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Education - Early Childhood
  

  • EDEC - 3310 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)

    Investigates historical and philosophical bases of early childhood education. Examines contemporary models, examines the impact of current issues on educational decision-making, and explores options in early childhood education for the future. Equivalent to EDEC-350.
  

  • EDEC - 3320 Growth and Development of Young Children (3)

    Surveys theories and research about children’s growth and development from birth through eight years of age. Includes attention to cultural diversity as related to child rearing patterns and development. Causes and characteristics of developmental anomalies are reviewed. This course builds a critical foundation upon which further course work, particularly methods courses, is built. Equivalent to EDEC-360.
  

  • EDEC - 3380 Typical and Atypical Speech and Language Development (3)

    Focuses on the typical and atypical communication and language development of young children, developmentally appropriate practices for facilitating young children’s construction of language, creating quality language-learning environments, and the relationship between language and literacy. Equivalent to EDEC-370. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , EDEC-3310  EDEC-3320 .
  

  • EDEC - 4420 Methods of Teaching in the Creative Arts P-5 (3)

    Provides pre-service teachers with the theoretical background for integrating arts (i.e. art, music, creative movement/dance, and drama) concepts into curricula designed for preschool through elementary school children. Opportunities will be provided to learn skills and strategies that will enable the future teacher to use the arts across the curriculum while developing the whole child. Equivalent to EDEC-410. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100  and take EDEC-3310  or EDEC-3320 .
  

  • EDEC - 4430 Observation and Assessment for Young Children with and without Special Needs (3)

    The history and issues of early childhood assessment are studied. Experiences in the observation and recording of the behavior of young children are applied. Learners will critique screening approaches, assessment techniques and materials. The relationships between naturalistic and authentic assessment and curriculum and instruction in early childhood education will be emphasized. Equivalent to EDEC-420. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100 , EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 .
  

  • EDEC - 4440 Child and Families with and without Special Needs in the Community (3)

    Overview of the cultural differences, child-rearing practices, communication patterns, experiences of families, and the life stresses that effect young children and their views of self and others in family, school, and community. Explores ways in which the schools can provide services to families and identifies support networks in the community. Equivalent to EDEC-415. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100 , EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4441 .
  

  • EDEC - 4441 Laboratory 1: Infant and Toddler Methods (1)

    Under supervision, students are provided with experience in observing and assessing the development of infants and toddlers, assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate educational environment and planning appropriate learning experiences for the very young child. Students will be delivering teaching episodes, facilitating parent-child interaction, and parent support groups. Requires 30 clock-hours of field experience. Equivalent to EDEC-416. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100 , EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 . Corequisite courses: EDEC-4440 .
  

  • EDEC - 4450 Preprimary and Special Education Methods (3)

    Introduces techniques for individualizing developmentally appropriate instruction in specific content areas for young children with an emphasis on the prekindergarten and kindergarten years. Introduces curriculum development and content related to language and emergent literacy, manipulatives, sensorial materials, blocks, dramatic play, the arts, movement, math, science, and social studies. Examines approaches to working with culturally diverse children and the inclusion of special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-425. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100 , EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4451 .
  

  • EDEC - 4451 Laboratory 2: Preprimary Methods (1)

    Provides field experience in preschool and kindergarten settings. Provides opportunities for students to make, implement, and evaluate decisions under supervision in teaching subject areas associated with EDEC425. Requires 30 clock-hours of supervised fieldwork. Equivalent to EDEC-426. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3099 , SPED-2100 , EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4450 .
  

  • EDEC - 4460 Integrating Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Prepares future teachers to create holistic learning environments for children through planning the physical and social/emotional classroom environment. Includes exploration, analysis, and evaluation techniques in establishing interest centers, attention to children’s peer relationships and need for community, appropriate scheduling of classroom activity, and opportunity for children to work on extended projects that include a variety of subjects. Primary emphasis on preschool and early primary children. Includes attention to culturally diverse populations and special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-460. Prerequisites: take EDEC-4440 , EDEC-4441 , EDEC-4450 , EDEC-4451 , EDEC-4480 , EDEC-4481 , EDEC-4490 , EDEC-4491 .
  

  • EDEC - 4470 Guidance of Young Children (3)

    Essential elements in guiding children in early childhood, such as applying child development knowledge to guidance and modeling of responsible behavior. Positive and effective direct and indirect child guidance. Special topics in child guidance, such as preventing aggression and bullying. Effects of developmentally appropriate guidance on social and emotional development, such as emotional intelligence, self-esteem, social skills, and prosocial behavior. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 , EDEC-3099 , and EDEC-3380 .
  

