Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education - BA (32 credits total)

Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction major is designed to produce graduates who have the knowledge, social competencies, methods, communication skills, and sensitivity to be effective in the learning environment. Students complete methods courses, professional education courses, and field experiences and observations. They develop critical thinking skills through an analysis of educational history, philosophy and psychology; including assessment and evaluation of learning. They gain awareness of cultural diversity and the social and political contexts of education. Students must also demonstrate ability in liberal arts areas. Graduates are prepared to serve in a variety of learning settings, both public and private.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

EDU 10100INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING (2)

EDU 20100EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)

EDU 20200PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD (3)

EDU 30932/ENG 30924ADOLESCENT LITERATURE (3)

EDU 35500ADOLESCENT SPECIALIZED METHODS (3)

EDU 30100IDS: FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOLS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY (3)

EDU 38000FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS CLASSROOM (3)

OR

EDU 44033SEI METHODS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS II (3)

EDU 40233THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM (3)

OR

EDC 5700DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION (3)

EDU 40000ADOLESCENT LITERACY SKILLS AND READING IN THE CONTENT AREA (3)

EDU 49900ACTION RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (3)