Department of Teacher Education and Leadership
Interim Department Head: Dr. Kenneth Anthony
The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at Mississippi State University is a collaborative community of scholars and educators. We are committed to the belief that education is the primary vehicle for equity and justice in the state of Mississippi and beyond. In keeping with the land grant and research-extensive mission of Mississippi State University, and in support of the mission of the College of Education, the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership is committed to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and lifelong learning. It is our mission to contribute to teaching and learning P-12 and beyond through teaching and learning, research and inquiry, and service and outreach. Faculty and staff in the department of Teacher Education and Leadership believe that accomplished educators possess in-depth knowledge of content and teaching practices, including discipline-specific practices, that allow them to create engaging, relevant experiences for all students. The goal of the department is to meet the needs of all students through the preparation of effective, responsive scholars and practitioners who use theory, research, and a wide variety of tools, including technology, to enhance their work in a global, diverse, and changing society. The measure of our success is improved outcomes for diverse students, P-12 and beyond.
Undergraduate degree programs in the department of Teacher Education and Leadership prepare teacher candidates for positions as teachers in classrooms from pre-K through twelfth grade. These programs include coursework and experiences that focus on subject matter knowledge, foundations of education, instruction and assessment, practice and reflection, and field experiences in diverse classrooms. Persons interested in degrees offered by the department are advised to obtain a copy of advising worksheets, available at our website, www.cise.msstate.edu.
Elementary Education Major (ELED)
All elementary education majors receive certification to teach at the elementary preK-3 or K-6 grade levels with the selection of endorsement in either early childhood or middle school content areas. The first two years of the degree program focus on developing subject matter knowledge in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social sciences. The junior year includes two mini-blocks of courses: one that emphasizes teaching at the early childhood levels (pre-K–3rd grade), and one that emphasizes teaching at the middle school levels (4th-8th grades). The senior year includes the senior methods block – four co-requisite courses with extensive field experiences that prepare graduates for the teaching of subject matter. The Elementary Education curriculum culminates in the teaching internship, a semester-long field experience in public schools. All coursework must be completed with a "C" or higher. Students must choose either a middle school concentration or an early childhood concentration. The middle school concentration leads to K-6 general certification with 4th-8th grade subject area certification. The early childhood concentration leads to pre-K-3 general certification with N-1 (nursery-1st grade) early childhood certification. Some students may wish to enroll in additional coursework to obtain licensure in elementary, special education, reading, or other areas. See an advisor for more information.
The B.S. in Elementary Education with either a concentration in Early Childhood or Middle School requires a "C" or higher in all coursework.
Secondary Education Major (SEED)
The purpose of the Secondary Education major is to prepare students to teach the academic subjects in grades 7-12 by providing professional courses and experiences for those desiring to teach at the middle and high school levels. The Secondary Education program is designed to lead teacher candidates to 7-12 licensure in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Social Studies. Degree programs include pedagogy courses that require field experiences in middle and high schools, as well as opportunities to master content area pedagogy. The secondary education degree culminates in a semester-long student teaching internship in a middle or high school classroom.
Special Education Major (EXED)
The program in Special Education is designed to prepare teachers to teach children and youth with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other areas of exceptionality. The curriculum in special education is designed to meet the requirements for the endorsements in the areas of specialization. The degree program includes extensive field experiences working in schools and classrooms. Courses in the degree program provide students with methods for teaching early childhood, elementary, and secondary students with special needs. The degree program culminates in a semester-long teaching internship in a K-12 setting.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT-S and MAT-X)
Individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and are eligible for graduate studies can obtain initial teaching licensure and the Master’s degree by completing the Master of Arts in Teaching program. The MAT-Secondary degree prepares teachers of content areas for secondary classrooms in a variety of content areas. The MAT-Special Education prepares teachers for self-contained and inclusion K-12 classrooms. Both MAT programs are offered online and include courses in pedagogy, assessment, classroom management, and internship courses completed after the student is hired as a classroom teacher.
Graduate Programs in Teacher Education and Leadership
The department offers Master’s and Educational Specialist degree programs in Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. These programs provide coursework and field experiences for classroom teachers and other educators wishing to improve their practice. The department also offers the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in elementary education, secondary education, and special education.