  • EDEC - 4480 Literacy Methods in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Introduces pre-service teachers to content, methods, and materials for teaching reading, writing, and language arts. Requires teaching small groups of primary grade students. Equivalent to EDEC-432. Prerequisites: take EDEC-4440 , EDEC-4450 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4481 .
  

  • EDEC - 4481 Laboratory 3: Literacy in Early Childhood Education (1)

    Provides opportunities for students to make, implement, and evaluate decisions under supervision in teaching reading, writing, and language arts. Requires teaching small groups of primary grade students. Requires teaching 30 clock-hours of supervised fieldwork. Equivalent to EDEC-431. Prerequisites: take EDEC-4441 , EDEC-4451 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4480 .
  

  • EDEC - 4490 Methods of Teaching Primary Science, Math, and Social Studies (3)

    Introduces prospective teachers to content, methodology, and instructional materials for teaching science, mathematics, social studies, and technology to children from kindergarten through third grade within a community school context. Equivalent to EDEC-440. Prerequisites: take MATH-2141 , EDEC-4440 , EDEC-4450 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4491 .
  

  • EDEC - 4491 Laboratory 4: Teaching Primary Science, Math, and Social Studies (1)

    Under supervision, students gain experience in observing and assessing the development of children in the primary grades, assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate educational environment, and create and present learning experiences in mathematics, science, social studies, and computer use. Requires 30 clock-hours of field experience. Equivalent to EDEC-441. Prerequisites: take MATH-2141 , EDEC-4441 , EDEC-4451 . Corequisite course: EDEC-4490 .
  

  • EDEC - 4510 Beginning Writing and Reading Instruction (3)

    Introduces teachers to content, methodology, and materials for teaching writing and reading at the preschool and kindergarten through third grade levels. Explores options for making instructional decisions. Equivalent to EDEC-520. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3320 , EDEC-3380 .
  

  • EDEC - 4595 EC Leadership: Principles and Management (3)

    Overviews of theories, practices, resources, communication, and environments needed for effective leadership. Comprehending the facilitation and supervision of management operations, human resources, technology, and public relations will be emphasized. The legalities including state and national standards driving school/center/agency practices will be discussed in relationship to the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and professional reflection required for effective leadership and advocacy in ECE. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 , EDEC-3099 , and EDEC-3380 .
  

  • EDEC - 4899 Practicum in EC (3-9)

    Culminating experience in EC centers/agencies serving children birth-Kindergarten. Experience consists of three campus seminars and two field formative evaluation visits implemented by assigned EC faculty. Students shadow ECE leadership-level professionals for maximum of eight hours a week engaging in activities related, but not exclusive, to directing/supervising faculty, designing/implementing management schedules, creating/overseeing curriculum, initiating/maintaining diverse family/community networks, developing/operating budgets, and applying relevant technology. Number of Practicum hours required will be determined by ECE Program Coordinator based on an analysis of prior work experience. Prerequisite: Minimum of 36 credit hours in EDEC professional coursework; application submitted for approval one semester prior.
  

  • EDEC - 4999 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (12)

    Provides the teacher candidate with directed experiences in planning, organizing, and instructing children within a primary classroom and within a preschool classroom in public schools. A student is supervised in both placements by a Governors State University faculty member and school-based cooperating teacher. Includes 15 weeks of full-time classroom experience. Equivalent to EDEC-499.
  

  • EDEC - 6620 Methods of Teaching in the Arts (3)

    Introduces and evaluates music and art methods and related disciplines, such as dance, movement, and drama for the preschool and primary levels. Includes attention to culturally diverse populations and special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-665. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 .
  

  • EDEC - 6640 Children with or without Special Needs and Family in the Community (3)

    Focuses on the children with or without special needs, experiences in families and communities, including cultural/ linguistic differences, child-raising practices, communication patterns, and life stresses as it affects young children and their view of self/others. Explores legalities and philosophies to assess ways of being responsive to the needs of families/communities. Identifies consultation/collaboration networks with professionals/agencies in the community. Equivalent to EDEC-652. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6641 .
  

  • EDEC - 6641 Laboratory 1: Infant and Toddler (1)

    Under supervision, assists with experience in observing infants and toddlers, both typical and atypical, assist in developing and maintaining appropriate educational environment and planning appropriate learning experiences for the young child. Students will be facilitating parent/child interactions and parent support groups. Requires 30 clock-hours of field experience. Equivalent to EDEC651. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6640 .
  

