A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrar's office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

Orientation to the field of education; study of historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education; study of legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education; overview of innovative theories and practices as well as theories of learning and development and their application; critical thinking, motivation, conflict management, the organization of U.S. schools at the elementary, middle level, and secondary level. Field experience hours required.

Recognizing the relationship between reading and writing in developing student literacy, this writing course prepares teacher candidates to attend to the other half of literacy: writing. Participants will learn how to incorporate writing in their planning, instructing, and evaluating that builds K-9 learners' capacity to think and to share their thinking through writing. Emphasis is placed on the writing process, writing in the content areas, and specific instructional techniques.

Emphasis on introduction to best educational practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course includes lesson planning, lesson presentations, and lesson reflection and analysis. Emphasis on writing, speaking and listening. Students need to earn a B or better in this course to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Field hours or experience required.

Teaching at the secondary level for an entire semester with one quarter in a middle school and the other in a high school. Capstone experience typically completed in the final semester. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Graded CR/NC.

Teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. Capstone experience typically completed in the final semester. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Designed to assist student teachers in integrating theory with practice through discussion and individual conferences. Special emphasis on specific aspects of the teaching profession such as contracts, career, and life planning, professional organizations, resume preparation, interviews, legal rights and licensure. The final portfolio is completed in this course.

This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccaulareate or master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit.

The study of teaching and directing techniques for the senior high school. Involves general music, choral music, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, discipline, learning styles, teaching strategies, and philosophy. Emphasis on the total year's program in perspective with performances and understanding the non-musical responsibilities of a high school teacher. The course also focuses on the development, application, and refinement of musical and interpersonal skills needed for teaching in a secondary setting. Offered every third semester.

Introduction to the concept of the artist/ teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning, evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques for the middle through secondary art classroom. A studio component of this course is meant to provide students with experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning for the studio-based experiential teaching component of the class.