Required Courses:
EDU611 Psychology & Sociology of Learning 2 hrs
Presents differing concepts of the nature of the individual and society; considers psychological and sociological development of these concepts; evaluates basic premises and implicit assumptions; examines the psychological and social development of the ways in which the family, school, and community affect adolescent development, including effects on cognitive processes, identity formation, and peer relationships.
EDU613 Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction 2 hrs
Debates major curricular movements, principles of curriculum development, and recent trends including content area and national and state standards (specifically the Ohio Standards); considers recent theoretical and research developments related to classroom, current practices and innovations in educative process, and classroom tools including use of the internet and Ohio Link.
EDU615 Ethical & Legal Issues in Education 2 hrs
Develops knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for making responsible professional decisions based on legal and ethical principles relevant to curriculum, pupils, liability, and finance. Emphasis on case studies related to curriculum and instruction.
EDU617 Current Practices in Classroom Behavior & Management 2 hrs
Analyzes and interprets data, design, and evaluation of behavioral treatment interventions related to the principles of applied behavior analysis; examines ways in which the classroom environment and set-up impact behavior; and examines ways in which special needs students may be better integrated into the inclusion setting.
EDU621 Reading in the Content Areas 2 hrs
Discusses reading and writing tools for acquiring and understanding information and ideas in literature, math, science, and social studies; designs integrated lessons within and across the content areas for use in teacher classrooms; identifies and gains an understanding of strategies and skills required to read successfully in various disciplines; reviews texts, along with techniques for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills.
EDU641 Educational Research 2 hrs
Introduces methods of research in education; emphasizes research strategies and analysis of descriptive and judgmental information for selecting, planning, and evaluating research problems; uses library resources, data gathering, and writing research reports.
EDU643 Educational Measurements 2 hrs
Refines test construction, item analysis, and statistics for test scores. Introduces sampling and probability; linear correlation and regression; tests of significance and effect size; reliability, validity, and measures of central tendency.
EDU650 Analysis of State Standards (Out-of-State Candidates) 2 hrs
Examines current research and trends in teaching and learning relevant to the area recertification requirements of candidate’s home state; provides basic information and tailors assignments and projects allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU 641 and EDU 643
EDU651 Analysis of Ohio Standards in Language Arts 2 hrs
Examines current research and trends in teaching and learning the language arts according to the standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education; provides basic information in language development, oral and written language, and language mechanics; tailors assignments and projects allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU 641 and EDU 643
EDU652 Analysis of Ohio Standards in Mathematics 2 hrs
Evaluates literature and recent research on objectives, content, and methodology in mathematics according to the standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education; examines history of instruction, current problems and issues, recent trends and emphases on teaching practices in mathematics discipline. Assignments and projects can be individualized allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU 641 and EDU 643
EDU653 Analysis of Ohio Standards in Science 2 hrs
Presents history of science instruction, curriculum problems, issues, recent trends, and emphases in teaching practices according to the standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education; discusses impact of dominant theories and philosophies of education on current curriculum changes in science. Assignments and projects can be individualized allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU641 or EDU643
EDU654 Analysis of Ohio Standards in Social Studies 2 hrs
Examines trends in contemporary social studies including materials and models for developing historical reasoning, geographic literacy, multiple perspective analysis, and social justice according to the standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. Assignments and projects can be individualized allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU 641 and EDU 643
EDU 655 Analysis of Ohio Standards (Arts, Foreign Languages, Library, or Technology 2 hrs
Examines current research and trends in teaching and learning according to the discipline standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. Assignments and projects can be individualized allowing students to focus on particular licensure grade levels.
Prerequisite: EDU 641 and EDU 643
EDU680 Research Project in Education 4 hrs
Individualized research project.
Prerequisite: EDU 641, EDU 643, one course 650-655, & proposal approved by the program director
Elective Course Offerings:
EDU534 Foundations of Education 2 hrs
Surveys broad range of topics in education; surveys the history, rationale, philosophy, organization, and distinctive components of education; explores teaching approaches, child development, educational principles; and presents teaching methods enabling teachers to improve classroom instruction.
EDU536 Philosophy of Education 2 hrs
Examines philosophical issues in educational theory and practice while considering influential work by classical and contemporary educational theorists.
EDU538 Information Literacy for Educators 2 hrs
An introduction to information literacy: the ability to locate, evaluate and use information. Participants will learn techniques to improve their own and their students’ research skills and will learn methods of infusing information literacy into their curricula. Information issues and their effects on society and education will also be discussed.
EDU571 U.S. History of Education 2 hrs
Provides a critical understanding of the historical foundations of American higher education; includes discussion of prevalent themes and historical methods in the history of American higher education.
EDU572 World History of Education 2 hrs
Surveys education from ancient Judaic schools to major contemporary educational developments; emphasizes institutional developments and cultural events that have accompanied them; reviews historical background of contemporary theory, practice, and reform.
EDU604 Special Needs Learners 2 hrs
Develops a curriculum rationale, philosophy, and skills in curriculum analysis; reviews selection, development, and adaptation of curricula, instructional plans, and materials fitting the goals of the school and the needs of exceptional learners in special and regular classrooms; emphasizes psychological, sociological, educational, philosophical, and ethical aspects of children and families with special needs (including gifted and talented). Covers such topics as legislative, assessment, and programming issues; risk indicators and risk assessment; tools and instruments for informal assessment; and interpreting standardized observational measures.
EDU630 Advanced Technology for Teachers 2 hrs
Extends students’ competence with advanced applications commonly found in educational settings; emphasizes evaluation, utilization, and integration of microcomputer hardware and software CAI, database, and word processing uses across the curriculum, as well as tools such as lesson planning and grade book management.
EDU632 Educational Leadership 2 hrs
Emphasizes the philosophical, social, and political aspects of educational leadership; examines research on best practices in developing and adapting curriculum to impact positively students with disabilities; examines the varying models that support curriculum and instructional approaches with the aim of preparing educators for curricular leadership roles within their own school settings.
EDU661 Integrating the Arts Across the Curriculum 2 hrs
Focuses on strategies for integrating the visual and performing arts across the curriculum; provides opportunities to practice applications of lesson planning and to design a thematic unit which relies upon artistic expression of elementary and middle school students; helps classroom teachers see how the arts can motivate, enrich, and extend instruction in science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.
Prerequisite: EDU613
EDU662 Multicultural Education 2 hrs
Provides understanding of cultural, ethnic, economic, gender, and racial differences and similarities in American society; focuses on preparing educators for working successfully with America’s multicultural school population.
Prerequisite: EDU615
EDU690 Special Topics in Education 2 hrs
Examines current national and regional topics related to curriculum and instruction. Although topics will change, students may normally register for this course only once. An exception to this policy may be request through the Program Director or Dean of Arts & Sciences.