  • EDEC - 6650 Preprimary and Special Education Curriculum Development in Early Childhood (3)

    Analyzes techniques for individualizing instruction in specified content areas that are developmentally appropriate for young children with an emphasis on the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten years. Analyzes and evaluates curriculum development and content related to typical and atypical language and emergent literacy, manipulatives, sensorial materials, blocks, dramatic play, the arts, movement, math, science, and social studies. Critiques approaches to working with culturally and linguistically diverse children and children with special needs. Equivalent to EDEC-670. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6651 .
  

  • EDEC - 6651 Laboratory 2-Preprimary (1)

    Under supervision, students gain experience in observing and assessing the development of preschool and kindergarten-aged children, assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate educational environment, and create and deliver teaching episodes. Requires 30 clock-hours of field experience. Equivalent to EDEC-671. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6650 .
  

  • EDEC - 6680 Literacy Methods in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Introduces pre-service teachers to writing, reading, and language arts at the primary level. Includes approaches for working with culturally diverse children and special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-680. Prerequisites: take EDEC-6640 , EDEC-6650 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6681 .
  

  • EDEC - 6681 Laboratory 3: Literacy Methods in Early Childhood Education (1)

    Introduces pre-service teachers to content, methodology, and materials for teaching writing, reading, and language arts at the primary level. Includes approaches for working with culturally diverse children in elementary school language arts. Requires teaching small groups of primary grade students. Requires 30 clock-hours of supervised fieldwork. Equivalent to EDEC-681. Prerequisites: take EDEC-6641 , EDEC-6651 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6680 .
  

  • EDEC - 6690 Methods of Teaching Primary Math, Science, and Social Studies (3)

    Introduces prospective teachers to content, methodology, and instructional materials for teaching science, mathematics, social studies, and technology to children from kindergarten through third grade within a community school context. Equivalent to EDEC-695. Prerequisites: take EDEC-6640 , EDEC-6650 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6651 .
  

  • EDEC - 6691 Laboratory 4: Teaching Primary Math, Science, and Social Studies (1)

    Under supervision, students gain experience in observing and assessing the development of children in the primary grades, assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate educational environment, and create and present learning experiences in mathematics, science, social studies, and computer use. Requires 30 clock hours of field experiences. Equivalent to EDEC-696. Prerequisites: take EDEC-6641 , EDEC-6651 , MATH-2141 . Corequisite course: EDEC-6690 .
  

  • EDEC - 7740 Issues and Methods for At Risk/Special Needs (3)

    Examines specific sources, of risk/special needs and the effects on the young children/families. Protective factors of resiliency will be examined. Implications for policy are explored. Developmentally appropriate practices for educating young children with risk factors/special needs in social, cognitive, communication, adaptive, and motor development in school and home settings will be identified. IEP and IFSP’s will be analyzed. Requires 15 clock-hours of field experiences. Equivalent to EDEC-740. Prerequisites: take EDEC-3310 , EDEC-3320 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent.
  

  • EDEC - 7780 Psycholinguistics (3)

    Presents theories and research in the field of psycholinguistics, focusing on language development models and the reciprocal relationship between language and cognitive development. Explores and critiques the application of language models for typical and atypical development. Equivalent to EDEC-800. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , EDEC-8820 , or EDEC-8810 .
  

  • EDEC - 8810 History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education (3)

    Investigates and analyses the status of young children in history, focusing on the development of early childhood education in Western Europe. Traces influences on early childhood education practices in North America and explores emerging cross-cultural exchanges. Equivalent to EDEC-812. Prerequisite: take EDUC-6100 .
  

  • EDEC - 8820 Advanced Early Childhood Development (3)

    Emphasizes important theories and research in infancy and early childhood development. Covers both the classical papers that have strongly influenced the field and recently published works that reflect the current state of knowledge of cognitive, social, and emotional development. Focuses on development of the normal child, but linkage to special educational areas is provided. Equivalent to EDEC-822. Prerequisite: take EDEC-3320 .
  

  • EDEC - 8830 Advanced Assessment Techniques for Children with and without Special Needs in Early Childhood (3)

    Studies the history and issues of early childhood assessment. Provides experiences in selecting, administering, and interpreting various assessment techniques and materials for children with and without special needs. Legal and ethical issues of assessment and the writing of individualized educational programs of young children will be discussed. Equivalent to EDEC-860. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent, and take EDEC-8810  or EDEC-8820 .
  

