Apr 29, 2024

Graduate Catalog 2014 - 2015

Graduate Catalog 2014 - 2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Sociology
	SOC 693 - Special Topics in Criminolgy (4 credits) Highlights important criminological issues with contemporary significance. Topics will be announced. May be taken twice for different topics, with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 696 - Individualized Study (4 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Reading, research, and other activities planned jointly by the student and the faculty member and carried out under faculty guidance. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SOC 698 - Master’S Research Paper (4 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Guidance for individual students who are drafting the master’s research paper. Click here for the schedule of courses
Spanish
	SPN 501 - Research Methods (4 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Examines the problems of current research and the techniques of research and writing. Focuses on major applications of research to literature and culture, the development of independent research projects, and scholarly criticism in the discipline. Required course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 502 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics (4 credits) Study of advanced grammatical problems, with contrastive analysis of selected aspects of English and Spanish. Use of stylistic elements in selected writers and for teachers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 534 - Studies In Language And Linguistics (4 credits) Topics to be announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Linguistics Studies course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 540 - Field Experience Abroad (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and departmental approval. Specially arranged field experience abroad, providing intensive exposure to the student’s target countries and languages. May be preceded by a special preparatory course. Examples include supervised individual or group work-study experience in the target country followed by a period of travel and supervised two- to six-week group travel for students interested in a language or culture-oriented project. See the Course Schedule and contact the department office for further information. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 545 - Studies In Spanish Civilization (4 credits) Study of the civilization or culture of a particular period or of a topic, such as 20th-century Politics in Context or Civil War Mythology in Film and Art. Topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 546 - Studies In Spanish-American Civilization (4 credits) Study of the civilization or culture of a particular period or of a topic, such as colonialism, Caudillismo, art in the Caribbean, or writers of Spanish America. Topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 564 - Studies In Culture And Civilization (4 credits) Topics to be announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 583 - Studies In Spanish Literature (4 credits) Study of a particular period, author, or theme of Spanish literature, such as the Picaresque novel, Garcia Lorca, or Golden Age drama. Topics to be announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 584 - Studies In Spanish-American Literature (4 credits) Study of a particular period, author, or theme of Spanish-American literature, such as Romanticism, Ruben Dario, or indigenism. Topics to be announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 589 - Studies In Literature (4 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics to be announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 592 - Special Topics: Study Abroad (6 credits) Study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization as part of the University’s Study Abroad Program. May be repeated with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 593 - Special Topics in Spanish (4 credits) Intensive study of a particular topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 596 - Independent Study (8 credits) Permission of instructor and departmental approval. Student-initiated, supervised projects in Spanish language, civilizations, or literature; examples include in-depth study of a particular writer or specialized readings in linguistics. Project is arranged between individual student and instructor. Title of the project appears on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 599 - Independent Study (1-8 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 616 - Seminar In Spanish Language (4 credits) Specialized topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 631 - Teaching College Spanish (2 credits) Prerequisite: Open only to graduate assistants assigned teaching responsibilities. Theories and practices of teaching Spanish at the post-secondary level. Classroom activities, experience, and observation. Problems and issues of teaching Spanish at the college level. Required of teaching assistants. May be repeated for a maximum total of 2 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 665 - Seminar In Hispanic Culture (4 credits) Topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 685 - Seminar In Spanish Literature (4 credits) Topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 686 - Seminar In Latin-American Literature (4 credits) Topics announced in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 696 - Independent Study (8 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and departmental approval. Student-initiated, supervised projects in Spanish language, civilizations, or literature; examples include in-depth study of a particular writer or specialized readings in linguistics. Project is arranged between individual student and instructor; title of project appears on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	SPN 699 - Thesis (4 credits) Writing of a master’s essay under the direction of a faculty member. Click here for the schedule of courses
Special Education
