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ECE 3110

BIRTH TO FIVE- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Knowledge and skills necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in programs serving children birth to age five. Three hours lecture.


ECE 3150

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BIRTH -5 YEARS

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate


ECE 4110

ADMINISTERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Examines diverse early care and education settings and their influence on child development. Emphasis on program planning and administration in early childhood settings. One hour per week of observation required.


ECE 4300

ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

In-depth study of assessment and evaluation of child development and early childhood environments for the purpose of planning instructional programs and environments for young children (birth-5). Strategies for gathering and recording information about children, including families and other professionals in the assessment process, and evaluation of environments is emphasized. Three hours lecture/discussion. One hour per week of field experience required.


ECE 4450

PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Advanced information and skills working with three- and four-year olds. Lab interaction with children; planning and implementation of curriculum. Three hours laboratory plus two-hour seminar per week.


ECE 4460

INFANT TO TODDLER PRACTICUM

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Advanced knowledge and skills for working with infants and toddlers (birth-3). Lab participation involving interactions with children as well as planning and implementing curriculum required. A three-hour laboratory and a two-hour seminar per week.


EDR 3080

EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION I

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness, and phonics. (10+ hours of field experience)


EDR 3110

EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION II

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. (16+ hours of field experience


EDR 3440

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of the classic and current literature for children in print and non-print media. The integration of literature into the elementary school curriculum is emphasized. (4+ hours of field experience)


EDR 4070

COMMUNICATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate


EDR 4410

DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION OF READING DISABILITY

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities. Students diagnose and evaluate the skills of an individual child in a clinical setting and develop and carry out a plan of remediation based on the diagnosis. Prerequisites: EDR 308, EDR 311, and admission to teacher education. (30+ hours of field experience)


EDR 4740

READING IN THE MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The development of reading skills in the content areas is explored. Emphasis is on helping the middle and secondary school student read more effectively. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. (16+ hours of field experience)


EDU 1500

DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS

1

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A development of a basic measure of academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. This course is designed to provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering the teacher preparation programs.


EDU 3000

INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

2

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An overview of the teaching profession with emphasis on functions of the school, school policies, school law, and the effects of court decisions on educational practice. Satisfies the writing intensive course requirement.


EDU 3001

PRE-TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCE

1

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A 30+ hour field experience in a local school taken concurrently with EDU300. Transfer students must take this course for one-hour credit if field experiences were not required. (Pass/Fail grade)


EDU 3250

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course is designed to provide an overview of concepts and terminology related to technology in education. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including understanding of the Internet. This class may be online enhanced.


EDU 3450

SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The scope and sequence of the elementary social studies curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on the development of concepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: social science core. (4+ hours of field experience)


EDU 3460

SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An integrated approach to teaching science through discovery and hands-on experiences. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: Science core. (2+ hours of field experience)


EDU 3550

SOLIDIFYING TEACHING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course provides coverage of the concepts and theories of learning and teaching in teacher preparation. This class would provide comprehensive preparation for assessments that measure the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of teacher candidates ready for the teaching profession.


EDU 3720

SURVEY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of individuals with exceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly disabled. Includes a multicultural component which explores the diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students and techniques for providing an effective relevant education. This class may be online enhanced. (16+ hours of field experience)


EDU 4090

PRINCIPLES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of the theory, organization, curriculum, and development of early childhood programs. EDU 409 is an option for students who wish to add early childhood.


EDU 4130

MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

Methodology based on current research and practice is explored using an NCTM Standards-based program with an emphasis on mathematical understandings, using manipulatives, and acquiring problem-solving skills. A field experience in an elementary school is a component of this course. Prerequisites: MAT 116, 131, 316 and admission to teacher education. (30+ hours of field experience)


EDU 4360

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.


EDU 4400

KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION AND PRACTICUM

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

A study of appropriate educational practices and programs in kindergarten with an emphasis on Mississippi guidelines. The class includes seminars and teaching experiences in a local kindergarten class. Prerequisites: EDR 308, 311, and admission to teacher education. This class may be online enhanced. (30+ hours of field experience)


EDU 4460

TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The study of methods and problems related to teaching in the student’s major field. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.


EDU 4500

TESTS, MEASUREMENTS, AND EVALUATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The study of testing, measuring and evaluating student learning with both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.


EDU 4600

ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course addresses organizational procedures of special education as required by the Mississippi State Department of Education. In addition, legislative and court decisions associated with special education are covered. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372.


EDU 4630

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course is an overview of the field of learning disabilities including historical development, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical and learning characteristics. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372.


EDU 4640

TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individual programming for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and EDU 463. (12+ hours of field experience)


EDU 4680

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course is an overview of intellectual disabilities including definitional perspectives, etiology and syndromes, theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics. This class may be online enhanced. Prerequisite: EDU 372. (2+ hours of field experience)


EDU 4690

TEACHING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualized programming for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Prerequisites: EDU 372 and EDU 468.


EDU 4780

THE TEACHING RESIDENCY I

3

Credits
 

Undergraduate

This course is designed to implement theory, develop a philosophy of education, and foster professional growth and development through creation of a teacher performance assessment. This residence will be approximately 240 hours of supervised teaching experience in a qualified school.


EDU 4830

DIRECTED TEACHING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.


EDU 4840

DIRECTED TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

6

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.


EDU 4960

DIRECTED TEACHING IN SPECIAL SUBJECT AREAS

6

Credits
 

Undergraduate

The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 75 school days. Attendance at scheduled seminars is required.


  
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