IIEDUC 306 WOMEN AND EDUCATION
An exploration of schooling and its relationship to culture and society, focusing on women’s role in education as both students and educators. Uses a historical, sociological, and feminist lens in examination of women’s struggle for equality in education, with parallels drawn to struggles of other subjects of marginalization. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and IQL 101. Spring.

EDUC 100 ISSUES IN EDUCATION
2 credits
Contemporary and historical analysis of public education. Orientation to the teaching profession as a career choice through personal reflection, professional readings, and field experience. Introduction to professional standards through electronic portfolio development. Fall, Spring, Summer.

EDUC 200 SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF EDUCATION
Critical analysis of educational systems within cultural, social, political, and economic contexts. Major issues in education addressed through a variety of perspectives, including practices for democratizing classrooms and schools, teaching for social justice and equity in a diverse society, multicultural education, and the impact of standards and accountability on school reform. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Fall, Spring, Summer.

EDUC 231: CURRICULUM FOR A DIVERSE WORLD
An introduction to the scope and sequence of secondary education curricula. Development of an interdisciplinary unit based on state and national standards. Course will focus on adolescent development, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. Prerequisite: EDUC 100. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 290 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in education. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

EDUC 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

EDUC 311 EARLY CHILDHOOD METHODS I: INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL
8 credits
Study of developmentally appropriate practices using NAEYC standards. Emphasizes curriculum development, diversity, antibias approaches, environmental design, child guidance, observation, assessment, family centered practice, health, safety, and the development of a professional role in childcare settings. Field experience in an infant, a toddler, or preschool classroom at KSC Child Development Center. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 200 and EDSP 202, and MATH 171. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 312 EARLY CHILDHOOD METHODS II: PRIMARY GRADES (K-3)
8 credits
Study of developmentally appropriate practices using NAEYC standards. Emphasizes curriculum development in math, science, language arts, and social studies; classroom design; child guidance; assessment; family involvement; health and safety; and the development of a professional role in the public school-early childhood classroom. Field experience in a public school, primary grades classroom. Prerequisites: EDUC 311. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 321 ELEMENTARY METHODS I: INTEGRATING LITERACY, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND THE ARTS
8 credits
Practical approaches to creating literacy-rich environments in which children can grow and develop as listeners, speakers, readers, and writers. Lesson planning techniques are introduced, including writing objectives and designing assessments. Curriculum integration is examined through literacy, social studies, and the arts. Supervised field experience is included. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 200, EDSP 202, and MATH 172. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 322 ELEMENTARY METHODS II: INTEGRATING MATH, SCIENCE AND LITERACY
8 credits
Practical approaches to creating literacy-rich learning environments in which children can develop mathematical and scientific knowledge. Application of lesson and unit planning through extended supervised field experience with emphasis on assessment and impact on student learning. Classroom management skills, including behavioral considerations and techniques, are applied in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC 321. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 331: SECONDARY METHODS I
An introduction to secondary methods of instruction, including designing lesson plans, understanding middle and high school philosophies, and writing standards-based objectives or outcomes. Includes a minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork. Prerequisites: EDUC 231 and admission to Teacher Education. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 332: SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
2 credits
An examination of techniques for positive classroom management, tools for intervention, and strategies for creating a positive classroom environment. Legal issues and responsibilities will be discussed. Corequisite or prerequisite: EDUC 331. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 400 STUDENT TEACHING
12 credits
Full-time placement in educational setting(s) appropriate to intended certification. Supervision provided by college supervisor and field-based professional toward mastery of principles, attitudes, and techniques for successful teaching. Graded Pass/ Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of Teacher Education Office. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 405 STUDENT TEACHING
6 credits
Full-time placement in educational setting(s) appropriate to intended certification. Supervision provided by college supervisor and field-based professional toward mastery of principles, attitudes, and techniques for successful teaching. Prerequisite: Permission of Teacher Education Office. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 410 EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2 credits
Seminar taken during student teaching focuses on current social, legal, and ethical issues affecting early childhood education. Includes reflection on professional identity and culminating portfolio development. Corequisite: Student teaching. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 420 ELED STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2 credits
Seminar taken during student teaching focuses on current social, legal, and ethical issues affecting education. Includes reflection on professional identity and culminating portfolio development. Corequisite: Student teaching. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 431: SECONDARY METHODS II
4 credits
Advanced secondary methods of instruction including standardsbased unit plans, current issues, and reflective professional practice. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of fieldwork. Prerequisite: EDUC 331 and 332, and EDSP 333. Fall (may be offered in the spring for Social Studies).