  • EDEC - 8860 Integrating Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Prepares future teachers to create holistic learning experiences for children through planning of physical and social/emotional classroom environment. Includes exploration, analysis, and evaluation techniques in establishing interest centers, peer relationships, community networks, appropriate activity scheduling, subject integration and extended learning projects. Primary emphasis on preschool and early primary children. Includes attention to culturally diverse populations and special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-885. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100 , EDEC-8810 , EDEC-8820 , SPED-2100  or SPED-6101  or equivalent.
  

  • EDEC - 8864 Interdisciplinary Team Process (3)

    This course will bring together graduate students from any discipline to learn effective communication and processing skills that will allow them to develop the understanding necessary for effective collaboration. Will use communication and team building skills to demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches. Such an interdisciplinary approach will show students effective techniques for valuing and educating client/customers, identifying and overcoming barriers to effective customer/client service, and leading to outcomes desired by the client/customer. Equivalent to EDEC-864.
  

  • EDEC - 8968 Culminating Experience (3)

    Provides the opportunity to synthesize graduate degree coursework by completing an approved thesis, project, portfolio, internship or other experience under the supervision of three faculty members. Equivalent to EDEC-868.
  

  • EDEC - 8999 Student Teaching (1-12)

    Provides the teacher candidate with directed experiences in planning, organizing, and instructing children within a primary classroom and within a preschool classroom in public schools. A student is supervised in both placements by a Governors State University faculty member and school-based cooperating teacher. Includes 15 weeks of full-time classroom experience. Equivalent to EDEC-899.

Education - Elementary
  

  • EMED - 3099 Prof Dev Seminar I: The Mindful Educator (2)

    Introduces social/emotional educational goals and methodology for elementary students. Explores secular mindfulness practices for students and teachers that reduce stress and nurture students’ social and emotional competencies to enhance motivation, attentional focus, mutual respect, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and healthy, positive relationships. Also considers requisite professional dispositions and leadership skills within the framework of the junior seminar. Conceptual. Prerequisites: EDUC-2310  or the equivalent, must be admitted to the Professional Education Unit of the Division of Education. Co-requisites: EMED-3321  and EMED-3333 .
  

  • EMED - 3321 Effective Teaching for Diverse Students and Effective Teaching Laboratory (4)

    Examines relationships among the major instructional components including goals/objectives, instructional strategies, and evaluation procedures. Introduces differentiation of instruction to address the needs and abilities of diverse student populations. Explores integration of the Common Core into public school curricula as well as the role of technology in preparing students for career or college. Requires 15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: EDCP-2101  prior or concurrent and must be admitted to the EMED Program.
  
  

  • EMED - 3402 Field Experience I: Teaching Language Arts and Creative Arts (1)

    Provides opportunities under supervision for teacher candidates to make, implement, and evaluate instructional decisions in language arts and creative arts. Requires teaching whole class or small groups of public elementary school students. Requires forty (40) hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EMED-3099 , EMED-3321 , and EMED-3333 ; Must be admitted to the EMED Program. Co-requisites: EMED-3404 , EMED-3405 , EMED-3420 , EMED-3425 , and EMED 3599 .
  

  • EMED - 3404 Developmental Reading in the Elementary Grades (3)

    Introduces teacher candidates to the Common Core content, methods, and materials for teaching reading in the elementary grades.   Examines state and national standards and explores options for making sound instructional decisions. Prerequisites:  EDUC-2310 , EMED-3099 , EMED-3321 , and EMED-3333 . Must be admitted to the EMED Program. Corequisites: EMED-3402 , EMED-3405 , EMED-3420 , EMED-3425 , and EMED 3599 .

     

  

  • EMED - 3405 Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Elementary Grades (3)

    Provides an overview of children’s literacy development, factors that influence development, and instructional strategies for supporting that development.  Particular attention is given to the literacy demands of elementary content-area classes, reading of informational texts, and use of writing to enhance content-area learning. Prerequisites: EDUC-2310 , EMED-3099 , EMED-3321 , EMED-3333  , ENGL-2131  (may be co-requisite); Must be admitted to the EMED Program. Corequisites: EMED-3402 , EMED-3404 , EMED-3420 , EMED-3425 , and EMED 3599 .
  

  • EMED - 3420 Teaching Creative Arts in the Elementary Grades (3)

    Provides teacher candidates with the theoretical background for integrating arts (i.e. art, music, creative movement/dance, and drama) concepts into elementary curricula.  Provides opportunities to learn skills and strategies that will enable the future teacher to integrate the arts across the curriculum while developing the whole child.  Prerequisites: SPED-2100 , EDCP-2101 , EMED-3099 , EMED-3321 , and EMED-3333 ; Corequisites: EMED-3402 , EMED-3404 , EMED-3405 , EMED-3425 , and EMED 3599 .
  

  • EMED - 3425 Professional Development Seminar II: 21st Century Learning (1)

    Focuses on 21st Century teaching methods essential for increasing student learning and achievement, and prepares pre-service teachers for a technology rich and rapidly changing workplace.  Examines research characterizing 21st century standards, assessments, curriculum/Instruction, and learning environment. Prerequisites: EMED-3099 , EMED-3321 , and EMED 3333 . Corequisites: EMED 3402  ,EMED 3404 , EMED 3405 , EMED 3420 , and EMED 3599 .
  
  

  • EMED - 3880 Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Elementary and Middle Grades (2)

    Provides the theoretical background for teaching health and wellness concepts and for understanding the links between movement and learning. Provides opportunities to develop skills and strategies necessary for conflict
    resolution, cooperative learning, and group play. Offers practice for integrating subject area learning with health education and physical development. Prerequisites: EMED-3321 , EMED 3321 , and EMED 3333 .
  

  • EMED - 3888 Teaching English Language Learners (3)

    Prepares teacher candidates to function effectively in classrooms with English Language Learners. Examines instructional best practices, materials, and evaluation based on current theories of teaching and learning for the English language learner.  Requires 20 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: Take EMED-3402 , EMED-3402 , EMED-3405 ;
  

  • EMED - 4000 Special Topics in Elementary and Middle Grades Education (1-3)

    Provides an opportunity for students to explore current topics of special interest in the fields of elementary and middle grades education. Course may be repeated with different topics to earn up to 3 credit-hours.
  

  • EMED - 4402 Field Experience II: Teaching Science, Math, and Social Studies in the Elementary Grades (1)

    Provides opportunities for teacher candidates to make, implement, and evaluate pedagogical decisions under supervision in teaching mathematics, science, and social studies. Requires teaching math, science, and social studies lessons to students in whole classes and small groups in elementary classrooms. Requires thirty (30) hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EMED 3099 , EMED 3321 , EMED 3333 , EMED-3402 , EMED-3404 , EMED-3405 , EMED-3420 , EMED 3425 , and EMED 3599 . Corequisites: EMED-4404 , EMED-4405 , EMED-4406 , and EMED 4425 .
  
  
  
  
  

  • EMED - 4442 Educational Psychology Applied to the Middle Grades (3)

    Examines the history, philosophy and psychology surrounding adolescent development and learning. Focuses on a number of related topics including surveying the various theories of adolescence, teaching a diverse middle school population, and understanding the psychological, social,emotional, and physical development of the middle school learner. Emphasizes relationship of theories of development to middle school instruction. Data-driven instruction for the middle school is also emphasized. Prerequisites: Take EDUC-2310  and EDUC-3440 .
  

  • EMED - 4443 Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle Grades (3)

    Explores components of the Middle School philosophy and meeting the educational needs of middle grades learners.  Examines a variety of instructional and assessment strategies including differentiated instruction, backward design, blended learning, and others to equip teacher candidates to implement an engaged and interactive curriculum in their classrooms. Prerequisites: Take EDUC-2310 , EDUC-3440 , and EMED-4442  (may be taken as a co-requisite with instructor permission).
  

  • EMED - 4444 Field Experience I: Collaboration in the Middle Grades (1)

    Provides experiences, under supervision, for teacher candidates to observe, develop, implement, and evaluate instruction in a Middle Level school practicing Middle School philosophy and pedagogy.  Requires 40 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: Take EDUC-2310 , EMED-3321  (or equivalent), EMED-3333 , EMED-3099 , and EDUC-3440 . Corequisites: Take EMED-4443 .
  

  • EMED - 4447 Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Middle Grades (3)

    Provides an overview of young adolescents’ literacy development, factors that influence its development, and instructional strategies for supporting its development. Particular attention is given to the literacy demands of middle-school content-area classes, reading of informational texts, and use of writing to enhance content-area learning. Prerequisites: Take EMED-3321  and EMED-3333 .
  

  • EMED - 4450 Language Arts Assessment and Differentiated Instruction in the Elementary Grades (3)

    Explores options for making instructional decisions based on assessment data for elementary and middle school students who are experiencing minor problems in literacy development or skills. Prerequisites: EMED 3099,  EMED 3321,  EMED 3333,  EMED 3402,  EMED 3404,  EMED 3405,  and EMED 3599.  
  

  • EMED - 4453 Teaching English Language Arts in the Middle Grades (3)

    Supports development of knowledge and skills necessary for teaching English language arts to young adolescents. Examines instructional strategies for reading and writing, selection of appropriate texts, and planning units of instruction. Prerequisites: Take EMED-3333 , EMED-4442 , EMED-4443 , and EMED-4444 . Corequisite: Take EMED 4460 .
  

