Courses

Permission of the department is required. Intensive study in an area of the department; each semester a special subject will be selected; papers involving research will be assigned. May be repeated once for credit provided the topic is different.

This course focuses on practical techniques and methods for guiding early numeracy and mathematical learning in the primary grades (K-2) with emphasis placed on integrated mathematics content and pedagogy. Candidates will explore how young children develop early numeracy skills through standards-based instruction in counting, operations, place value, and algebraic reasoning.

This course focuses on practical techniques and methods of guiding the learning experiences of the elementary student in mathematics. The course integrates mathematics content and pedagogy. Pedagogy integrated throughout the course emphasizes applying the Standards for Mathematical Practices as productive habits of mind. Additional emphasis placed on applying the Mathematical Teaching Practices as high-leverage practices for mathematics teachers.

Students engage in an advanced study of the psychological factors that affect, athlete are considered in this analysis.

This course provides advanced study of issues related to school discipline, order, and safety. Topics include historical perspectives, studies of school discipline and safety, effects of school disorder, policies and practices in school discipline, disproportionality in school discipline, school-wide positive behavior supports, and trans-disciplinary and comprehensive approaches to school discipline. (MULT).

Exploration of significant topics, authors, movements, genres, and media in science fiction and fantasy. May be repeated one time for credit.

This course applies the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English to composition principles, language conventions, literary genres, and computer instructional ENGL.

Advanced studies of the concepts, practice, and research related to social studies in the early childhood and elementary environments.

Students focus on advanced studies in the appropriate field of study.

This course is an interdisciplinary studio course emphasizing contemporary cross boundaries between mediums, incorporate technology, and collaborate. personal expression and contemporary issues. Group and individual critiques their work.