Education

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

EDUC 100: Introduction to Teaching

Class Program
Credits 3

Introduction to Teaching examines the field of education including philosophical and historical foundations, teaching as a profession, curriculum, lesson planning, recent innovations and critical issues.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 190: Elementary Practicum I

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$34 course fee.

An observation in an elementary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the college instructor. Class meets in seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Prerequisites

"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 191: Secondary Practicum I

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$34 course fee.

An observation in a secondary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Prerequisites

"C" or better in EDUC 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 192: Middle School Practicum I

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$34 course fee.

An observation in a middle school classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.

Prerequisites

"C" or better in EDUC 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 260: Education of the Exceptional Child

Class Program
Credits 3

An overview of exceptionalities - psychological, emotional, physical and educational characteristics and needs of exceptional children. Students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and limited English language proficiency are examined; teaching and learning strategies to address these exceptional learners are investigated. Suggests role of special educators and regular classroom teachers in their efforts to work with the exceptional child in various settings.

Semester Offered
Spring
Fall

EDUC 262: Family & Community Resources in Early Childhood Education

Class Program
Credits 3

This course examines the young child in the family in terms of the goals and values of the family, parenting styles, and child care. It looks at the influences of the larger context of specific community resources, community socializing agents, interdisciplinary teamwork, and social policy issues that impact the young child and family.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 290: Reading Practicum

Class Program
Credits 2

This practicum is supervised. The teacher candidates will achieve their 30 hours over 14 weeks. While in the elementary classroom, the teacher candidates will exhibit professional behavior, support the cooperating teacher as needed, use their knowledge of literacy, and best practices. The course meets for several weeks on campus prior to entering the elementary classroom.

Prerequisites

“C” or better in ED100 and ED190/191.

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For Special Education ED100 and ED292

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 300: Instructional Methodology

Class Program
Credits 3

This course will focus on developing instructional strategies for supporting diverse students in content area learning. Course participants will develop instructional and leadership skills needed to implement differentiated instruction to address these diverse student populations with particular focus on English Language Learners. Participants will reflect upon using proven assessment and instructional practices to optimize learning in today’s culturally, linguistically, and dynamic educational environment.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 307: Classroom Environment

Class Program
Credits 2

This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to design and establish effective learning environments that are conducive to the high achievement of children. A variety of strategies will be demonstrated to manage the classroom environment and encourage active engagement in learning.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with clinical rotation.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 310: Integration of Technology in the Classroom

Class Program
Credits 3
Fees
$15.00 fee.

This class will link various technology-based integration strategies to well-researched theories of learning and illustrate them with examples of successful practices to improve instructional differentiation, teaching and learning. Technology cannot enhance learning unless teachers know how to use and integrate technology into curriculum-specific or discipline-specific areas.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 311: Educational Psychology

Class Program
Credits 3

A study of the psychology of learning, cognitive processes of the nature of instruction and the forces that influence growth and development. Emphasized are the dynamics of school organization, administration, personalized teaching and classroom management strategies, educational ethics, the development of positive classroom management, self-awareness and human relations.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into teacher education program.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 312: Techniques of Science Lab Experiences

Class Program
Credits 1

A laboratory course in elementary physics. The course will include selected experiments in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Course will also include techniques for implementing lab experiences in a secondary classroom.

Semester Offered
As needed

EDUC 322: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Gr. 4-12

Class Program
Credits 3

Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (Grades 4-12) is an analysis of methods for teaching reading, writing, and study skills within the instructional framework of content areas. The course provides a general coverage of methods for the fourth through twelfth grades.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 331: Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools

Class Program
Credits 3

Objectives and techniques of teaching reading in the elementary school; word recognition, comprehension, and motivation strategies; review of current innovations and critical issues.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into clinical program.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 350.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 335: Classroom Assessment

Class Program
Credits 2

This course will focus on state and federal assessment legislation and how it translates in the classroom setting. This course will also investigate performance assessment and creation of scoring instruments as well as construction of teacher made tests and analysis of data.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 340: Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies and Science

Class Program
Credits 3
Fees
$15 fee.

