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Education (CURR Dept) The courses listed below represent only a portion of the graduate-level education courses available. See the Department of Educational Leadership for additional courses that may apply to programs offered through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. NOTE: Courses numbered 600 and above are open to post-master’s degree students.
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EDUC 524 - Curriculum Design for P-12 Instructional Leaders (3)
Provides a forum where students will reflect upon the context, student, and content factors that influence curriculum design. Cross-listed with EDLD 524 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 529 - Program Design for School Improvement (3)
Identification of strategies that successfully address barriers to learning, and implementation of these strategies in diverse K-12 classrooms.
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EDUC 531 - Child Growth and Learning within the Educational Culture (6)
Integrated course of study within historical educational periods regarding interrelationships among educational systems, developmental concerns, and the learning domain culminating in the use of a case study to help train teachers to be better problem-solvers.
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EDUC 532 - Early Childhood and Elementary Education Programs (6)
Emphasis on the study of exemplary early childhood and elementary programs. Examination of developmentally appropriate curricula design, implementation, and assessment for infant and toddler, preschool, kindergarten, primary and elementary programs.
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EDUC 533 - The Arts: Curriculum and Instruction in the Early Childhood and Elementary Grades (8)
Integrated course of study dealing with the teaching of reading, diagnosis, and remediation of reading problems, language arts, and fine arts.
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EDUC 534 - The Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction in the Early Childhood and Elementary Grades (6)
Integrated course of study dealing with the teaching of mathematics, natural and physical sciences, and social studies. Primary components include curriculum design, educational assessment, case studies, and media/technology.
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EDUC 535 - Current Issues in Education (4)
Review of emerging issues impacting schools and classrooms, and how to acquire the skills needed to participate effectively in creating an effective educational improvement. Focus on educational reform and restructuring, the impact of technological change on the classroom of the future, the impact of the standards movement on classroom instruction, dealing with controversial issues and special interest groups, reflective decision-making with a multicultural emphasis, and legal issues that affect the classroom teacher.
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EDUC 537 - The Development of the Child: Birth to Early Adolescence (3)
The development of the child from birth to grade 6 bridges the gap between theory and practice, and is designed to show graduate-level fifth-year elementary education candidates how to apply developmental research and theory of children in the K-6 classroom. Offered: Summer.
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EDUC 539 - Introduction to Education, Elementary Programs, & Curriculums (K-6) (3)
This course is designed for graduate candidates enrolled in the fifth-year alternative elementary masters’ degree program who seek K-6 certification at the Class A level. This is an introductory-level course that covers the history and foundations of education with a focus on K-6 elementary programs. Offered: Summer.
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EDUC 540 - Foundations of Literacy: Processes and Acquisitions of Reading Development (3)
This course is designed for graduate candidates enrolled in the fifth-year alternative elementary masters’ degree program who seek K-6 certification at the Class A level. This is an introductory-level course in reading education. Course emphasis will be placed on the five highly effective foundations of elementary reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary/word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. Highlights of the course include the integration of the fine arts into the K-6 reading program. Offered: Summer.
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EDUC 541 - Reading Difficulties: Diagnosis and Intervention (3)
This course is designed for new graduate-level teacher candidates who have limited experience in providing methods to diagnose, and strategies to intervene with, children who are exhibiting reading problems. Emphasis is placed on specific skills deficits that may occur in early literacy development, phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. These skills parallel the instructional sequence that occurs with most major commercial reading programs used in many K-6 schools. Offered: Summer.
