The history and philosophy of education (elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary), as well as current social and political issues of education learning environments will be the basic content of this course. Governance issues will also be examined. Critical thinking skills will be developed through writing, speaking, and listening.

The student will gain a foundation of knowledge for working with students with disabilities in an individualized education program. The course includes relevant knowledge and skills from the following areas: learning disabilities, mild cognitive disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Observation experience required.

This course incorporates content on language and cognitive development, as well as theories of learning and modules for developing instructional systems. Students will develop the ability to link instructional methods to an underlying theory of learning and learner characteristics. Emphasis will be placed on methods for evaluating instructional systems.

A study of the philosophies, methods, and materials essential in facilitating artistic development in elementary and middle school students. This comprehensive approach to arts education includes art and music history, criticism, aesthetics, and active participation in art-making and musical performance. Emphasis will be placed upon the integration of the arts into the curriculum. Field work required.

The study of the development and mastery of information that involves the integrated processes of reading and thinking. Emphasis will be placed on the developing reader, including the understanding of bilingual speakers as reader. In addition, the course will focus on the integration of language arts into the curriculum, implementation of word analysis strategies, comprehension of written discourse, reading in the content areas, and the management of reading programs. Field work required.

The study of formal and informal diagnostic procedures for identifying strengths and weaknesses of students' reading, and the successful implementation of programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in learning the language arts. In addition, an emphasis will be placed on the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of reading and language arts abilities. Field work required.

Students will demonstrate competence in administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessment instruments, along with writing evaluation reports and individual education programs.

The study of written communication as an interactive process that requires the integration of the individual reader, text, and context factors. The course will focus on using reading to teach subject matter in middle and secondary schools. Note: The course is required for all subject matter certification candidates including music and physical education. Field experience required.

This course will prepare middle/secondary education majors to implement effective policies and strategies for creating a productive and safe classroom environment. Materials will cover basic teaching strategies for wide discipline programs. Students will complete field work, in which they evaluate effects of popular management strategies.

Students will demonstrate understanding of instructional strategies and techniques for working with students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms (grades 1-5) and individualizing the general education curriculum. Students will complete a fieldwork project in which they will assess students with disabilities, develop individualized education programs, and demonstrate the program's effectiveness with performance-based assessment information. Field experience required.

Students will demonstrate understanding of instructional strategies and techniques for working with students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12) and individualizing the general education curriculum. Field experience required.

Students will work independently with a special education faculty member to design and complete a field based research project in which they will concentrate on a specific category of disability (either learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or emotional disturbance) by researching current issues and best practice in working with students with the specific disability. Field experience required.

A study of the story interests of children and early adolescents. Emphasis will be placed on the interactive strategies that focus on content and process and encourage students' responses in social, affective, cognitive and metacognitive dimension. Literature will be used as an instructional tool to promote all aspects of reading in correlation with engaging students in literature experiences as a central theme.

Students will work independently with a special education faculty member to design and complete a field-based research project in which they will concentrate on a specific category of disability (either learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or emotional disturbance) by researching current issues and best practices in working with students with the specific disability. Field experience required.

The readings and assignments in this class will develop students' skills in collaborating with colleagues and parents to support student learning and well-being.

Observation and teaching in a classroom under the joint supervision of a qualified cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. A seminar covers current educational theories and topics related to professionalism and experiences in student teaching. Special attention will be given to classroom management.