Jun 16, 2024  
2022-23 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-23 Academic Catalog [NOT CURRENT CATALOGS]

Course Descriptions


 

Graduate Education

  
  • ED 588 - Issues in Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Assessment is a volatile topic in education. There are many perspectives that drive the billion dollar businesses in this field. The issues are varied: 1) The value of high stakes testing. 2) The philosophy of the bell and J curve. 3) Assessment for instruction versus of instruction. 4) The validity and reliability of tools especially in the classroom. This course explores the range of current topics and focuses attention on the local classroom as a way to apply that knowledge. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • ED 590 - Foundations of Literacy Development & Dyslexia


    Credits: 3

    This course covers the foundations of the English language and literacy development and introduces the learner to the ways in which dyslexia impacts learning to read and write. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • ED 591 - Dyslexia & the Brain


    Credits: 3

    This course explores the neuro and biological aspects of dyslexia. The variations in the development within those with and without dyslexia will be discussed. The impact of English language structures on dyslexia will be addressed as well as the history, relevant laws, and policies currently in place in Oregon and other states.

    Prerequisites: ED 590 .
  
  • ED 592 - Assess Dyslexia for Interv


    Credits: 3

    This course covers how to identify and use effective assessment for students with dyslexia, both formally and informally. The purposes, psychometric properties, and administration of various high-quality assessments will be covered, as well as issues related to assessment using these tools.

    Prerequisites: ED 590 , ED 591 .
  
  • ED 593 - Methods for Dyslexia Intervention


    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the principles and practices of structured literacy for students with or at-risk for dyslexia. Methods include literacy skill progression, and effective intervention across the six main areas of literacy (phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.)

    Prerequisites: ED 590 , ED 591 .
  
  • ED 594 - Field Placement for Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention


    Credits: 3

    This field placement provides the opportunity for the student to apply knowledge of the theoretical study of dyslexia assessment and intervention in a practical setting. Students will implement evidence-based practices for assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia. Students will also apply their learning to advocate for change in their own school or community.

    Prerequisites: ED 590 , ED 591 .
    Corequisite(s): ED 592 , ED 593 .

  
  • ED 609 - Practicum


    Credits: 0-6

    Supervised, extended teaching experience in a public school setting. The student will be responsible for planning, implementing and assessing in the total classroom program. Focus will be upon utilizing the most effective teaching/learning strategies. Placement may be in an ECE, Elementary, Middle Level or High School classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the MAT program.
  
  • ED 610 - Topics In Education


    Credits: 1-6

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
  
  • ED 707 - Seminar


    Credits: 1-15

    Must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • ED 708 - Workshop


    Credits: 1-6

    Must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • ED 710 - Topics In Education


    Credits: 1-6

    Must have graduate standing to register for this course.


Undergraduate Education (Initial Licensure)

  
  • EDU 307 - Teacher Performance Seminar


    Credits: 2

    This course will provide skills, knowledge, and support for completing the teacher preparation assessment for state licensure.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 309A - Introductory Field Experience


    Credits: 1

    The Structured Practicum is an opportunity for candidates to participate in the public school setting, determined by the placement coordinator, during the beginning weeks of the school year. Candidates will shadow a cooperating teacher for their first 15 contract days and engage in all activities of a classroom teacher including inservice, classroom preparation, and initial teaching experiences. Candidates will demonstrate the personal and professional traits required for entry into the education profession.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 309B - Year One Fall Field Experience


    Credits: 1

    This structured practicum experience provides the venue for implementing theory into practice that is covered in the concurrent courses in the elementary education program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 309C - Year One Spring Field Experience


    Credits: 1

    This structured practicum experience provides the venue for implementing theory into practice that is covered in the concurrent courses in the elementary education program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 309D - Year One Spring Field Experience


    Credits: 1

    This structured practicum experience provides the venue for implementing theory into practice that is covered in the concurrent courses in the elementary education program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 311 - Teaching as a Profession