  • EMED - 4455 Teaching Science in the Middle Grades (3)

    Introduces prospective teachers to content, methods and materials for teaching middle school science. Examines state and national standards, literacy strategies to promote scientific literacy, and strategies for making instructional decisions. Prerequisites: Take EMED-4442 , EMED-4443 , EMED-4444 , and 21 credit-hours distributed across the life, earth/space and physical sciences, including laboratory experiences in each area (See Science Content Alignment Table in Middle Level Program Handbook for suggested science courses). Corequisites: Take EMED-4460 .
  

  • EMED - 4457 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades (3)

    Introduces Common Core content, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics to students in the middle grades.  Explores options for making instructional decisions Prerequisites: Take EMED-4442 , EMED-4443 , EMED-4444 , and 15 credit-hours of mathematics courses including MATH-2131 , MATH-2141 . Corequisite: Take EMED-4460 .
  

  • EMED - 4459 Teaching Social Studies in the Middle Grades (3)

    Introduces prospective teachers to content, methodology, and materials for middle grades social studies. Explores options for making instructional decisions. Prerequisites: TakeEMED-4442 , EMED-4443 , EMED-4444  and a minimum of 15 credit hours of social sciences coursework. Corequisites: Take EMED-4460 .
  

  • EMED - 4460 Field Experience II: Teaching in the Middle Grades (1)

    Provides opportunities for teacher candidates to make, implement, and evaluate pedagogical decisions under supervision in teaching in a content area at the middle grade levels. Requires teaching English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies lessons to students in middle grade classrooms.  Requires 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: Take EMED-4442 , EMED-4443 , and EMED-4444 . Corequisites: Take EMED-4453  or EMED-4455  or EMED-4457  or EMED-4459 .
  
  

  • EMED - 6442 Educational Psychology Applied to the Middle Grades (3)

    Examines the history, philosophy, and psychology surrounding adolescent development and learning. Surveys the various theories of adolescence, teaching a diverse middle grades population, and understanding the psychological, social, emotional, and physical development of the young adolescent.  Emphasizes the relationship of theories of development to effective, data-driven instruction for students in the middle grades. Prerequisites: Initial teacher licensure, graduate status.
  

  • EMED - 6443 Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle Grades (3)

    Explores components of the Middle School philosophy and meeting the educational needs of middle grades learners.  Explores a variety of instructional and assessment strategies including differentiated instruction, backward design, blended learning, and others to equip teacher candidates to implement an engaged and interactive curriculum in their classrooms. Prerequisites: Initial teacher licensure, graduate status. EMED-6442  or equivalent (may also be taken as a corequisite).
  

  • EMED - 6447 Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Middle Grades (3)

    This course provides an overview of young adolescents’ literacy development, factors that influence its development, and instructional strategies for supporting its development. Particular attention is given to the literacy demands of middle-school content-area classes, reading of informational texts, and use of writing to enhance content-area learning. Prerequisites: Initial teacher licensure, graduate status.
  

  • EMED - 6457 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades (3)

    Introduces Common Core content, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics to students in the middle grades.  Explores options for making instructional decisions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Program and 15 hours of mathematics courses including MATH-2131  and MATH-2141  or equivalent.

Education - Higher Education Administration
  

  • HEAD - 6618 The Adult Learner (3)

    Examines characteristics of higher education students in various programs. Analyzes enrollment trends of adult learners as compared with and contrasted against traditional age students. Distinguishes program planning, marketing, and program delivery in relation to the adult learner, student needs, and demographic changes. Equivalent to HEAD-618.
  

  • HEAD - 6621 Foundations of Higher Education Administration and Organization (3)

    Emphasizes the nature of the administrative process, administrative theory, and long-range planning and personnel management: overview of structure, governance, policy or public education, and school reform at the local, state, and federal levels. Equivalent to HEAD-621.
  

  • HEAD - 6625 Institutions of Higher Education (3)

    Examines the school of higher learning as a unique type of educational institution. Surveys the historical development, philosophical bases, control, curriculum, students in this system, governance structures, and trends, in higher education. Equivalent to HEAD-625. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6621 .
  

  • HEAD - 7713 Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Higher Education. (3)

    Covers the principles of leadership from historical, research, and application perspectives. Focuses on management behavior, leader-team relations, group interaction, and organizational dynamics. Equivalent to HEAD-713. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6621 .
  

