Elementary Education Courses

CEE
515
Hours
3
Science in Early Childhood and Elementary School

Designed to expand knowledge and competencies of early childhood and elementary teachers of science with specific focus on current standards, research, and inquiry models of instruction.

CEE
516
Hours
3
Social Science in Early Childhood and Elementary School

The focus is on current trends in early childhood and elementary social studies, with particular attention to innovative instructional modes and to relating learning to the learners' social environment.

CEE
517
Hours
3
Lang Arts In Elemy Sch

Designed to extend and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of experienced teachers of communication arts and skills in the elementary school.

CEE
525
Hours
3
Issues Trends in Early Childhood and Elem School Science

Focus on current research and trends in early childhood and elementary science with respect to historical, political, and socio-cultural contexts.

CEE
526
Hours
3
Implementing Early Childhood and Elementary Social Studies

The focus is on considering and applying to one's own classroom the research base of investigating social studies curricula and instruction in early childhood and elementary education.

CEE
530
Hours
3
Modern Elementary School Programs

The evolving elementary school and its program, with emphasis on analysis of current trends that directly affect modern school practices in a societal context.

CEE
532
Hours
3
Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum

The purpose of this course is to focus on historical, current trends, and projective perspectives that influence the evolving early childhood and elementary school curriculum framework.

CEE
544
Hours
3
Current Trends and Research in Early Childhood Education

Students will review current trends and research related to early childhood education, including curriculum, assessment, play, quality, and family engagement. Students will synthesize and apply research and discuss implications for working with children birth through age eight.

CEE
550
Hours
3
Intro to Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary School Science

Introduction to the teaching of science. Current research is emphasized supporting best instructional practices in science.

CEE
560
Hours
3
Intro to Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Social Studies

Teaching P-6 social studies using research-based instructional strategies and curriculum.

CEE
565
Hours
3
Classics & Modern Literature for Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Designed to extend and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of experienced teachers in the following areas: major developments in literature for children; genres of children's literature; and effective methods of helping early childhood and elementary children enjoy and use literature.

CEE
570
Hours
3
Teach Reading in the Elementary School

The course provides a foundation in the materials and methods of teaching elementary reading with an emphasis on development, assessment, and instruction for individual and small groups of students. Intensive field experience is required.

Prerequisite(s): CRD 369, CEE 320, CEE 491 and MUE 385
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CEE 365 and CEE 401 and CEE 492 and CEE 582 and CEE 595
CEE
574
Hours
3
Guiding Early Childhood and Elementary Pupil Learning

Focuses on understanding how students learn, what physiological and environmental factors influence learning and how teachers can facilitate learning using brain-compatible learning. Included are theories-to-applications of brain-based learning research to classroom instructional situations in early childhood and elementary education.

CEE
578
Hours
3
Teaching Language Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary School

Deepening understanding of the materials for teaching of language arts in early childhood and elementary schools with emphasis on planning and implementing a writing program. Intensive field experience. Writing proficiency within the discipline is required for a passing grade in the course.

CEE
580
Hours
3
Concepts of Early Childhood and Elementary School Mathematics

Focuses on the current research in P-6 mathematics education concerning how children learn mathematics.

CEE
581
Hours
3
Early Childhood and Elementary Math Curriculum Research

Students learn the role and influence of mathematics curriculum and its interconnectedness to instruction and reflect about school, district, state and/or national curriculums. Explore current issues with US mathematics curriculum and unpack curriculum into intended, enacted, and assessed components for early childhood and elementary education.

CEE
582
Hours
3
Teaching Mathematics to Early Childhood and Elementary Students

This course prepares students to effectively teach mathematics in P-6. Emphasis is on the current research in mathematics education.

CEE
594
Hours
1-6
Problems

Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE
595
Hours
3
Practicum in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a P-6 setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement. Admission to TEP Program is required.

Prerequisite(s): CRD 369, CEE 320, CEE 491, and MUE 385
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CEE 365 and CEE 401 and CEE 492 and CEE 570 and CEE 582
CEE
596
Hours
3
Advanced Practicum

A field-based course providing graduate students with opportunities to practice authentic classroom application of various content areas in P-6 education. Admission to TEP Program is required.