Elementary Education Major (ELED)
Major Advisors: Dr. Stephanie Lemley
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1104 | Expanded English Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Creative Discovery | ||
| See General Education courses | 3 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Early U.S. History | ||
| World History Before 1500 | ||
| Early Western World | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Modern U.S. History | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Modern Western World | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| GR 1123 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
| PS 1113 | American Government | 3 |
| or SO 1003 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| or SO 1203 | Sociology of Families | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| MA 1413 | Structure of the Real Number System | 3 |
| MA 1423 | Problem Solving with Real Numbers | 3 |
| MA 1433 | Informal Geometry and Measurement | 3 |
| Science | ||
| See General Education courses (must be lab-based courses) | 6-8 | |
Major Core
| Additional Core | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Natural Science courses (see General Education courses) | 4-6 | |
*Students must have at least 2 lab-based sciences and need 12 hours total of science. | ||
| English Literature Elective (see General Education courses) | 3 | |
| EN 2503 | Teaching Grammar (or English Literature Elective - see General Education courses) | 3 |
| EDE 2443 | Creative Arts for Elementary and Middle Levels | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| EDE 2523 | Introduction to Elementary Education | 3 |
| RDG 3113 | Early Literacy Instruction I 1 | 3 |
| RDG 3123 | Early Literacy Instruction II 1 | 3 |
| EDE 3123 | Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| EDX 3213 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| RDG 3413 | Middle Level Literacy 1 | 3 |
| RDG 3223 | Diagnosing and Assessing Reading Difficulties in Children | 3 |
| EDE 3523 | Foundations of Elementary & Middle Level Mathematics Education 1 | 3 |
| EDE 4113 | Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Science 1 | 3 |
| EDE 4123 | Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| RDG 4133 | Integrating Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas 1 | 3 |
| EDE 4143 | Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Social Studies 1 | 3 |
| EDE 4153 | Assessment & Evaluation in Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDE 4883 | Managing the Elementary and Middle Level Classroom 1 | 3 |
| EDE 4886 | Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship 1 | 6 |
| EDE 4896 | Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship | 6 |
Choose a concentration:
Early Childhood Concentration (ECHD)
Leads to K-3 general certification with N-1 (nursery - 1st grade) early childhood certification.
| HDFS 2803 | Prenatal and Infant Development | 0,3 |
| HDFS 2813 | Child Development | 0,3 |
| HDFS 3803 | Creativity & Play in Young Children | 0,3 |
| EDX 4113 | Pre-K Intervention Methods 1 | 3 |
| EDX 4413 | Families and Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| or HDFS 4803 | Parenting | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Students choosing the Early Childhood Education concentration may obtain K-6 certification by taking, in addition to the K-3 requirements, EDE 3223 and 3 hours of additional expanded core courses in two content areas: 3 hours of any English, 3 hours of any natural science, 3 hours of any HI, PSY, SO, AN, EC, or PS course, and/or MA 2113.
Middle School Concentration (MDSC)
Leads to K-6 general certification with 4th-8th grade subject area certification.
| EDE 3223 | Middle Level Education 1 | 3 |
| TECH 4763 | Digital Tools for 21st Century Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EPY 4103 | Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians | 3 |
| 3 hours of additional expanded core courses in two content areas: 3 hours of any English, 3 hours of any natural science, 3 hours of any HI, PSY, SO, AN, EC, or PS course, and/or MA 2113. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Many courses have co-requisites. See catalog or advisor.