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EDUC 542 - Materials and Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Fine Arts (3)
This course is intended for graduate candidates to obtain expertise in elementary language arts materials and methods. The content of this course will prepare K-6 pre-service teachers specifically how to teach their students the basics of the six language arts-reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visual representations-through the integration of language arts with the fine arts curriculum. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 543 - Literacy, Materials, and Methods of Mathematics (3
This course is designed for candidates enrolled in the fifth-year alternative elementary education masters’ degree program who seek certification at the Class A level. Content of the course will provide elementary teacher candidates with opportunities to deepen math literacy knowledge, examine effective instructional strategies, and analyze data to inform instructional decisions in the area of mathematics. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 544 - Materials and Methods of Teaching Science, Social Studies, Health, and Physical Education (3)
This course is designed for fifth-year alternative elementary education candidates and will provide an integrated approach to materials resources, curriculum and instructional methodology in science, physical education, health education, and social studies K-6 content areas. Curriculum design, assessment, and the incorporation of health and physical education into K-6 science and social studies programs will be key emphases for this course. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 545 - Clinical Field Applications and Technology (3)
This course is designed to prepare fifth-year alternative elementary education graduate candidates with the knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful pre-teachers during the first major clinical experiences presented to them in the fall semester. Emphasis will be placed on planning, presentation, and professional behaviors necessary to be an effective pre-teacher. Another major emphasis of this course will be the use of technology in the classroom and initial development of an e-portfolio based on the major tenets of InTasc standards that assess the modeling of core teaching standards and learning progression in pre-teacher candidates. Classes will be presented in seminar format. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 546 - Planning, Assessment, and Professional Dispositions (3)
This course investigates best practices in planning and assessing for academic achievement in K-6 students. The candidate will be exposed to multiple means of planning including the lesson plan and the curriculum unit. All phases of appropriate classroom assessment will be explored with emphasis on formative and summative assessment. Finally, seminars will be conducted to expose the candidate to professional behaviors (dispositions) required to become a highly-effective K-6 teacher. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 547 - Exceptional Learners and Diversity in the Elementary Classroom (3)
This course is designed for candidates enrolled in the fifth-year alternative graduate elementary program. Content for this course is intended for students who have had little or no experience teaching K-6 students. Candidates will explore the various facets of teaching exceptional children, including an overview of the current state of exceptional education nationwide and within the state of Alabama, and an in-depth understanding of the various disabilities found in K-6 classrooms. Emphasis will also be placed on meeting the needs of diverse learners including, but not limited to urban, rural and multi-ethnic students. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 548 - Classroom Management, Issues, and Ethical Demands of Teaching (4)
This course is designed for candidates enrolled in the fifth-year alternative elementary education masters’ degree program who seek certification at the Class A level. The purpose of the course is to prepare classroom teachers to understand the impact of emerging issues on their schools’ classrooms, and to acquire the skills needed to participate effectively in creating effective educational improvement. The course also emphasizes the development of highly effective classroom management strategies and the ethical demands being placed on today’s teachers. Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 549 - Seminar for the Internship (3)
This course is designed to be taken during candidates’ internship semester. The seminar is a weekly format in which interns are both participants and presenters. Interns are expected to share their own experiences in their classrooms and learning communities. A major emphasis of this course will be candidates’ knowledge and implementation of roles and opportunities related to effective teachers and their involvement in leadership and collaboration. Co-req: EDUC 592 . Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 574 - Differentiating Instruction and Teaching the Gifted in the Regular Classroom (3)
Emphasis on developing differentiated curriculum and instructional strategies for meeting the needs of gifted learners in general education classrooms.
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EDUC 575 - Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner (3)
Survey course examining the characteristics and identification of gifted and talented learners, developing gifted education programs, and special issues regarding gifted learners.
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EDUC 577 - Current Issues in Gifted Education Seminar (3)
Discussion of current issues in gifted education, such as academic and social-emotional needs of special populations of gifted learners.
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EDUC 578 - Curriculum Materials and Methods for the Gifted (3)
Development of curriculum materials and instructional strategies appropriate for gifted and talented learners.
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EDUC 579 - Practicum in Gifted Education (3)
Field experience in developing and delivering appropriate gifted education services in schools. Includes reflective seminars for reviewing and evaluating internship experiences. Practicum experiences are conducted in student’s school/district. Prereqs: EDUC 574 , EDUC 575 , EDUC 577 , EDUC 578 , and EDUC 580 .
