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This course provides an orientation to the teaching profession through historical and philosophical discussions, professional readings, presentations, guest speakers, and practicums at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Discussion topics include the structure of American education, school structure and governance, philosophies of education, professional ethics and legal responsibilities.

EDUC 250 General Methods of Classroom Organization and Arrangement, 3 sem. hrs. (Winter,Spring)

An examination of and experimentation with various processes and strategies in classroom management and arrangement available to elementary and secondary classroom teachers is presented. Activities will include planning and organization of lessons, and approaches to discipline. EDUC 01IR is taken concurrently with EDUC 250. Prerequisite: EDUC 210

EDUC 270 Teaching Students with Disabilities, 3 sem. hrs. (Spring)

The intent of the course is to examine the education of persons with learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, other health impairments, and gifted and talented children. The special traits of each group will be studied as well as the relationships of their traits and abilities to their education, social and psychological needs. Stress will be placed on practical applications of theory (e.g. remediation techniques, etc.) as well as the theories regarding ethological factors.

EDUC 280 Developmental Psychology, 3 or 4 sem. hrs. (Fall, Winter)

See PSYC 280

EDUC 300 Foundations of Catholic Schools in America, 1 sem. hr. (Winter)

Historical overview of the development of Catholic schools in America; exploration of the Catholic school identity, legislation and judicial issues affecting Catholic schools. This course may be substituted for EDUC 05IR. Taken after the completion of 60 hours.

EDUC 318 Educational Psychology, 3 sem. hrs. (Fall, Winter)

Study of psychological principles applicable to the learning process; theories of learning, and research pertinent to teaching and learning. EDUC 02IR is taken concurrently with EDUC 318. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, PSYC 110, PSYC 280

EDUC 330 Educational Measurement and Evaluation, 3 sem. hrs. (Winter)

Emphasis upon the nature of standardized tests and the construction of classroom evaluative devices; introduction of elementary statistics; test interpretation; discussion of current trends and needs in evaluation. Prerequisite: EDUC 210

EDUC 400 Ministry of Catholic School Teaching, 1 sem. hr. (Spring)

Considers the concepts of the call, convent and mission of the Catholic school teacher; reviews sources of spiritual formation, faith community development, and the governance and structure of the diocesan school system. This course may be substituted for EDUC 06IR. Taken after the completion of 60 semester hours.

EDUC 410 Student Teaching in the Elementary School, 10 sem. hrs. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Scope and general characteristics of the elementary school, including teacher characteristics, evaluation; classroom management and control; current trends and issues in teaching and professional growth. Directed observations, participation and teaching under the supervision and guidance of selected classroom teachers and the college supervisor of student teaching. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Preparation Program and completion of the professional methods sequence.

EDUC 412 Student Teaching K-12, 10 sem. hrs. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Observation and participation in teaching art, vocal music or physical education in both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Preparation Program and completion of the professional methods courses.

EDUC 415 Student Teaching in the Secondary School, 10 sem. hrs. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Observation and participation in teaching and other professional activities related to the work of the secondary school teacher; planning periods and conferences with the supervising teacher and the college supervisor(s) of student teaching. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Teacher Preparation Program and completion of the professional methods course(s).

EDUC 450 Multicultural Nonsexist Education, 3 sem. hrs. (Winter, Spring)

Designed to develop professional human relation skills for teaching in an aspiring pluralistic society through both theoretical and experiential work. Special emphasis placed on understanding social, cultural, and interpersonal dimensions of the interaction among subgroups. Approximately half of the course time is spent in off-campus experiences. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 60 hours of coursework.

EDUC 475 Independent Study, 3 sem. hrs. (With departmental approval)

Open to students who wish to engage in directed research in a selected area. Permission of the departmental chairperson is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 210.

EDUC IR , 1 sem. hr. each

Independent research courses in selected areas of education are required. (See p. 60.)