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1301EDLE519Content 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1302EDLE520Content 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1303EDLE521Cultural 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1304EDLE565Critical 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1305EDLE586Professional 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1306EDLE595Independent 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)EDLESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1307EDMM527TCurriculum 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1308EDMM538Strategic 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1309EDMM538TStrategic 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1310EDMM543Multiage 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1311EDMM543TMultiage 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1312EDMM548Assessment & 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1313EDMM548TAsment & 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)EDMMSchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1314EDOE503Principles 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1315EDOE504Field 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1316EDOE515Nature 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1317EDOE516Field 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1318EDOE523Leadership 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1319EDOE524Field 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1320EDOE528Interpretation 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1321EDOE530History & 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)EDOESchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1322EDOE530History & 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1323EDOE531Developing 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)EDOESchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1324EDOE531Developing 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)EDOESchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1325EDOE531Developing 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1326EDOE533Developing 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1327EDOE534Field 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1328EDOE535Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1329EDOE535Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1330EDOE536Field 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1331EDOE537Lab 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1332EDOE538Technology 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1333EDOE543Environmental 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1334EDOE552Ecology 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1335EDOE562Wilderness 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1336EDOE564Special 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1337EDOE565Nature 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1338EDOE568Nature 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1339EDOE570Non-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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1340EDOE573Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1341EDOE574Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1342EDOE575Internship 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1343EDOE576Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1344EDOE577Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1345EDOE578Outdoor 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1346EDOE585Workshop 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1347EDOE591Research 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1348EDOE593Adventure-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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1349EDOE595Independent 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)EDOESchool of Education, Psychology, and CounselingActive
1350EDUC102Mathematical 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1351EDUC102Mathematical 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1352EDUC102Mathematical 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)

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1353EDUC102Mathematical 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1354EDUC129Introduction 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1355EDUC138Introduction 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1356EDUC150Professional 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1357EDUC200Education 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1358EDUC201Teacher 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1359EDUC201Teacher 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1360EDUC201Teacher 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 (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Final Approval, Records Office
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingReview
1361EDUC201Teacher 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1362EDUC210Technology 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1363EDUC210TTechnology 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1364EDUC233Children'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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1365EDUC233Children'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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1366EDUC233Children'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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1367EDUC238K-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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1368EDUC238K-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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1369EDUC238K-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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingReview
1370EDUC242Elementary 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)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1371EDUC243Foundations 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1372EDUC243Foundations 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1373EDUC251Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1374EDUC251Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1375EDUC251Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1376EDUC252Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1377EDUC252Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1378EDUC252Praxis 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1379EDUC253Responsive 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1380EDUC290Workshop 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)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1381EDUC295Directed 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)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1382EDUC295Independent 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 (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1383EDUC295Independent 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 (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1384EDUC298Teaching Writing in 6th-12th Education
In this course candidates become familiar with the ELA writing standards for 6th - 12th grades. These standards guide the development of a writing unit that uses the writing process to create text focused on the use of textual evidence. Planning includes identifying the central focus, including the language function, and aligning standards, clear learning targets, mentor texts, assessments, and instructional pedagogies to support mastery of the language function. A key assessment is the performance assessment, which includes enacting the unit.

Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1385EDUC298Teaching Writing in 6th-12th Education
In this course candidates become familiar with the ELA writing standards for 6th - 12th grades. These standards guide the development of a writing unit that uses the writing process to create text focused on the use of textual evidence. Planning includes identifying the central focus, including the language function, and aligning standards, clear learning targets, mentor texts, assessments, and instructional pedagogies to support mastery of the language function. A key assessment is the performance assessment, which includes enacting the unit.

Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1386EDUC301English as a Second Language: Issues and Trends
See ENGL 301 for course description. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 301. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1387EDUC301Second Language Acquisition
This course introduces major theories of second language acquisition, explores how these theories have influenced the history of the field of TESOL, and examines how the theoretical foundations of SLA have practical implications for TESOL program models, pedagogical methods, and assessment. It also considers ethical implications for teachers and students of the sociocultural context of language learning. Historical legal actions as well as current state and federal requirements affecting provision of services for English language learners are reviewed. Opportunities for continued development as a TESOL professional are introduced. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 301. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1388EDUC301Second Language Acquisition
This course introduces major theories of second language acquisition, explores how these theories have influenced the history of the field of TESOL, and examines how the theoretical foundations of SLA have practical implications for TESOL program models, pedagogical methods, and assessment. It also considers ethical implications for teachers and students of the sociocultural context of language learning. Historical legal actions as well as current state and federal requirements affecting provision of services for English language learners are reviewed. Opportunities for continued development as a TESOL professional are introduced.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1389EDUC302English as a Second Language: Strategies and Methods
Involves the study and application of second-language theories and cultural knowledge to ESL teaching methodology and curriculum design. In addition, it explores various approaches and techniques for adjusting lessons to suit the needs of second-language learners and enhance their acquisition of English. Concentrates on assisting educators in the development of appropriate strategies for teaching, speaking, writing, and grammar usage in ESL environments. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 302. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1390EDUC302English as a Second Language: Strategies and Methods
Involves the study and application of second-language theories and cultural knowledge to ESL teaching methodology and curriculum design. In addition, it explores various approaches and techniques for adjusting lessons to suit the needs of second-language learners and enhance their acquisition of English. Concentrates on assisting educators in the development of appropriate strategies for teaching, speaking, writing, and grammar usage in ESL environments. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 302. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1391EDUC302English as a Second Language: Strategies and Methods
Involves the study and application of second-language theories and cultural knowledge to ESL teaching methodology and curriculum design. In addition, it explores various approaches and techniques for adjusting lessons to suit the needs of second-language learners and enhance their acquisition of English. Concentrates on assisting educators in the development of appropriate strategies for teaching, speaking, writing, and grammar usage in ESL environments. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 302. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1392EDUC303Professional Seminar
This seminar is designed to address issues related to becoming a professional educator. There is a required pre-semester August fieldwork assignment to assist a mentor teacher with preparing a classroom for the school year. It requires a minimum of 30 hours onsite in a school and a notebook of documentation. Other topics include portfolio development, interviewing skills, preparation for professional exams, overview of professional organizations, and other topics of importance as identified by candidates and professor.

Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1393EDUC305Primary Literacy
This is the second of three courses that examine the research on the acquisition and development of literacy and its implications on pedagogy. This course focuses on the integrated literacy practices enacted in primary grade classrooms. Candidates are engaged in planning, instruction, and assessment with an emphasis on instruction and assessment. Topics relate to the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, literacy processes, spelling, and oral language. A performance assessment will be submitted that includes a comprehensive unit design. 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 (2018 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education and PsychologyActive
1394EDUC305Primary Literacy
This is the second of three courses that examine the research on the acquisition and development of literacy and its implications on pedagogy. This course focuses on the integrated literacy practices enacted in primary grade classrooms. Candidates are engaged in planning, instruction, and assessment with an emphasis on instruction and assessment. Topics relate to the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, literacy processes, spelling, and oral language. A performance assessment will be submitted that includes a comprehensive unit design. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1395EDUC305Primary Literacy
This is the second of three courses that examine the research on the acquisition and development of literacy and its implications on pedagogy. This course focuses on the integrated literacy practices enacted in primary grade classrooms. Candidates are engaged in planning, instruction, and assessment with an emphasis on instruction and assessment. Topics relate to the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, literacy processes, spelling, and oral language. A performance assessment will be submitted that includes a comprehensive unit design. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1396EDUC317Teaching with Technology
This course is grounded in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators. Students will develop a digital portfolio which demonstrates educator competency as it relates to the ISTE standards. In addition, students will develop a theoretical basis to support classroom practice as it relates to educational technologies

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1397EDUC317Teaching with Technology
This course is grounded in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators. Students will develop a digital portfolio which demonstrates educator competency as it relates to the ISTE standards. In addition, students will develop a theoretical basis to support classroom practice as it relates to educational technologies

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1398EDUC317Teaching with Technology
This course is grounded in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators. Students will develop a digital portfolio which demonstrates educator competency as it relates to the ISTE standards. In addition, students will develop a theoretical basis to support classroom practice as it relates to educational technologies

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: General Education Committee, General Education Committee
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingReview
1399EDUC322Educational Research and Statistics (W)
This course examines research methodology as well as basic descriptive and inferential statistics. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of educational research, including research projects, presentations, and critiques of published research. APA style and computer-aided analysis will be utilized.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2007 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive
1400EDUC322Educational Research and Statistics (W)
This course examines research methodology as well as basic descriptive and inferential statistics. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of educational research, including research projects, presentations, and critiques of published research. APA style and computer-aided analysis will be utilized.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Education (EDUC)EDUCSchool of Education, Psychology and CounselingActive