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EDUC 580 - Developing Creative and Critical Thinking Skills (3)
Exploration of personal creative and critical thinking processes, with focus on integrating creative and critical thinking in the classroom.
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EDUC 582 - Low Incidence Disabilities (K-12) (3)
This course provides in-depth instruction on the unique needs of students with low incidence disabilities and effective instructional strategies for working with students with low incidence disabilities in the K-12 classroom. Specific instructional requirements will be outlined including the Alabama Alternative Assessment (AAA), teaching to extended standards, planning for medications and medical needs, mobility issues, communication and language skills, and assistive technology. Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 585 - Assessment Procedures & Processes in Special Education (3)
Overview of the current processes and procedures in place for referral, assessment, placement, and reevaluation in special education. Prereq: EDUC 582 .
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EDUC 586 - Managing Challenging Behavior in the Classroom: A Functional Behavioral Approach (3)
Examination of individualized behavioral management using a functional behavioral approach. Outlines the principles of applied behavioral analysis and how to apply those principles in the classroom.
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EDUC 589 - High Incidence Disabilities (K-12) (3)
This course provides in-depth instruction on the unique needs of students with high incidence disabilities and effective instructional strategies for working with students with high incidence disabilities in the K-12 classroom. Specific instructional requirements will be outlined including teaching to standards, using assessments to change instruction to impact student learning, accommodating lessons to improve student learning, using strategic learning and content enhancement routines, planning for transition post-school, and effective reading and math instruction to improve overall content learning. Offered: Fall and Summer.
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EDUC 592 - K-6 Internship (6)
(Fifth-Year Non-Traditional; MSE-ELEM) Supervised field internship for prospective teachers in elementary education, grades K-6. Prereq: EDUC 548 . Co-req: EDUC 549 .
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EDUC 593 - Research-Based Methods of Instruction in the K-12 Special Education Classroom (3)
This course provides research-based methods of instruction for prospective collaborative special education (K-12) level teachers who hold Class B certification. Prospective collaborative special education (K-12) teachers will acquire knowledge of current best classroom practices and the ability to apply them in collaborative K-12 special education settings. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 594 - Clinical Internship in K-12 Collaborative Special Education (6)
Supervised field internship for prospective teachers in the K-12 collaborative special education (Alternative A) program. Cross-listed with EDUC 591 . Prereq: EDUC 593 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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EDUC 595 - Practicum in Collaborative Special Education (K-12) (3)
This course serves as the practicum/field experience for students seeking a master’s degree in collaborative special education (K-12). This course provides both seminar and supervised field experience in the collaborative special education (K-12) setting. It provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge of characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities at the K-12 level. Students must also demonstrate competencies in program planning, assessment, collaboration, consultation, content knowledge, instructional delivery and strategies for students with disabilities in the collaborative special education (K-12) setting. Prereq: EDUC 593 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 596 - Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies (3)
Additional review of computer-based instructional technologies as they are applied in the educational environment. Includes opportunities for teachers to become reflective decision makers as they explore opportunities in the classroom.
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EDUC 597 - Curriculum Integration of Technology (3)
Expanded review of computer-based instructional technologies as they are applied in the educational environment. Includes opportunities for teachers to become reflective decision makers as they develop the necessary skills to infuse technology into the curriculum.
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EDUC 607 - Early Childhood Exemplary Programs (3)
Investigation of the characteristics of exemplary programs in early childhood education. Includes study of models of current outstanding programs.
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EDUC 608 - Elementary Exemplary Programs (3)
Investigation of the characteristics of exemplary programs in elementary education. Includes study of models of current outstanding programs.
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EDUC 624 - Learning Theories: The Pursuit of Knowledge (3)
Study of contemporary theories of learning so that reflective decisions made about the design and development of school programs are grounded in research-based conceptions of learning and the developmental nature of learners.
