All students enrolled in the undergraduate teacher education program must take the following courses:

110. Teachers, Schools and Society (3).

A survey course focusing on the foundations of education and expectations of the profession. Content includes historical, philosophical, legal and societal influences on schools.

Notes: This course cannot be taken for S/U credit. A grade of C or higher is required for Teacher Education majors. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

210. Nature and Nurturing of Learners I (3).

A study of the development of the learner through the lifespan, with emphasis on childhood and adolescence in the school setting. Topics include: physical, social, emotional, moral, language and cognitive development.

Prerequisite (s): EDUC 110

Notes: This course cannot be taken for S/U credit. A grade of C or higher is required for Teacher Education majors. Offered in fall, spring and summer.  

250. Nature and Nurturing of Learners II (3).

A study of theories of learning and motivation, individual differences (including culture, ethnicity and gender), and their classroom application. Emphasis is on self-assessment or reflective practice, scholarship and leadership.

Prerequisite (s): EDUC 210 and 2.5 GPA.

Notes: This course cannot be taken for S/U credit.

Offered in fall, spring and summer.

275. Integrating Technology to Support Teaching and Learning (2).

A methods course in which students learn to design instruction aligned with p-12 standards that use technology to support teaching and learning. A grade of C or higher is required for Teacher Education majors.

Prerequisite (s): 30 hours, 2.5 GPA and an education major.

Notes: This course cannot be taken S/U credit. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

310. Working With Exceptional and Diverse Learners (3).

This course provides teacher education students with basic information concerning characteristics of, educational procedures for, and instructional needs of exceptional and diverse learners.

Prerequisite (s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and completion of EDUC 250 with a grade of C or higher.

Notes: This course cannot be taken for S/U credit. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

390. Core Issues in Teacher Education (3).

The course includes content central to all students seeking teacher certification including classroom management, assessment and school law.

Prerequisite (s): Admission to Teacher Education.

Core requisite (s): Area Methods Course and Lab Designated by Major Area

Notes: This course cannot be taken for S/U credit. Offered in fall.

475. Internship in Reflective Practice (10:0-10)

The course will provide applied experiences for developing skills for the professional role of a teacher. Primary focus is on a field-based component of 60-65 full days.

Prerequisite (s): Completion of all methods courses and core courses except EDUC 490. Full admission to Teacher Education Program.

Core requisite (s): EDUC 490.

Notes: Offered in fall and spring.

490. Capstone For Educational Leaders (2).

The course will allow students to explore current issues in education as they relate to the educational leader. Primary focus is on completion and presentation of a professional portfolio.

Prerequisite (s): Full admission to Teacher Education Program. Completion of all methods courses and core courses except EDUC 475.

Core requisite (s): EDUC 475 Internship in Reflective Practice.

Notes: Offered in fall and spring.

In addition, students must take 

AREA 391 Principles of Teaching (Content)    (3)                                                         

AREA 392 Field Experience in Teaching (Content)   (1) 

These courses are taught by the department that houses the major. 

Total credit hours in the core: 33 

Suggested Sequence

EDUC 110                Freshman year

EDUC 210                Sophomore year--Fall

EDUC 250                Sophomore year--Spring

EDUC 275                Sophomore year

EDUC 310                Junior year

EDUC 390                Senior year--Fall

Area 391                  Senior year--Fall

Area 392                  Senior year--Fall

EDUC 475                Senior year--Spring  

EDUC 490                Senior year--Spring