2022-2023 School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies

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2022-2023 School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood (PreK-2) (M.Ed./PTL)

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Core Courses (24 Credits)

EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools 3 credits
EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design 3 credits
EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy 3 credits
EDU 662 - Learning, Development, and Diversity 3 credits or
EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices 3 credits
EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms 3 credits or
EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators 3 credits
EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom 6 credits

Choose one of the following:

EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students 3 credits
EDU 629 - Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology 3 credits
EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology 3 credits

Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)

Choose four of the following:

BIO 625 - Nutrition 3 credits
EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum 3 credits ; prerequisite EDU 633
EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL 3 credits ; prerequisite EDU 633
EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL 3 credits
EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems 3 credits
EDU 655 - Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture and Contexts 3 credits
EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms 3 credits
EDU 680 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education 3 credits
HIS 678 - Using Museums in the Classroom 3 credits
MAT 621 - Math in the Interactive Classroom 3 credits
PHY 603 - General Physical Science 3 credits

Total Program: 36 Credits