Education

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

ED 100 : Introduction to Teaching

Introduction to Teaching examines the field of education including philosophical and historical foundations, teaching as a profession, curriculum, lesson planning, recent innovations and critical issues.

Hours

3

ED 190 : Elementary Practicum I

An observation in an elementary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the college instructor. Class meets in seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

ED 191 : Secondary Practicum I

An observation in a secondary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

ED 192 : Middle School Practicum I

An observation in a middle school classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

ED 245 : Art, Music, and Movement for the Elementary Teacher

Explores and analyzes theory and practical application for an elementary fine arts and physical activity program. Includes planning, recommended activities, teaching, evaluative techniques, and class organization.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100.

ED 260 : Education of the Exceptional Child

An overview of exceptionalities - psychological, emotional, physical and educational characteristics and needs of exceptional children. Students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and limited English language proficiency are examined; teaching and learning strategies to address these exceptional learners are investigated. Suggests role of special educators and regular classroom teachers in their efforts to work with the exceptional child in various settings.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100.

ED 262 : Family & Community Resources in Early Childhood Education

This course examines the young child in the family in terms of the goals and values of the family, parenting styles, and child care. It looks at the influences of the larger context of specific community resources, community socializing agents, interdisciplinary teamwork, and social policy issues that impact the young child and family.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100.

ED 268 : Career Development

Exploration of the theories, skills, and programming necessary for the successful transition of exceptional individuals from school to adulthood.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100; ED 260, ED 265.

ED 290 : Reading Practicum

This practicum is supervised. The teacher candidates will achieve their 30 hours over 14 weeks. While in the elementary classroom, the teacher candidates will exhibit professional behavior, support the cooperating teacher as needed, use their knowledge of literacy, and best practices. The course meets for several weeks on campus prior to entering the elementary classroom.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

“C” or better in ED100 and ED190/191.

ED 300 : Instructional Methodology

This course will focus on developing instructional strategies for supporting diverse students in content area learning. Course participants will develop instructional and leadership skills needed to implement differentiated instruction to address these diverse student populations with particular focus on English Language Learners. Participants will reflect upon using proven assessment and instructional practices to optimize learning in today’s culturally, linguistically, and dynamic educational environment.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100.

ED 307 : Classroom Environment

This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to design and establish effective learning environments that are conducive to the high achievement of children. A variety of strategies will be demonstrated to manage the classroom environment and encourage active engagement in learning.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with clinical rotation.

ED 310 : Integration of Technology in the Classroom

This class will link various technology-based integration strategies to well-researched theories of learning and illustrate them with examples of successful practices to improve instructional differentiation, teaching and learning. Technology cannot enhance learning unless teachers know how to use and integrate technology into curriculum-specific or discipline-specific areas.

Hours

3

ED 311 : Educational Psychology

A study of the psychology of learning, cognitive processes of the nature of instruction and the forces that influence growth and development. Emphasized are the dynamics of school organization, administration, personalized teaching and classroom management strategies, educational ethics, the development of positive classroom management, self-awareness and human relations.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

Acceptance into teacher education program.

ED 312 : Techniques of Science Lab Experiences

A laboratory course in elementary physics. The course will include selected experiments in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Course will also include techniques for implementing lab experiences in a secondary classroom.

Hours

1

ED 322 : Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Gr. 4-12

Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (Grades 4-12) is an analysis of methods for teaching reading, writing, and study skills within the instructional framework of content areas. The course provides a general coverage of methods for the fourth through twelfth grades.

Hours

3

ED 331 : Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools

Objectives and techniques of teaching reading in the elementary school; word recognition, comprehension, and motivation strategies; review of current innovations and critical issues.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

Acceptance into clinical program.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 350.

ED 335 : Classroom Assessment

This course will focus on state and federal assessment legislation and how it translates in the classroom setting. This course will also investigate performance assessment and creation of scoring instruments as well as construction of teacher made tests and analysis of data.

Hours

2

ED 350 : Elementary Clinical Experience

supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision-making.

Hours

4

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

ED 352 : Secondary Clinical Experience

An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

ED 353 : Special Education Clinical Experience

An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.