Prerequisite(s): CEE 365, CEE 492, CEE 570, CEE 582 and CEE 595
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CEE 401 and CEE 550 and CEE 560 and CEE 578 and BER 450
CEE
597
Hours
3-12
Internship in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

Observation, participation, and teaching experiences supervised by selected cooperating teachers in P-6 schools. Additional supervision is provided by College of Education personnel.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: EDU 500
CEE
598
Hours
1-3
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

CEE
616
Hours
3
Adv Soc Studies Elem Sch

The focus in on current trends and research in elementary social studies with particular attention to innovative instructional modes and relating learning to the learner's social environment.

CEE
687
Hours
3
Topical Research Review

Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE
690
SP
Hours
1-3
Advanced Seminar

In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and/or projects of collective concern. Topics vary.

Special Topics Course
CEE
694
Hours
1-6
Problems

Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE
695
Hours
1-12
Practicum

Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE
697
Hours
1-6
Specialist Degree Res

Systematic classroom inquiry is used to engage students in a teacher action research project.

Prerequisite(s): CEE 687
CEE
698
Hours
1-3
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

CEE
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

The independent research course partially fulfills required research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

Curriculum and Instruction Courses

CIE
523
Hours
3
Teaching Visual Arts

This course will focus on the practice of teaching art education in pre-kindergarten, primary, middle and secondary levels. The theory supporting engaging art education and the available and appropriate tools, strategies and resources will be investigated. Students will develop a working knowledge of art materials and methods appropriate for each level of growth.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CIE 592 and CRD 512
CIE
524
Hours
3
Improving Visual Arts Instruction

This course will focus on the practice of teaching visual arts education in pre-kindergarten, primary, middle and secondary levels. The theory supporting engaging visual arts education and the available and appropriate tools, strategies and resources will be investigated. Students will develop a working knowledge of art materials and methods appropriate for each level of growth.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: EDU 500 and CIE 597
CIE
560
Hours
3
Principles in Mathematics Education: Equity & Access Issues

This course explores the principles and foundations of effective, high-leverage mathematics teaching practices and their subsequent impact on students with diverse backgrounds. Teachers, administrators, and/or others are introduced to beliefs, practices, and situations that are related to maximizing student potential and learning opportunities. Access and equity are well-defined, developed, implemented, and assessed for all. This course is for Class B or Class A Educator license.

CIE
562
Hours
3
Tesol: Basic Methods

Theories, methods, and strategies for English as a second language that focus on communicative competence and cross-cultural understanding. Admission to TEP Program is required.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSE 592
CIE
567
Hours
3
Improv Foreign Lang Instruct

Critical examination of theoretical perspectives, methods, major issues, and controversies pertinent to teaching foreign language; use of technology in language instruction is a critical component.

CIE
575
W
Hours
3
Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in Public Schools

This course explores the pedagogies of translingual literacies to prepare teachers to serve emergent multilinguals in the U.S. public schools. It offers teacher candidates classroom strategies to make content comprehensive and accessible to emergent multilinguals. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.

Writing
CIE
576
Hours
3
Linguistics Classroom Teachers

This linguistic course enables teachers to understand the basics of how the English language functions. Provides information essential for dealing with students whose native language is not English. Offers useful information about various English dialects as well.

CIE
577
Hours
3
Second Language Acquisition

Introduction to and analysis of the main issues and theories in second language acquisition (SLA); students deduce and demonstrate instructional implications.

CIE
578
Hours
3
Second Lang Test Assess Evaln

Preparation in the background and skills necessary to construct classroom-based tests, appropriately use published tests, and understand second or foreign language program evaluation.

CIE
579
Hours
3
Tch English For Lang Prog/Pol

Theories of language learning, acquiring a second language, and current linguistic theories; emphasis is on programs, policies, and instructional methods of ESL education.

CIE
580
Hours
3
Teaching Foreign Languages

Theories, methods, and strategies for foreign language teaching that focus on communicative competence and cross-cultural understanding; use of technology in language education is a critical component. Admission to the TEP Program is required.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSE 592
CIE
582
Hours
3
Dev Util Instr Matrls

No description available.

CIE
592
Hours
1-3
Field Work

A clinical experience taken concurrently with the methods course and designed to facilitate students' development of pedagogical skills, effective thinking, and professional problem solving.

CIE
597
Hours
3-9
Elementary/Secondary Internsh

Elementary/Secondary Internship.

