Courses at the 600-level
Quality day care and preschool programs are analyzed and the administrative functions necessary to maintain them. (Formerly Elementary Education 661: Seminar in Education: Designing and Directing Preschool and Day Care Programs.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status or consent of instructor.
Students gain increased professional knowledge and competencies in finding, assessing, applying, and presenting data related to selected major topics in the field of early childhood education. (Formerly Elementary Education 662.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status or consent of instructor.
Significant trends in the development of American society, current emphasis on the disciplines of knowledge, focus on processes, and recent research in pedagogy are linked to the curriculum of the elementary school.
3 credit hours
Focus is on the assessment and remediation of mathematics difficulties, proficiency in topics central to elementary mathematics, and understanding how children learn mathematics. This course is taught in a six-week summer clinic.
6 credit hours
- ELED 504
- ELED 506
Students initiate a formal inquiry into an area of concern associated with their present professional responsibilities under the direction of a faculty member. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-4 credit hours
- enrollment in the M.Ed. program in secondary education or the educational specialist programs and consent of department chair
Emphasis is on the diagnosis and treatment of reading difficulties. Students gain proficiency in using strategies for overcoming reading difficulties and practice these techniques in a six-week summer reading clinic.
6 credit hours
- Graduate status
- READ 534
- READ 685
- READ 686
- READ 501
The role of the reading consultant in improving reading instruction is examined. Included is a study of the concept of literacy, a review of model reading programs, the change process, and curriculum planning.
3 credit hours
- READ 663
Focus is on the teacher as researcher. Applications of current instructional research are integrated into a student project.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
This is a required new course that focuses on preparing reading specialists to engage in coaching teachers toward self-improvement of instruction.
3 credit hours
Through lectures, demonstrations, and experiences, students are introduced to the theory of reading difficulties and develop skill in diagnosis. This course is intended for professionals who work with disabled readers.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- READ 501 or 534