Study of the instructional strategies, resources, curriculum and learning activities to teach social studies and science in primary grades.

Prerequisites

Acceptance to the clinical program.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 350.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 350: Elementary Clinical Experience

Class Program
Credits 4
Fees
$100 fee.

Provides a basis for reflection and an internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision-making.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 352: Secondary Clinical Experience

Class Program
Credits 2
Fees
$100 fee.

An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 353: Special Education Clinical Experience

Class Program
Credits 4
Fees
$100 fee.

An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the clinical program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 362: Counseling Parents of Children with Disabilities

Class Program
Credits 2

This course is designed to acquaint students with the rationale, concepts and strategies for maximizing parent-professional interaction. Major emphasis will be placed on those processes which reflect a family systems perspective. The course will cover family characteristics, communication skills, role of family in the education of the child. Means of developing professional-family interaction will be explained.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 365: Assessment and Diagnosis of Exceptional Students

Class Program
Credits 3

Survey and study of individual tests and measures commonly used in the diagnosis of exceptional children. This course stresses the use of information from these measures for special education services and the development of individualized education plans (includes application and field experience).

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 366: Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties

Class Program
Credits 3

The diagnosis of math problems and their causes; evaluation materials; analysis and development of techniques of teaching remedial math with special emphasis on functional math; and development of material for corrective purposes.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 369: Early Childhood Organization

Class Program
Credits 1

This course provides content approaches, methods, and method materials appropriate for young children as presented in interdisciplinary or experience coursework. Approaches in organizing artifacts and demonstrating knowledge of resources and skills. Course materials will be organized in an electronic format. The website created will illustrate competencies achieved and demonstrate development of professional resources as well as document the growth achieved during the early childhood program.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 372: Curriculum Methods in Early Childhood Special Education

Class Program
Credits 3

This course focuses on developing and presenting a curriculum for young children that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate. It includes methods of integrating the social, physical, cognitive, communication (including alternative & augmentative techniques) and language into a curriculum based on play, creativity, and problem solving.

Semester Offered
Fall odd

EDUC 376: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

EDUC 380: Middle School Organization and Curriculum

Class Program
Credits 3

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the middle school experience, detailing the characteristics and needs of students, exemplary practices and curricula that meet those needs, a discussion of leadership and the implementation of middle school programs. Additionally, an enhanced understanding of the physical, social, psychological, and cognitive development of young adolescence will be achieved.An overview and investigation into the various aspects of curriculum planning and teaching strategies at the middle school level.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 381: Teaching Writing/Reading in the Middle School

Class Program
Credits 3

This course will explore the interdisciplinary approach in education, particularly in writing across the curriculum. It will concentrate on approaches and strategies to enhance reading and writing in the middle grades. Differentiated instruction and interventions for reading and writing difficulties will be discussed.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 401: Internship

Class Program
Credits 8 12
Fees
$200 fee.

Observation of procedures and techniques of instruction; supervision in an instructional setting.

Prerequisites

Completion of all required coursework in Educational Studies major.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 415: Student Teaching Seminar

Class Program
Credits 1

This seminar provides discourse on student teaching expectations as well as giving student teachers the opportunity to exchange information with each other on proceedings and progress in student teacher growth. Legal and ethical issues associated with the teaching profession addressed including online and out of the classroom behaviors. Application and interview practices for teaching jobs discussed.

Corequisites

This class is taken concurrently with student teaching.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 439: Techniques of Teaching Agriculture

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 440: Techniques of Teaching Music/Instrumental

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 441: Techniques of Teaching Unified Science

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 442: Techniques of Teaching Mathematics

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 443: Techniques of Teaching English

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 444: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 445: Techniques of Teaching Speech and Theatre

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with EDUC 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 446: Techniques of Teaching Health

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with EDUC 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 447: Techniques of Teaching Art

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with EDUC 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 448: Techniques of Teaching Music/Choral

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.