CIE
599
SP
Hours
1-6
Special Topics in Early Childhood, Elementary, and/or Secondary Education

This course, offered on campus or abroad, provides opportunities to engage with topics or projects of collective concern in early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary education. Topics vary. May be repeated. Offered according to demand.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
Special Topics Course
CIE
601
Hours
3
Conceptual Frameworks in Curriculum and Instruction Research

This course focuses on reading, analyzing, and creating conceptual frameworks that warrant research in Curriculum and Instruction. We will also attend to historical and material-discursive aspects of research paradigms that represent different conceptions of the human subject, agency, power, and data.

CIE
602
Hours
3
Research on Learning in Curriculum and Instruction

This is a required course for Ph.D. students in Curriculum and Instruction. It aims to build the intellectual capacity needed to generate knowledge in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. It is one of four courses comprising the introductory course sequence for the Ph.D.

CIE
603
Hours
3
Research on Learning in Curriculum and Instruction

This is a required course for PhD students in Curriculum and Instruction. It is designed to build intellectual capacity to generate knowledge in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. It is one of the four courses comprising the introductory course sequence for the PhD.

CIE
604
Hours
3
Critical Research in C&I

This course focuses on critical research practices within curriculum and instruction that foreground the purposive and contextual aspects of scholarly inquiry. Students will attend to historical, sociopolitical, and material-discursive aspects of various approaches to critical research, where "critical" signals research that explores power operates within and across communities we research and our own research practices. Emphasis vary.

CIE
605
Hours
3
Teachers and Teaching Practices in Classrooms across the World

The focus of this course is research on teachers and their teaching practice in real classrooms.

CIE
606
Hours
3
New Literacies

This course explores and applies theories of new literacies communication, learning, and research.

CIE
609
Hours
3
Discourse & Pedagogy

This seminar will provide foundational training for doing discourse analytic work within research of teaching and learning, with a focus on the integration of theory and methodology. Participants will be asked to conduct an analysis of classroom discourse for final evaluation.

CIE
610
Hours
3
Effective Teaching

Examination of the knowledge base in effective teaching practice through in-depth study of the research literature on classroom instructional practices and conditions, and on the classroom teacher. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.

CIE
620
Hours
3
Design Res Classrm Teach

The practice and use of reflection and action research with emphasis on developing professional skills in performing and applying research on classroom teaching and learning leading to teacher empowerment and school reform. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.

CIE
621
Hours
3
Writing for Academic Publication

This course will provide doctoral students with information about academic writing and project management. The tools, strategies and resources will be useful as students plan their thesis or dissertation and prepare research for dissemination. Students will learn writing habits, strategies for synthesizing research, and techniques for writing with clarity.

CIE
625
Hours
3
Res Sem Science Curriculum

Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical framework in the science curriculum for K-12.

CIE
626
Hours
3
Res Sem Social Studies Curricl

Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical framework in social studies education for K-12.

CIE
627
Hours
3
Second Language Literacy

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the major issues in research and instruction in second language (L2) literacy (reading and writing). An emphasis in this course is on literacy as a cognitive skill. The psycholinguistic processes of reading and writing in a second language will be addressed.

CIE
630
Hours
3
Curric Classroom Teacher

This course discusses the major issues in curriculum design and implementation for the classroom teacher. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.

CIE
631
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Curriculum and Instruction

The course is designed to introduce novice scholars to a variety of research practices in the field. Students will participate in an existing research project directed by a faculty member, with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member.

CIE
632
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Curriculum and Instruction

The course is designed to introduce novice scholars to a variety of teaching practices in the field. Students will participate in a teaching project directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
633
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Curriculum and Instruction

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervision practices in the field. Students will participate in a supervision project directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
634
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Early Childhood Education and Social-Emotional Learning

This course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research practices. Students will participate in an existing research project (with permission and at the direction of faculty).

CIE
635
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Early Childhood Education and Social-Emotional Learning

This is an elective course for doctoral students in the PhD program. The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices related to early childhood education and social-emotional learning. Students will participate in planning, teaching, and assessment as directed by a supervising faculty member.

CIE
636
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Early Childhood Education and Social-Emotional Learning

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervisory practices related to early childhood education. Students will participate in supervisory activities directed by a faculty member.

CIE
637
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Elementary Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research practices in the field. With the permission of a faculty member, students will participate in an existing research project supervised by a faculty member.

CIE
638
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Elementary Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices in the field. With the permission of and under the supervision of a faculty member, students will participate in a teaching project.

CIE
639
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Elementary Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars under the supervision of a faculty member and in a variety of supervision practices in this field. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
640
Hours
3
Sem Teachr Educ Program

The course focuses on issues, problems, trends, and research associated with undergraduate and graduate teacher education and certification programs in Alabama , the U.S. , and the world. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.

