Education
Foundations of Education
EDUC100
This course is primarily for students interested in pursuing a career in education. This course provides a survey of the history and philosophy of education with emphasis on current problems in education, on significant educational innovations, and on the school as a social institution. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better)
Foundations of Education (Paired Section)
EDUC100P
This course is primarily for students interested in pursuing a career in education. This course provides a survey of the history and philosophy of education with emphasis on current problems in education, on significant educational innovations, and on the school as a social institution. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite:
Corequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Foundations for Early Learning: PreK - 4
EDUC105
Students learn about the early childhood profession and its relationship to families, communities, and cultures. The course explores the profession in terms of legal, historical, philosophical, and ethical perspectives. Students examine developmentally appropriate practice aligned with current PA standards. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better)
Foundations for Early Learning: PreK - 4 (Paired Section)
EDUC105P
Students learn about the early childhood profession and its relationship to families, communities, and cultures. The course explores the profession in terms of legal, historical, philosophical, and ethical perspectives. Students examine developmentally appropriate practice aligned with current PA standards. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite:
Corequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children
EDUC115
The development of skills in observing, recording, assessing, and evaluating the behavior of young children is the course content. The course requires field experiences to acquaint students with a genuine teaching learning environment. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Early Learning and Development I: Ages Birth - 5
EDUC120
This course explores child development in the cognitive, language, physical, emotional, and social domains within a theoretical and research framework for children from birth to five years of age. Students examine the influences of cultural diversity, family, and education on early learning and development. Five hours of observation required.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Early Learning and Development II: Ages 6 - 11
EDUC130
This course explores child development in the physical, social and emotional, cognitive, and language domains within a theoretical and research framework for children ages 6-11. Students explore ways to plan and implement instruction to support development with emphasis on current PA standards and technology. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Science and Math Experiences for Young Children
EDUC150
Participants in this course learn the development of children’s mathematical and scientific thinking and identify and create science and math experiences to support that development. Students create standards-based science and math experiences using appropriate materials. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Exceptionalities
EDUC160
This course provides an overview of the different categories of exceptional learners. The course emphasizes issues in the education of individuals with cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and physical handicaps, including inclusion and other placement options. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Pre-K through Fourth Grade
EDUC170
This course examines language and literacy development in children from infancy through fourth grade, including the role of English language learners and language development for exceptional learners. Students present developmentally-appropriate activities in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Integrated Arts, Movement, and Play
EDUC200
Students integrate children's creativity, play, music, movement, and the arts into the curriculum. Students describe the process involved in guiding children to creatively express themselves in art, movement, and play. Students learn how to effectively support goals of multicultural education and exceptional learners. Students complete five hours of observation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Fieldwork: Observation and Assessment in Education I [Special Education/Autism Emphasis]
EDUC205
Participants engage in a hands-on experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder in a classroom setting. Students use applied behavior analysis, observation, and informal assessment techniques to increase skills and change behavior. Students complete thirty hours of field experience.
3 credits
Prerequisite: EDUC160 (C or better)
Fieldwork: Observation and Assessment in Education II- PreK-4
EDUC206
Students spend four hours each week in an early childhood or K-4th grade classroom. Students observe, develop, and apply classroom skills. Areas of focus include teacher language, community building and classroom management, assessment, and teacher and student behavior and interactions. Students complete a minimum of forty hours field experience.
3 credits
Prerequisite: EDUC105 (C or better)
Practicum in Education
EDUC220
Students apply their knowledge and skills in an early childhood classroom for 15 hours each week. In this "hands-on" experience in a local school or childcare placement, students create and implement standards-based, developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences. Course includes supervisory visitations, extensive written work, and a weekly seminar class.
6 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department of Social & Behavioral Science