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EDU 505 Diagnostic Literacy Assessments and Instruction: K-3

Diagnostic literacy assessments will be introduced including appropriate administration, data analysis, and related instructional practices. State literacy assessment certification: MLPP K-3. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 506 Principles and Techniques for Individualizing Instruction

Examination of individualized instruction and its classroom implications. Prerequisite: EDU 330 or EDU 340.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 508 Education Workshop

Identification and study of educational theory, topics and/or issues in contemporary education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Senior Standing or Graduate Status.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDU 515 Managing Classrooms and Learning Environments

Engages students with theories and effective practices related to effectively managing classrooms and learning environments. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program or graduate status.

Credits
3(Spec)

EDU 525 Early Childhood Education

Content, methods, materials, and curriculum planning for teaching pre- kindergarten through primary grades. Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Graduate Status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 528 Early Literacy and Struggling Readers

Analysis of literacy development from preschool through primary grades and related instructional practices for struggling readers in K-12 classrooms. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 532 Reading in the Content Areas

Emphasizes teaching of literacy strategies in the academic disciplines, focusing on grades 3-8. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 533 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties

Diagnostic procedures and use of remedial and developmental techniques. Exploration of the role of the specialist. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 341, 532; or graduate status; Pre/Co-Requisite: EDU 538.

Credits
3(2-3)

EDU 538 Integrated Language Arts

Integration of listening, speaking, enacting, writing, reading, viewing, and visually representing into a K-8 language arts program and instruction for diverse needs of all learners. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 330.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 540 Literacy Education: Theory and Practice

Emphasizes a broad view of literacy within a comprehensive approach and authentic contexts; effective literacy instruction across content, all learners, skill integration, and assessment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 542 Integrating Reading, Writing, and Thinking

Reinforces the integration of disciplinary knowledge with reading, writing, and thinking strategies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or Graduate Standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 545 Literacy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Principles and best practices for teaching literacy skills to culturally and linguistically diverse learners in K-12 classrooms. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 330 or EDU 450 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 566 Independent Study in Elementary Education

Research or project. Prerequisites: 15 semester hours of professional education and approval of unit coordinator.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDU 590 Foundations for Learning, Design, and Technology in Education

Integration of technology in classroom instruction and management, with emphasis upon lesson design and evaluation of software, applications, and devices. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 595 Digital and Media Literacy for Educators

The study of digital and media literacy research, theory, and practice focused specifically for those who are instructors in K-12 and higher education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 290, junior standing; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 602 Strategies and Techniques for Teaching

Examination, development, assessment, and use of teaching methods and strategies to engage learners at all levels of teaching or in presenting materials in workshop format. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 603 Elementary Diagnosis, Remediation and Differentiation of Reading

Diagnosing reading and writing difficulties for diverse learners and implementing research-based intervention practices designed to improve literacy in the elementary classroom. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 605 History and Trends in Elementary School Curriculum Development

History and trends in elementary school curriculum development. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 606 Secondary Advanced Reading Diagnosis and Instruction

Diagnosing reading and writing difficulties for diverse learners and implementing research-based intervention practices designed to improve literacy in the secondary classroom. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 607 Communication and Collaboration Strategies for Teacher Leaders

This course offers teacher leaders strategies to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with professional peers, families, and the community. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 608 Projects in Education

Investigating, analyzing, and reporting on special problems, innovative programs, changing curricula, and new techniques in elementary education. Subject to credit limitations.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDU 609 History of Education

Development of modern education in Western civilization.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 613 Current Educational Issues

Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of solutions to significant and persistent issues/problems in education in the United States. Identical to MLE 613. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

MLE 613

EDU 614 Advanced Educational Psychology

Educational psychology theories and research as tools for analyzing and evaluating teaching and learning. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 615 Survey of Science Education

Exploration of current issues in science teaching and learning; foundational science education literature; projects based on classroom practice; relevant science education resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Integrated Science.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 618 The Nature of Science in Science Teaching

The philosophy, history, and sociology of science; the methods and goals of science; implications for teaching the nature of science. Prerequisites: EDU 615.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