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Secondary Education Major (SEED)
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1104 | Expanded English Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Creative Discovery | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre (ENED Concentration) | ||
All other Concentrations choose from General Education courses | ||
| Humanities (vary by concentration) | 6 | |
| Required by ENED & MAED Concentrations | ||
| Early U.S. History | ||
| Modern U.S. History | ||
| All Other Concentrations | ||
Choose from General Education courses | ||
| Social Sciences (vary by concentration) | 6 | |
| Required by ENED Concentration | ||
| General Psychology | ||
Choose from General Education courses | ||
| Required by MAED & SSED Concentrations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| All Other Concentrations | ||
Choose from General Education courses | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (varies by concentration) | 3 | |
| Required by BIED Concentration | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Inference | ||
| Required by ENED Concentration | ||
| Math in Your World ( or higher) | ||
| Required by SSED Concentration | ||
Any Gen Ed Math higher than 1313 | ||
| Required by MAED, CHED, PHED Concentrations | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Natural Sciences (vary by concentration) | 7-8 | |
| Required by ENED, MAED, & SSED Concentrations | ||
Biological Science with lab (see General Education courses) | ||
Physical Science with lab (see General Education courses) | ||
| Required by BIED Concentration | ||
| Biology I | ||
| Biology II | ||
| Required by CHED Concentration | ||
| Chemistry I | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry II | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry II | ||
| Required by PHED Concentration | ||
| Chemistry I | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry I | ||
| Physics II | ||
| Total Hours | 31-32 | |
Major Core
| Major Core | ||
| EDF 3333 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDX 3213 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| RDG 3513 | Developing Reading Strategies in the Secondary School Content Areas 1 | 3 |
| EPY 3143 | Human Development and Learning Strategies in Education | 3 |
| EDS 3413 | Principles of Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDS 4403 | Evaluation of Learning in Secondary Schools 1 | 3 |
| EDS 4873 | Seminar in Managing the Secondary Classroom 1 | 3 |
| EDS 4886 | Teaching Internship in Secondary Education 1 | 6 |
| EDS 4896 | Teaching Internship in Secondary Education 1 | 6 |
| Content Methods Courses in Concentration | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Choose one of the following concentrations:
English Education Concentration (ENED)
Major Advisor: Missy Hopper; Office: 310 Allen Hall
The curriculum in English Language Arts is offered to prepare students to teach English Language Arts in high schools and middle schools and has been designed based on the Standards of the National Council of Teachers of English. A minimum of 42 hours in English beyond freshman composition is required.
| TECH 4763 | Digital Tools for 21st Century Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EN 2213 | English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| EN 2223 | English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| EN 2243 | American Literature Before 1865 | 3 |
| EN 2253 | American Literature After 1865 | 3 |
| EN 2273 | World Literature Before 1600 | 3 |
| or EN 2283 | World Literature After 1600 | |
| EN 2434 | Literature and Film | 3-4 |
| or EN 3523 | Shakespeare and Film | |
| EN 3414 | Critical Writing and Research in Literary Studies | 4 |
| EN 3423 | Descriptive English Grammar | 3 |
| EN 4503 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| or EN 4513 | Shakespeare | |
| EN 4413 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| or EN 4403 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| or EN 4633 | Language and Society | |
| EN 4323 | Literary Criticism from Plato-Present | 3 |
| or EN 4353 | Critical Theory Since 1900 | |
| EN Electives - 3000/4000 level | 12 | |
| Content Methods Courses | ||
| EDE 3343 | Teaching Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| EDS 3673 | Secondary Language Arts Education | 3 |
| EDS 4673 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| Total ENED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 58-59 | |
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Mathematics Education Concentration (MAED)
Major Advisor: Dr. Liza Bondurant
This curriculum is offered for the education of prospective teachers of mathematics in grades 7-12. The degree program has been designed based on standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. A minimum of 36 semester hours of mathematics is required.
| Additional Core | ||
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Choose from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry II and Investigations in Chemistry II | ||
| Physics I | ||
| Physics II | ||
| PS 1113 | American Government | 3 |
| EN Literature Electives (see General Education) | 6 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Programming with C | ||
| Computer Programming with Java | ||
| MA 2733 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MA 2743 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MA 3053 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MA/ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 |
| MA 3113 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 3163 | Introduction to Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MA 3253 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| MA 3463 | Foundations of Geometry | 3 |
| MA 3513 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 4523 | Introduction to Probability | 3 |
| Content Methods Courses | 6 | |
| Secondary Mathematics Education 1 | ||
| Methods of Teaching Mathematics 1 | ||
| Total MAED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 57-58 | |
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Biology Education Concentration (BIED)
Major Advisor: Dr. Lacey Fitts
The Biology Education Curriculum is designed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Education Standards for prospective teachers at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose 57 hours of approved coursework within concentration area. Must include the required subject area core. 2 | 57 | |
Required Subject area core (32 hrs) | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Genetics I | ||
| Ecology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
| Chemistry I | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry I | ||
Science and/or Math Electives approved by advisor that result in a double major or an additional are of licensure (25 hrs) | ||
| Content Methods Courses | ||
| Secondary Science Education 1 | ||
| Methods of Teaching Science 1 | ||
| Total BIED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Chemistry Education Concentration (CHED)
Major Advisor: Dr. Lacey Fitts
The Chemistry Education Curriculum is designed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Science Teachers Association and the Next Generation Science Standards for prospective teachers at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
| ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose 57 hours of approved coursework within concentration area. Must include the required subject area core. | 57 | |
Required subject area core (26 hours) | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
or CH 4213 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I | |
| Analytical Chemistry I | ||
| Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
Science and/or Math Electives approved by advisor that result in a double major or an additional area of licensure (28 hours) | ||
| Content Methods Courses | ||
| Secondary Science Education 1 | ||
| Methods of Teaching Science 1 | ||
| Total CHED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Physics Education Concentration (PHED)
Major Advisor: Dr. Lacey Fitts
The Physics Education Curriculum is designed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Education Standards for prospective teachers at the secondary level (grades 7-12).
| ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose 50 hours of approved coursework within concentration area. Must include the required subject area core * | 50 | |
| Required Subject area core (21 hours) * | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Physics I | ||
| Physics III | ||
| Intermediate Mechanics I | ||
| Intermediate Laboratory | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
or MA 3113 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | |
| Science and/or Math Electives approved by advisor that result in a double major or an additional area of licensure (29 hours) | ||
| Content Methods Courses | 6 | |
| Secondary Science Education 1 | ||
| Methods of Teaching Science 1 | ||
| Total PHED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 59 | |
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Required subject area core includes CH 1213/1211 and PH 2223 listed in General Education.
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Social Studies Education Concentration (SSED)
Major Advisor: Paul Binford; Office: 310 Allen Hall
The Social Studies Education curriculum is designed based on standards developed by the National Council for the Social Studies. With a minimum of 54 hours required in history and the social sciences, the program of study provides a broad-based preparation for prospective social studies teachers of grades 7-12.
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Math/Science Elective | ||
| Approved Science (no lab) or Math | 3 | |
| Content Area with Courses Required | ||
| EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GR 1113 & GR 1111 | Physical Geography and Physical Geography Laboratory | 3 |
| GR 1123 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
| HI 1063 | Early U.S. History | 3 |
| HI 1073 | Modern U.S. History | 3 |
| HI 1163 | World History Before 1500 | 3 |
| HI 1173 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HI 3333 | Mississippi History | 3 |
| HI 4403 | The Ancient Near East | 3 |
| or HI 4903 | The Far East | |
| PS 1113 | American Government | 3 |
| PS 1513 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| or PS 1313 | Introduction to International Relations | |
| or PS 2703 | Introduction to Public Policy | |
| 3000 or 4000 level history elective | 3 | |
| 3000 or 4000 level HI/PS/EC/GR elective | 3 | |
| 3000 or 4000 level HI/PS/EC/GR elective | 3 | |
| 3000 or 4000 level HI/PS/EC/GR/PSY/SO elective | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| BIS 1012 | Introduction to Business Information Systems | 2-3 |
| or TECH 1273 | Computer Applications | |
| Content Methods Courses | ||
| Secondary Social Studies Education 1 | ||
| Methods of Teaching Social Studies 1 | ||
| Total SSED Concentration Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 59-60 | |
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Special Education Major (EXED)
Major Advisors: Dr. Kellie Fondren
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1104 | Expanded English Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Creative Discovery | ||
| Any core fine arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Any core humanities | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Any core social science | 6 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Math above MA 1313 | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Natural Science w/lab (see General Education courses) | 3-4 | |
| Natural Science w/lab (see General Education courses) | 3-4 | |
| Math or Science elective | 3 | |
Major Core
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Professional Core | ||
| EPY 2513 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDX 3203 | Evidence Based Practices for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDX 3213 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDX 3223 | Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports | 3 |
| EDX 3233 | Intensive and Individualized Behavior Intervention and Support | 3 |
| EDX 3253 | Evaluating Learning in Special Education | 3 |
| EDX 4103 | Systematic Instruction | 3 |
| EDX 4113 | Pre-K Intervention Methods 1 | 3 |
| EDX 4123 | Methods and Materials for Elementary Students with Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| EDX 4133 | Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| EDX 4243 | Planning for Diversity of Learners in Special Education | 3 |
| EDX 4353 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDX 4413 | Families and Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| EDX 4873 | Professional Seminar in Special Education | 3 |
| EDX 4886 | Teaching Internship in Special Education 1 | 6 |
| EDX 4896 | Teaching Internship in Special Education 1 | 6 |
| RDG 3113 | Early Literacy Instruction I 1 | 3 |
| RDG 3123 | Early Literacy Instruction II 1 | 3 |
| TECH 4763 | Digital Tools for 21st Century Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| Collateral Core Electives | 21-24 | |
| Literacy Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| EDX 4353 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDX 4413 | Families and Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| EDX 4133 | Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| EDX 4353 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDX 4413 | Families and Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| EDX 4133 | Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| EDX 4353 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDX 4413 | Families and Professional Partnerships | 3 |
| EDX 4133 | Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Footnotes
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A math course higher than MA 1313 must be completed.