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EDUC 626 - Social Problems of Children and Youth (3)
Examination of appropriate solutions for social problems of children and youth which contribute to behavioral and learning difficulties. Emphasis on using acquired knowledge to reflect upon possible causes and solutions and to make informed decisions which will assist students and parents to deal successfully with societal forces.
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EDUC 630 - Quality Improvement Practicum in Education (3)
Using concepts and tools learned in EDLD 629, students improve a process in a K-12 school or system and develop a plan to improve a curricular/instructional system for better student learning.
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EDUC 640 - Trends and Issues in Teacher Leadership (3)
Designed for candidates enrolled in the educational specialist degree program who seek certification at the Class AA level in teacher leader. This course addresses current trends and issues in education for prospective teacher leaders with particular emphasis on professionalism, ethics, and meeting diverse needs in the classroom. Candidates will use content knowledge regarding evidence-based best practices, including differentiation of curriculum and instruction, to provide teachers with models and strategies that support student learning. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 641 - Mentor Training and Professional Development in Teacher Leadership (3)
Designed for candidates enrolled in the educational specialist degree program who seek certification at the Class AA level in teacher leader. The purpose of this course is to prepare teacher leaders to become effective mentors, providing guidance and professional support; to successfully facilitate interactions among colleagues; and to develop and implement professional development programs that increase student achievement. Emphasis is placed on developing expertise in coaching colleagues in curriculum and instruction. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 642 - Leadership for Differentiation in Schools (3)
Designed for candidates enrolled in the educational specialist degree program who seek certification at the Class AA level in teacher leader. This course addresses leadership for meeting the needs of diverse learners in schools. Candidates will use content knowledge regarding evidence-based best practices, including differentiation of curriculum and instruction, to provide colleagues models and strategies that support student learning. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 670 - Advanced Curriculum Workshop (3)
Designed for candidates enrolled in the educational specialist degree program who seek certification at the Class AA level in teacher leader. The purpose of this course is to offer advanced training in curriculum development and implementation for elementary and secondary students. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 671 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Gifted Education (3)
Intended for candidates enrolled in the educational specialist degree program who seek certification at the Class AA level in teacher leader. This course offers advanced training in program planning and evaluation for gifted education specialists or individuals who administer gifted education programs. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDUC 672 - Seminar in Gifted Education (3)
Designed for candidates in education who obtained their master’s degree and certification at the Class A Level in gifted education or for those individuals who administer gifted education programming in the schools. The purpose of the course is to encourage reflective decision making and leadership skills by conducting professional learning and investigating topics related to gifted education. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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Education (FYNT Program) NOTE: A prerequisite for each of the following courses is admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). These courses cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program.
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BIOE 504 - Basic Toxicology (3)
Examination of the basics of applied toxicology for the non-technician. Course covers experimental toxicology definitions, biochemical mechanisms, and signs of exposure and insult. Includes an overview of how toxic materials enter the body, how they interact with the body, and how they are eliminated. Students learn specific toxic effects of metals, pesticides, and solvents. Meets a requirement in the biology or general science teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereq: ENVM 501 or permission of the department. Offered: Fall.
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BIOE 510 - General Biology for the Secondary Educator (4)
Instructional emphasis on pedagogical techniques for teaching basic biological principles, such as biological chemistry, cellular biology, inheritance, and survey of animals and plants, and ecology. Instruction includes problem-solving and laboratory techniques appropriate for the secondary education classroom. This course is designed to be a part of the master of science in education, Alternative Class A, Fifth-Year Non-Traditional Program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT) and satisfies the biology requirement toward Class A certification in general science. Offered: Summer.
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BIOE 514 - Wetlands (3)
Introduction to the development, structure, and importance of wetlands, including the background necessary to understand the current controversies concerning wetland protection. Instructional methods include lecture, problem sheets, and field exercises. Meets a requirement in the biology or general science teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereqs: ENVM 501 , ENVM 502 , ENVM 504 , and ENVM 505 , or permission of the department.