EDU 620 Problems of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

Exploring cognitive issues, history, research, problem solving, technology, innovative programs, basic skills, and state and national standards in mathematics education. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 622 Advanced Adolescent Psychology

Advanced analysis of growth, development, and behavior during adolescence.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 623 Understanding Literacy Research Methods

Understanding and analyzing established and emerging literacy research methodologies and how each mode of inquiry can yield insights into literacy learning. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to MA in Reading and Literacy K-12 program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 624 Word Study and Vocabulary Development

Teaching and learning about the structure and meaning of words based on students' developmental levels, grades K-12. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 627 Using Digital Resources to Teach Literacy

Critical analysis and use of new technologies and media sources as applied to literacy acquisition and instruction with integration of digital resources into literacy curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 628 Secondary School Programs and Practices

Organization, content and philosophies underlying the establishment and operation of secondary schools. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 629 Reading and Writing Connections

Designing effective K-12 literacy programs that incorporate reading/writing connections. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 630 Organization and Implementation of School Literacy Programs

Design, implementation and evaluation of school reading and writing programs, staff development, and the change process. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisites: EDU 632 or EDU 636.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 632 Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Intervention

In this course, students will learn about the diagnostic procedures and materials; get supervised work with K-12 students or adolescents; and implement remediation procedures. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
6(Spec)

EDU 633 Clinical Practice in Reading

Continuation of EDU 632. Prerequisites: EDU 533 and EDU 632 plus permission of instructor.

Credits
3(1-4)

EDU 635 Advanced Language Arts Instruction

Examination of components of English Language Arts classroom instruction, research in teaching language arts, and meeting individual student needs. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended: EDU 636.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 636 Foundations of Classroom Reading and Writing Instruction

Students examine the reading and writing process in classroom instruction and learn about techniques and materials appropriate for specific reading and writing approaches. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 640 History and Trends in Elementary Social Studies Education

Analysis of history and trends in elementary social studies education. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 641 Literacy in the Disciplines

This course will reinforce content teaching strategies and provide a conceptual framework for integrating reading, writing, and thinking for learning throughout the curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 642 Creating Instructional Media

Creation, evaluation, and implementation of multimedia technologies in classroom environments. Special attention is given to the theoretical and pedagogical principles underlying the use of multimedia. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 643 Instructional Design

A study of the principles of instructional design. Designing instructional systems, processes in learning and instruction, delivery systems and evaluating instruction are considered. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 590.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 645 Advanced Science Teaching Methods

Planning, assessment, and evaluation of K-12 science teaching and learning; evaluation of science curriculum materials; exploration of effective science teaching practices. Prerequisites: EDU 615.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 651 Supervision of Student and Intern Teaching

Development of knowledge and skills needed for supervising and mentoring in school settings. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: two years of teaching experience.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 653 Higher Order Web-Mediated Learning

Study of emerging Web technologies and practical skills for using the Web to creatively construct and communicate knowledge about educational topics. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 655 The Community College

History, philosophy, programs, and practices of community and junior colleges. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 658 Practicum in the Community College

Opportunity to observe/teach, or work in library, counseling center or with community college administrators. Arrangements made at beginning of semester prior to course registration. CR/NC only. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: EDU 655 or current employment at a community college.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

EDU 660 Methods of Educational Research

Planning, conducting, and interpreting findings of scientific studies in education. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 662 Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Applications of measurement and evaluation principles to educational settings with emphasis on construction and use of achievement tests. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: admissionto a graduate degree program in education.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 670 Reading in the Secondary School II

Materials and techniques of instruction employed by secondary school teachers and supervisors of reading. Prerequisites: EDU 330 and EDU 431, or EDU 450.

