587: History of Education
A study of great men and women whose lives and writings have shaped and continue to shape the character of American education. (3)
EDUC 589: Philosophy of Education
Philosophical and theoretical foundations of American education as well as the social philosophy of growing diverse populations in the K-12 schools. (3)
EDUC 590: Graduate Seminar
A workshop for all Master of Arts candidates in the Department of Instructional Development and Leadership. Candidates should register for this seminar for assistance in fulfilling requirements. No credit is given, nor is tuition assessed.
EDUC 595: Internship in Educational Administration
Students will register for 2 semester hours in each of two semesters. Internship in educational administration jointly planned and supervised by the Department of Instructional Development and Leadership and public and/or private school administrators in full compliance with state requirements. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program or to the credentialing program; completion of educational administration concentration; consultation with advisor. (2, 2)
EDUC 596: Graduate Seminar
Students register for 1 semester hour in each of two semesters. Professional seminars are scheduled and presented by candidates, their university professors, and professional colleagues in the schools in partnership. Prerequisites: Completion of coursework in educational administration concentration. (1,1)
EDUC 597: Independent Study
Projects of varying length related to educational issues or concerns of the individual participant and approved by an appropriate faculty member and the dean. (1–4)
EDUC 598: Studies in Education
A research paper or project on an educational issue selected jointly by the student and the graduate advisor. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program; EDUC 544, 545; minimum of 26 hours of coursework leading to the MA; consultation with the student's advisor. (2)
EDUC 599: Thesis
The thesis problem will be chosen from the candidate's major field
of concentration and must be approved by the candidate's graduate
committee. Candidates are expected to defend their thesis in a final
oral examination conducted by their committee.
(3 or 4)
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