CIE
644
Hours
3
Student Teach Supervision

Organization and administration of student-teaching programs and methods of supervising student-teaching in schools. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.

CIE
645
Hours
3
Prof Cont: Tching & Lrning Com

Research-based focus using theoretical frameworks to examine and analyze the professional development continuum.

CIE
646
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Social Studies Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars under the supervision of a faculty member, using a variety of research methods in a variety of settings. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
647
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Social Studies Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices. Students will participate in a teaching project directed by a faculty member. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
648
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Social Studies Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervision practices. Students will participate in a supervision project directed by a faculty member. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
651
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Literacies and Languages Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research methods and practices. Students will participate in an existing research project directed by a faculty member The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
652
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Literacies and Languages Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices. Students will participate in a teaching project directed by a faculty member. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
653
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Literacies and Languages

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervision practices relevant to this field. Students will participate in a supervision project directed by a faculty member. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
656
Hours
3
Sem For Language Eductn Resear

Examination and critical analysis of a wide range of perspectives from the professional literature on teaching and learning a foreign language.

CIE
660
Hours
3
Cognitive Perspectives

The course focuses on systematic descriptions and analysis of major learning theories for classroom application. The intent is to contribute education insight toward more effective teaching through cognitive processes.

CIE
661
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Mathematics Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research practices relevant to the field of mathematics education. Students will participate in an existing research project directed by a faculty member. The permission of a faculty member is required for enrollment.

CIE
662
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Mathematics Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices relevant to the field of mathematics education. Students will participate in an existing teaching project directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
663
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Mathematics Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervision practices relevant to the field of mathematics education. Students will participate in an existing supervision project directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
670
Hours
3
Critical Inquiry Curric Pedago

Examinations of different conceptualizations of curriculum and pedagogy in K-12; emphasis on critical theory and postmodern theory and critique.

CIE
671
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in Science Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research practices in science education. Students will participate in an existing research project directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the direction of that faculty member).

CIE
672
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in Science Education

Students will participate in teaching a science education course with a faculty member (with permission and under the direction of that faculty member).

CIE
673
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in Science Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in the supervision of field experiences. Students will be supervised and mentored by a faculty member, with faculty permission.

CIE
675
Hours
3
Theory and Research on Emergent Multilinguals

This course explores the current research base and theoretical frameworks for doctoral students to understand the pedagogies of translingual literacies and study emergent multilinguals in the U.S. public schools.

CIE
680
Hours
3
Sem In Math Educ Research

Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical framework in mathematics education.

CIE
681
Hours
1-6
Research Apprenticeship in STEM Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of research practices in the field. Students will participate in an existing research project directed by a faculty member. Faculty permission is required.

CIE
682
Hours
1-6
Teaching Apprenticeship in STEM Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices. Students will participate in a teaching project directed by a faculty member. Faculty permission is required.

CIE
683
Hours
1-6
Supervision Apprenticeship in STEM Education

The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of supervision practices in the field. Students will participate in a supervision project directed by a faculty member. Faculty permission is required.

CIE
686
Hours
3
Research on Science Teaching

Principles and practices of research into science teaching with a focus on building researchers' professional identities in the field. Topics include the field-specific nature, purposes, methods, rhetoric and impact of research into science teaching.

Prerequisite(s): BER 600, BER 631, and BER 640. Instructor Permission required.
CIE
687
Hours
3
Research Apprenticeship in Transformative Education

This is an elective course for doctoral students. The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices. Students will participate in planning, teaching (including collaborative-teaching experiences), and assessment as directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
688
Hours
3
Teaching Apprenticeship in Transformative Education

This is an elective course for doctoral students. The course is designed to apprentice novice scholars in a variety of teaching practices. Students will participate in planning, teaching (including collaborative-teaching experiences), and assessment as directed by a faculty member (with permission and under the supervision of that faculty member).

CIE
693
Hours
1-6
Workshop

In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated. Offered according to demand.

Reading Education Courses

CRD
510
Hours
3
Expanding Reading

A comprehensive study of the major factors involved in teaching reading at the intermediate grade levels. Techniques for teaching word recognition and comprehension skills are studied extensively.

CRD
511
Hours
3
Beginning Reading in Pre-K and Primary Grades

Attends to the theory and practice of beginning reading; key areas of study include diagnostic and evaluative procedures and the organization and implementation of appropriate instruction for P-6. A field component is required.