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to provide candidates with the foundations necessary for being a professional educator. Candidates will explore the history of education, educational law and ethics, public school culture, and current issues within the field of education.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 312 - Classroom Management I


    Credits: 2

    This course will explore current research, theory, and best practices related to classroom management. Topics will include establishing effective rules and procedures, classroom management systems, managing individual student behavior, managing behavior in a variety of instructional formats.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 313 - Development and Individual Differences


    Credits: 3

    Explores principles of human development including physical, intellectual, personality, social development, and motivation theory in relationship to classroom learning. Explanations of how learners acquire understanding and how teachers may enhance the process.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 314 - Introduction to Elementary Literacy


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to Elementary Literacy provides a framework for the current context of elementary literacy, including values inherent in standards and accountability expectations for elementary students and pre-service teacher candidates. The course provides a foundation for learning theories relevant to literacy development and instructional support.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 315 - Educational Technology


    Credits: 2

    Current applications of telecommunications, applications software, and other media associated with the elementary classroom.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 316 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment I


    Credits: 3

    This is course one, of a three course series, that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 317 - Elementary Science Methods


    Credits: 2

    As part of the Elementary Core experience, this course acquaints candidates with grade level curriculum, textbooks and support materials, and the essential goals and standards of the elementary science curriculum. Participants will learn appropriate content, methods, and strategies for teaching science in elementary grades. Understanding the format of the Next Generation Science Standards will be a key part of the course.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 318 - Early Literacy Methods: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Early Literacy Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment builds off of the foundation in EDU 314 with a focus on creating curriculum, implementing instruction, and assessment in the early literacy context, PK-3, with a specific emphasis on alignment to K-3 state-adopted English Language Arts foundational standards. The focus of this course will be on explicit, systematic instruction in word recognition foundational skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight recognition. 

    Prerequisites: EDU 314 and Admission to program
  
  • EDU 319 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment II


    Credits: 3

    This is course two, of a three course series, that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 320 - Exceptionalities


    Credits: 3

    Upon completion of this broad-based introductory course, students will demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of special education and the characteristics of the major disabilities. Students will also acquire introductory knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach and accommodate exceptional students in the general education setting.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 321 - Elementary STEM Methods


    Credits: 1

    This course will introduce the foundations of STEM Education, learning environments, curriculum and instruction, standards and assessment, as well as contemporary issues related to the field. This course is designed to prepare candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach elementary students science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This includes developing standards-based lessons that are engaging, enjoyable, and meaningful to students.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 322 - Elementary Reading Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Elementary Reading Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment builds off of the foundation in EDU 314 and EDU 318 with a focus on creating curriculum, implementing inslruclion, and assessment to foster reading development in the elementary context, with a specific emphasis on alignment to K-6 state-adopted English Language Arts standards. Parallel to concepts related to writing in EDU 412, this course supports 
    pre-service teaching candidates in being able to make an assessment plan for elementary reading developmenl and make data informed instructional decisions, including differentiated inslruclion. The focus of this course is in building on foundational skills in word recognition by enhancing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in the elementary sludent’s reading development.

    Prerequisites: EDU 314, EDU 318 and Admission to program
  
  • EDU 407A - Student Teaching Seminar I


    Credits: 1

    This course focuses on the current issues occurring during the student teaching experience, job search, interviews, licensure requirements, etc. To be taken concurrently with student teaching.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 407B - Student Teaching Seminar II


    Credits: 2

    This course focuses on the current issues occurring during the student teaching experience, job search, interviews, licensure requirements, etc. To be taken concurrently with student teaching.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 409A - Year Two Managing the Classroom for Efficient Learning


    Credits: 1

    The Structured Practicum is an opportunity for candidates to participate in the public school setting, determined by the placement coordinator, during the beginning weeks of their second school year in the program. Candidates will shadow a Mentor Teacher for their first 15 consecutive contract days and engage in all activities of a classroom teacher including in-service, classroom preparation, and initial teaching experiences. This experience is focused on classroom management.