Elementary Education Courses
EDE 2443 Creative Arts for Elementary and Middle Levels: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher in Elementary Education). Three hours lecture. An exploration of integrating Literature and the arts (music, dance, drama, and visual arts) across content areas in elementary and middle level classrooms
EDE 2523 Introduction to Elementary Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher in Elementary Education). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the elementary education profession. Topics include what it means to be an elementary teacher, professional dispositions, terminology used in the profession, and general best practices for the elementary classroom
EDE 2990 Special Topics in Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EDE 3123 Early Childhood Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. Co-requisite: RDG 3113 and RDG 3123). Three hours lecture. Overview of early childhood education. Understanding young learners and creating learning environments. Assessing young children. Field experience
EDE 3223 Middle Level Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in EDE 2443, 2523, 3123; RDG 3113, 3123; Co-requisite: RDG 3413, 3223). Three hours lecture. Understanding the learning needs of young adolescents (grades 4-8); study of appropriate teaching strategies, engaging learning environments, and assessment for young adolescents
EDE 3233 Teaching Children's Literature at the Elementary and Middle Levels: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Teaching children's literature at the elementary and middle levels. Introduction, selection, presentation and utilization of a variety of children's literature
EDE 3343 Teaching Adolescent Literature: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A study of the types of literature read by older children and adolescents with emphasis upon the criteria for the choice of good books and knowledge of available books and teaching materials
EDE 3423 Early Childhood Mathematics Methods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: MA 1413 or MA 1213). Three hours lecture. Field based. The content and processes of mathematics instruction at the early childhood level through grade 3; teaching principles, mathematical tools, and assessment of student progress
EDE 3523 Foundations of Elementary & Middle Level Mathematics Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in EDE 2443, 2523, 3123; RDG 3113, 3123; Corequisite: RDG 3413, 3223). Three hours lecture. Field based. The theoretical pedagogical foundations and current issues and perspectives of teaching elementary mathematics; a framework for the teaching of mathematics content and processes
EDE 4000 Directed Individual Study in Elementary Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EDE 4113 Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Science: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG: 3113,3123,3413,3223;EDE:2523,2443,3123,3223,3523;TECH 4763;EPY 4103; EDX 3213. Co-requisite: EDE:4123, 4143; RDG 4133). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Field based. Selection, organization, and presentation of natural science content for elementary/middle school students, assessment of learning, and general effectiveness of instruction
EDE 4123 Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG:3113,3123,3413,3223; EDE: 2443,2523,3123,3223,3523;TECH 4763;EPY 4103; EDX 3213. Co-requisite: EDE:4113,4143;RDG 4133). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Field based. The content and process of mathematics instruction for elementary/middle grades students including teaching principles, mathematical tools, and assessment of student progress
EDE 4143 Teaching Elementary and Middle Level Social Studies: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG 3113,3123,3413,3223;EDE 2523,2443,3123,3223,3523;TECH 4763;EPY 4103;EDX 3213. Corequisites: EDE 4113, 4123; RDG 4133). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Field based. Selection, organization and presentation of social studies content for K-8; assessment of learning and general effectiveness of instruction
EDE 4153 Assessment & Evaluation in Elementary Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Pre-Requisites: EDE 3123,3223,3523, RDG 3113,3123,3223,3413; Co-Requisites: EDE 4113, EDE 4123, EDE 4143, RDG 4133). Principles and techniques to develop, implement and interpret appropriate traditional, performance-based and standardized assessments for use in the elementary and middle grades classroom
EDE 4303 Instructional Design and Assessment in Early Childhood: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course empowers educators with a holistic understanding and the practical skills necessary for creating engaging and effective learning experiences tailored to the unique needs of young children, including those with disabilities and from diverse cultural backgrounds
EDE 4323 Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course equips future educators with the tools and skills necessary to teach effectively in early childhood classrooms using technology. The course focuses on utilizing 21st century technology to create rich learning experiences for students in Pre-K through 3rd grade
EDE 4333 International Exploration in Education: 3 hours.