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BIOE 517 - Environmental Biomonitoring (3)
Review of the basics of modern environmental analysis. Topics include proper field sampling and preservation, legal aspects, traceability, and chain of custody records. Aspects of a quality assurance and quality control program are addressed, as well as fundamentals of laboratory instrumentation and air quality monitoring. Meets a requirement in the biology or general science teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereqs: ENVM 501 and ENVM 505 , or permission of the department.
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BIOE 519 - Conservation Biology and Natural Resource Management (3)
Study of the basic theories, models, and techniques of the science of conservation biology and their utilization in the conservation and management of natural resources. Meets a requirement in the biology or general science teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereqs: ENVM 502 and ENVM 505 , or permission of the department.
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CHME 510 - General Chemistry for the Secondary Educator (4)
Introduction to problem-solving and laboratory measurement techniques appropriate to the secondary classroom. Instructional emphasis on chemical principles, such as: atomic structure, periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium and electrochemistry. Course concentrates on developing advanced understanding on both the theoretical and practical levels. Meets a requirement in the general science concentration for Alternative Class A Certification in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). Offered: Spring.
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COME 519 - Argumentation and Debate (4)
Teaches students to analyze, understand, and present public arguments as practiced in law, politics, science, and other public arenas. As a result, it will give roughly equal attention to argument theory and practice. Meets a requirement in the English/language arts teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Summer.
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EDUC 550 - Foundations and Issues (3)
Exploration of political, economic, and sociological events that impact education in America and shape philosophical and historical trends in secondary education. Survey of contemporary educational issues that prospective teachers encounter in their work. Class members will reflect upon the teacher as a moral role model in relation to fairness in teaching, school reform, equality of opportunity, student diversity, student achievement, and professional leadership. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 553 - Diversity and Learner Development (3)
Designed for prospective secondary and P-12 teachers, this course will prepare classroom teachers to look at the factors that make students diverse and the instructional implications for teaching to diverse populations. The course will allow candidates to gain skills in meeting the needs of diverse learners in three areas: Culturally Responsive, Linguistically Responsive, and Socioeconomically Responsive. Prospective teachers will develop a knowledge base of the lifespan between childhood and adulthood, a developmental period in which major adaptations are made in all levels of human functioning. Candidates will also develop an understanding of the research and theory underpinning effective teaching and learning and will gain formidable skills in building student resiliency, fostering a sense of community within the classroom, teaching to student learning styles with realistic approaches, strategies, and practices for improving student academic performance and success in the classroom. Candidates will come away with the ability to identify biases that affect student learning and modify their instructional practices for working with students at risk of failure. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Jan Term and Summer.
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EDUC 556 - Methods, Management and Technology (3)
Introduction to classroom management approaches, instructional strategies, and educational technologies that facilitate learning in diverse P-12 classrooms and enable teachers of P-12 students to establish effective learning environments. Emphasis is upon developing reflective teachers who address holistic student needs and concerns. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 559 - Exceptional Learners and Collaboration (3)
Overview of special education in the P-12 environment. Includes characteristics of specific disabilities, laws, issues, trends, methods of collaboration with general education teachers, and transition issues. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Jan Term and Summer.