  • HEAD - 7731 Community Relations and Higher Education (3)

    Analyzes the role of higher education policy in modern community, community power structure and resources, the social and political context, and the principles of higher education-community relations in the context of social change, including group processes, multicultural and multiethnic understanding, the needs of the adult learner, interagency cooperation, funding, and evaluation. Equivalent to HEAD-731. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6621 .
  

  • HEAD - 8823 Higher Education Administration (3)

    Examines university, college and other institutions of higher education administration in different areas of operation and focuses on policy-setting processes. Includes distinctive organizational and environmental features of colleges and universities and how these features affect the behavior and management of these organizations. Equivalent to HEAD-823. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6625 .
  

  • HEAD - 8832 Higher Education Finance (3)

    Examines issues and trends of finance for institutions of higher learning. Studies funding, expenditures, and budgeting at the institutional, state, and federal level. Equivalent to HEAD-832. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6621 .
  

  • HEAD - 8833 Higher Education Law (3)

    Focuses on legal issues in higher education including intellectual property, collective bargaining, academic freedom, students’ rights, and affirmative action. Equivalent to HEAD-833. Prerequisites: take HEAD-6621 , EDAD-7729 .
  

  • HEAD - 8834 Practicum in Higher Education Administration I (3)

    Provides candidates with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership at the college level and higher education management. Emphasizes to candidates the behaviors, best practices, and dispositions of instructional leadership. Equivalent to HEAD-834. Prerequisites: take HEAD-6621 , EDAD-7729 .
  

  • HEAD - 8835 Practicum in Higher Education Administration II (3)

    Provides candidates with additional supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with leadership at the college level and higher education management. Emphasizes to candidates the behaviors, best practices, and dispositions of management. Equivalent to HEAD-835. Prerequisites: take HEAD-6621 , HEAD-8834 .
  

  • HEAD - 8850 Seminar: Higher Education Policies and Issues (3)

    To identify, research, and analyze current issues and the influence role regarding policy development. Equivalent to HEAD-850. Prerequisite: take HEAD-6621 .
  

  • HEAD - 9001 Independent Study in Higher Education Administration (3)

    Supports student inquiries associated with higher education administration. Students examine diverse topics on college and university campuses within the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisites: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, completion of proposal for an Independent Study, and approval of course instructor and the Chair of the Division of Education.
  

  • HEAD - 9002 Special Topics in Higher Education Administration (3)

    Addresses one of a variety of special topics designed to foster critical thinking about and enhance knowledge and practice of leadership skills/abilities of Higher Education Administration concentration doctoral students. Possible topics: Globalization of the Curriculum, Cultural Pluralism, Financing Higher Education, International Study of Higher Education, Diversity Issues, P-20 Partnerships, Globalization of Higher Education, “Hot Topics” on College and University Campuses, Sustainability and Resource Management, and Organizational Communications in Higher Education. Topics change each semester. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program.
  

  • HEAD - 9101 Leadership in Colleges and Universities (3)

    Addresses the theories and practices of leadership as applied to two- and four- year institutions. Topics include organizational behavior, leadership styles, institutional culture, communications, group decision-making, problem solving, conflict resolution, organizational theory, and career planning and development. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9102 Organization, Governance, and Campus Culture in Higher Education (3)

    Explores the diversity and distinct goals of two- and four- year institutions of higher education. Institutional structures and cultures within the educational, cultural, social, economic and political structures are examined. The impact of governance structures on mission, vision, and purpose of Institutions is discussed. Emphasis is placed on organizational development, improvement and reform. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9103 Strategic Planning in Higher Education (3)

    Provides an overview of the concept and processes associated with strategic planning in higher education. Emphasizes the need for strategic planning and the dynamics of the university-based strategic planning process. Explores challenges and issues in planning. Students examine basic models of strategic planning and work through the steps of a strategic planning process to address issues at the postsecondary level. Prerequisite: Successful completion of LEAD-9104  and Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9104 Political and Legal Issues in Higher Education (3)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of the legal structure and political landscape of higher education including academic freedom, employment, collective bargaining, due process, student rights, contracts, campus security, accreditation issues, affirmative action, tort liability, and other political and legal issues. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9105 Theories of Teaching and Learning in Adult Education (3)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of theories and conceptual frameworks for adult learners. Surveys teaching styles that address the diverse needs of adult learners. Topics such as adult learner motivation, nontraditional and traditional students, the Impact of life stages on learning, learning modalities, best practices to support and enhance adult learning, social contexts for learning and recent trends are explored. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9106 Student Affairs in Higher Education (3)