This course involves the examination of the education systems outside of the U.S., with particular attention to classrooms in the host country. (Same as EDS/EDX 4333)
EDE 4513 Literacy and Social Studies Pedagogy in Early Childhood: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: RDG 3113, RDG 3123, RDG 3223). Three hours lecture. Foundational knowledge and practical strategies for integrating literacy and social studies instruction in early childhood classrooms (PreK-3). Emphasis will be placed on developing culturally responsive teaching practices, fostering critical thinking, and promoting active engagement
EDE 4523 STEAM Pedagogy in Early Childhood: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: RDG 3113, RDG 3123, RDG 3223, EDE 3423). Three hours lecture. This course explores the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in grades PreK-3. Pre-service teachers will learn to design and implement developmentally appropriate STEAM activities for young learners
EDE 4623 Elementary/Middle Level STEM Pedagogy: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Pre-Requisites: EDE 3523 OR both RDG 4113/6113 and EDE 4123 OR Permission of the Instructor). Methods and materials for the preparation and implementation of pedagogical tools used in providing research-based STEM experiences in grades K-6
EDE 4883 Managing the Elementary and Middle Level Classroom: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG: 3113,3123,3223,3413,4133; EDE 2443,2523,3123,3223,3523,4113,4123,4143; TECH 4763; EPY 4103; EDX 3213. Corequisites: EDE 4886, 4896). Three hours lecture. Developing and managing an appropriate learning environment for elementary and middle level students
EDE 4886 Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG: 3113,3123,3223,3413,4133; EDE 2443,2523,3123,3223,3523,4113,4123,4143; TECH 4763; EPY 4103; EDX 3213. Corequisites: EDE 4883, 4896). Six hours internship. A supervised observation and teaching experience in an elementary and/or middle level classroom
EDE 4896 Elementary and Middle Level Teaching Internship: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in RDG: 3113,3123,3223,3413,4133; EDE 2443,2523,3123,3223,3523,4113,4123,4143; TECH 4763; EPY 4103; EDX 3213. Corequisites: EDE 4883, 4886). Six hours internship. A supervised observation and teaching experience in an elementary and/or middle level classroom
EDE 4989 Teaching Internship for Prekindergarten and Early Grades: 9 hours.
(Prerequisites: RDG 3113, RDG 3123, EDE 3423, EDE 4303/HDFS 4303, EDE 4323/HDFS 4323, EDE 4513, EDE 4523). Nine hours field-based internship. Professional full-day public school teaching experience in a prekindergarten or early grades classroom under the direction of a classroom mentor teacher and university supervisor
EDE 4990 Special Topics in Elementary Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
Readings in Education Courses
RDG 2990 Special Topics in Reading Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
RDG 3113 Early Literacy Instruction I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Co-requisite: RDG 3123 and EDE 3123). Three hours lecture. Field experience. Foundational knowledge of the English linguistic system. Methods/materials for teaching systematically the oral/ written language connection, concepts about print, phonological/orthographic awareness, phonics principles
RDG 3123 Early Literacy Instruction II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Co-requisite: RDG 3113 and EDE 3123). Three hours lecture. Field experience. Concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and early systematic reading and writing instruction specific to vocabulary, fluency and comprehension
RDG 3223 Diagnosing and Assessing Reading Difficulties in Children: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in EDE 2443, 2523, 3123; RDG 3113,3123; Co-Requisites: EDE 3523, RDG 3413). Three hours lecture. The selection, utilization, and interpretation of instruments used to diagnose and assess reading difficulties in children, K-6, and outline remedial procedures
RDG 3413 Middle Level Literacy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; C or better in EDE 2443, 2523, 3123; RDG 3113, 3123; Corequisite: RDG 3223, EDE 3523). Three hours lecture. Field experience. Literacy teaching and learning for upper elementary and middle school. Emphasis on literacy instruction, strategy instruction, and assessment at the middle grades
RDG 3423 Middle Level Literacy II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:RDG 3113 and RDG 3123:Corequisite: RDG 3413 and EDE 3223). Three hours lecture. Field experience. Instructional strategies and materials for teaching literacy in the elementary and middle school. Focus on writing, comprehension and teaching diverse students
RDG 3513 Developing Reading Strategies in the Secondary School Content Areas: 3 hours.
(Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education) Basic theories and techniques needed by content area teachers for teaching reading to secondary school students
RDG 4000 Directed Individual Study in Reading Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
RDG 4133 Integrating Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas: 3 hours.