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EDUC 563 - Curriculum, Reading, and Assessment (3)
Overview of curriculum standards, long and short-range planning, and multiple means of assessment for use in P-12 classrooms. Practice in the design, implementation, and measurement of desired student outcomes in content teaching fields with special emphasis upon utilization of reading comprehension strategies effective for P-12 students. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 568 - Teaching Physical Education (3)
Focuses on the development of curricula in physical education grades P-12. Principles of curriculum development, existing curriculum models and current trends and contemporary issues related to curriculum development are discussed. This course will focus on information to help potential physical educators attain teaching skills and knowledge (including critical thinking and reflective decision making) necessary to design, implement and evaluate appropriate physical education programs P-12. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 569 - Teaching Secondary Spanish (2-3)
Introduction to specific methods for use in classrooms for teaching students in grades 6-12 Spanish classes. Prospective teachers of secondary level language students will observe, develop, present, and analyze for effectiveness original lessons addressing content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for Spanish. Emphasis is upon the norms and structures that contribute to safe and stimulating learning environments. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 570 - Teaching Secondary English (2-3)
Introduction to specific methods for use in classrooms for teaching students in grades 6-12 English/language arts classes. Prospective teachers of secondary level students will observe, develop, present, and analyze for effectiveness original lessons addressing content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for English/Language Arts. Emphasis is upon the norms and structures that contribute to safe and stimulating learning environments. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 571 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics (2-3)
Introduction to specific methods for use in classrooms for teaching students in grades 6-12 mathematics classes. Prospective teachers of secondary level students will observe, develop, present, and analyze for effectiveness original lessons addressing content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for Mathematics. Emphasis is upon the norms and structures that contribute to safe and stimulating learning environments. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 572 - Teaching Secondary Science (2-3)
Introduction to specific methods for use in classrooms for teaching students in grades 6-12 science classes. Prospective teachers of secondary level students will observe, develop, present, and analyze for effectiveness original lessons addressing content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for Science. Emphasis is upon the norms and structures that contribute to safe and stimulating learning environments. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 573 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies (2-3)
Introduction to specific methods for use in classrooms for teaching students in grades 6-12 social studies classes. Prospective teachers of secondary level students will observe, develop, present, and analyze for effectiveness original lessons addressing content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for Social Studies. Emphasis is upon the norms and structures that contribute to safe and stimulating learning environments. Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 591 - Internship for Secondary Education (6)
Supervised field internship for prospective teachers in the secondary education (Alternative A) program, grades 6-12, in a specialty area classroom. Cross-listed with EDUC 594 . Prereq: Admission into the master of science Alternative A fifth-year non-traditional program in secondary education (MSE-FYNT). This course cannot be applied towards a different graduate education program. Offered: Fall.
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ENGE 500 - African-American Literature (4)
Focuses on representative poetry, fiction, essays, film, and music that reflect important movements in African-American literary history. Meets a requirement in the English/language arts teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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ENGE 510 - Southern Literature (4)
Examines texts which address dominant themes in the Southern tradition and investigates the current movement of New Southern Studies. Meets a requirement in the English/language arts teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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ENGE 520 - Early British Literature Survey (4)
Survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon through the medieval period and the Renaissance to the 18th century, with emphasis on preparation for secondary school English/language arts teachers. Meets a requirement in the English/language arts teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereq: Admission to the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall.
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ENGE 530 - Graduate Survey of American Literature (4)
Chronological survey of American literature from its beginnings to contemporary times, using the principles and practices of literary interpretation and other skills essential to the discipline and appropriate to the secondary classroom. Meets a requirement in English Language Arts concentration for Alternative Class A Certification in Secondary Education. Offered: Fall.
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GEOE 510 - Human Geography (4)
Introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Meets a requirement in the social studies teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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HISE 521 - Seminar in American History (4)
Focuses on social, intellectual, cultural, and political developments in American history. Meets a requirement in the history or social studies teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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HISE 531 - Seminar in World History (4)
Focuses on historical and cultural developments in one nation or geographic region as a model for understanding world history. Meets a requirement in the history or social studies teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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HISE 541 - Seminar in History and Culture (4)
Focuses on historical and cultural developments in American, European, and/or world histories. Meets a requirement in the history or social studies teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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KINE 522 - Advanced Adapted Physical Education (4)
Covers pertinent information concerning legislation, inclusion, the physical education IEP, and movement constraints of individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. The contents of this course are tied to national and state professional standards, including those set forth by the Interstate Teacher New Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC, 2002), and NASPE/NCATE 2001 Physical Education Standards. Preparation of knowledge, skills, and dispositions will be objectives of the course in order to prepare individuals for teaching physical education and promoting physical activity among individuals in diverse communities. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 560 - Curriculum Design and Development in Physical Education (4)
Focuses on the development of curricula in physical education grades P-12. Principles of curriculum development, existing curriculum models and current trends and contemporary issues related to curriculum development are discussed. This course will focus on information to help potential physical educators attain teaching skills and knowledge (including critical thinking and reflective decision making) necessary to design, implement and evaluate appropriate physical education programs P-12. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 565 - Strategies and Issues in P-12 Physical Education (4)
The purpose of this course is to update graduate students who are currently teaching physical education or seeking initial certification regarding current state and national issues affecting P-12 physical education programs. Offered: Summer.