	ESE 500 - Introduction to Special Education (3 credits) An introduction to information regarding the characteristics of individuals with the various disabilities included in IDEA. Historical and legal issues regarding special education are addressed. Students identify, plan, and implement a variety of instructional strategies. Introduction to the concepts of Praxis II and to the profession. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 501 - Nature & Needs Of Young Children W Disabilities & Those At Risk (4 credits) Prerequisites: EDC 500 or equivalent and ESE 500. Exploration of characteristics of young children from birth through age eight who are at risk or disabled, along with their varying needs for early intervention and educational services. Examines historical and current issues and trends in the field of early childhood special education. Required for licensure as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 502 - Introduction To Individuals With Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 credits) Prerequisites: EDC 500 or equivalent and ESE 500. History, theoretical foundations, and practices related to the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of individuals with mild/moderate disabilities. Includes presentations of diagnostic approaches and educational and social policies relative to these exceptionalities. Required for licensure as a Mid/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 503 - Introduction To Individuals With Moderate & Severe Disabilities (3 credits) Prerequisites: EDC 500 or equivalent and ESE 500. Examination of the learning and behavioral characteristics of individuals with moderate and severe disabilities from birth through adulthood; exploration of implications for a comprehensive service-delivery system and trends in the best practices, both current and historical. Required for licensure as a Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 504 - Teaching Students of Varying Abilities (3 credits) Survey of educational issues related to serving individuals with disabilities as well as those considered to be gifted and talented. Includes an introduction to the characteristics, etiology, classification, incidence, and learning potential of students with special needs, as well as the legal aspects involved in teaching these students. Addresses methods for accommodating learners of varied ability within the regular classroom through alteration of the environment, curriculum, and instruction. Clinical experience is required. Specifically, students will spend 30 hours in field. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 505 - Advanced Management and Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems - Banks (3 credits) ESE 501, ESE 502, or ESE 503, and 511 for graduates. Practitioners working in schools today must be knowledgeable and competent in varied approaches for the management of student behavior. The rationale for requiring Classroom and Behavior Management for Mild/ Moderate programs is based on the need for our students to be well equipped in classroom management and behavioral strategies. The Advanced Classroom and Behavior Management course will be an extension of Management and Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems. Prospective candidates will be required to apply knowledge and skills learned in the initial behavior course. In addition to classroom management and reviewing ABA, prospective teacher candidates will also learn about alternative behavior modification approaches that have been successfully used with students identified as having Mild to Moderate disabilities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 510 - Diagnostic Assessment&Multifactored Eval for Students w Mod/Severe Dis (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 503. Students acquire competencies associated with norm and criterion-referenced assessment and understand the conditions under which assessments should be planned and conducted. Students gain competency with the interpretation and analysis of assessment information. Required for licensure as a Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 511 - Classroom Management & Intervention For Severe Behavior Problems (3 credits) Prerequisites: ESE 500, ESE 501, ESE 502 or ESE 503. Includes approaches to classroom management that foster productive social interactions and are most compatible with instructional goals. Also examines the characteristics and causes of various severe behavior problems and research-based techniques for intervention. Required for Intervention Specialist licenses in special education. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 512 - Collaboration & Partnerships Among Parent & Professionals In Special Education (3 credits) Prerequisites or Co-requisite: ESE 501 , and ESE 502 or ESE 503 . Prerequisites or Co-requisite: ESE 501, and ESE 502 or ESE 503. Highlights research and productive strategies for establishing successful collaborative relationships with parents of children with disabilities, paraprofessionals, and other professionals. Fosters sensitivity to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families. Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents as team members designing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate educational experiences for individuals with disabilities. Required for all Intervention Specialist licenses in special education. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 513 - Supporting Medical & Intensive Education Needs (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 501 or ESE 503. Overview of medical disabilities and the educational implications for children with medical and/or health-care needs. Analysis of strategies for cross-disciplinary assessment, planning, technology use, and program implementation, including such disciplines as physical, occupational, and speech therapy; psychology; and other health-related fields. Required for Intervention Specialist licenses in Early Childhood and Moderate/Intensive. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 514 - Curriculum & Interventions For Infants & Young Children W Special Needs (4 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 501. Examination of developmentally and exceptionality appropriate approaches to early intervention services as well as preschool and primary grade special education. Content includes general and individualized (e.g., IFSPs and IEPs) curricular issues, intervention strategies, and instructional approaches. Required for licensure as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 515 - Assessing Young Children (3 credits) Prerequisite: ECE 503 or ESE 501. Provides a basic understanding of the components of developmental screening, child assessment, child identification, and program evaluation for children at-risk and those with disabilities from birth through age eight. Assessment and evaluation focus on child and family variables. Construction of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) are stressed. Required for licensure as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 516 - Life Skills & Career Planning In Special Education (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 502. Study of appropriate curriculum, instructional techniques, methods, and materials for the development of vocational, career, and functional living skills in students with mild/moderate disabilities. Addresses planning for the transition from secondary education to work, post-secondary education, and community involvement. Required for licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 517 - Assessment Of Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4 credits) Prerequiste: ESE 502. Examination of principles, procedures, and instruments of assessment used in the diagnosis of individuals with mild/moderate disabilities. Emphasizes the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessment tools to identify academic and social difficulties. Students work with an individual client in a clinical setting. Required for licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist, for students who possess a certification or license in another teaching area. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 518 - Curriculum & Instruction For Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4 credits) Prerequisites: ESE 502 and ESE 517. Study of appropriate curriculum, materials, instructional techniques, and use of technology with emphasis on academics, social development, and functional skills in educational planning. Explores instructional accommodations for students with mild/moderate disabilities in the regular education setting. Required for licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist, for students who possess a certification or license in another teaching area. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 519 - Life Skills Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 503. Exploration of issues related to assessment, functional curriculum theory, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, choice of teaching objectives, use of technology, and procedures for implementation of quality educational programs for individuals with severe disabilities. Topics include task analysis, prompting procedures, classroom structure, and monitoring of ongoing progress. Required for licensure as a Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 520 - Assess/Curr/Instruct to meet Acad/Behav Needs of Students w Mod/Int Disabilities (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 503. Exploration of issues related to assessment, curriculum theory, IEP development, use of technology, and educational approaches for individuals with severe disabilities. Emphasis on teaching academic skills, social and emotional behaviors, and career and life skills. Required for licensure as a Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 521 - Assessment for Instructional Needs (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 502. The focus of this course is the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessment tools for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Emphasizes the direct link between assessment and the design of appropriate instruction. Assignments require students to make decisions in selecting and administering assessments as well as developing appropriate educational plans for children with disabilities based on assessment outcomes. Clinical or field experience required. Required for first licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 522 - Assessment-based Curriculum and Instruction for Students w Mild/Mod Dis (3 credits) Prerequisites: ESE 502 and ESE 521. Focus is on the development and utilization of appropriate assessment-based curriculum and instruction for individuals with mild/moderate educational needs. Participants develop an understanding of the relationships among assessment issues, learning environments and instructional practices employed in learning environments for students with disabilities. Clinical or field experience required. Required for first licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 523 - Introduction to Individuals with Autism (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 500 recommended. Exploration of characteristics of individuals (birth through adulthood) with autism, along with their varying needs for intervention and educational services. Examination of historical and current issues and trends related to the treatment of autism. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 524 - Curriculum and Instruction for Young Children with Autism (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 523, ESE 511. Examination of developmentally and individually appropriate approaches to early intervention as well as preschool and the primary grades for young children with autism. The course content includes general and individualized (e.g., IFSP and IEP) curricular issues, intervention strategies, and instructional approaches. Clinical or field experience required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 525 - Curriculum and Instruction for School-Age Children and Adolescants with Autism (3 credits) Prerequisite: ESE 523, ESE 511. Study of appropriate curriculum, instructional techniques, methods, and materials for the development of academic, vocational, and functional living skills in school-age children and adolescents with autism. Addresses planning for the transition from secondary education to work, postsecondary education, and community involvement. Clinical or field experience required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 530 - Principles of Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites:Admission to the BCBA certification sequence; ESE 511. The primary goal of the course is to provide students with a complete, accurate, and contemporary view of applied behavior analysis, and how much this approach can be used to change socially significant behaviors for individuals, especially those with special needs. This course focuses on basic content of applied behavior analysis, behaviorism, and the science of behavior. Principles and functions of behavior are addressed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 531 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the BCBA certification sequence; ESE 530. The goal of this course is to provide pre-service behavior analysts the knowledge and skills to evaluate intervention efficacy through direct observation and single-subject designs. Students are exposed to a scientific approach to designing, conducting, and critically evaluating applied research. Additionally, basic research, bridge research and the experimental analysis of behavior are addressed. This course will serve as an introduction to the more advanced research methods course that follows in the certification sequence. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 532 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention (3 credits) Prerequisite: Admission to the BCBA certification sequence; ESE 530, ESE 531. The goal of this course is to train pre-service behavior analysts in the processes and analyse of functional behavioral assessment, functional behavioral analysis, behavior intervention planning, and systems support. Students will apply the principles, concepts, and research methodologies to a functional assessment project, guided by the dimensions of applied behavior analysis and the foundations of science and behaviorism. Additionally, attention will be given to systems support (e.g.Positive Behavior Support and Responsiveness to Intervention), with emphasis on maintenance and generalization of behavior change. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 533 - Intervention for Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the BCBA certification sequence; ESE 530, ESE 531. This course will focus on the utilization of effective instructional practices when teaching children with autism. Content will focus on efficacious strategies, verbal behavior, and generalization. The course will feature a pragmatic focus that designed to prepare practitioners to implement effective instructional protocols when working with people with developmental disabilities. As such the tenets of applied behavior analysis will be discussed along with a focus on skill-based instructional practices. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 534 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisite: Admission to the BCBA certification sequence, ESE 530, ESE 531. This course provides a foundation in radical behaviorism as a philosophy of the science of behavior. The seminar format of this course provides a forum for discussion of that philosophy’s implications in research and practice in behavior analysis. Individuals who seek to hold the highest certification in behavior analysis or other leadership positions in the fields of special education and psychology need a thorough understanding of the foundation of their discipline. This knowledge will guide their future work as and with behavior analysts, educators, researchers, and administrators. In this course, students read, write summaries of, and discuss Skinner’s ideas. Students are expected to evaluate current and classic research in the field against these ideas. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 535 - Ethics and Consultation in Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: ESE 530, ESE 531. This course will familiarize pre-service behavior analysts with the interrelationship of professional ethics, law and consultation practices in a field-base context. The content of this course is drawn directly from the Fourth Education of the Behavior Analyst Task List and the Guidelines for Responsible Practice for Behavior Analysts, as well as other salient resources from leading educational and mental health organizations. Informed consent, protection of confidentiality, due process, and application of least restrictive behavior change procedures will be presented, discussed, and evaluated within the course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ESE 695 - Seminar In Special Education (4 credits) Prerequisite: 24 hours of graduate course work in special education or permission of instructor. In-depth exploration of selected topics in special education and application of knowledge to professional settings. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
Specialized Instructional
	EDL 500 - Phonics Assessment & Instruction (3 credits) Focuses on the nature and role of word recognition in proficient reading and spelling. Provides the background necessary for teaching and assessing phonics, phonemic awareness, and word recognition. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 501 - Beginning and Intermediate Reading Instruction & Assessment (3 credits) Survey of methods and materials used to teach reading in elementary, middle, and junior high school settings. Includes overview of the reading process, critical examination of related theory and research, how beliefs of reading relate to reading instruction, and introduction to classroom-based assessment of reading development. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 502 - Foundations of Literacy: Theory & Practice (3 credits) Explores the linguistic, psychological, social, cultural, philosophical, and historical bases of literacy acquisition and its development. Particular emphasis is given to current research and classroom practice. Required for reading endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 503 - Assessment & Evaluation of Diverse Literacy Learners (3 credits) Prerequisite: EDL 502. Course involves assessment and evaluation of literacy development, with a focus on reading, writing, and complementary language-arts processes for students of all ages. Linguistic, affective, cognitive, and physical factors that may influence encoding, decoding, comprehension, and composition and their evaluation are considered. The construction, administration, and interpretation, and critique of formal and informal assessment procedures are addressed. Course includes supervised, practical experiences with a client resulting in development of a case study. Required for reading endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 504 - Literacy Development for Diverse Literacy Learners (3 credits) Prerequisite: EDL 503. Includes a supervised practice in teaching reading and writing with emphasis given to the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of individualized instructional programs based on case-study evaluation. Approaches of developing positive attitudes towards and strategies aimed at overcoming difficulties in reading and writing development. Includes a supervised practical teaching experience with a client and preparation of a progress report. Required for reading endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 505 - Content Area Literacy (3 credits) Critique and analysis of current theory, research, and practice as they relate to content-area reading instruction. Particular attention is given to the development of comprehension, metacognitive awareness, and effective studying strategies. Also stressed are internal and external textbook-thinking skills, the integrated use of reading and writing across the curriculum, and materials and methods to promote life-long learning. Other topics include media literacy, inquiry learning, authentic assessment, action research, and diversity issues. Required for reading endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 506 - Second Languag Learning & Pedagogy (3 credits) The first of a two-course sequence in ESL/EFL pedagogy, this course covers theories of second language acquisition, competing methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and issues involving language learning in multicultural settings. Required for TESOL endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 507 - TESOL Methods and Materials (3 credits) The second of a two-course sequence in ESL/EFL pedagogy, this course provides critical exploration and analysis of current approaches for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Emphasis on the development of communicative competence. Consideration of the role of assessment in instructional design, student placement and advancement, as well as related legal issues. Required for TESOL endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 508 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers (3 credits) Designed for practicing and prospective teachers, this course provides an introduction to linguistic theory as it relates to the language development of native and non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is given to the practical application of linguistic knowledge in phonetics, phonology, syntax, morphology, and semantics to classroom practice. Required for TESOL endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 509 - Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom (3 credits) This course explores the notion of second language proficiency and helps students develop an understanding of how they can assess or evaluate LEP (limited English proficiency) students’ progress in the development of proficiency. Addresses topics of formal and informal methods of assessing language proficiency, test preparation, and interpretation of test results. Students practice creating authentic assessment tasks. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 510 - Pedagogical Grammar (3 credits) This experiential, discussion-based course provides foundational knowledge of the history and structure of the English language and explores a variety of approaches to teaching grammar in the ESL/EFL classroom. Reviews the historical development of English and explains many of the irregular aspects of the language. Major focus is on the grammatical structures of English and their functions in communication. Required for TESOL endorsement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 511 - Emergent Literacy (3 credits) Examines theory, research, and practice as it pertains to the processes by which young children learn to read and write in day care, preschool, and primary classrooms. Consideration of language and of literacy and concept development, with emphasis on factors that influence children’s growth in these areas. Addresses the relationships between thought and language, as well as instructional practices that build on these relationships and contribute to the acquisition of literacy during early childhood. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 512 - Literature-Based Reading Methods For Children (3 credits) Focuses on techniques for using classic, contemporary, and multiethnic children’s literature of all genres to support reading acquisition and instruction in preschool, primary and the elementary grades, with particular attention given to teaching methods using literature. Other topics for discussion include the evaluation and selection of appropriate trade and picture books for classroom use and the role of children’s literature in family literacy and recreational reading. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 513 - Literature-Based Reading Programs For Adolescents (3 credits) Familiarizes language arts teachers and other school personnel with contemporary and multi-ethnic literature and nonfiction appropriate to the needs of middle and secondary school students. Emphasizes the developmental nature of reading preferences and comprehension, the application of reader-response theory to the selection and design of teaching strategies and materials, the potential use of adolescent literature across the curriculum, and criteria for selecting and evaluating trade books for young adults. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 514 - Adult Literacy (3 credits) Designed for teachers of adult learners, program providers, and others who have an interest in adult literacy. Participants examine the current research and theory that informs the teaching of adult learners from multiple perspectives (e.g., socio-cultural, historical, and political). Particular emphasis on the roles of teachers and learners in reading and writing instruction. Addresses elements of successful literacy programs, the selection of appropriate materials, effective instructional strategies, and techniques for authentic evaluation. Resources are shared. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 515 - Foundations and Issues in Bilingual Education (3 credits) Prerequisite: EDL 506. Designed to equip bilingual teachers with the knowledge and philosophy to work in the education of language minority students in the context of bilingual programs. We will explore the historical, political and legal foundations of the psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic principles upon which each is based. Candidates will also examine the pedagogical, socio-cultural and linguistic issues that make bilingual education controversial and define a professional philosophy of bilingual teaching. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 516 - Methods and Teaching Content Areas in a Bilingual Setting (3 credits) Prerequisite: EDL 506. Explores the current legal, socio-cultural and educational context for teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in K-12 schools. Examines the psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic principles upon which modern methods of second language (L2) teaching are based. Students examine, analyze, practice and apply multiple strategies for teaching subject matter content and addressing content standards within a framework for determining the effectiveness and appropriate uses for strategies. The course content is learned through the kinds of experiential, participatory and process-oriented strategies that are used in successful bilingual/English language development classrooms and that build reflective practices and shared decision-making in programs designed for ELL. The course is taught in Spanish; writing assignments are to be submitted in Spanish. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research (3 credits) Prerequisite: 18 hours of graduate work in reading or permission of the instructor. Concluding seminar for the master’s degree in literacy education. Provides synthesis of program content and exploration of the implications of current theory and research for practice. Click here for the schedule of courses
Specialized Study & Field Exp