(Pre-Requisites: Admission to Teacher Education; C or Better in EDE 2523,2443,3123,3223,3523; RDG 3113,3123,3413,3223; Co-Requisites: EDE 4113,4123,4143,4153). Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Field based. Selection, organization, teaching, and assessment for integrating literacy across content areas - K-6; general effectiveness
RDG 4990 Special Topics in Reading Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
Secondary Education Courses
EDS 2990 Special Topics in Secondary Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EDS 3413 Principles of Secondary Education: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. One hour lab. Overview of secondary education including fundamentals of planning for learning of all students, theories of learning at the secondary level, and policies and practices in secondary settings
EDS 3633 Secondary Mathematics Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Examine the concepts and tools used to teach mathematics in the secondary classroom, connections between algebra and geometry concepts, and national and state mathematics standards
EDS 3643 Secondary Social Studies Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education). Three hours lecture. An introduction to the history, purposes, and current issues associated with middle and secondary social studies education
EDS 3653 Secondary Science Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of science education including the National Science Education Standards and NSTA recommendations required for teaching science in grades 7-12
EDS 3673 Secondary Language Arts Education: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or Consent of Instructor). Three hours lecture. Field based. Essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the successful teaching of the language arts
EDS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Secondary Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EDS 4333 International Exploration in Education: 3 hours.
This course involves the examination of the education systems outside of the U.S., with particular attention to classrooms in the host country. (Same as EDE/EDX 4333)
EDS 4403 Evaluation of Learning in Secondary Schools: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; Co-requisites: EDS 4886 and EDS 4896). Three hours lecture. A study of critical assessment practices in secondary education through the use of data to inform instruction. Particular attention will be given to discipline specific pedagogy for evaluation of student learning in secondary classrooms
EDS 4503 Issues, History and Rationale of Science Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Secondary education major or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Foundational course for science educators with focusing on issues, history and research basis for science education. Course content is based on the rationale that science educators are expected to couple science content knowledge with strong teaching skills
EDS 4513 Informal Science Instruction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Secondary education major or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Students gain insight into teaching science in non-formal learning environments. This will include application of research based effective instructional methods, strategies for curriculum development and the assessment strategies to measure impact outside of the traditional classroom
EDS 4523 Teaching Scientific Inquiry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Secondary education major or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Students gain insight into pedagogical strategies for teaching the process of scientific inquiry. This will include application of research supported best practices for implementing science fair, citizen science, project and problem-based learning
EDS 4533 Teaching Science with Virtual Reality: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Secondary education major or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Students gain insight into pedagogical strategies for implementing virtual reality programing into a secondary science classroom. This will include instructional techniques to support student learning for both traditional and distance learning environments
EDS 4633 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDS 3633). Three hours lecture. Field based. Aims and purposes of teaching mathematics in high school, curriculum problems, organization and presentation of subject matter, methods of teaching and evaluation
EDS 4643 Methods of Teaching Social Studies: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education, EDS 3643). Three hours lecture. An examination of teaching methods and instructional materials and media appropriate for use in middle schools and secondary social studies classrooms
EDS 4653 Methods of Teaching Science: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDS 3653) Three hours lecture. Field based. Students will gain insight into the methods of teaching science in grades 7-12, including selection, organization, presentation and assessment required by NSES
EDS 4673 Methods of Teaching Language Arts: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDS 3673). Three hours lecture. Field based. Objectives in English/Language Arts; content, organization, methods of teaching language, literature, and composition. Primarily for secondary teachers of language arts
EDS 4873 Seminar in Managing the Secondary Classroom: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. A seminar that addresses classroom management issues, theories, and practices
EDS 4886 Teaching Internship in Secondary Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to Teacher Education,minimun grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or better). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
EDS 4896 Teaching Internship in Secondary Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites:Admission to Teacher Education, minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with grade of C or better ). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
EDS 4990 Special Topics in Secondary Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
Special Education Courses
EDX 2990 Special Topics in Special Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EDX 3133 Special Education Law and Ethical Practices: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Analysis of legislation, litigation, and administrative rulings related to special education. The course will emphasize the development of legally sound policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate education for students with disabilities
EDX 3203 Evidence Based Practices for Inclusive Classrooms: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Education major or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. Strategies for learning; receptive, associative, and expressive disorders; specific learning disabilities
EDX 3213 Foundations of Special Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to differentiating and individualizing instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities in a general education setting
EDX 3223 Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Education major or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. Evidence-based interventions to systematically deliver behavioral supports to all children in tiers one and two of a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework
EDX 3233 Intensive and Individualized Behavior Intervention and Support: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Special Education major or related field with consent of instructor) Three-hours lecture. Evidence-based interventions to systematically deliver behavioral supports to students in tier three of a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework
EDX 3253 Evaluating Learning in Special Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Phase II; co-requisite: EDX 4123, EDX 4133, & EDX 4243). Three hours of lecture and laboratory work including assessment and individualized programming utilizing methods and materials for teaching and assessing secondary school age students with mild or moderate disabilities
EDX 4000 Directed Individual Study in Special Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EDX 4003 Early Intervention Birth to Three: 3 hours.