    Addresses student development theories as applied to various models for administering student services in community colleges and four-year colleges and universities. Current trends and issues in the management and maintenance of student affairs programs in higher education and research in student affairs administration are explored. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9201 Accountability and Accreditation in Colleges and Universities (3)

    Addresses the accountability and accreditation responsibilities in higher education administration. National and regional accrediting standards and their impact on the college and university are also addressed. Explores assessment of general education, academic majors, effective student learning, retention employment sustainability and follow-up, and other aspects of accountability for two- and four-year postsecondary institutions. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9202 Business and Fiscal Management in Colleges and Universities (3)

    Examines the fiscal and economic dimensions of higher education. Topics include: size and scale of higher education and its historical development; appropriations and taxing authority; tuition-setting; gifts, investments and endowment; functional and natural distributions of spending; dilemmas of cost control; capital projects; debt financing and debt capacity; fiscal and compliance audits; and use of financial indices and rations as measures of institutional financial health. Focuses on theoretical backgrounds for leadership and higher education finance and interdisciplinary application of those theoretical backgrounds relative to Illinois and other states. Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.
  

  • HEAD - 9203 Emerging Trends in Higher Education (3)

    Examines the current trends in higher education in America and abroad. Focus will be placed on the need for different types of leadership, program design and delivery models. The role of higher education in promoting educational attainment, civic engagement, sustainability, and globalization is explored. Contemporary policy issues are also addressed .Prerequisite: Graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Leadership Ed.D. Program, Higher Education Concentration.

Education - Professional Development
  

  • EDPD - 6511 Sharing Nature with Children (1)

    Develops awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature while acquainting teachers and youth leaders with outdoor activities that can be used with groups. Through active participation in an extended outdoor education/ recreation experience, teachers and youth leaders become familiar with a wide variety of activities. Equivalent to EDPD-511.
  

  • EDPD - 6621 Seasonal Science Methods: Autumn (1)

    Examines the structures and patterns found in the natural world during autumn. Includes using dichotomous keys for plant and insect identification, astronomy of the fall skies, examination of a restored prairie, migratory bird identification, and mapping skills. Techniques for monitoring a natural site will be presented. Offers classroom activities in mathematics, literature, and related arts. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers. Equivalent to EDPD-621.
  

  • EDPD - 6622 Seasonal Science Methods: Spring (1)

    An outdoor education workshop providing the background information and activities for exploring the emergence aspects of the spring season. Weather, astronomy, pond water, plant identification, animal studies, and literature related to spring will be covered. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers. Equivalent to EDPD-622.
  

  • EDPD - 6623 Seasonal Science Methods: Summer (1)

    An outdoor education workshop providing background information and activities for exploring the emergence aspects of the summer season. Weather, astronomy, pond water, plant identification, animal studies, and literature related to summer will be covered. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers. Equivalent to EDPD-623.
  

  • EDPD - 6624 Seasonal Science Methods: Winter (1)

    An outdoor education workshop exploring the unique opportunities for wonder, delight, and mystery allowed only by winter. Activities in tracking, winter literature, energy implications, astronomy, snow, ice, and tree and twig identification will be presented. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers. Equivalent to EDPD-624.
  

  • EDPD - 6650 Topics in Professional Development (1-3)

    Provides a series of skill- or competency-based training sessions directly related to improving the actual delivery, management, or reporting of classroom learning experiences for children and adolescents. Equivalent to EDPD-650.

Education - Reading
  

  • READ - 6190 Narrative and Expository Writing Instruction, K-12 (3)

    Examines research on the development of K-12 students’ spelling and writing in various genres, especially narrative and expository writing. Provides a foundation in instructional strategies and curricular organizations based on this research. Topics include developmental spelling, reading-writing connections, word processors and other technology, conventions of standard American English, and assessment of students’ writing. Equivalent to READ-819. Prerequisite: Graduate student status.
  

  • READ - 6200 Language, Culture, and Literacy (3)

    Examines major theories and research on language development, cognition, and learning. Studies the relationships of linguistic differences and social, cultural, and environmental factors to language and literacy development. Focuses on theory and research in psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic theory and research pertaining to the knowledge base and duties performed by literacy specialists who will be involved in policy decisions related to curriculum and instruction for literacy programs. Equivalent to READ-820.
  

  • READ - 6210 Survey of Reading: Theory and Practice (3)

    Provides a foundation in models and theories of reading process and current issues in reading instruction. Investigates research on developmental reading practices with varied populations, including special needs and linguistically and culturally diverse students. Develops teachers’ ability to read, discuss, and write about reading research and to connect that research to their own classrooms. Equivalent to READ-821.
 

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