  
  • EDU 409B - Year Two Fall Field Experience


    Credits: 1

    This structured practicum experience provides the venue for implementing theory into practice, that is covered in the concurrent courses in the elementary education program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 411 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment III


    Credits: 2

    This is course three, of a three course series, that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 412 - Elementary Writing Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Elementary Writing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment builds off of the foundation in EDU 314  and EDU 318  with a focus on creating curriculum, implementing instruction, and assessment to foster writing development in the elementary context, with a specific emphasis on alignment to K-6 state-adopted English Language Arts standards. Parallel to concepts related to reading in EDU 322 , this course supports students in being able to make an assessment plan for elementary writing development and make data informed instructional decisions, including differentiated instruction.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 413 - Elementary Physical Education & Health Methods


    Credits: 2

    Explores principles of elementary school health and physical education and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. Emphasis will be on movement education and motor skill development, educational games, educational dance, physical activity lifestyle behaviors, and health curricula. The student will understanding and be able to teach current health and wellness issues in an elementary setting. Topics that will be discussed include state standards and health literacy, effective health practices, developing assessments and scoring student work, transitioning to a standards-based classroom, and building instructional units.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 414 - Elementary Arts Methods


    Credits: 3

    This course will provide opportunity for students to identify and apply the content, functions, and achievements of the performing arts and the visual arts for communication, inquiry, and engagement with elementary students.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 415 - Elementary Social Science Methods


    Credits: 3

    As part of the Core experience, determines the essential goals and standards of the elementary social studies curriculum. Learn appropriate content, methods, and strategies for teaching social science in elementary grades.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 416 - Classroom Management II


    Credits: 1

    This course will discuss applications of content from Classroom Management I with an emphasis on managing challenging behaviors.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
  
  • EDU 417A - Student Teaching I


    Credits: 5

    (Capstone) This full-time student teaching placement provides the venue for implementing theory into practice and requires collaboration with cooperating teacher, and includes taking over responsibility of the learning environment.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
    Course Attributes: C
  
  • EDU 417B - Student Teaching II


    Credits: 10

    (Capstone) This full-time student teaching placement provides the venue for implementing theory into practice and requires collaboration with cooperating teacher, and includes taking over responsibility of the learning environment.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.
    Course Attributes: C

Graduate Education (Initial Licensure)

  
  • EDU 606A - Teacher Performance Seminar-SEC


    Credits: 2

    This course will provide skills, knowledge, and support for completing the teacher preparation assessment for state licensure.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 606B - Student Teaching Sem-SEC


    Credits: 2

    This course focuses on the current issues occurring during the student teaching experience, job search, interviews, licensure requirements, etc. To be taken concurrently with student teaching.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 607A - Teacher Performance Seminar-ELEM


    Credits: 2

    This course will provide skills, knowledge, and support for completing the teacher preparation assessment for state licensure.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 607B - Student Teaching Seminar-ELEM


    Credits: 2

    This course focuses on the current issues occurring during the student teaching experience, job search, interviews, licensure requirements, etc. To be taken concurrently with student teaching.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 609A - Initial Fall Field Experience-ELEM, SEC


    Credits: 1

    The Structured Practicum is an opportunity for candidates to participate in the public school setting, determined by the placement coordinator, during the beginning weeks of the school year. Candidates will demonstrate the personal and professional traits required for entry into the education profession.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 609B - Fall Field Experience-ELEM, SEC


    Credits: 1

    The Structured Practicum is an opportunity for candidates to participate in the public school setting, determined by the placement coordinator, during the beginning weeks of the school year. Candidates will demonstrate the personal and professional traits required for entry into the education profession.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 609C - Winter Field Experience-ELEM, SEC


    Credits: 1

    The Structured Practicum is an opportunity for candidates to participate in the public school setting, determined by the placement coordinator, during the beginning weeks of the school year. Candidates will demonstrate the personal and professional traits required for entry into the education profession.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 611 - Teaching as a Profession-ELEM