	EST 570 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. Requires four half-days per week for one semester, typically in a preschool setting, observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Practicum or Student Teaching (EST 580) must be in an urban setting. Placement may be made in a setting that provides for the inclusion of children with special needs. Includes a seminar. Required for early childhood teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 571 - Practicum in Middle Childhood Education (3 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with methods courses as specified by program. Structured field experience designed to accompany specific methods courses and to prepare middle childhood education majors for student teaching; stresses practical application of methods and theory with emphasis on the various roles of a teacher. Students begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working four half-days per week in an upper elementary, middle, or junior high school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor; includes seminar. Required for middle childhood teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 572 - Practicum in Bilingual Education (3 credits) This course is designed to prepare prospective and in-service teachers to teach subject matter to K-12 students in both English and the target language in actual school settings. It will help students to acquire the essential skills necessary to be successful as teachers in a bilingual setting. Through consultation with their supervisors and mentors, reading assignments and active reflections, students will develop and inplement lesson plans and materials that teach different subject matter to K-12 students in both English and the target language. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 573 - Practicum in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL) (3 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised field experience designed to provide guided practice in the application of current theory and research in ESL/EFL instruction. Students spend four half-days per week under the direction of a cooperating teacher in a classroom that serves ESL students. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 574 - Practicum in Foreign Language (3 credits) Prerequisites: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDC 512 and EDC 513. Structured field experience designed to accompany elementary and secondary methods courses in foreign language education. Prepares students for student teaching; stresses the practical application of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. Students explore the various roles of a teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working in an elementary, middle, or senior high school classroom under the direction of a mentor teacher and a university supervisor; includes seminar. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 575 - Practicum in Speech & Hearing (8 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. Five days a week for one semester observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and college supervisor; weekly seminar required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 576 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (2 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised practicum experience in one of three settings: early intervention, preschool programs for children with disabilities, or primary grade special education programs; 100 hours over a prescribed number of weeks, observing and teaching or providing early intervention services under the direction of a cooperating teacher. Required for licensure as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 577 - Practicum in Visual Arts Education (2 credits) Prerequisites: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDC 510. Structured field experience designed to accompany elementary methods course in visual arts education. Prepares students for student teaching; stresses the practical application of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. Students explore the various roles of a teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working in an elementary, middle, or senior high school classroom under the direction of a mentor teacher and a university supervisor; includes seminar. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 580 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (4 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised student teaching experience, typically in a kindergarten or primary grade classroom. Practicum (EST 570) or Student Teaching must be in an urban setting. Placement may be made in a setting that provides for the inclusion of children with special needs. Five full days per week for one semester under the direction of a cooperating teacher. Includes a seminar. Required for early childhood teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 581 - Student Teaching in Middle Childhood Education (10 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDB 595. Five full days a week for one semester in an upper elementary, middle, or junior high school classroom observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for middle childhood teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 582 - Practicum in Secondary Education English (3 credits) Five full days a week for one semester in a secondary school classroom observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 583 - Practicum In Secondary Education Mathematics (3 credits) Structured field experience designed to accompany secondary methods courses in English, science, mathematics, or social studies education. Prepares students for student teaching; stresses the practical application of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. Students explore the various roles of a teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working in a junior or senior high school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor; includes seminar. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 584 - Practicum in Secondary Education Social Studies (3 credits) Structured field experience designed to accompany secondary methods courses in English, science, mathematics, or social studies education. Prepares students for student teaching; stresses the practical application of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. Students explore the various roles of a teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working in a junior or senior high school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor; includes seminar. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 585 - Practicum in Secondary Education Science (3 credits) Structured field experience designed to accompany secondary methods courses in English, science, mathematics, or social studies education. Prepares students for student teaching; stresses the practical application of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. Students explore the various roles of a teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working in a junior or senior high school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor; includes seminar. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 586 - Student Teaching In Early Childhood-Special Education (4 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised student teaching experience in one or two settings (different from experience in ESE 576): preschool programs for children with disabilities and/or primary grade special education programs, observing and teaching or providing early intervention services under the direction of a cooperating teacher. For initial licensure students, student teaching must be completed during the Fall or Spring semesters. Those seeking a second credential may be able to complete student teaching during summer with a minimum experience of 200 hours. Successful completion requires demonstration of competencies necessary for licensure as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 587 - Student Teaching For Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised student teaching experience in a state-approved unit serving students with mild/moderate disabilities; five days per week under the guidance of a teacher certified in the area of mild/moderate disabilities. Successful completion requires demonstration of competencies necessary for licensure as a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist. Summer placements may be available, but is limited to students with two or more years of prior teaching experience. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 588 - Student Teaching For Moderate & Intensive Educational Needs (4 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services. University-supervised student teaching experience in two separate educational settings: one for students with mental retardation and multiple disabilities, and one for students with serious emotional disturbance; five days a week for one semester observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor teacher. Successful completion requires demonstration of competencies necessary for licensure as a Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist. Summer student teaching may be available, but is limited to students with one or more years of prior teaching experience with students who have moderate and intensive needs. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 589 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education English (10 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDB 595. Five full days a week for one semester in a secondary school classroom observing and teaching under the directions of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 590 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Mathematics (10 credits) Prerequisites: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDB 595. Five full days a week for one semester in a secondary school classroom observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 591 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Social Studies (10 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDB 595. Five full days a week for one semester in a secondary school classroom observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 592 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education Science (10 credits) Prerequisite: Prior application and approval of the Office of Field Services; must be taken concurrently with EDB 595. Five full days a week for a week for one semester in a secondary school classroom observing and teaching under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Required for secondary teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 593 - Special Topics In Curriculum & Instruction (4 credits) Prerequisite: May require permission of instructor. Opportunity for in-depth exploration of a topic of a special nature with a group having a similar interest; individual and group work in the classroom, library, or community under the direct supervision of at least one graduate faculty member and other resource professionals as necessary. In many instances, the topic explored may be under consideration as a new course or program to assure student participation in this process and will be included in the seminar title. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 594 - Student Teaching in Foreign Language (10 credits) Five full days a week for one semester in elementary and secondary school classrooms observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor and university supervisor. Required for multi-age teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 595 - Seminar on Integrating Theory & Practice (3 credits) Exit seminar for initial licensure programs in secondary and middle childhood education. Students complete and present a professional teaching portfolio and action research project. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 596 - Independent Study In Education (4 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chair. Independent project in a selected area of education; approval by and arrangements made with permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. While no limit is imposed on repetition, only six hours of independent study credit may be applied to the completion of any master’s degree program in the College of Education and Human Services. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 597 - Student Teaching in Multi-Age Art (10 credits) Five full days a week for one semester in elementary and secondary school classrooms observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor and university supervisor. Required for multi-age teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 598 - Chinese Language Teaching Licensure (4 credits) Five full days a week for one semester in elementary or secondary school classrooms observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor teacher and university supervisor. Required for multi-age teaching license. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 691 - Comprehensive Examination (1 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of academic advisor. Designed for M.Ed. candidates taking the comprehensive examination who have completed all course requirements. Students must be registered for one credit to take the examination and to graduate. Non-graded. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EST 695 - Practicum in Teacher Leadership (3 credits) This capstone course is an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate that they have achieved the goals for learning established for the ODE Teacher Leadership endorsement. This course involves structured field experiences designed to prepare those seeking the endorsement for non-administrative leadership roles in schools and districts and stresses practical application of methods and theory from prior courses with emphasis on the various roles of a teacher leader. Candidates formulate a personal philosophy of teacher leadership while working under the direction of both a mentor and a university supervisor. They will create a portfolio to highlight their leadership journey and prepare it for submission to the appropriate review and credentialing authorities. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