EDUC 432: EDUCATIONAL THEORIES/TRENDS
4 credits
Development of a professional learning community in order to explore trends and issues in education within their historical context. Corequisite or prerequisite: EDUC 431. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 440 MUSIC STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2 credits
Seminar taken during student teaching focuses on current social, legal, and ethical issues affecting music education. Includes reflection on professional identity and culminating portfolio development. Corequisite: Student teaching. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in education at an advanced level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

EDUC 495 SEMINAR
1-4 credits
Group study of topics in selected area of education. Elective credit only. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Intensive study of an educational problem encountered in a school or community. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 560 INTERNSHIP: TEACHING
12 credits
A clinical experience in which students who are under contract within a school district or agency acquire fuller understanding of the principles, attitudes, and techniques related to a successful teaching career. Prerequisite: Permission of Teacher Education Office. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 565 INTERNSHIP: TEACHING
6 credits
A clinical experience in which students who are under contract within a school district or agency acquire fuller understanding of the principles, attitudes, and techniques related to a successful teaching career. Prerequisite: Permission of Teacher Education Office. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 595 SEMINAR
1-4 credits
Group study of topics in selected area of education. Elective credit only. Prerequisite: Graduate students or seniors with permission of divisional dean. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 601 RESEARCH STRATEGIES IN EDUCATION
Strategies for identifying, developing, analyzing, and evaluating educational interventions. Emphasis is on accessing and evaluating resources for intervention ideas. Introduction to statistical concepts related to assessment and professional ethics. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 602 STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND SOCIETY
2 credits
Cross-disciplinary course emphasizing current issues in public education and professional roles in schools. Team building and collaboration methods are emphasized together with social responsibility and ethics. Fall.

EDUC 612 DEMONSTRATED CERTIFICATION COMPETENCE
12-24 credits
Students who earn certification as an education professional, after completing a program at an approved collaborating institution, may be awarded credits for documented field-based learning experiences. The amount and award of credit is contingent upon matriculation at KSC, current certification, and completion of requirements specified in a current memorandum of understanding.

EDUC 630 LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT
3 credits
Examination of human development, with particular emphasis on school-aged children. Focus is on understanding the physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and spiritual domains, as well as ecological and cultural context. Contemporary theories of development are explored and applied to educational settings to define developmentally appropriate practice. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor. Fall.

EDUC 641 SCHOOL LAW
3 credits
Legal rights, duties, and responsibilities of school personnel, including the ethical and legal considerations related specifically to the practice of school counseling, special education, and educational leadership. Current issues, policies, laws, and legislation will be emphasized in accordance with professional standards. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor. Spring.

EDUC 661 INTEGRATING READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
3 credits
This course will address teaching and learning strategies for integrating all the language arts areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: A reading course or permission of instructor.

EDUC 670 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS
3 credits
Strategies for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating educational research. Introduction to research concepts and instrumentation in qualitative and quantitative research. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program and permission of instructor. Summer.

EDUC 675 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DESIGN
3 credits
Practical application of research in educational settings to research-based school reform initiatives. Focus is on creating a research design for systematic inquiry of a problem or issue in school. Part I of a yearlong research project designed by students to be implemented in an educational setting. Prerequisite: EDUC 670. Fall.

EDUC 680 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH CAPSTONE
3 credits
Implementation of research-based school reform initiatives designed in EDUC 675; includes data analysis, research report writing, and professional presentation skills. Part II of a yearlong research project designed by students to be implemented in an educational setting. Prerequisite: EDUC 675. Spring.

EDUC 690 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION
1-3 credits
Study of a selected topic in education at the graduate level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

EDUC 698 INDEPENDENT
1-3 credits
Intensive study of an educational problem encountered in a school or community. Offered as directed study if designed by the faculty member or independent study if proposed by the student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

EDUC 699 CAPSTONE
3 credits
Development of a comprehensive case study of a student, classroom, or school in collaboration with students in each of the specialty areas. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program and 30 hours of specialty area course work. Spring.