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to provide candidates with the foundations necessary for being a professional educator. Candidates will explore the history of education, educational law and ethics, public school culture, and current issues within education.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 612 - Teaching as a Profession-SEC


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to provide candidates with the foundations necessary for being a professional educator. Candidates will explore the history of education, educational law and ethics, public school culture, and current issues within education.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 613 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment I-ELEM


    Credits: 3

    This is course one of a two course series that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 614 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment I-SEC


    Credits: 3

    This is course one of a two course series that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 615 - Elementary Classroom Management


    Credits: 2

    This course will explore current research, theory, and best practices related to classroom management. Topics will include establishing effective rules and procedures, classroom management systems, managing individual student behavior, managing behavior in a variety of instructional formats.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 616 - Secondary Classroom Management


    Credits: 2

    This course will explore current research, theory, and best practices related to classroom management. Topics will include establishing effective rules and procedures, classroom management systems, managing individual student behavior, managing behavior in a variety of instructional formats.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 617 - Development and Individual Differences: Elementary


    Credits: 2

    Explores principles of human development including physical, intellectual, personality, social development, and motivation theory in relationship to classroom learning. Explanations of how learners acquire understanding and how teachers may enhance the process.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 618 - Development and Individual Differences: Secondary


    Credits: 2

    Explores principles of human development including physical, intellectual, personality, social development, and motivation theory in relationship to classroom learning. Explanations of how learners acquire understanding and how teachers may enhance the process.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 619A - Teaching in a Diverse Society I-ELEM


    Credits: 1

    The purpose of this course is to examine cultural diversity in U.S. society and increase self-awareness related to world views and beliefs about diversity issues. Special attention is given to role of the teacher in changing the educational environment in their curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 619B - Teaching in a Diverse Society II-ELEM


    Credits: 1

    The purpose of this course is to examine cultural diversity in U.S. society and increase self-awareness related to world views and beliefs about diversity issues. Special attention is given to role of the teacher in changing the educational environment in their curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 620A - Teaching in a Diverse Society I-SEC


    Credits: 1

    The purpose of this course is to examine cultural diversity in U.S. society and increase self-awareness related to world views and beliefs about diversity issues. Special attention is given to role of the teacher in changing the educational environment in their curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 620B - Teaching in a Diverse Society II-SEC


    Credits: 1

    The purpose of this course is to examine cultural diversity in U.S. society and increase self-awareness related to world views and beliefs about diversity issues. Special attention is given to role of the teacher in changing the educational environment in their curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 621 - Elementary Physical Education & Health Methods


    Credits: 2

    Explores principles of elementary school health and physical education and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. Emphasis will be on movement education and motor skill development, educational games, educational dance, physical activity lifestyle behaviors, and health curriculums. The student will understanding and be able to teach current health and wellness issues in an elementary setting. Topics that will be discussed include state standards and health literacy, effective health practices, developing assessments and scoring student work, transitioning to a standards-based classroom, and building instructional units.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 623 - Exceptionalities-ELEM


    Credits: 3

    Upon completion of this broad-based introductory course, students will demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of special education and the characteristics of the major disabilities. Students will also acquire introductory knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach and accommodate exceptional students in the general education setting.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 624 - Exceptionalities-SEC


    Credits: 3

    Upon completion of this broad-based introductory course, students will demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of special education and the characteristics of the major disabilities. Students will also acquire introductory knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach and accommodate exceptional students in the general education setting.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 625 - Early Literacy Foundations Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    This course provides a foundation for reading instruction based on reading science and relevant to literacy development and instructional support, with specific emphasis on PK-3 literacy. Early Literacy Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides a specific emphasis on developing and implementing curriculum in alignment to K-3 state-adopted English Language Arts foundational standards. The focus of this course will be on building foundational skills in literacy using explicit, systematic instruction in word recognition foundational skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight recognition. 