CRD
512
Hours
3
Impr Read Second Schools

A comprehensive study of the major components involved in literacy instruction at the secondary level. A field component is required. This course should be taken concurrently with the content methods course and CSE 592.

CRD
569
Hours
3
Introduction to Literacy Education

This course provides an overview to the foundations of literacy development and instruction grades PK-12.

CRD
590
Hours
3
Seminar In Literacy Coaching

A comprehensive study of the major theories of and components involved in providing professional development in literacy to teachers and schools.

CRD
593
Hours
3
Practicum in Literacy Coaching

This course provides students with the ability to implement the knowledge base of current research in coaching teachers' literacy instruction by conducting literacy coaching and literacy professional development in P-12 schools.

CRD
595
Hours
1-12
Practicum In Reading

Provides graduate students supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in primary grade settings (preschool-2nd).

Prerequisite(s): Corequisites: CRD 510, CRD 511,and CRD 512
CRD
653
Hours
3
Foundations of Literacy Education P-12

This course explores multiple theories of literacy from a variety of perspectives and lenses. Additional areas of emphasis include a comprehensive study of the theoretical foundations and the history of literacy development and instruction in PK-12 settings, non-traditional settings (e.g. out of school context(s), and social contexts.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
CRD
654
Hours
3
Re-envisioning Reading Assessment and Instruction

Provides advanced study of theoretical perspectives of diagnostic methods and materials for P-12 students at risk of reading failure.

CRD
690
Hours
1-3
Advanced Seminar Crd

Provides students with a knowledge base of the relationship between theory, research and practice in regard to K-12 literacy education.

CRD
693
Hours
1-3
Advanced Workshop

In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

CRD
695
Hours
3
Adv Practicum Readg Education

Provides graduate students supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in intermediate grade settings (3rd-6th).

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CRD 510
CRD
696
Hours
3
Adv Reading Specialist Practic

Provides reading specialist graduate students supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in middle school and high school settings (7th-12th).

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CRD 654

Secondary Education Courses

CSE
502
Hours
3
Building Humanizing Classroom Communities in Secondary Schools

A required course for candidates in secondary teaching programs that will focus on classroom management and building humanizing classroom communities in secondary classrooms. It will focus on aspects of engaged learning environments, positive responses to challenging behavior, classroom expectations and routines, building connections between home and school, and accountability and responsibility among learners.

CSE
530
Hours
3
Mod Sec School Program

The evolving secondary school and its program, with emphasis on analysis of current trends that directly affect modern school practices in a societal context.

CSE
532
Hours
3
Secondary Sch Curric

The evolving secondary school curriculum, from historical, current trends, and projective perspectives.

CSE
555
Hours
3
Adolescent Literature

An introduction to literature appropriate for the adolescent reader; reading patterns and major concerns of adolescents.

CSE
563
Hours
3
Improvg English Instr

Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and problem solving in English and speech; diagnosis, enrichment, remedial teaching, and evaluation.

CSE
564
Hours
3
Imprvg Soc Sci Instr

Exploration and examination of methods and materials for improving social studies instruction. Focuses on teaching for diverse learners, constructivist methods, critical thinking, interdisciplinary teaching, and various technologies as they apply to secondary social studies classrooms.

CSE
565
Hours
3
Improvg Science Instr

Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and problem solving in science; diagnosis, enrichment, remedial teaching, and classroom evaluation, and application and evaluation of technologies.

CSE
566
Hours
3
Principles of Mathematics Education: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and problem solving; proper use and evaluation of teaching aids; construction and utilization of teaching instruments; and examination and exploration of alternative assessment strategies and technologies for use in secondary mathematics classrooms.

CSE
569
Hours
3
Pedagogical Grammar

Exploration of structural, transformational, and traditional approaches to teaching grammar.

CSE
570
Hours
3
Teaching Writing 6-12

This course is designed to prepare prospective and current English teachers to successfully teach and evaluate writing in grades 6-12.

CSE
574
Hours
3
Guiding Early Childhood and Elementary Pupil Learning

Focuses on understanding how students learn, what psychological and environmental factors influence learning, and how teachers can facilitate meaningful classroom instructional learning through insights into brain compatible learning, included are theories-to-applications of brain-based learning research to classroom instructional situations in early childhood and elementary education.