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MATE 530 - Abstract Algebra for Teachers (4)
Introduces students to topics from abstract algebra, including group theory, ring theory, field theory, and rings of polynomials. Course connects content to secondary school mathematics. Meets a requirement in the mathematics teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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MATE 540 - Foundations of Analysis for Teachers (4)
Introduction to the essential elements of real analysis, including a thorough discussion of the set of real numbers and the topology of the real line, functional limits and continuity, sequences and series of real numbers, the derivative, sequences and series of functions, the definite integral, Fourier series, Lagrange interpolation, Newton interpolation, and introductory splines. Course connects content to secondary school mathematics. Meets a requirement in the mathematics teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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MATE 560 - Discrete Mathematics for Teachers (4)
Introduction to a variety of topics in discrete mathematics. Includes study of graph theory and various counting techniques. Other topics may include Latin squares, magic squares, block designs, and codes. Course connects content to secondary school mathematics. Meets a requirement in the mathematics teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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PHYE 510 - General Physics for the Secondary Educator (4)
Instructional emphasis on basic physical principles, such as Newton’s Laws, energy and momentum conservation, and the application of these principles in diverse areas of physics, such as mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion and electricity and magnetism. Includes problem-solving and laboratory measurement techniques appropriate for the secondary education classroom. Course concentrates on developing advanced understanding of previously-learned material at both the theoretical (lecture) and practical (practicum) levels. Meets a requirement in the general science teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereq: One algebra-based course in general physics. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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POLE 500 - American Politics and Economy (4)
Survey of topics vital for an understanding of American national institutions, politics, and economics. Readings, lectures, and discussions will examine the democratic and economic principles of the national government, the institutions of the United States political system, citizen-government linkages, and public policy. Meets a requirement in the social studies teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Prereq: Admission to the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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SPAE 501 - Advanced Methodology and Applied Linguistics (4)
Addresses two essential areas for teachers of Spanish: advanced foreign language methodology and applied linguistics. Students will examine methods unique to language teaching and language teachers and use technology for language learning. In applied linguistics students will review Spanish phonetics, second language acquisition, and bilingualism. Meets a requirement in the Spanish teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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SPAE 502 - Hispanic Cultures in the Foreign Language Classroom (4)
Using national standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language, the course provides an overview of methodologies and approaches to teaching Latin American and Spanish cultures in the foreign language classroom for secondary education. Meets a requirement in the Spanish teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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SPAE 503 - Literature and Film of the Spanish-Speaking World (4)
Students will review masterpieces of Hispanic literature and film while developing linguistic proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, and understanding the Spanish language. They will also strengthen their understanding of literary terminology and critical analysis while exploring pedagogical strategies for teaching literature and film in their own classrooms. Meets a requirement in the Spanish teaching field of the MSE-FYNT program. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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Education (EDLE Dept) The courses listed below represent only a portion of the graduate-level education courses available. See the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for additional courses that may apply to programs offered through the Department of Educational Leadership. Two such courses are EDUC 518 Action Research: Theory and Techniques and EDUC 519 Field-Based Action Research . NOTE: Courses numbered 600 and above are open to post-master’s degree students.
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EDLD 520 - Foundations of Instructional Leadership (3)
Overview of the work required of an instructional leader with emphasis on specific skills used to create professional learning communities.
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EDLD 521 - Issues in School Finance (3)
Study of the economic factors relative to the financing of public schools. Involves in-depth study of taxation, state school finance systems, impact of school finance litigation, budgeting processes, and current/emerging issues in school finance policy.
