Courses at the 300-level

An interdisciplinary approach is used to introduce prospective teachers to various contexts of schooling. Students cannot receive credit for both Foundations of Education 340 and 346.
3 credit hours

• At least 30 credit hours of college-level course work or consent of department chair

Categories of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and exceptionality are considered. Students cannot receive credit for both Foundations of Education 345 and 346.
3 credit hours

The social and cultural forces that affect schools are examined. Fifteen hours of field-based experience required. Students cannot receive credit for both Foundations of Education 340 and 346, nor for both Foundations of Education 345 and 346.
4 credit hours

• 12 credit hours of college-level course work and completion of College Writing Requirement
• or consent of department chair

This foundational seminar in the youth development program provides a framework to integrate the multidisciplinary approaches of education, social work, and nonprofit studies.
3 credit hours

• FNED 346, SWRK 240, and concurrent enrollment in CURR 347

This course addresses the physical, psychological, social and the educational implications of these needs for teaching and learning practices in middle school. Recent brain research is also shared. Students will also spend some time examining their own development and what supportive forces helped them through this challenging period. Each is required to spend a day shadowing a middle level student.
3 credit hours

• CEP 315
• or consent of the department chair

The focus of this course is on the design, development and evaluation of a standards-driven, integrated curriculum and instructional unit as building and sustaining strategies are modeled and practiced in this class. As part of their field-based component, students spend time over the semester with an effective middle level team. The emergence and development of the middle school in the United States is also examined.
3 credit hours

• MLED 310
• For elementary education students: ELED 300
• For secondary education students: prior or concurrent enrollment in SED 405
• or consent of the department chair

This course is designed to facilitate the development of interdisciplinary goals of middle school curricula by collaborative teams. Technology and literacy processes are modeled and used to promote multiple modes of instruction within and across disciplines. On-site practicum experiences are required and will be coordinated by the instructor for the course. Practicum experiences will take place with classroom teachers in the student’s content area.
3 credit hours

• MLED 320
• For elementary education students: Prior or concurrent enrollment in a methods course
• For secondary education students: SED 405
• or consent of the department chair

This course addresses critical strategies for differentiated instruction necessary for mixed ability classrooms commonly found within the middle school. Pre-service teachers will focus on methods of purposefully selecting strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners and the relationship between assessments and planning for instruction in the diffentiated classroom.
3 credit hours

The field of technology education and its historic role in education are introduced. This study includes past and contemporary trends, technological literacy standards, program and curriculum development, and professional traits.
4 credit hours

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Completion of 12 credit hours of content area courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.75
• TECH 200 or 202, with minimum GPA of 2.75

Individual and regional contributions to the overall development of technology are explored. Topics include inventors, their innovations, and the diffusion of local industries and technologies.
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202

Focus is on the decision making involved in the selection and use of technological products. Study includes assessment procedures, life cycle analysis, and the application of pollution prevention measures.
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202.

Communication processes, systems, and their applications are examined. Study includes the technological processes used in developing, producing, delivering, and storing ideas and information in a technological society.
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202

This is an introduction to the skills, knowledge, environments, and people in the construction industry. A laboratory component is required for students to plan, design, and build a structure. (Formerly TECH 305: Construction Technology.)
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202

This is an exploration of contemporary manufacturing systems, design considerations, production techniques, and automated systems and control devices to produce products. Organizational and management structures are also practiced.
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202

Focus is on transportation technology, modes, vehicular systems, and support systems for moving people and cargo in various environments. Study includes the effects of transportation on individuals, society, and the environment.
3 credit hours

• TECH 200 or 202

Candidates acquire research-based strategies for promoting English and supporting the native language in early childhood settings. Approaches are also given for working with parents and caregivers who speak languages other than English.
3 credit hours

• ECED 301, 423; and admission to the early childhood education teacher preparation program