Courses

Class instruction in the fundamentals of playing and teaching orchestral string instruments.

Research-based techniques and materials used in the instruction of students who have emotional and behavioral disorders across a variety of classroom and other educational environments; includes identification and assessment issues, placements, family involvement, and historical and legal issues.

The course requires special education teacher candidates to learn about and demonstrate proficiency with specifically designed instruction for students with high incidence disabilities. Teacher candidates will demonstrate skills in writing specifically designed instruction specific to supporting IEP goals.

The course requires special education teacher candidates to demonstrate competence in the understanding and application of evidence-based, specifically designed instruction (SDI) for students with low incidence disabilities. Teacher candidates will engage with and demonstrate the use of augmentative communication devices to support communication and academic language skills. Special education teacher candidates will learn to teach and support socially-normed social behavior.

(3) This methods course for prospective special-ed 6- 12 collaborative teachers emphasizes methods and materials for adolescents with mild disabilities and provides a cross-category focus. Moreover, methods such as cognitive learning strategies are examined in depth.

(3) This course emphasizes a variety of educational strategies for secondary students with moderate and severe disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on the post-secondary adjustment of students with complex needs.

The purpose of this course is oriented toward identifying exceptional students and providing appropriate learning experiences in the classroom setting. This course is a survey of the nature and needs of exceptional children and an introduction to their educational programs.

The purpose of this course is to improve students' swimming skills and knowledge of water safety and to acquaint them with effective teaching behaviors appropriate for this activity. Experiential Learning

Students examine current theories, methods, and practices of technical communication application of information.

This course is an introduction to curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods in the teaching of Mass Communication. It provides an orientation as well as regular in-service training and planned periodic evaluations of instructional responsibilities. This course does not earn graduate degree credit. This course is only open to graduate teaching and instructional assistants.