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EDLD 522 - Management Design for School Improvement (3)
Exploration of enhanced learning through effective, efficient, and equitable utilization of resources and organizations used to create a learning environment conducive to school success.
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EDLD 523 - Managing the P-12 Exceptional Education Program (3)
Students explore current legal requirements, state and federal legislation, administrative rulings, recent case law decisions, existing standards, research-based best practices, and leadership trends used in programs serving children who have special needs. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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EDLD 524 - Curriculum Design for P-12 Instructional Leaders (3)
Provides a forum where students will reflect upon the context, student, and content factors that influence curriculum design. Cross-listed with EDUC 524 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, Spring, and Summer.
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EDLD 525 - Practicum in School Improvement (3)
Purposeful “hands-on” experiences designed to prepare students to lead the essential work of school improvement. Leadership skills are developed through studying the key concepts and skills used by effective leaders, by observing effective models, and by experiencing one’s own trial and error in the workplace.
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EDLD 526 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Education (3)
Overview of how public education is organized and operated and how local, state, and federal laws have played a role in establishing school policies and practices consistent with current legal and ethical standards.
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EDLD 527 - Internship in Instructional Leadership (3)
Completion of an explicit set of school-based assignments that progress from observing to participating in and then leading activities related to curriculum, instruction, and student achievement.
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EDLD 536 - Educational Leadership for Learning (3)
Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to direct educational improvement and create a positive climate, a challenging curriculum, and effective instructional practices to increase learner success. As a result of this course, students should understand the work required of an educational leader with specific skills for instructional leadership in educational settings. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 537 - Comparative International Education (3)
Introduction to comparative international education by exploring the role that history, culture, economics, and politics play in shaping educational systems around the world. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 538 - Governance and Policy in Educational Systems (3)
Students will gain understanding of governance and policy in educational systems. This understanding will be built as students are introduced to policy debates and acquire knowledge and skills from theories, research, and current practices related to governance and policy in educational systems. Students will examine processes that occur at many levels of the education system-from preschool through college, from the statehouse to the schoolhouse, and from Congress to advocacy groups. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 539 - Innovative Concepts in Education (3)
Designed to help students understand the factors that are driving change and innovation in educational organizations. Students develop an understanding of the driving force and restraining forces of change, and develop strategies for building organizational capacity for innovation. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 540 - Design for Educational Improvement (3)
Students will address the need to enhance leadership and improvement in educational settings through effective, efficient, and equitable utilization of resources. Students will develop knowledge of organizations in order to create an educational environment conducive to the success of educational settings/systems. Students will learn the proper allocation of resources such as personnel, facilities, and technology, and develop skills for decisions that give priority to teaching, learning, student achievement, and student development. Students will learn the skills of conflict resolution, consensus building, group processes, and effective communication in order to involve stakeholders in management decisions. Offered: Fall.
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EDLD 541 - Issues in Educational Finance (3)
Designed to provide the students with knowledge and understanding of the economic factor relative to the financing of institutions that support education. The course involves an in-depth study of taxation; organization’s finance systems; the impact of finance litigation; the budgeting process; and current/emerging issues in educational finance policy. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 542 - Comparative Legal Issues in Education (3)
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the legal, ethical, and human resource frameworks for leading and managing educational systems. As a result of this course, students will understand how educational systems are organized and operated locally, nationally and globally, and the laws, ethical frameworks, and resource considerations that have played a major role in educational policies and practices. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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EDLD 544 - Practicum in Educational Leadership (3)
Designed to provide students the opportunity to engage in the day-to-day work related to educational leadership. The student will complete an explicit set of assignments that progress from observing to participating to leading activities related to completion of their specific workplace expectations. Students will also participate in seminars for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating practicum experiences. Leadership skills are developed through studying the key concepts and skills used by effective leaders, by observing effective models, and by experiencing one’s own trial and error in the workplace. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer, on rotation.
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