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Elementary MAT program
  
  • EDU 626 - Secondary General Methods


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the different methods and processes that can be used to teach in a middle and/or high school level class. The course content will include instructional techniques from direct instruction to inquiry-based lessons. A major emphasis is to help candidates prepare to instruct the diverse learners of today.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 629 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment II-ELEM


    Credits: 3

    This is course two, of a two course series, that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 630 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment II-SEC


    Credits: 3

    This is course two, of a two course series, that will explore curriculum design, instructional practices, and classroom assessment. The candidates will put theory into practice, by applying their learning throughout the licensure program.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 631 - Elementary Reading Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Elementary Reading Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment builds off of the foundation in EDU 625 with a focus on creating curriculum, implementing instruction, and assessment to foster reading development in the elementary context, with a specific emphasis on alignment to K-6 slate-adopted English Language Arts standards. Parallel to concepts related to writing in EDU 639, this course supports pre-service teaching candidates in being able to make an assessment plan for elementary reading development and make data informed instructional decisions, including differentiated instruction. The focus of this course is in building on foundational skills in word recognition by enhancing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in the elementary student’s reading development. 

    Prerequisites: EDU 625, Graduate standing and admission to the program
  
  • EDU 633 - Elementary Social Science Methods


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in elementary social studies classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 634 - Literacy in Secondary Subject Areas


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide secondary education candidates a foundation in approaches to literacy instruction embedded within subject areas at the secondary level.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 635 - Elementary Science Methods


    Credits: 2

    The course will be a study of the natural interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines. Problem solving, critical thinking and hands-on, open-ended explorations will be used to engage students in STEM investigations of real-world issues. The engineering design process and the implementation of technology will be emphasized. The class will explore methods for designing and developing STEM instruction, curriculum and assessment. STEM resources will be examined and critiqued.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 637 - Technology in the Elementary Classroom


    Credits: 2

    Develops future elementary teachers to be adventurous and thoughtful in their applications of software and hardware to support learning in the classroom. Studies an arsenal of software and hardware tools that will aid in communicating learning objectives, energizing classroom learning activities, and aid students in acquiring new knowledge and synthesizing prior information. Uses educational technology as the backbone of many research models and as a rich resource for online information for classroom learning.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 638 - Technology in the Secondary Classroom


    Credits: 2

    Develops future secondary teachers to be adventurous and thoughtful in their applications of software and hardware to support learning in the classroom. Studies an arsenal of software and hardware tools that will aid in communicating learning objectives, energizing classroom learning activities, and aid students in acquiring new knowledge and synthesizing prior information. Uses educational technology as the backbone of many research models and as a rich resource for online information for classroom learning.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 639 - Elementary Writing Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Elementary Writing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment builds off of the foundation in EDU 625  and EDU 631  with a focus on creating curriculum, implementing instruction, and assessment to foster writing development in the elementary context, with a specific emphasis on alignment to K-6 state-adopted English Language Arts standards. Parallel to concepts related to reading in EDU 631 , this course supports students in being able to make an assessment plan for elementary writing development and make data informed instructional decisions, including differentiated instruction. Attention to children’s literature in the elementary literacy curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 640 - Secondary Integrated Methods


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to acquaint candidates with the concept of integrated design. There will be a promotion of collaboration and enhanced student learning by focusing on theme-based cross-curricular experiences and inquiry.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 641 - Elementary STEM Methods


    Credits: 1

    The course will be a study of the natural interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines. Problem solving, critical thinking and hands-on, open-ended explorations will be used to engage students in STEM investigations of real-world issues. The engineering design process and the implementation of technology will be emphasized. The class will explore methods for designing and developing STEM instruction, curriculum and assessment. STEM resources will be examined and critiqued.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 643 - Elementary Arts Methods


    Credits: 2

    This course will provide opportunity for students to identify and apply the content, functions, and achievements of the performing arts and the visual arts for communication, inquiry, and engagement with elementary students.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 645 - ELL Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Dispositions for Educators-ELEM


