Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Fall 2013
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EDUC 1100. Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools-Prospect Curric. (4) For freshmen students interested in the field of education and the teaching professions. Provides a foundational introduction to education including the social, historical, and philosophical foundations, the organization and various levels of schools, and major issues in American education. 12 hours of field-based activities in school and non-classroom settings are required. Includes the university Prospect engagement curriculum. Students who have earned credit for EDUC 2100 may not take EDUC 1100. (Fall only)
Changes to Courses
DANC 4227. Dance Education Methods I. (3) Prerequisite: DANC 1201, DANC 1209, DANC 1217, DANC 1280, DANC 2216, DANC 2228, DANC 3221 or DANC 3222, EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, SPED 2100, meet requirements for the Praxis Core Test, Criminal Background Check, and accepted application to the College of Education, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: DANC 4227L. Examination of dance, movement, pedagogic and assessment philosophies, theories and practices toward lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management for elementary education.
KNES 3221. Elementary Physical Activity and Health Education. (3) Prerequisites: EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100 with grades of C or above; Elementary Education, Special Education, or Special Education/Elementary Education Dual Licensure major. Integrating physical activity and health education with elementary school curriculums.
MDSK 3151. Instructional Design and Technology Integration. (3) Prerequisites: MDSK 2100 [SECD students only] or EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100 [MDLG students only], and admission to Teacher Education. Pre- or corequisite: SECD 4140 or MDLG 3130. Planning for instruction and evaluation of learning in the 21st century classroom. Emphasis on writing learning objectives and instructional plans for various domains of learning. An introduction to the systematic process of planning for effective classroom instruction and assessment. Emphasis on setting goals and objectives for instruction, planning activities and assessments based on cognitive, social, affective, and psychomotor factors and designing appropriate means of assessing those learning objectives. Special attention given to the related use of technology in the development of effective and systematic learning environments, including capabilities and limitations of technology, evaluating programs and technological resources, and the effective use of emerging technologies in the classroom. It is expected that students enter the course with basic recognition of computer hardware and software. 15-hour clinical requirement.
MDSK 3160. Learning and Development: Birth through Adolescence. (3) Prerequisites: EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, SPED 2100, and admission to Teacher Education. Theories of learning and development and a systematic examination of childhood and adolescence, with particular attention to biological, social, and cognitive areas of child development. Includes 10 hours of field experiences.
MDSK 3161. K-12 Curriculum Studies. (3) Prerequisites: EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, SPED 2100, and admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum planning and development skills with emphasis on relating school content and skills to societal and individual needs, designing and implementing integrated activities, and examining the nature and functions of schools.
SPED 2100. Introduction to Students with Special Needs. (3) An introduction for preservice teachers in both general and special education to learners with disabilities as well as those with academic gifts. This required teacher education course assists future teachers in understanding the nature of disabilities and special gifts, their impact on learning and other life outcomes, and appropriate educational programming. Since an increasing number of learners with special needs are served in the general education classroom, all teachers have a responsibility to provide effective educational programs for all students. This course, along with EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, contributes to preservice teachers’ understanding of learners in American schools.
SPEL 3100. Introduction to Special Education and Dual Program. (3) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, admission to Dual Program, EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, and SPED 2100. Introduces students to the dual program and examines legislation and litigation that govern and/or influence services for individuals with disabilities. Scrutinizes the IEP process and investigates IEP objectives that reflect the general curriculum standards. Examines one’s personal philosophy of education, which reflects the diversity of students with disabilities. Identifies services, networks, organizations, and publications that serve or are relevant to individuals with disabilities. Identifies and critiques instructional implications of published research.
THEA 4165. Methods of Facilitating Learning in Theatre Arts. (3) (W) Prerequisites: THEA 1860, THEA 2460, and EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100; Junior standing or permission of instructor. Exploration of pedagogical methodologies in theatre arts and the application of theory to the classroom setting. Includes instructional planning and competencies for theatre arts courses. Includes clinical experience.