Corequisites

To be taken concurrently with EDUC 351/352/353.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 451: Techniques of Teaching Mathematics in Middle School

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 452: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies in Middle School

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 453: Techniques of Teaching Language Arts in Middle School

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 454: Techniques of Teaching Science in Middle School

Class Program
Credits 2

Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 476: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

EDUC 490: Student Teaching in Elementary Schools

Class Program
Credits 6 12
Fees
$200 fee required.

Observation of procedures and techniques of elementary school instruction; supervised teaching in an elementary school.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 491: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools

Class Program
Credits 6 12
Fees
$200 fee.

Observation of procedures and techniques of secondary school instruction; supervised teaching in a secondary school.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 492: Student Teaching in Middle Schools

Class Program
Credits 6 12
Fees
$200 fee.

Observation of procedures and techniques of middle school instruction; supervised teaching in a middle school.

Prerequisites

Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

EDUC 501: Foundations of Educational Leadership

Class Program
Credits 3

 

This course explores the roles of educational leaders and foundational principles and strategies related to culturally responsive leadership, high-performing teams, and professional learning communities. Includes evidence-based practices and successful models for improving academic performance.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 502: Current Issues in Educational Leadership

Class Program
Credits 3

 

An examination of current topics related to educational systems and leadership. Requires critical and reflective analysis of problems, innovations, trends, policies, and improvement initiatives in sociocultural, political, and economic contexts.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 503: School Leadership: The Principalship

Class Program
Credits 3

This course provides the student with understanding knowledge and skills related to the function and role of an effective school principal. Topics will include policy development, school structure, climate, faculty and staff development, communications, instructional leadership, and planning strategies.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 504: Teacher Evaluation and Instructional Improvement

Class Program
Credits 3

A course that will instruct the student in improvement based teacher evaluation methodology. The student will learn about a variety of methods that have been implemented to improve standardized test results in a school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, retention of personnel, and organizational theory. This course requires 45 hours in internship activities.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 505: Education Finance

Class Program
Credits 3

The student will learn how to build a district/building budget in general and with respect to Missouri school finance statutes. Topics include the role of business management in education, the role of the principal as a business manager, governmental regulations and procedures, budget practices, scheduling and reporting techniques, major negotiation techniques, the role of auxiliary services and the current state formula for funding the LEA.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 506: Education Law

Class Program
Credits 3

The course will provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the effect of the legal system on education. Areas included are the constitutional framework of public education and individual rights, a survey of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, as well as tort, contract and district liability.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 507: Supervision and Building Management

Class Program
Credits 3

This course introduces the student to theories, knowledge, skills, and research findings concerning supervision in the school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, and organizational theory. Learning methodology will emphasize both individual and collaborative group activities and will include case study analysis, discussion and classroom presentations. This course requires 45 hours of internship activities related to school supervision.

Semester Offered
Summer

EDUC 508: Educational Media Relations

Class Program
Credits 3

A course in creating effective media relations instruments. The student will develop a variety of projects based on multiple cases in school public relations. Topics include public relations policy, recognition of community structure and communications channels, a survey of internal and external public, the use of various forms of presentations and maintenance of a positive relationship with the press and media.

Semester Offered
Summer

EDUC 509: Facilities Analysis and Design

Class Program
Credits 3

This course will introduce the student to the strategies and skills necessary to plan and maintain educational facilities effectively and economically. Topics include space evaluation, effective use of space for the instructional program, modernization of facilities, planning strategies to meet the educational and community needs, supervision of building personnel and job descriptions of personnel.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 510: Curriculum Analysis & Design

Class Program
Credits 3

 

Analysis and application of evidence-based practice for curriculum design using the backward design framework. Emphasis on measurable outcomes; formative and summative assessment; resource curation; and active learning experiences.

Semester Offered
Spring

EDUC 511: Educational Research

Class Program
Credits 3

An introduction to methods and conventions of conducting qualitative, quantitative, and action research. Emphasis on problems, designs, and findings in the student’s selected area of interest. Requires critical analysis and a formal research prospectus.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 512: Internship I

Class Program
Credits 0

(Hours embedded in courses) A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.

Semester Offered
Fall

EDUC 513: Internship II

Class Program
Credits 3

A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.

Semester Offered
Spring