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EDUCATION CORE
Take the following courses:
Discusses the historical and contemporary bases of major political, economic, legal,
sociological, and psychological issues affecting public school systems. Students review
current issues in education and write a personal philosophy statement. 3 CreditsSCorequisite: ED111. Provides a classroom experience for freshmen and students who are interested in education
to explore teaching as a career and observe the application of multiple philosophies,
theories, and teaching strategies. 1 CreditSCorequisite: ED-110 Introduces the culture of exceptionalities within the public special education system.
Historical, philosophical, educational, and legal perspectives will be presented.
Students will learn the categories of exceptionalities, general characteristics of
individuals with exceptionalities eligibility criteria, and the referral process for
special education services. Professional and community resources, inclusion and other
current issues will be discussed. 3 CreditsSPrerequisites: ED-110 and ED-111 and either ED-120 or ED-130.ED-110 Foundations of Education
ED-111 Foundations of Education Field Experience
ED-240 Introduction to Students With Exceptionalities
Complete one of the following options below:
OPTION 1:
Provides an in-depth introduction to child development, cognition, behavior, and learning
from conception through middle childhood. Using an ecological approach, students examine
characteristics of physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development
at each age; identify typical and atypical development; compare and contrast major
theories of development and learning; and explore diverse issues in child development
and early education, including gender, culture, language, ability, family, social
policy, educational setting, and the influence of heredity and environment. Assignments
include readings, research, presentations, and direct observation of young children. 3 CreditsS ED-120 Child Development
OPTION 2:
ED-130 Adolescent Development
Examines human physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from preadolescence through emerging adulthood. Topics include: identity, sexuality, and gender issues; emotional and behavioral challenges of adolescence, the impact of culture, language, and disability on adolescents, and the role of family, schools, and peers on development.
3 CreditsSEnrollment priority in this course is given to Education POEs.
Take 8 additional credits from the ED- Education Department.
*Faculty in the Education Department support students who may want to work with youth in some capacity but outside of the public school system. Students may want to pursue a Secondary Emphasis in Education to complement their Program of Emphasis. For example, students with a Program of Emphasis in Psychology could include a Secondary Emphasis in Education entitled Psychology with a Secondary Emphasis in Education.
*In addition to the core of Education courses listed above, students must select a number of other Education courses for a minimum of 18 credits total.
*Students must choose an advisor in the Education Department to serve as their general advisor to assist them in choosing appropriate courses to complete the requirements for a Secondary Emphasis in Education. Students must meet all course prerequisites or obtain permission by the instructor to register for Education courses.
Secondary Emphasis Credit Total = 18
Six credits must be at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.