CSE
575
Hours
3
Principles of Mathematics Education: Tools, Technology, Assessment

This course focuses on the teaching secondary mathematics with the use of new and emerging technologies. It explores the appropriate use of technologies to enhance conceptual understanding and problem solving in mathematics and aims to to develop classroom lessons and assessments for a technology classroom.

CSE
576
Hours
3
Improving Science Teaching

Examination and evaluation of emerging and existing technologies specific to secondary science teaching. Students will grow their capacity to employ technologies to plan, enact, and access science teaching and learning.

CSE
579
Hours
3
Teach Sec School English

Methods and media essential to effective instruction in English in the secondary school.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSE 592 and CRD 512 and BER 550
CSE
580
Hours
3
Teach Sec Sch For Lang

Theories, methods, techniques, and essential media for teaching foreign languages effectively in the secondary school. Admission to TEP Program is required.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSE 592 or CRD 512
CSE
583
Hours
3
Teach Sec School Math

Methods, media, and techniques of teaching mathematics in the secondary school, including selected topics in mathematics and exploration and examination of various technologies for use in secondary mathematics classrooms, including, but not limited to, calculators and various computer software.

Prerequisite(s): CSE 406 with a minimum passing grade of C-
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSE 592 and CRD 512
CSE
585
Hours
3
Advanced Teaching Inquiry in Secondary Social Studies

This course is designed to assist students' understanding of and application of powerful, inquiry-based strategies to the design of meaningful 21st century social studies instruction and assessment.

Prerequisite(s): TEP
CSE
586
Hours
3
Teach Sec School Science

Methods and technologies essential to effective instruction in science in the secondary school.

CSE
587
Hours
3
Teach Sec School Soc Sci

Theories and methods of teaching social studies in secondary schools, including examination and exploration of instructional materials, various technologies, constructivist methods, and assessments.

CSE
592
Hours
1-3
Field Work

A clinical experience taken concurrently with the methods course and designed to facilitate students' development of pedagogical skills, effective thinking, and professional problem solving.

Prerequisite(s): Unconditional admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
CSE
593
Hours
1-3
Workshop

In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

CSE
594
Hours
1-6
Problems

Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CSE
595
Hours
3-6
Practicum

Focuses on analysis and performance of teaching strategies and the evaluation of teaching-learning problems.

CSE
597
Hours
3-12
Internship

Full-time internship as a teacher in the major teaching field.

Prerequisite(s): CSE 579 OR CSE 580 OR CSE 583 OR CSE 586 OR CSE 587 or CIE 580 OR CIE 582
CSE
598
Hours
1-6
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

CSE
663
Hours
3
Sec School English

Literature, research, and content in English and speech; current trends; experimental programs; gradation or sequence of subject matter; criteria for program evaluation; and basic issues.

CSE
664
Hours
3
Sec Sch Social Science

Focuses on curriculum and research in social studies education, including materials development and current issues in the field.

CSE
665
Hours
3
Sec School Science

Literature, research, and content in science; current trends; experimental programs; gradation of subject matter; criteria for program evaluation; and basic issues.

CSE
666
Hours
3
Research on Teaching, Learning & Curriculum in Math Ed

This course examines the principles of learning as they apply to the teaching of concepts, skills, attitudes, and problem solving; the proper use and evaluation of teaching aids and other forms of instructional implementation; the construction and understanding of teaching instruments; and the utilization of research in teaching, learning and curriculum in mathematics education.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to post-master's graduate program
CSE
670
Hours
3
Res & Theory In Sec Ed

An examination of the relationship between theory and research. Students learn to search and evaluate the research literature and develop a proposal for research.

CSE
675
Hours
3
Research on Tools, Technology, and Assessment in Math Ed

The course focuses on the proper application of research-supported tools, technology, and assessment strategies in mathematics education as well as the construction and understanding of various assessment instruments.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to a post-master's degree program or Permission of Instructor
CSE
690
SP
Hours
1-3
Advanced Seminar

In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and projects of collective concern. Topics vary.

Special Topics Course
CSE
693
Hours
1-9
Advanced Workshop

In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

Prerequisite(s): CSE 670
CSE
694
Hours
1-6
Advanced Problems

Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CSE
695
Hours
1-12
Practicum

Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CSE
697
Hours
1-6
Specialist Degree Res

Systematic classroom inquiry is used to engage students in a teacher action research project. Advisor recommendation required.

Prerequisite(s): CSE 670
CSE
698
Hours
1-3
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

CSE
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology.