Courses
ED 344 METHOD & PRACTICE FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY 3.0 Credit(s)
This is the first of two introductory courses in the study of literacy pedagogy for elementary education candidates focusing on the phases of word recognition development and core components of word recognition instruction in grades PreK-6, including print concepts and the alphabetic principle; the role of systematic phonics instruction in promoting reading development; routines for developing decoding skills; text selection that supports orthographic mapping and meaning making; advanced word analysis instruction; fluency instruction; methods for assessing foundational reading skills and fluency; and evidence-based instruction that supports students with dyslexia.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
ED 440 Assessment Elem Teaching/Learning 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces elementary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 400 METHOD & PRACTICE IN TEACH COMP & VOCAB 3.0 Credit(s)
This is the second of two courses in the study of literacy pedagogy for elementary education candidates focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. In this course reading comprehension and written composition is examined as a meaning-making process dependent on the reader/writer, the text/genre, the task, and the sociocultural context. Candidates learn evidence-based approaches to reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing instruction including strategies to support students in comprehending, analyzing, and composing text across genres including literary texts, informational texts, poetry, and persuasive texts. Candidates learn the role of knowledge building, cognitive strategies, vocabulary knowledge, text structure, and motivation in fostering deep comprehension and strategic and meaningful composition of texts. Candidates apply skills to authentic contexts as they acquire core understandings about literacy pedagogy.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
ED 410 Methods/Practice Teaching Science 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides opportunities for elementary teacher candidates to refine their understanding of science concepts, develop their skill in analyzing science curricula, and practice implementing science instruction, all while developing proficiency with ideas and structure of current standards for science instruction, the Next Generation Science Standards. Emphasis is on the learning of children and the role of the teacher as facilitator of science investigation.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ED 411 JUNIOR CLINIC & SEMINAR II 3.0 Credit(s)
In this seminar class, candidates consider current issues in education, explore their historical and philosophical roots, and critically examine possibilities for the future of education in an effort to identify the origins of current educational practices and to interrogate and disrupt Eurocentric perspectives. The high leverage practice of designing a single lesson and sequences of lessons will be introduced and practiced. Candidates will be introduced to learning and language objectives and given opportunities to develop an iterative lesson plan and perhaps a lesson sequence that includes all of the fundamental key components of an effective lesson plan.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ED 412 Senior Seminar and Clinic:elementary 3.0 Credit(s)
Addresses teaching and learning, particularly as they relate to implementing the learning cycle of planning, instructing, assessing, and reflecting. The school-based clinic experience provides candidates with opportunities to practice and apply coursework concepts. Candidates will analyze and consider instructional decisions and appropriate next steps. This seminar class presents a diversity of voices in required readings, reflections, and class discussions so that candidates learn to create culturally responsive learning environments where students' funds of knowledge are invited, centered, and respected.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 416 SENIOR SEMINAR AND CLIN:SECONDARY 3.0 Credit(s)
Draws on and builds upon what was learned in the junior seminar and clinical experiences. Candidates will explore planning, teaching, and learning through a variety of lenses and consider the implications those variations have on practice. The school-based clinical experience provides candidates opportunities to practice and apply coursework. This seminar presents a diversity of voices in required readings, reflections, and class discussions so that candidates learn to create culturally responsive learning environments where secondary students' funds of knowledge are invited, centered, and respected.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 420 METHOD & PRACTICE IN TEACHING MATH 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a deep exploration of the mathematical concepts essential for teaching elementary students, focusing on developing both content knowledge and pedagogical understanding. The course aligns with Common Core State Standards and Mathematical Practice Standards, preparing future educators to foster mathematical thinking and discourse in their classrooms
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 441 Assessment in Sec Teaching & Learning 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces secondary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ED 490 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR ELEMENTARY 3.0 Credit(s)
Student teaching seminar complements the student teaching experience to address problems of practice, support the enactment of pedagogy and content knowledge into practice, and encourage reflection and collaboration with peers and colleagues in areas of elementary education. Prerequisite: TAKE ED-491
Offered: All Semesters All Years
ED 491 STUDENT TEACHING ELEMENTARY 9.0 Credit(s)
Student teaching is an immersive clinical practice experience in elementary school education, in conjunction with a weekly student teaching seminar. Student teaching addresses CAEP Standards for Elementary and the InTASC Standards. A student teaching fee is assessed. Prerequisite: TAKE ED-490
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ED 498 Senior Seminar & Clinic 2:SECONDARY 3.0 Credit(s)
Addresses teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to implementing the learning cycle of planning, instructing, assessing, and reflecting. The school-based clinical experience provides candidates with opportunities to practice and apply what they are learning in coursework. Candidates consider instructional decisions and appropriate next steps. Represents diverse voices in required readings, reflections, and class discussions so that candidates offer culturally responsive learning environments where secondary students' funds of knowledge are invited, centered, and respected.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NU 301 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING AC 4.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and frameworks of psychiatric and mental health nursing and provides an introduction to the assessment and treatment of patients with mental health challenges. Traditional psychotherapeutic and alternative healing methods are discussed. Continuing themes of growth and development across the age continuum including gerontology, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communications, pharmacotherapeutics, client advocacy, teaching, and person-centered care are explored. Concepts related to social / ethical /legal considerations in relation to this vulnerable population are applied. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, and personal self-awareness and self-growth as well as interprofessional collaboration and communication. Students implement the nursing process and develop beginning-level clinical skills in individual and group recovery focused care at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients.The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take NU-216, NU-216L, NU-310, BI-161, BI-162
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NU 311 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AC 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to the nursing actions and responsibilities needed to manage and provide care for clients who are experiencing acute or chronic physiologic health conditions. Reduction of risk potential including complications from existing conditions will also be explored as well as health promotion and disease prevention as it relates to the disease process. References to the aging process and genetics and their impact on pathophysiology will be included. Content builds on prior anatomy and physiology concepts learned in prerequisite coursework. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-206, NU-206L, NU-221, NU-221L
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 361 ADULT NURSING II AC 6.0 Credit(s)
Adult Nursing II is the second in the two course sequence of adult nursing. This course explores the roles of the nurse in relation to providing patient-centered care to patients with complex medical/surgical health problems. Course content emphasizes health promotion, disease/injury prevention, disease management, and health maintenance. Continuing themes of pharmacotherapeutics, gerontological considerations, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, multiculturalism, as well as patient education and advocacy are explored. This course incorporates critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment along with evidence-based practice and the utilization of informatics while promoting synthesis of knowledge and interprofessional collaboration. Course content will focus on common health problems related to pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, hematological, oncological, infectious disease, hepatobiliary, and neurological. A structured experience in the simulation lab is included to practice advanced nursing interventions required to care for high-risk emergencies in a safe, controlled environment. Clinical experiences will be conducted in high acuity acute care settings. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-341
Offered: Spring Semester All Years