(Special education majors or related field with permission) Three hours lecture. Exploration of early intervention services and supports for children Birth-3 with developmental disabilities
EDX 4103 Systematic Instruction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EDX 3213, Special Education major or consent of instructor) Three Hours Lecture. Introduction to special education challenges for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities including challenges of providing full educational inclusion and community integration from ages 6-21
EDX 4113 Pre-K Intervention Methods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, special education majors or related field with permission of instructor). Three hours lecture. Focus on developmentally appropriate and functionally relevant curriculum, teaching strategies, and evaluation for pre-k students with disabilities
EDX 4123 Methods and Materials for Elementary Students with Disabilities: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Field based. Assessment and individualized programming utilizing methods and materials for elementary age children with disabilities
EDX 4133 Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Field based. Assessment and individualized programming utilizing methods and materials for secondary age children with disabilities
EDX 4223 Transition and Collaboration: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Special Education major or related field with permission, Admission to Teacher Education or consent of instructor) Three hour lecture. An introduction to the development and implementation of social, vocational, academic, and daily living instruction to prepare for post-secondary transition for individuals with disabilities
EDX 4243 Planning for Diversity of Learners in Special Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Special Education major). Three hours lecture. Study of variables contributing to the creation and management of a positive learning environment for the complexity and diversity of students in special education. Planning for special education with focus on curriculum and instruction
EDX 4333 International Exploration in Education: 3 hours.
This course involves the examination of the education systems outside of the U.S., with particular attention to classrooms in the host country. (Same as EDE/EDS 4333)
EDX 4353 Instructional and Assistive Technology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Education major or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. This course is a comprehensive presentation of integrating instructional and assistive technology into teaching and learning to meet the learning needs of all students
EDX 4413 Families and Professional Partnerships: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Education major or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. A study of the development, goals, and objectives of organized parent education groups. A study of problems of parents of children who have disabilities
EDX 4423 Teaching the Disadvantaged Child: 3 hours.
The study of the disadvantaged child in terms of theories, concepts, cultures, and techniques of teaching and exploration of curricular innovations
EDX 4503 Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of operational models and techniques to be implemented with students who have severe disabilities to include curriculum, methods and administrative educational adjustments
EDX 4523 Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Special Education major or related field with permission, Admission to Teacher Education or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. Strategies for adapting and modifying math content, materials, and assessment, and instructional practices to support diverse learners in general and specialized learning environments
EDX 4603 Students with Physical/Multiple Disabilities: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Educational implications and adaptations of procedures in schools, homes, hospitals and special schools for students with orthopedic and/or neurological impairments
EDX 4613 Teaching Students with Physical/Multiple Disabilities: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Methods and materials applicable to teaching students with physical or multiple conditions which are the results of neurological or orthopedic impairments
EDX 4623 Curricular and Mobility Adaptations for Physical/Multiple Disabilities: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Special education majors or related field with consent of instructor, Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. The study of adaptations for motor dysfunctions, including assessment, technology, and other environmental considerations that can be implemented by classroom teachers
EDX 4873 Professional Seminar in Special Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A seminar dealing with legal, professional, administrative, and curriculum issues as they relate to special education in the schools
EDX 4886 Teaching Internship in Special Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, minimum GPA 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a C or better.) Professional full-day public school teaching experience in two consecutive 8-week placements in diverse settings and grade levels under direction of supervising teachers and university supervisor
EDX 4896 Teaching Internship in Special Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, minimum GPA 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with C or better.) Professional full-day public school teaching experience in two consecutive 8-week placements in diverse settings and grade levels under direction of supervising teachers and university supervisor
EDX 4953 Introduction to Sign Language: 3 hours.
Development of basic sign language skills, study of special needs of deaf persons, and understanding use of interpreters. (Same as CO 4953/6953)
EDX 4990 Special Topics in Special Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)