Courses

This course presents the theoretical foundations and evidence-based strategies for managing behavior of all students including those students with exceptionalities who consistently exhibit inappropriate behaviors in the classroom.

Music supervision and administration, program development, conducting children's choirs, inclusion, instructional materials and innovative teaching techniques for early childhood and elementary music programs, including Kodaly, Orff, Dacroze, and Gordon.

An advanced research course emphasizing problems and issues associated with administering and implementing educational programs for young children with exceptionalities, birth through age 8.

Specific context will be determined by faculty responsible for the course that semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours for differing topics. Special Topics Course

Examination of the theories and methods used to study the relations between religious narrative and behavioral systems, with a focus on myth and ritual. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Writing

Advanced study in the field of public policy.

Independent study of topics at the Education Specialist level in an area related to working with students with exceptionalities. Topics will be selected in consultation with the university supervisor. May be taught concurrently with ESPE 6902.

Examination of and training in collaborative teaching in educational settings. Participants will study interpersonal relationships with other professionals in the school setting and with families of students with exceptionalities. Included are evidenced-based best practices in collaboration, the fundamentals of group processes, and skills needed for collaboration.

Advanced study in the field of comparative politics.

Focus of the course is to enhance the student's knowledge of rehearsal techniques and instructional strategies, strengthening the role of the conductor, techniques for analytical preparation of choral music, and organization of choral programs. Emphasis will also be given to expanding knowledge of choral repertoire and resources for the choral conductor.