Hours

4

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

ED 360 : Language Development for the Exceptional Child

An overview of normal language development. Overview of language deviations and relationship to speech development. Survey of theories and strategies to remediate language/speech defects as they relate to the school-age child with disabilities.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

ED 260, ED 265.

ED 362 : Counseling Parents of Children with Disabilities

This course is designed to acquaint students with the rationale, concepts and strategies for maximizing parent-professional interaction. Major emphasis will be placed on those processes which reflect a family systems perspective. The course will cover family characteristics, communication skills, role of family in the education of the child. Means of developing professional-family interaction will be explained.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

ED 260, ED 265.

ED 365 : Assessment and Diagnosis of Exceptional Students

Survey and study of individual tests and measures commonly used in the diagnosis of exceptional children. This course stresses the use of information from these measures for special education services and the development of individualized education plans (includes application and field experience).

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 260, ED 265.

ED 366 : Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties

The diagnosis of math problems and their causes; evaluation materials; analysis and development of techniques of teaching remedial math with special emphasis on functional math; and development of material for corrective purposes.

Hours

3

ED 369 : Early Childhood Organization

This course provides content approaches, methods, and method materials appropriate for young children as presented in interdisciplinary or experience coursework. Approaches in organizing artifacts and demonstrating knowledge of resources and skills. Course materials will be organized in an electronic format. The website created will illustrate competencies achieved and demonstrate development of professional resources as well as document the growth achieved during the early childhood program.

Hours

1

ED 370 : Screening, Diagnosis, and Prescription in Early Childhood

This course focuses on issues and procedures of assessing young children. Screening, standardized tests, observation and informal assessment will be emphasized. Curriculum-based assessment programs with resulting individualized programming will be analyzed.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 260.

ED 371 : Curriculum Methods in Early Childhood

This course focuses on developing and presenting a curriculum for young children that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate. It includes methods of integrating the social, physical, cognitive, and language into a curriculum based on play, creativity, and problem solving.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 260.

ED 372 : Curriculum Methods in Early Childhood Special Education

This course focuses on developing and presenting a curriculum for young children that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate. It includes methods of integrating the social, physical, cognitive, communication (including alternative & augmentative techniques) and language into a curriculum based on play, creativity, and problem solving.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 260, ED 265.

ED 376 : Independent Study

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

ED 380 : Middle School Organization and Curriculum

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the middle school experience, detailing the characteristics and needs of students, exemplary practices and curriculathat meet those needs, a discussion of leadership and the implementation of middle school programs. Additionally, an enhanced understanding of the physical, social, psychological, and cognitive development of young adolescence will be achieved.An overview and investigation into the various aspects of curriculum planning and teaching strategies at the middle school level.

Hours

3

ED 381 : Teaching Writing/Reading in the Middle School

This course will explore the interdisciplinary approach in education, particularly in writing across the curriculum. It will concentrate on approaches and strategies to enhance reading and writing in the middle grades. Differentiated instruction and interventions for reading and writing difficulties will be discussed.

Hours

3

ED 392 : Early Childhood Practicum

A practicum with infants and toddlers at a childcare facility, a preschool classroom, and a kindergarten classroom. The practicum consists of 30 hours in each setting for each hour of credit.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

ED 100, ED 260.

ED 401 : Internship

Observation of procedures and techniques of instruction; supervision in an instructional setting.

Hours

8 - 12

Prerequisites

Completion of all required coursework in Educational Studies major.

ED 415 : Student Teaching Seminar

This seminar provides discourse on student teaching expectations as well as giving student teachers the opportunity to exchange information with each other on proceedings and progress in student teacher growth. Legal and ethical issues associated with the teaching profession addressed including online and out of the classroom behaviors. Application and interview practices for teaching jobs discussed.

Hours

1

Corequisites

This class is taken concurrently with student teaching.

ED 439 : Techniques of Teaching Agriculture

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 440 : Techniques of Teaching Music/Instrumental

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 441 : Techniques of Teaching Unified Science

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 442 : Techniques of Teaching Mathematics

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 443 : Techniques of Teaching English

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 444 : Techniques of Teaching Social Studies

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 445 : Techniques of Teaching Speech and Theatre

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 446 : Techniques of Teaching Health

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 447 : Techniques of Teaching Art

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 448 : Techniques of Teaching Music/Choral

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Hours

2

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

ED 451 : Techniques of Teaching Mathematics in Middle School

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

ED 452 : Techniques of Teaching Social Studies in Middle School

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

ED 453 : Techniques of Teaching Language Arts in Middle School

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

ED 454 : Techniques of Teaching Science in Middle School

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Hours

2

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

ED 476 : Independent Study

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

ED 490 : Student Teaching in Elementary Schools

Observation of procedures and techniques of elementary school instruction; supervised teaching in an elementary school.

Hours

6 - 12

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

ED 491 : Student Teaching in Secondary Schools

Observation of procedures and techniques of secondary school instruction; supervised teaching in a secondary school.

Hours

6 - 12

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

ED 492 : Student Teaching in Middle Schools

Observation of procedures and techniques of middle school instruction; supervised teaching in a middle school.

Hours

6 - 12

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

ED 501 : History of Educational Administration

The course will focus on fundamental organizational principles, models of administrative practices, problem-solving and communication skills in leadership, and local, state, and federal governance in education.

Hours

3

ED 502 : Current Issues in Educational Leadership

The course focus will be on the discussion of current topics in educational leadership. Readings will be assigned and reflective analysis will be employed to achieve a depth of understanding that will assist the student to effectively utilize said reflections to improve a school building operationally.

Hours

3

ED 503 : School Leadership: The Principalship

This course provides the student with understanding knowledge and skills related to the function and role of an effective school principal. Topics will include policy development, school structure, climate, faculty and staff development, communications, instructional leadership, and planning strategies.

Hours

3

ED 504 : Teacher Evaluation and Instructional Improvement

A course that will instruct the student in improvement based teacher evaluation methodology. The student will learn about a variety of methods that have been implemented to improve standardized test results in a school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, retention of personnel, and organizational theory. This course requires 45 hours in internship activities.

Hours

3

ED 505 : Education Finance

The student will learn how to build a district/building budget in general and with respect to Missouri school finance statutes. Topics include the role of business management in education, the role of the principal as a business manager, governmental regulations and procedures, budget practices, scheduling and reporting techniques, major negotiation techniques, the role of auxiliary services and the current state formula for funding the LEA.

Hours

3

ED 506 : Education Law

The course will provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the effect of the legal system on education. Areas included are the constitutional framework of public education and individual rights, a survey of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, as well as tort, contract and district liability.

Hours

3

ED 507 : Supervision and Building Management

This course introduces the student to theories, knowledge, skills, and research findings concerning supervision in the school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, and organizational theory. Learning methodology will emphasize both individual and collaborative group activities and will include case study analysis, discussion and classroom presentations. This course requires 45 hours of internship activities related to school supervision.

Hours

3

ED 508 : Educational Media Relations

A course in creating effective media relations instruments. The student will develop a variety of projects based on multiple cases in school public relations. Topics include public relations policy, recognition of community structure and communications channels, a survey of internal and external public, the use of various forms of presentations and maintenance of a positive relationship with the press and media.

Hours

3

ED 509 : Facilities Analysis and Design

This course will introduce the student to the strategies and skills necessary to plan and maintain educational facilities effectively and economically. Topics include space evaluation, effective use of space for the instructional program, modernization of facilities, planning strategies to meet the educational and community needs, supervision of building personnel and job descriptions of personnel.

Hours

3

ED 510 : Design of Effective Curriculum

A course that will assist the student in constructing an effective curriculum to be implemented in schools with the goal of improved standardized test scores. The course will also focus on school improvement, successful models of district/building effort to improve student academic performance.

Hours

3

ED 511 : Research in Educational Administration

The course will focus on a study of statistical concepts and assist the student to analyze and use relevant research to improve the school setting. The student will investigate the basic nature of educational research, along with methods of data collection and analysis. Emphasis will be placed on research problems, designs, and findings in the student’s selected area of emphasis.

Hours

3

ED 512 : Internship I

(Hours embedded in courses) A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.

Hours

0

ED 513 : Internship II

A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.

Hours

3