Credits
3(Spec)

EDU 682 Psychology of Child Development

Facts and generalizations concerning the growth of children from birth to maturity. Identical to PSY 682. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 682

EDU 687 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

EDU 688 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

EDU 689 Independent Study

Prerequisites: 15 hours of graduate work and permission of department chairperson. Subject to credit limitation.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

EDU 698 Thesis

For M.A. students on Plan A. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDU 660.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDU 705 Theory and Practice in Curriculum Development

Study of the history, nature and scope of curriculum planning development and instruction. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 706 Theory and Practice of Instruction

Review, analyze, and apply theory and practice of instruction with a special emphasis on implementation strategies and tools for evaluating instruction. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 707 Issues in Learning, Design, and Technology

Selected issues relative to new learning technologies in online and blended learning spaces. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 708 Designing and Implementing Online Learning Experiences

Design online learning experiences for K-12, adult, and organizational education. Prepare to advocate for appropriate institutional implementation of such experiences. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 590 or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 709 Innovative Uses of Technology

A survey of new and innovative applications of technology in educational settings. Students study and develop innovative instructional models utilizing technology. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDU 590.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 710 Capstone Project in Learning, Design, and Technology

Degree candidates will complete a terminal project related to the applications of learning, design, and technology in classroom, workplace, or other organizational settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisites: Students must have completed 27 of the 30 hours of their degree program. Courses taken concurrently count toward the 27 hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 730 Seminar: Issues in Literacy

Examination of current issues in literacy instruction. Students complete research projects appropriate to their degree programs with oral and written presentations of research findings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 755 Advanced Research Design and Interpretation

Analysis of research designs, development of measurement devices, and interpretation of advanced statistical techniques. Prerequisite: EDU 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 765 Seminar in Curriculum Problems

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 770 Practicum in Systematic Curriculum Development

This course will provide experience in developing curriculum for a specific content area. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: a teaching certificate or admission to graduate school or teacher education.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 776 Seminar: Issues in Education

Capstone experience for the M.A. in Education program. Students conduct and report on a research project. This class may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDU 660; Successful completion of 21 hours of coursework on the MA in Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 780 Master of Arts Capstone Experience

Students complete research projects appropriate to their degree programs that produce results applicable to their current practice. Should be last course taken in student's program. Identical to MLE 780. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

MLE 780

EDU 800 Educational Technology Research

Introductory course for the Doctorate in Educational Technology. Students learn how to critique educational research while being introduced to its various design philosophies and methodologies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 801 Qualitative Research in Educational Technology

Applications, evaluation and analysis of qualitative research concepts in writing dissertation, and in various aspects of professional practice in educational technology terminal-degree careers. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 802 Quantitative Research in Educational Technology

Quantitative research methodology is a key component of the knowledge and skills to be developed by candidates to study educational technology and its applications. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 807 Seminar: Learning Tools in Education Technology

Study of selected issues relative to the use of new learning technologies in the classroom. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 808 Blended and Online Learning

Study of selected issues relative to the use of new learning technologies in the classroom. Emphasis upon the learning theory which supports applied technologies. This course may be offered in online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 810 Grant Writing

This cognate course focuses on grant writing skills for funding educational technology initiatives. Topics include concept development, budgeting, assessment planning, proposal submission, and reviewer practices. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 811 Motivation in Online and Blended Learning

Development and implementation of instructional strategies promoting student motivation and learning in online and blended learning environments. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 814 Differentiated Instruction in Online Learning

Students examine the role of differentiated instruction in online/blended environments and address current efforts to meet the needs of all learners in technology-based environments. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 842 Mobile Learning

Students will explore the potential mobile devices hold for learning and instruction and examine the impact of mobile learning from a national and international perspective. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 853 Evolving Internet Learning

Application and implementation of evolving digital resources in educational settings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 862 Data Driven Decision Making

Learn to theoretically and methodologically understand the use of data and howit is used to guide practice. Techniques and statistical models used to analyze data. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 870 Higher Order Learning and New Literacies

Students learn how new literacies, the skills and strategies needed to teach and learn successfully in a Web-mediated world, can promote higher order thinking. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: EDU 800. Recommended: EDU 801, 802.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDU 898 Dissertation

Design and completion of the dissertation phase including data collection, data analysis, written report(s), journal submission and oral defense. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Doctor of Educational Technology program, successful completion of the Doctor of Educational Technology Program Comprehensive Examination.

Credits
1-18(Spec)