SOC 693 - Special Topics in Criminolgy

SOC 696 - Individualized Study

SOC 698 - Master’S Research Paper

SPN 501 - Research Methods

SPN 502 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics

SPN 534 - Studies In Language And Linguistics

SPN 540 - Field Experience Abroad

SPN 545 - Studies In Spanish Civilization

SPN 546 - Studies In Spanish-American Civilization

SPN 564 - Studies In Culture And Civilization

SPN 583 - Studies In Spanish Literature

SPN 584 - Studies In Spanish-American Literature

SPN 589 - Studies In Literature

SPN 592 - Special Topics: Study Abroad

SPN 593 - Special Topics in Spanish

SPN 596 - Independent Study

SPN 599 - Independent Study

SPN 616 - Seminar In Spanish Language

SPN 631 - Teaching College Spanish

SPN 665 - Seminar In Hispanic Culture

SPN 685 - Seminar In Spanish Literature

SPN 686 - Seminar In Latin-American Literature

SPN 696 - Independent Study

SPN 699 - Thesis

ESE 500 - Introduction to Special Education

ESE 501 - Nature & Needs Of Young Children W Disabilities & Those At Risk

ESE 502 - Introduction To Individuals With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

ESE 503 - Introduction To Individuals With Moderate & Severe Disabilities

ESE 504 - Teaching Students of Varying Abilities

ESE 505 - Advanced Management and Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems - Banks

ESE 510 - Diagnostic Assessment&Multifactored Eval for Students w Mod/Severe Dis

ESE 511 - Classroom Management & Intervention For Severe Behavior Problems

ESE 512 - Collaboration & Partnerships Among Parent & Professionals In Special Education

ESE 513 - Supporting Medical & Intensive Education Needs

ESE 514 - Curriculum & Interventions For Infants & Young Children W Special Needs

ESE 515 - Assessing Young Children

ESE 516 - Life Skills & Career Planning In Special Education

ESE 517 - Assessment Of Mild/Moderate Disabilities

ESE 518 - Curriculum & Instruction For Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities

ESE 519 - Life Skills Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction

ESE 520 - Assess/Curr/Instruct to meet Acad/Behav Needs of Students w Mod/Int Disabilities

ESE 521 - Assessment for Instructional Needs

ESE 522 - Assessment-based Curriculum and Instruction for Students w Mild/Mod Dis

ESE 523 - Introduction to Individuals with Autism

ESE 524 - Curriculum and Instruction for Young Children with Autism

ESE 525 - Curriculum and Instruction for School-Age Children and Adolescants with Autism

ESE 530 - Principles of Behavior Analysis

ESE 531 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

ESE 532 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention

ESE 533 - Intervention for Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

ESE 534 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis

ESE 535 - Ethics and Consultation in Behavior Analysis

ESE 695 - Seminar In Special Education

EDL 500 - Phonics Assessment & Instruction

EDL 501 - Beginning and Intermediate Reading Instruction & Assessment

EDL 502 - Foundations of Literacy: Theory & Practice

EDL 503 - Assessment & Evaluation of Diverse Literacy Learners

EDL 504 - Literacy Development for Diverse Literacy Learners

EDL 505 - Content Area Literacy

EDL 506 - Second Languag Learning & Pedagogy

EDL 507 - TESOL Methods and Materials

EDL 508 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers

EDL 509 - Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom

EDL 510 - Pedagogical Grammar

EDL 511 - Emergent Literacy

EDL 512 - Literature-Based Reading Methods For Children

EDL 513 - Literature-Based Reading Programs For Adolescents

EDL 514 - Adult Literacy

EDL 515 - Foundations and Issues in Bilingual Education

EDL 516 - Methods and Teaching Content Areas in a Bilingual Setting

EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research

EST 570 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education

EST 571 - Practicum in Middle Childhood Education

EST 572 - Practicum in Bilingual Education

EST 573 - Practicum in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL)

EST 574 - Practicum in Foreign Language

EST 575 - Practicum in Speech & Hearing

EST 576 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education

EST 577 - Practicum in Visual Arts Education