Changes to Degree Programs
B.A. in Middle Grades Education
EDUC 2100 An Introduction to Education and Diversity in Schools (3)*
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools-Prospect Curriculum (4)*
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)*
*Corequisite courses SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken no later than a student’s Sophomore year; both must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program in Middle Grades Education.
Minor in K-12 Foreign Language Education
A Minor in K-12 Foreign Language Education requires 36 hours, including two 3-hour foreign language methodology courses and 12 hours for the student teaching internship. Students wishing to minor in K-12 Foreign Language Education must be approved for admission to the minor by meeting statewide teacher education program admission requirements. Advising and admission to the minor are administered through the Office of Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR) in the College of Education. The criteria for admission include 45 earned credit hours, a GPA of 2.5 or above, a major in a foreign language for which there is teacher licensure (French, German and Spanish), a grade of C or above in either MDSK 2100 or EDUC 1100/EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100, passing scores on the SAT, ACT, or Praxis Core tests, and the recommendation of their major advisor. After admission to the minor, advising is offered through the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education in collaboration with advising in the student's major department. The minor is designed to be coordinated with Junior and Senior level coursework in the major, with the final semester being full-time student teaching. Admission to student teaching is dependent upon a minimum score of advanced-low on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Successful completion of the minor will lead to a recommendation for the initial teaching license in the K-12 subject area associated with the student's major (French, German or Spanish).
Minor in Urban Youth and Communities
Urban Youth and Education Courses (3 hours)
Select 3 credits from this area
AFRS 2208 Education of African Americans
CHFD 2111 Foundations in Child and Family Development
CJUS 2120 Juvenile Justice
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools-Prospect Curriculum
EDUC 3200 Service-Learning Teaching Methods for K-12 Educators
MDSK 2100 Foundations of Education and Diverse Youth in Secondary Schools
PSYC 2120 Child Psychology
PSYC 2121 Adolescent Psychology
SOCY 4135 Sociology of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Professional Education Courses (6-7 hours)
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools*
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools-Prospect Curriculum*
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)*
*Corequisite courses SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken no later than a student’s Sophomore year; both must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Minor in Reading Education
Admission Requirements
• Admission to a teacher education program
• GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
• Grade of C or above in EDUC 1100/EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100
• Passing scores on the PRAXIS CORE exam or approved substituted score from the SAT or ACT
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Development
Pre-Academic Core (9-10 hours)
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)*
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4)*
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)*
EIST 4100 Computer Applications in Education (3)
*SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken no later than a student’s Sophomore year. Both courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program in Child and Family Development.
Academic Advising
Students who intend to major in Child and Family Development and to earn B-K licensure are classified as Pre-Education students in Child and Family Development. These students are assigned an advisor in the College’s Office of Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR), who help students select appropriate General Education and elective courses, and who will help them meet the requirements for admission to teacher education. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in Child and Family Development, students must have completed an admission application through the TEALR office, attained a grade of C or above in SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, attained acceptable scores on all three parts of the Praxis Core or acceptable alternatives (SAT or ACT scores), and attained an overall GPA of at least 2.5 in at least 30 semester hours of coursework.
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
Professional Education (60-67 hours)
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)*
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4)*
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)*
*SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken no later than a student’s Sophomore year. Both courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program in Special Education.
Academic Advising
Freshmen and Sophomores who intend to major in Special Education are classified as Pre-Education students in Special Education. These students are assigned an advisor in the College’s Office of Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR), who help students select appropriate General Education and elective courses, and who will help them meet the requirements for admission to teacher education. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in Special Education, students must have completed an admission application through the TEALR office, attained a grade of C or above in SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, attained passing scores on all three parts of the Praxis Core test or acceptable alternatives (SAT or ACT scores), and attained an overall GPA of at least 2.5 in at least 30 semester hours of coursework.