    Credits: 3

    The number of English Language Learners in Oregon schools (and across the nation) is increasing. Every p-12 educator has a responsibility to meet the needs of English Language Learners. The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission requires that new educators be prepared to have foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions related to English Language Learners in the following domains: Language; Culture; Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction; Assessment; Professionalism; and Technology. This course is designed as an introduction to those domains for general education teachers in order to meet the needs of English Language Learners in Oregon p-12 classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 646 - ELL Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Dispositions for Educators-SEC


    Credits: 3

    The number of English Language Learners in Oregon schools (and across the nation) is increasing. Every p-12 educator has a responsibility to meet the needs of English Language Learners. The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission requires that new educators be prepared to have foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions related to English Language Learners in the following domains: Language; Culture; Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction; Assessment; Professionalism; and Technology. This course is designed as an introduction to those domains for general education teachers in order to meet the needs of English Language Learners in Oregon p-12 classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 651 - Student Teaching-ELEM


    Credits: 6

    This full-time student teaching field placement provides the venue for implementing theory into practice and requires collaboration with cooperating teacher, and includes taking over responsibility of the learning environment.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing, admission to program, and successful completion of all previous terms.
  
  • EDU 652 - Student Teaching-SEC


    Credits: 6

    This full-time student teaching field placement provides the venue for implementing theory into practice and requires collaboration with cooperating teacher, and includes taking over responsibility of the learning environment.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing, admission to program, and successful completion of all previous terms.
  
  • EDU 660 - Agriculture Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary agriculture classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 661 - Agriculture Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary agriculture classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 662 - Arts Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary arts classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 663 - Arts Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary arts classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 664 - Business Generalist Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary business classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 665 - Business Generalist Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary business classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 668 - Speech/Drama Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is the first of a two-part series designed to acquaint candidate with the curriculum, the materials, and the supportive resources utilized in the drama classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 669 - Speech/Drama Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is the second of a two part series designed to acquaint candidate with the curriculum, the materials, and the supportive resources utilized in the drama classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 670 - English Language Arts Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to acquaint candidate with the curriculum, the materials, and the supportive resources utilized in the middle/secondary language arts classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 671 - English Language Arts Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to acquaint candidates with the curriculum, the materials, and the supportive resources utilized in the middle/secondary language arts classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 672 - World Language Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of foundational concepts of world languages, contemporary social issues, grade level or subject area, scope and sequence, culturally responsive teaching practices and application of selected world language theory and practice within the classroom. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 673 - World Language Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of foundational concepts of world languages, contemporary social issues, grade level or subject area, scope and sequence, culturally responsive teaching practices and application of selected world language theory and practice within the classroom.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 674 - Music Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary music classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 675 - Music Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary music classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 676 - Science Methods I


    Credits: 3

    Acquaints candidates with grade level curriculum, textbooks and support materials, and the creation of middle school science programs. An emphasis will be placed upon classroom activities applicable to middle level science instruction. The course will focus on effective teaching methods and materials and how they can be used to plan, organize and implement appropriate science instruction. Students will become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards, State and National professional organizations and Science Inquiry Scoring Guides.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 677 - Science Methods II


    Credits: 4

    Acquaints candidates with grade level curriculum, textbooks and support materials, and the creation of middle school science programs. An emphasis will be placed upon classroom activities applicable to middle level science instruction. The course will focus on effective teaching methods and materials and how they can be used to plan, organize and implement appropriate science instruction. Students will become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards, State and National professional organizations and Science Inquiry Scoring Guides.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 678 - Social Studies Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary social studies classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 679 - Social Studies Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary social studies classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 682 - Physical Education & Health Methods I


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary physical education and health classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
  
  • EDU 683 - Physical Education and Health Methods II


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational pedagogy, skills, and materials applied in middle and secondary physical education and health classrooms.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the program.
 

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