Education: Elementary (EDE)

EDE 4930 - Spec Topics in Elem Educ (3 Credits )

The special topic will be discussed in depth based on current research and required observations in the field. The student will examine the applicability to classroom practice.

EDE 4936 - Senior Seminar- Elem Ed (3 Credits )

Capstone experience taken concurrently with the final internship. Trends and issues within the field of early childhood education are examined from the perspective of the final internship experience.

Prerequisite(s): EDE 4942

Corequisite(s): EDE 4940

EDE 4940 - Internship: Elementary Ed (9 Credits )

Provides a supervised internship in elementary education where candidates assume full teaching responsibilities. Emphasizes the demonstration of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional conduct in a school or agency-based placement.

Prerequisite(s): EDE 4942 (may be taken concurrently)

Corequisite(s): RED 4942

Attribute(s): WBLI - Work based learning indicator

EDE 4942 - Integrated Field Exp; Elem. Ed (3 Credits )

Provides a supervised field experience in a special education setting where candidates observe instruction and begin to demonstrate teaching practices. Emphasizes gradual assumption of instructional responsibilities in school or agency-based placements.

Prerequisite(s): EDF 3253 and MAE 4310 and RED 4310 and RED 4350 and SCE 4310 and SSE 4343

Corequisite(s): TSL 4340

Attribute(s): WBLI - Work based learning indicator

EDE 6906 - IndStud: Elem/EarlyChildEdu (1-6 Credits )

Independent study in which students must have a contract.

EDE 6932 - Special Topics in Teaching (3 Credits )

Teachers in K-12 will refine and gain greater expertise in clinical teaching, peer support, and supervision of interns and beginning teachers and apply state standards for students and teachers.