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education – General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)*
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4)*
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)*
*SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken prior to a student’s Sophomore year. Both courses must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program in the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program.
Academic Advising
Freshmen and Sophomores who intend to apply for the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program are classified as Pre-Education students in the Dual Program. These students are assigned an advisor in the College’s Office of Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR), who help students select appropriate General Education courses and who will help them meet the requirements for admission to teacher education. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in the Special Education - General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program, students must have completed an admission application through the TEALR office, attained a grade of C or above in SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100, attained passing scores on all three parts of the Praxis Core test or acceptable alternatives (SAT or ACT scores), and attained an overall GPA of at least 2.5 in at least 30 semester hours of coursework with grades of C or above in General Education requirements. In addition, all applicants must submit a professional goals statement detailing their interest in obtaining dual licensure. Pre-advisor’s recommendation and approval (TEALR Advisor) are necessary.
Minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Elective Courses (4-6 credits minimum)
Approved elective options include any of the above classes not already taken (e.g., a student may take KNES 3230 and KNES 3235. One of these classes would count towards the 5 elective credits. The same applies to KNES 2230, KNES 2233, and KNES 2236.)
Additional approved courses include the following:
KNES 2237 Raft Guiding (2)
KNES 2238 Whitewater Kayaking (2)
KNES 2239 Rock Climbing Management (2)
KNES 2219 Scuba Diving and Lab (3)
KNES 2220 Advanced Scuba Diving (1)
KNES 2290 Emergency Medical Response (3)
BIOL 3144 Ecology (3)*
BIOL 3229 Field Botany (3)*
COMM 2105 Small Group Communication (3)**
COMM 2107 Interpersonal Communication (3)**
COMM 3135 Leadership, Communication, and Group Dynamics (3)
COMM 3136 Leadership, Service, and Ethics (3)
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4)
ESCI 2010 National Parks: Science Behind the Scenery (3)
ESCI 3150 Natural Environments of North America (3)*
MDSK 3160 Learning and Development: Birth through Adolescence (3)*
PSYC 3111 Psychology of Learning (3)*
PSYC 3130 Social Psychology (3)*
SOCY 4263 Sociology of Small Groups (3) (O, W)*
SOWK 2182 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)*
SOWK 2183 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)*
*These courses have prerequisites.
**These courses are currently restricted to certain majors.
Minor in Children’s Literature and Childhood Studies
Other Child-Related Courses
AMST 3210 Childhood in America (recommended)
ANTH 2090 Topics in Anthropology – related to CLCS
CHFD 2111 Child Study: Interpreting Children’s Behavior
CHFD 2113 Infant and Early Years
CHFD 2115 Education of the Young Child
CJUS 2120 Juvenile Justice
CJUS 3153 Juvenile Corrections
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)
or EDUC 1100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4)
EDUC 2150 Human Development Across the Life Span
ENGL 4263 Linguistics and Language Learning
MUSC 2191 Incorporating Music into the Elementary Classroom
NURS 2200 Human Growth and Development
PHIL 3940 Philosophy of Education
PSYC 2120 Child Psychology
PSYC 2121 Adolescent Psychology
SOCY 2132 Sociology of Marriage and the Family
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs
THEA 4160 Theatre for Youth
WGST 3130 Perspectives on Motherhood
Bachelor of Arts in Dance with Concentration in Dance Education (K-12)
[Note: Dance Education is the ONLY program that will NOT offer EDUC 1100 as an alternative to EDUC 2100.]
Education Theory (18)
EDUC 2100 Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3)
EDUC 4290 Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs (3)
EIST 4100 Microcomputer Applications in Education (3)
ELED 3120 The Elementary School Child (3)
or MDLG 3130 The Early Adolescent Learner (3)
or MDSK 3160 Learning and Development: Birth through Adolescence (3)
or SECD 4140 Adolescence and Secondary School (3)
READ 3255 Integrating Reading and Writing Across Content Areas (3)
SPED 2100 Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)