| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
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| 1301 | EDCI567T | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. Also includes strategies and methods for English language learners. This course is for Adventist teacher certification students only. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom.) Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1302 | EDCI567T | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom). Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1303 | EDCI571 | Educational Assessment This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to use assessment practices to examine and improve student learning by making appropriate data-informed instructional decisions. Key concepts relevant to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of classroom assessments will be emphasized. Candidates will examine a variety of assessments, including formative, summative, traditional, authentic, informal classroom-based, and large scale. Topics include ethical assessment practices, designing assessments, aligning assessments, and utilizing technology for assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1304 | EDCI571T | Educational Assessment This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to use assessment practices to examine and improve student learning by making appropriate data-informed instructional decisions. Key concepts relevant to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of classroom assessments will be emphasized. Candidates will examine a variety of assessments, including formative, summative, traditional, authentic, informal classroom-based, and large scale. Topics include ethical assessment practices, designing assessments, aligning assessments, and utilizing technology for assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1305 | EDIL535 | Philosophy of Education In-depth study of the philosophical foundations of education. Reviews the major schools of philosophic thought and theories of education. Explores connections between philosophy, education theory, and educational practice; probes current issues and reforms. Scriptural frameworks and Christian education principles as expounded by E. G. White are incorporated. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1306 | EDIL547 | Curriculum Development From a biblical worldview, the candidates analyze curriculum and study its development, mapping, and improvements at the elementary and secondary levels for classrooms and school systems. Topics include study of the philosophical, historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of curriculum development. The course also gives study to curricular issues. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1307 | EDIL547T | Curriculum Development From a biblical worldview, the candidates analyze curriculum and study its development, mapping, and improvements at the elementary and secondary levels for classrooms and school systems. Topics include study of the philosophical, historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of curriculum development. The course also gives study to curricular issues. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1308 | EDIL562 | Instructional Design The candidates analyze, develop, and improve instructional designs through an emphasis on the strength and effectiveness of various teaching models at the elementary, middle, and/or secondary level. The course studies the foundations of instructional development, innovation in lesson preparation, delivery, assessment, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Students will develop both their ability to reflect on their own teaching performance and become skilled in supporting other teachers. Instruction emphasizes a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1309 | EDIL565 | Seminar: Trends in Education Trends and issues in curriculum and instruction are discussed, as well as ideas of educational reformers and recognized leaders, and their critics. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1310 | EDIL595 | Independent Study in Instructional Leadership Individual research/study project in instructional leadership under the supervision of a graduate professor. A total of no more than six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1311 | EDLE515 | Child & Young Adult Literature This class will focus on professional and philosophical principles for the selection, analysis, and evaluation of a wide range of print, digital, and online texts from various genres in order to meet the reading and/or listening interests and text complexity needs of children and young adults. Choice, motivation, and scaffolded support to optimize students' learning to read and write will be addressed. K-12 teachers and librarians will be prepared to develop and utilize a literacy curriculum that will positively impact students' knowledge, beliefs, and engagement with diverse and equitable texts. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1312 | EDLE516 | Examining Reading Instruction Candidates will gain an understanding of reading development through the lens of related theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and disciplinary knowledge. Understanding will be demonstrated through lesson design, implementation of high impact instructional practices, and application of pertinent assessment data. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1313 | EDLE516 | Examining Reading Instruction This course focuses on creating an environment that nurtures writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. A critical examination of literacy standards with an emphasis on the interconnected nature of writing, reading, and speaking is included. Mentor texts are identified and created for use in teaching writing genre, craft, conventions, and living like a writer. Additional topics include the use of assessment data to inform instruction, high impact pedagogical strategies, and learning effective conferring skills to nurture the growth of writers. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1314 | EDLE517 | Examining Writing Instruction This course focuses on creating an environment that nurtures writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. A critical examination of literacy standards with an emphasis on the interconnected nature of writing, reading, and speaking is included. Mentor texts are identified and created for use in teaching writing genre, craft, conventions, and living like a writer. Additional topics include the use of assessment data to inform instruction, high impact pedagogical strategies, and learning effective conferring skills to nurture the growth of writers. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1315 | EDLE518 | Literacy & Leadership in the 21st Century This course examines current research related to use of technology in K-12 settings for the teaching of literacy as well as the facilitation of professional development and leadership in organizational change efforts. Candidates will leverage tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment through the use of traditional print, digital, and online resources in the changing landscape of literacy. Candidates will guide students to critically evaluate media content for reliability and for consistency with a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1316 | EDLE518 | Literacy & Leadership in the Digital World This course examines current research related to use of technology in K-12 settings for the teaching of literacy as well as the facilitation of professional development and leadership in organizational change efforts. Candidates will leverage tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment through the use of traditional print, digital, and online resources in the changing landscape of literacy. Candidates will guide students to critically evaluate media content for reliability and for consistency with a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1317 | EDLE519 | Content Literacy: K-4 Study is given to the theoretical framework for incorporating teaching literacy across the curriculum in the lower grades. Instructional strategies designed to enhance critical and creative thinking, as well as academic performance in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and visual literacy in all content areas are incorporated. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1318 | EDLE520 | Content Literacy: 5-12 Study is given to the theoretical framework for teaching literacy in the content areas for grades 5 - 12. Instructional strategies designed to enhance critical and creative thinking, as well as academic performance in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and visual literacy in all content areas are incorporated. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1319 | EDLE521 | Cultural Aspects of Literacy Candidates will identify, analyze, discuss, and evaluate the impact culture has on literacy. Emphasis will be placed on cognitive, linguistic, motivational, and sociocultural theory, highlighting the understood and implied cultural knowledge common between writer and reader. The course will also focus on developing and implementing strategies to advocate for equity as foundational to learning and leadership based on biblical principles. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1320 | EDLE565 | Critical Thinking in Content Literacy Study is given to the theoretical framework for teaching literacy in the content areas. Instructional strategies for facilitating critical thinking, particularly in the context of the Bible, are modeled and practiced. Strategies are also taught that are designed to enhance critical and creative thinking, as well as academic performance in reading, writing, listening, talking, viewing, and visual representation in all content areas. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1321 | EDLE586 | Professional Applications in Literacy Provides opportunity for individual students to identify an area of particular passion in literacy. In cooperation with the professor, students design a proposal specifying a plan for applying what has been learned within the context of the professional community rather than the individual classroom. This class will enable graduate students to work in collaboration with the university professor to enhance literacy development in a community or professional setting. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1322 | EDLE595 | Independent Study in Literacy Education Individual research/study project in literacy education under the supervision of a graduate professor. A total of no more than six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2006 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1323 | EDMM527T | Curriculum Dev Multiage Classroom A study of curriculum theorists and models that facilitate integrated and thematic instruction. Will include analysis, evaluation, and application of curriculum suitable for multiage classrooms. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1324 | EDMM538 | Strategic Organization & Management in Multiage Classrooms Designed to equip Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers to implement effective management strategies in multiage classrooms. Provides a comprehensive knowledge base and application of that knowledge in the practice of creating and sustaining safe, inclusive, and productive learning environments conducive to the highest level of growth for all students. Areas of emphasis include: structuring the classroom for success, managing time through effective scheduling, maximizing student outcomes through effective resource management, managing student and group behavior, and enhancing learning, motivation, and engagement through effective technology use. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1325 | EDMM538T | Strategic Org & Mgmt in Multiage Classro Designed to equip Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers to implement effective management strategies in multiage classrooms. Provides a comprehensive knowledge base and application of that knowledge in the practice of creating and sustaining safe, inclusive, and productive learning environments conducive to the highest level of growth for all students. Areas of emphasis include: structuring the classroom for success, managing time through effective scheduling, maximizing student outcomes through effective resource management, managing student and group behavior, and enhancing learning, motivation, and engagement through effective technology use. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1326 | EDMM543 | Multiage Classroom Leadership and Administration This course is designed to build the leadership qualifications of the small school teacher. Students in the course will examine the history of the small school and then explore the leadership qualities and administrative duties they carry in addition to teaching. Topics include budgeting and finance, working with the School Board, marketing the small school, and other duties necessary for a small school administrator. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1327 | EDMM543T | Multiage Clrm Ldrshp & Mgmt This course is designed to build the leadership qualifications of the small school teacher. Students in the course will examine the history of the small school and then explore the leadership qualities and administrative duties they carry in addition to teaching. Topics include budgeting and finance, working with the School Board, marketing the small school, and other duties necessary for a small school administrator. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1328 | EDMM548 | Assessment & Differentiated Instruction in Multiage and Diverse Classrooms Designed to empower Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers to use formative and summative assessment practices to create and deliver differentiated instruction for learners of varying ages, learning styles, socioeconomic, cultural, and social groups, as well as ability levels. Prepares teachers to use their understanding of individual differences to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards and experience maximum growth. Included in this course will be lesson planning techniques, differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, motivational concepts, and informal and formal assessment practices used to drive instruction. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1329 | EDMM548T | Asment & Diff Instruct in Multiage Class Designed to empower Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers to use formative and summative assessment practices to create and deliver differentiated instruction for learners of varying ages, learning styles, socioeconomic, cultural, and social groups, as well as ability levels. Prepares teachers to use their understanding of individual differences to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards and experience maximum growth. Included in this course will be lesson planning techniques, differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, motivational concepts, and informal and formal assessment practices used to drive instruction. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Multiage Teaching (EDMM) | EDMM | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1330 | EDOE503 | Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education This course covers the basic concepts and the history of the outdoor education movement. Scope of contemporary programs in the U.S. and abroad are also addressed. The course also includes the examination of the teaching of learning processes relevant to outdoor and environmental education. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1331 | EDOE504 | Field Experience in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education Experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundations presented in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education (EDOE 503) through the on-site examinations of schools, nature centers, and residential camps. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1332 | EDOE515 | Nature Study Skills This course is designed for teachers and outdoor leaders to increase their knowledge, awareness, confidence, and appreciation of nature. The class will explore interpretation skills of urban and rural wildlife that could be encountered in an outdoor classroom setting. A field project is required. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1333 | EDOE516 | Field Experience in Nature Study This course will provide knowledge of natural history through the survey of flora and fauna at a specific field location. Students will practice observation skills, use standard techniques for taking field notes, and become skilled at the use of field guides and identification keys. A different topic will be explored each semester. This course may be repeated for up to four (4) hours of credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1334 | EDOE523 | Leadership in Outdoor Education This course is for outdoor leaders and gives training in planning, organizing, and implementing outdoor programs for children, youth, and adults. Experiences include evaluating the operations of camp, recreation, and residential programs. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1335 | EDOE524 | Field Experience in Leadership in Outdoor Education The experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundations presented in Leadership in Outdoor Education (EDOE 523) and to provide opportunities for students to conduct on-site evaluations of outdoor education programs, and their curricula, staffing, and financial management. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1336 | EDOE528 | Interpretation of Natural and Historical Resources This course will examine the fundamental principles of natural and historical interpretation. Students will research local resources in order to develop interpretive programs. Particular attention is given to contemporary methods of interpretation in parks, nature centers, camps, and other outdoor settings. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1337 | EDOE530 | History & Philosophy of Forest Kindergarten & Schools An experiential course in which students will participate in observation, debrief and discussion sessions, group work, research and individual projects. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, 1) history and philosophy of Forest Kindergarten and Forest School, 2) current status of Forest Kindergarten and Forest School globally, and its implementation in North America, 3) benefits and value of exploratory play. In addition to class instructional time, students will spend 30 hours observing and participating in Forest Kindergarten and/or Forest School sessions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1338 | EDOE530 | History & Philosophy of Forest Kindergarten & Schools An experiential course in which students will participate in observation, debrief and discussion sessions, group work, research and individual projects. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, 1) history and philosophy of Forest Kindergarten and Forest School, 2) current status of Forest Kindergarten and Forest School globally, and its implementation in North America, 3) benefits and value of exploratory play. In addition to class instructional time, students will spend time observing and participating in Forest Kindergarten and/or Forest School sessions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1339 | EDOE531 | Developing Forest Kindergarten & School Curriculum An experiential course in which students will participate in observation, debrief and discussion sessions, group work, research and individual projects. Topics and activities include, but are not limited to: 1) best practices and teaching strategies, 2) naturalist skills, 3) emergent curriculum, 4) flow learning, 5) student evaluation and assessment, 6) nature art. In addition to instructional time, students will spend 30 hours observing and teaching in Forest Kindergarten and/or Forest School sessions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1340 | EDOE531 | Developing Forest Kindergarten & School Curriculum An experiential course in which students will participate in observation, debrief and discussion sessions, group work, research and individual projects. Topics and activities include, but are not limited to: 1) best practices and teaching strategies, 2) naturalist skills, 3) emergent curriculum, 4) flow learning, 5) student evaluation and assessment, 6) nature art. In addition to instructional time, students will spend time observing and teaching in Forest Kindergarten and/or Forest School sessions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1341 | EDOE531 | Developing Forest Kindergarten & School Curriculum An experiential course in which students will participate in observation, debrief and discussion sessions, group work, research and individual projects. Topics and activities include, but are not limited to: 1) best practices and teaching strategies, 2) naturalist skills, 3) emergent curriculum, 4) flow learning, 5) student evaluation and assessment, 6) nature art. In addition to instructional time, students will spend time observing and teaching in Forest Kindergarten and/or Forest School sessions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1342 | EDOE533 | Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites This is an intensive seminar designed to provide practical field experience in developing a wide range of activities for the school yard, park, or use in a resident facility. Participants in this seminar will develop materials and implement them at a camp or environmental school site. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1343 | EDOE534 | Field Experience in Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites This course is designed to support and supplement Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites (EDOE 533) and to provide practical field experiences in developing curriculum, as well as trails, gardens, ropes courses, or other physical needs of an outdoor site. The students will complete a project at a camp, nature center, or school yard site. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1344 | EDOE535 | Outdoor Therapy: Design and Procedures This course provides opportunity for an examination of group design, procedure, and dynamics used as a therapeutic tool in the outdoor setting. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1345 | EDOE535 | Outdoor Therapy: Design and Procedures This course provides opportunity for an examination of group design, procedure, and dynamics used as a therapeutic tool in the outdoor setting. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1346 | EDOE536 | Field Experience in Outdoor Therapy The experiences in this course are designed to support and supplement the theoretical foundations presented in Outdoor Therapy: Design and Procedures (EDOE 535), and to provide hands-on training in outdoor therapeutic settings. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1347 | EDOE537 | Lab Experience: Technology in Outdoor Education Must be taken concurrently with EDOE 538. This course is designed to support and supplement Technology in Outdoor Education (EDOE 538) and to provide practical experiences in using technology for collecting and understanding data gathered from field activities. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1348 | EDOE538 | Technology in Outdoor Education This course will provide participants with knowledge of various types of equipment used in surveying, sampling, or collecting data for biological research. Participants will work with professionals in the field to develop the skills needed to use equipment, and then learn ways to involve their students in similar activities in the outdoor classroom. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1349 | EDOE543 | Environmental Ministries This seminar will focus on the use of nature study to lead children and youth to Christ. It is designed for teachers and youth leaders who want to learn more about using nature as a tool for witnessing. Participants will learn to use nearby and/or familiar locations for environmental understanding and inspiration. This includes the completion of a position paper. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1350 | EDOE552 | Ecology Education A study of the interrelationships of plants, animals, and their environment. Field work will introduce the teacher to actual activities and simple sampling techniques that can be reproduced in the classroom and outdoor teaching site. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1351 | EDOE562 | Wilderness Stewardship An intensive wilderness camping course to be taught entirely in the field. It will provide the student with basic knowledge, skills, and understanding of environmental impact while pursuing outdoor recreational activities. Professional reading will be required prior to the trip that provide historical and natural context regarding the area to be visited. The classic writings of such naturalists as Thoreau, Leopold, Muir, and Olson may be included in the readings. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1352 | EDOE564 | Special Topics Topics of current significant and interest in outdoor education are covered. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Credits: 1 - 4, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1353 | EDOE565 | Nature Journaling This class will help the student explore the natural world through journaling. It focuses on writing and revising a journal. The creative process and the elements of good writing, including the discovery process, writing introductions and conclusions, using concrete and specific language and appropriate style will be discussed. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1354 | EDOE568 | Nature Photography A theoretical and practical study of photography as a means of communicating and recording nature. Topics will include outdoor lighting, composition, exposure, color, and choosing equipment and film for nature photography. Students need their own cameras. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1355 | EDOE570 | Non-Profit Environmental Organization Development & Management This course is designed to provide an overview of best practices for developing and managing a successful environmental non-profit organization. Class participants will gain a working knowledge of environmental non-profit management by visiting local nature centers, land trusts, outdoor adventure providers and others; interviewing staff members, donors, and board members; participating in class discussions and completing written assignments. As a final project students will create a professional proposal for the development of a specific non-profit environmental organization that will include: organizational mission, programs, staff, and financial/business plan (annual budget, fund-raising, and development). Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1356 | EDOE573 | Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 1 - 6 This course may focus on any of the following areas of emphasis: art, music, language arts, math, social studies, science, technology, health, or physical education. The student will collect and organize a file of teaching materials appropriate for outdoor education and evaluate outdoor education activities. Twenty (20) hours of field experiences in selected outdoor schools and attendance at selected professional meetings are considered a part of this course. The course may be repeated with different emphases. Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1357 | EDOE574 | Outdoor Curriculum and Methods, Grades 7 - 12 This course may focus on any of the following areas of emphasis: English, history, math, social studies, science, technology, health or physical education. Students will collect and organize a file of teaching materials appropriate for outdoor education and will evaluate outdoor education activities. Twenty (20) hours of field experience in selected outdoor schools and attendance at selected professional meetings are considered a part of this course. The course may be repeated with different emphases. Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1358 | EDOE575 | Internship in Outdoor Education An internship designed to meet the particular needs and interests of the individual participant. Internship will be conducted in cooperation with a day or residential outdoor education facility. A minimum of forty (40) clock hours is required for each semester hour of credit. Arrangements for this course should be made with the faculty adviser while the student is enrolled in EDUC 591. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four (4) semester hours total. Credits: 1 - 4, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1359 | EDOE576 | Outdoor Intensive Lab-Fall This is required 10-day lab for any student attending a Fall Outdoor Education Field Intensive session. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 20 ($900), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1360 | EDOE577 | Outdoor Intensive Lab-Winter This is a required 10-day lab for any student attending a Winter Outdoor Education Field Intensive session. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1361 | EDOE578 | Outdoor Intensive Lab-Summer This is a required 10-day lab for any student attending a Summer Outdoor Education Field Intensive session. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1362 | EDOE585 | Workshop in Outdoor Education Various topics in outdoor education, including nature study, adventure programming, curriculum, and wilderness medical certification may be covered. The class will be taught in a location suitable for the topic being covered. This course may be repeated with different topics. Note: additional lab fees may be assessed depending on credits. Credits: 1 - 4, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1363 | EDOE591 | Research in Outdoor Education A survey of common research methods in outdoor education-related disciplines with a focus on the practical application of these research methods for graduate students. The course examines tools of scholarly research along with different forms of research. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1364 | EDOE593 | Adventure-Based Counseling A survey course introducing teachers, camp professionals, and outdoor professionals to adventure-based counseling activities. Theoretical perspectives/foundations, activity implementation, and assessments will be the core of the instruction. Specific attention will be given to issues in group diversity including age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomics. Must be taken concurrently with Outdoor Intensive Lab. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1365 | EDOE595 | Independent Study in Outdoor Education Individual research/study project in outdoor education under the supervision of a graduate studies professor. May be conducted at a school or camp site. A maximum of six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Outdoor Education (EDOE) | EDOE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1366 | EDUC102 | Mathematical Numeracy Manipulatives, problem solving strategies, and evidenced based mathematic pedagogies are used to develop a deeper understanding of the foundation of numbers, number systems, algebra, and geometry. The course will focus on the reason behind mathematical operations and its related pedagogy. Topics covered in the ACT and Praxis Core will be addressed. Required for students with Math ACT below 21. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1367 | EDUC102 | Mathematical Numeracy Manipulatives, problem solving strategies, and evidenced based mathematic pedagogies are used to develop a deeper understanding of the foundation of numbers, number systems, algebra, and geometry. The course will focus on the reason behind mathematical operations and its related pedagogy. Topics covered in the ACT and Praxis Core will be addressed. Required for students with Math ACT of 21 or less, or Math rSAT 530 or less, or SAT 500 or less. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1368 | EDUC102 | Mathematical Numeracy Manipulatives, problem-solving strategies, and evidenced-based mathematic pedagogies are used to develop a deeper understanding of the foundation of numbers, number systems, algebra, and geometry. The course will focus on the reason behind mathematical operations and its related pedagogy. Topics covered in the ACT and Praxis Core will be addressed. Required for students with Math ACT below 21 (Math RSAT below 530 or Math Praxis Core below TN Qualifying score). Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: No Special Approvals Needed | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1369 | EDUC102 | Mathematical Numeracy Manipulatives, problem solving strategies, and evidenced based mathematic pedagogies are used to develop a deeper understanding of the foundation of numbers, number systems, algebra, and geometry. The course will focus on the reason behind mathematical operations and its related pedagogy. Topics covered in the ACT and Praxis Core will be addressed. Required for students with Math ACT below 21 (RSAT below 530. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1370 | EDUC129 | Introduction to and Foundations of Elementary Education Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking elementary education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1371 | EDUC129 | Introduction to and Foundations of Elementary Education Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking elementary education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1372 | EDUC138 | Introduction to and Foundations of Secondary Education Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking secondary education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1373 | EDUC138 | Introduction to and Foundations of Secondary Education Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking secondary education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1374 | EDUC139 | Introduction to and Foundations of Education Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1375 | EDUC150 | Professional Standards for Educators This pass-fail course introduces students to the InTASC standards and assesses a student's readiness to participate in field experiences in K-12 partner schools. This course is a requirement for Transition One in the Teacher Education Program. Coursework ensures that all requirements for Transition One have been met. To enroll in any course which includes a field experience component, a student must first receive a Pass in this course. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1376 | EDUC200 | Education Conference/Study Tour Students attend a conference or participate in a study tour designed to enrich their educational experience and promote effectiveness and job preparedness within their field of study. Requirements include attendance and maintaining a log of resulting reflections/learning experiences. Lab fee based on destination. Credits: 0 - 6, Lab Fee 29 ($1800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1377 | EDUC201 | Teacher Education Candidacy This pass-fail course assesses a student's readiness to become a teacher education candidate. This course is a requirement for Transition Two in the Teacher Education Program. Coursework includes meeting with the education program adviser to ensure requirements for Transition Two have been met. Although the student consults directly with the adviser, it is the Teacher Education Council that votes completion of this transition. To continue in the Teacher Education Program, a student must first receive a Pass in this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1378 | EDUC201 | Teacher Education Candidacy This pass-fail course assesses a student's readiness to become a teacher education candidate. This course is a requirement for Transition Two in the Teacher Education Program. Coursework includes meeting with the education program adviser to ensure requirements for Transition Two have been met. Although the student consults directly with the adviser, it is the Teacher Education Council that votes completion of this transition. To continue in the Teacher Education Program, a student must first receive a Pass in this course. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1379 | EDUC201 | Teacher Education Candidacy This pass-fail course assesses a student's readiness to become a teacher education candidate. This course is a requirement for Transition Two in the Teacher Education Program. Coursework includes meeting with the education program adviser to ensure requirements for Transition Two have been met. Although the student consults directly with the adviser, it is the Teacher Education Council that votes completion of this transition. To continue in the Teacher Education Program, a student must first receive a Pass in this course. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1380 | EDUC201 | Teacher Education Candidacy This pass-fail course assesses a student's readiness to become a teacher education candidate. This course is a requirement for Transition Two in the Teacher Education Program. Coursework includes meeting with the education program adviser to ensure requirements for Transition Two have been met. Although the student consults directly with the adviser, it is the Teacher Education Council that votes completion of this transition. To continue in the Teacher Education Program, a student must first receive a Pass in this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Final Approval, Records Office | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1381 | EDUC210 | Technology Integration in Early Childhood Education This course focuses on the study and analysis of best practices in the integration of technology at the early childhood level. Philosophical perspectives in the use of technology, age appropriate implementation of technology, and current technological trends related to Early Childhood Care Center(s) is discussed. This course also seeks to provide the educator with an array of professional competencies so as to optimally leverage technology for instructional ends. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1382 | EDUC210T | Technology Integration for the Early Childhood Classroom This course focuses on the study and analysis of best practices in the integration of technology at the early childhood level. Philosophical perspectives in the use of technology, age appropriate implementation of technology, and current technological trends related to Early Childhood Care Center is discussed. This course also seeks to provide the educator with an array of professional competencies so as to optimally leverage technology for instructional ends. Meets NAD certification requirements for Southern Union ECE Endorsement and Integration and Educational Technology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1383 | EDUC233 | Children's Literature A survey of children's literature, K-8th. Each genre is explored, with attention given to close reading techniques to guide elementary students in the analysis of both narrative and informational text. Emphasis is also placed on nurturing aesthetic and efferent textual experiences. Students have interactive opportunities to develop philosophical and professional principles to guide in selecting literature for children. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1384 | EDUC233 | Children's Literature A survey of children's literature, K-8th. Each genre is explored, with attention given to close reading techniques to guide elementary students in the analysis of both narrative and informational text. Emphasis is also placed on nurturing aesthetic and efferent textual experiences. Students have interactive opportunities to develop philosophical and professional principles to guide in selecting literature for children. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1385 | EDUC233 | Children's Literature A survey of children's literature, K-8th. Each genre is explored, with attention given to close reading techniques to guide elementary students in the analysis of both narrative and informational text. Emphasis is also placed on nurturing aesthetic and efferent textual experiences. Students have interactive opportunities to develop philosophical and professional principles to guide in selecting literature for children. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1386 | EDUC238 | K-8 Bible Methods An introduction to the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the effective teaching of religion and spiritual commitment. Candidates become familiar with the Transformational Planning Framework and Spiritual Growth Model that serve as the philosophical basis for the Encounter Bible curriculum. Instructional planning and assessment are based on the pedagogical strategies outlined in the Encounter units for 1st-8th grades. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1387 | EDUC238 | K-8 Bible Methods An introduction to the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the effective teaching of religion and spiritual commitment. Candidates become familiar with the Transformational Planning Framework and Spiritual Growth Model that serve as the philosophical basis for the Encounter Bible curriculum. Instructional planning and assessment are based on the pedagogical strategies outlined in the Encounter units for 1st-8th grades. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1388 | EDUC238 | K-8 Bible Methods An introduction to the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the effective teaching of religion and spiritual commitment. Candidates become familiar with the Transformational Planning Framework and Spiritual Growth Model that serve as the philosophical basis for the Encounter Bible curriculum. Instructional planning and assessment are based on the pedagogical strategies outlined in the Encounter units for 1st-8th grades. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Final Approval, Records Office | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 1389 | EDUC242 | Elementary Numeracy Concepts This course will help students develop a deeper understanding of the foundation of numbers, number systems, algorithms, and geometry. The course will focus on the reason behind mathematical operations and its related pedagogy. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1390 | EDUC243 | Foundations of Elementary Literacy This introductory course examines research and its implications on the development of literacy. Candidates will be introduced to theoretical knowledge and pedagogical skills to assist in making data-informed instructional decisions for teaching reading, writing, language, speaking and listening. The course engages candidates in planning, instruction, and assessment with a greater emphasis on planning. Topics introduced include the creation of literacy-rich learning environments, respect for language diversity, instructional strategies, integrated unit design, analysis of complex texts, and taking an active stance in professional growth in literacy. A performance assessment will be submitted. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1391 | EDUC243 | Foundations of Elementary Literacy This introductory course examines research and its implications on the development of literacy. Candidates will be introduced to theoretical knowledge and pedagogical skills to assist in making data-informed instructional decisions for teaching reading, writing, language, speaking and listening. The course engages candidates in planning, instruction, and assessment with a greater emphasis on planning. Topics introduced include the creation of literacy-rich learning environments, respect for language diversity, instructional strategies, integrated unit design, analysis of complex texts, and taking an active stance in professional growth in literacy. A performance assessment will be submitted. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1392 | EDUC251 | Praxis Preparation--Elementary This course is required of all elementary education students for focused study and practice in preparation for the Multiple Subjects Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the practice exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. This is a 12 week course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1393 | EDUC251 | Praxis Preparation--Elementary This course is required of all elementary education students for focused study and practice in preparation for the Multiple Subjects Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the practice exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1394 | EDUC251 | Praxis Preparation--Elementary This course is required of all elementary education students for focused study and practice in preparation for the Multiple Subjects Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the practice exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 15 ($400), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1395 | EDUC252 | Praxis Preparation--Secondary This course is required of secondary education students for focused study and practice in preparation for the content area Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the practice exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. This will be a 12-week course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1396 | EDUC252 | Praxis Preparation--Secondary This course is required of secondary education students for focused study and practice in preparation for the content area Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the practice exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1397 | EDUC252 | Praxis Preparation--Secondary This course is required of candidates for ESL, Music, and PE/Health licensure. It provides focused study and practice in preparation for the content area Praxis exam required for licensure. A passing score on the Praxis exam will satisfy the requirements of this course. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1398 | EDUC253 | Responsive Teaching This course enables teacher candidates preparing to teach at the middle/secondary school level to demonstrate knowledge and skill related to the core concepts of exceptionalities, English as a Second Language, and trauma-informed practices. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1399 | EDUC290 | Workshop in Education Prospective teachers are given opportunity to develop new skills and gather new understandings related to teaching and learning. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 1400 | EDUC295 | Directed Study This course permits the advanced student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in special fields. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1979 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Education (EDUC) | EDUC | School of Education and Psychology | Active |