School of Education

Course Descriptions

The School of Education offers courses in five areas:

     ● Childhood Studies (CHST)

     ● Early Childood Education (ECED)

     ● Education (EDUC or ED)

     ● Physical Education (PHED)

     ● Special Education (SPED)

CHST 493. Internship in Childhood Studies
ECED 240. Foundations of Early Childhood Education
ECED 420. Curriculum and Assessment for Early Childhood Education
ED/ECED 490. Student Teaching: Elementary/Early Childhood
ED/SPED 490. Elementary Student Teaching: Primary/Students with Disabilities
ED/SPED 491. Elementary Student Teaching: Intermediate/Students with Disabilities
EDUC 099B. Child Abuse Prevention Workshop
EDUC 099D. Cultural Diversity Workshop
EDUC 201. Introduction to Teaching
EDUC 210. Human Development and Learning
EDUC 211. Introduction to Sign Language
EDUC 212. Intermediate Sign Language
EDUC 220. Basic Instructional Design
EDUC 220L. Basic Instructional Design Lab
EDUC 232. Independent Study/Research Assistant
EDUC 304. Methods, Models, and Management of Instruction
EDUC 305. Music, Art and Physical Education in the Elementary School
EDUC 310. Methods for Teaching Elementary Social Studies and Language Arts
EDUC 312. Developmental Reading
EDUC 325. Literature for Elementary Grades
EDUC 332. Independent Study/Research Assistant
EDUC 399. Special Topics in Education
EDUC 401. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading
EDUC 425. Organization and Assessment for Elementary Classrooms
EDUC 430. Methods for Teaching Elementary Science, Math and Technology
EDUC 432. Independent Study
EDUC 437. Field Experience
EDUC 490. Elementary Student Teaching: Primary
EDUC 491. Elementary Student Teaching: Intermediate
PHED 101. Foundations of Physical Education
PHED 102. Gymnastics
PHED 104. Rhythmic Techniques
PHED 105. Early Childhood Motor Development
PHED 107. Health-related Fitness and Health Promotion
PHED 201-202. Individual and Dual Physical Activities
PHED 203. Physical Education Curriculum
PHED 207. Water Safety Instructor Certification
PHED 208. Prevention and Care of Injuries
PHED 209. Motor Learning
PHED 301-302. Team Sports
PHED 303. Elementary School Methods
PHED 304. Secondary School Methods
PHED 306. Assessment
PHED 307B. Coaching of Baseball/Softball
PHED 307C. Coaching of Soccer
PHED 308A. Coaching of Basketball
PHED 308B. Coaching of Tennis
PHED 308C. Theory and Techniques of Coaching
PHED 308D. Coaching of Volleyball
PHED 309. Nutrition
PHED 309A. Adventure Education
PHED 310. Philosophies and Principles of Interscholastic Activities
PHED 311. Physical Activities for Persons with Disabilities
PHED 312. Bio-Kinesiology
PHED 314. Exercise Physiology
PHED 399. Special Topics in Human Movement
PHED 401A. Advanced Athletic Training
PHED 413A. Directed Study – Coaching Experience
PHED 413B. Directed Study – Internship
PHED 414. Social Theory of Sport
PHED 432. Independent Study
PHED 490. Physical Education Student Teaching: Elementary
PHED 491. Physical Education Student Teaching: Secondary
SPED 230. Introduction to Special Education
SPED 340. Classroom and Behavioral Management
SPED 430. Assessment and Assistive Technology for Children with Exceptionalities
SPED 440. Curriculum Adaptation and Instruction for Students with Special Needs
SPED 450. Advanced Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities
SPED 451. Research-based Service Learning in Disabilities Studies
SPED 460. Communication and Collaboration Skills for Educators