Courses

• SED ED 503: Professional Teaching Seminar I: Analyzing Foundations of Teaching
  Introductory seminar analyzes important foundational teaching issues: varieties of excellent teaching, diverse philosophies of schools, curriculum complexities in middle and senior high schools, history of education for the 20th and 21st centuries, and the power of community - culture - school inter-relations. Prereq ED 502. 2 cr.
• SED ED 530: Fieldwork in Education
  Semester-long, 300-hour school-based experience for education majors as an alternative to student teaching. The purpose of this field experience is to provide students an opportunity to observe, participate, and reflect upon classroom organization, management, instruction, and interactions. Does not satisfy requirements for student teaching. Permission of Instructor. 150- 300 hours. Variable cr.
• SED ED 560: Developing Infant & Toddler Programs
  SED ED 560 explores current research and quality indicators for the care and education of infants and toddlers in a variety of home and community settings and applies these to curriculum and program development for infants and toddlers. Through a family-centered and relationship-based framework, students will learn to construct individualized, routine-based activities and learning opportunities that are play-based and developmentally responsive to the unique needs of each infant, toddler and her/his family. This course will focus on all aspects of early health and development and will address how to promote cognitive, social and language development as well as environmental design for center-based programs. Students will consider how cultural, social and economic factors influence policy and early education practice for infants, toddlers and their families.
  Topics include special education laws, policy development, curriculum theory and application, and advocacy and ethics for infants, toddlers, and their families. In addition, programming for infants and toddlers with specific developmental needs will be addressed through family involvement, environmental adaptations, and service coordination. Program Development will be based on a family-centered and culturally responsive philosophy. Students taking this class will need to have ongoing contact with staff and families in an Early Intervention Program and/or Infant/Toddler childcare setting to complete the assignments. 3 cr.
• SED ED 800: Pro-Seminar in Educational Studies: Theories of Teaching, Learning, and Equity
  This year-long doctoral pro-seminar consists of two four-credit courses: Theories of Teaching, Learning, and Equity and Educational Foundations and Systems. It is required for students in their first year of doctoral program in Educational Studies. The course orients students to doctoral work in the School of Education, introduces major concepts and lenses that have shaped schooling and educational research, and foregrounds issues of equity and social justice. 4cr.
• SED ED 801: Pro-Seminar in Educational Studies: Educational Foundations and Systems
  This year-long doctoral pro-seminar consists of two four-credit courses: Theories of Teaching, Learning, and Equity and Educational Foundations and Systems. It is required for students in their first year of doctoral program in Educational Studies. The course orients students to doctoral work in the School of Education, introduces major concepts and lenses that have shaped schooling and educational research, and foregrounds issues of equity and social justice. 4cr.
• SED ED 900: Qualifying Task
  
• SED ED 950: Continuing Study
  For EdM, CAGS, and EdD candidates who have completed all coursework and who are preparing for comprehensive examinations or dissertation hearings, or are completing theses. 0 cr.
• SED EM 680: Distance Education Research and Design
  Through case studies, research on critical issues and variables influencing effectiveness, and distance course design, students gain perspective on many forms of distance education, especially online education. Students learn key design and delivery variables for distance, face-to-face, and blended instructional designs. 4 cr.
• SED EN 501: Teaching Classic and Contemporary Texts
  Students will examine the demands of texts in the secondary classroom and components of successful reading. The course will analyze research-based practices in reading instruction in the middle and secondary English Language Arts classes. Methods for assessing and differentiating according to various dimensions will be introduced. 4 cr.
• SED EN 502: Student-Teaching Reflective Seminar
  EN 502 offers undergraduate English Education majors engaging in their student-teaching the opportunity to come together weekly with a faculty member to reflect upon successes, challenges, and questions raised by the internship. Students will engage in common readings and write short weekly reflections that synthesize assigned readings and the internship experience. 2 cr.
• SED EN 503: Lesson Design & Instruction Delivery in the Humanities
  Introduces students to different models of lesson planning and unit planning as well as research-based strategies for effective instructional delivery in the secondary humanities classroom. It will include a 75-hour pre-practicum experience. 4 cr.
• SED EN 507: Student-Teaching Practicum: English, Grades 5-8
  Full-time student-teaching in selected middle schools for a period of 12 weeks. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. Minimum 300 hours required. Instructor permission required. 8 cr.
• SED EN 508: Student-Teaching Practicum: English, 8-12
  Full-time semester long student teaching in selected high schools. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. Minimum 300 hours required. 8 cr.
• SED EN 512: Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary English Language Arts
  Introduces aspiring middle and secondary English/Language Arts teachers to research-based practices for effective writing instruction. Topics include writing workshop, mentor texts, genre study, strategy instruction, process-based instruction and revision. 4 cr.
• SED EN 538: American Literature for Teachers
  
• SED EN 701: Teaching Classic and Contemporary Texts
  Students examine the demands of texts in the secondary classroom and components of successful reading. The course will analyze research-based practices in reading instruction in the middle and secondary English Language Arts classes. Methods for assessing and differentiating according to various dimensions will be introduced. 4 cr.
• SED EN 712: Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary English Language Arts
  The course introduces graduate aspiring middle and secondary English/Language Arts teachers to research- based practices for effective writing instruction and contains opportunities for application in a field experience. Topics include writing workshop, mentor texts, genre study, strategy instruction, process-based instruction and revision. 4 cr.
• SED HE 221: Foundations of Health Education
  Provides the foundation for improving health through modification of daily habits and lifestyle decisions. Analysis of nutrition, exercise, stress, substance abuse, and environmental health. 2 cr.
• SED HE 720: Selected Problems in Health Education
  Health education with emphasis on nutrition, medical self-care, substance abuse, physical exercise, and leisure from Eastern and Western perspectives. Designed for graduate students in health professions, management, and education with interests in comprehensive health care and health promotion. 4 cr.
• SED HE 722: Curriculum Development for Health, Movement and Wellness
  For individuals in a variety of settings involved in planning curricula related to health, movement and wellness. Explores influences on curriculum development and implementation in a variety of settings, including schools and communities, focusing on effective planning for behavior change in a variety of populations within schools and communities. 4 cr.
• SED ID 492: Ds:Soc&Culture
  

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