Education
Degrees and Certificates
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Education Majors -
Education Administration- Master of arts
Courses
ED 100: Introduction to Teaching
Class Program
Introduction to Teaching examines the field of education including philosophical and historical foundations, teaching as a profession, curriculum, lesson planning, recent innovations and critical issues.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 149: Special Problems in Education
Special projects undertaken by the student with a special interest in education.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor, ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 190: Elementary Practicum I
An observation in an elementary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the college instructor. Class meets in seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.
Prerequisites
"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 191: Secondary Practicum I
An observation in a secondary classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.
Prerequisites
"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 192: Middle School Practicum I
An observation in a middle school classroom. This is accomplished under the supervision of the College instructor. Class meets in weekly seminars and requires 30 hours of classroom observation.
Prerequisites
"C" or better in ED 100 and 2.5 G.P.A.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 245: Art, Music, and Movement for the Elementary Teacher
Explores and analyzes theory and practical application for an elementary fine arts and physical activity program. Includes planning, recommended activities, teaching, evaluative techniques, and class organization.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 249: Special Problems in Education
Special projects undertaken by the student with a special interest in education.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor, ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 260: Education of the Exceptional Child
Class Program
An overview of exceptionalities - psychological, emotional, physical and educational characteristics and needs of exceptional children. Students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and limited English language proficiency are examined; teaching and learning strategies to address these exceptional learners are investigated. Suggests role of special educators and regular classroom teachers in their efforts to work with the exceptional child in various settings.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Spring
Fall
ED 262: Family & Community Resources in Early Childhood Education
Class Program
This course examines the young child in the family in terms of the goals and values of the family, parenting styles, and child care. It looks at the influences of the larger context of specific community resources, community socializing agents, interdisciplinary teamwork, and social policy issues that impact the young child and family.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 265: Introduction to Cross Categorical Special Education
Class Program
Provides basic developmental, psychological, intellectual and curricular background for LD, MH, BD and physical/other health impaired.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 268: Career Development
Class Program
Exploration of the theories, skills, and programming necessary for the successful transition of exceptional individuals from school to adulthood.
Prerequisites
ED 100; ED 260, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Spring even
ED 270: Intro to Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education
Class Program
Introduction to development theories of learning, educational models, legal regulation and family perspectives related to EC/ECSE.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 273: Language Acquisition and Development
Class Program
Introduction to speech and language development within the broader process of communication.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 290: Reading Practicum
Class Program
This practicum is supervised. The teacher candidates will achieve their 30 hours over 14 weeks. While in the elementary classroom, the teacher candidates will exhibit professional behavior, support the cooperating teacher as needed, use their knowledge of literacy, and best practices. The course meets for several weeks on campus prior to entering the elementary classroom.
Prerequisites
“C” or better in ED100 and ED190/191.
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For Special Education ED100 and ED292
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 292: Cross Categorical Special Education Practicum
Class Program
Seminar with readings and field experiences in the education setting for children with LD, MH, BD and physical/other health impaired.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 300: Instructional Methodology
Class Program
This course will focus on developing instructional strategies for supporting diverse students in content area learning. Course participants will develop instructional and leadership skills needed to implement differentiated instruction to address these diverse student populations with particular focus on English Language Learners. Participants will reflect upon using proven assessment and instructional practices to optimize learning in today’s culturally, linguistically, and dynamic educational environment.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 307: Classroom Environment
Class Program
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to design and establish effective learning environments that are conducive to the high achievement of children. A variety of strategies will be demonstrated to manage the classroom environment and encourage active engagement in learning.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with clinical rotation.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 310: Integration of Technology in the Classroom
This class will link various technology-based integration strategies to well-researched theories of learning and illustrate them with examples of successful practices to improve instructional differentiation, teaching and learning. Technology cannot enhance learning unless teachers know how to use and integrate technology into curriculum-specific or discipline-specific areas.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 311: Educational Psychology
Class Program
A study of the psychology of learning, cognitive processes of the nature of instruction and the forces that influence growth and development. Emphasized are the dynamics of school organization, administration, personalized teaching and classroom management strategies, educational ethics, the development of positive classroom management, self-awareness and human relations.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into teacher education program.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 312: Techniques of Science Lab Experiences
Class Program
A laboratory course in elementary physics. The course will include selected experiments in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Course will also include techniques for implementing lab experiences in a secondary classroom.
Semester Offered
As needed
ED 320: Integration of Children’s Literature and Language Arts
Class Program
This course will discuss the related elements of language arts: a review of the social, functional view of language and language learning, and genre approach to be used in the teaching of Language Arts in the elementary school.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 322: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Gr. 4-12
Class Program
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (Grades 4-12) is an analysis of methods for teaching reading, writing, and study skills within the instructional framework of content areas. The course provides a general coverage of methods for the fourth through twelfth grades.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 330: Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics
Class Program
Arithmetic processes; attention to methods of teaching arithmetic in the elementary schools.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into clinical program.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 350.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 331: Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools
Class Program
Objectives and techniques of teaching reading in the elementary school; word recognition, comprehension, and motivation strategies; review of current innovations and critical issues.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into clinical program.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 350.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 334: Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
Class Program
Exploration of formal and informal assessments of reading ability; analysis of strategies to correct weaknesses in reading ability.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 335: Classroom Assessment
Class Program
This course will focus on state and federal assessment legislation and how it translates in the classroom setting. This course will also investigate performance assessment and creation of scoring instruments as well as construction of teacher made tests and analysis of data.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 337: Methods of Teaching elementary Art
Class Program
Current methods and materials for the teaching of art in the elementary grades; theory and experience with elementary school art projects.
Prerequisites
ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 340: Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies and Science
Study of the instructional strategies, resources, curriculum and learning activities to teach social studies and science in primary grades.
Prerequisites
Acceptance to the clinical program.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 350.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 349: Special Problems in Education
Special projects undertaken by the student with a special interest in education.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor, ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 350: Elementary Clinical Experience
supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision-making.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the clinical program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 352: Secondary Clinical Experience
An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the clinical program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 353: Special Education Clinical Experience
An internship in a public or private accredited school. The clinical experience is designed to improve student learning and development by providing a basis for instructional growth through an extended time period in the school setting. This allows the clinical students to consult and collaborate with school faculty, administration and staff to meet educational needs of students. These experiences develop clear, constructive and collaborative personalized interaction between the student, mentor teacher and college supervisor. Also provides a basis for reflection and decision making.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the clinical program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 360: Language Development for the Exceptional Child
Class Program
An overview of normal language development. Overview of language deviations and relationship to speech development. Survey of theories and strategies to remediate language/speech defects as they relate to the school-age child with disabilities.
Prerequisites
ED 260, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 362: Counseling Parents of Children with Disabilities
Class Program
This course is designed to acquaint students with the rationale, concepts and strategies for maximizing parent-professional interaction. Major emphasis will be placed on those processes which reflect a family systems perspective. The course will cover family characteristics, communication skills, role of family in the education of the child. Means of developing professional-family interaction will be explained.
Prerequisites
ED 260, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 365: Assessment and Diagnosis of Exceptional Students
Class Program
Survey and study of individual tests and measures commonly used in the diagnosis of exceptional children. This course stresses the use of information from these measures for special education services and the development of individualized education plans (includes application and field experience).
Prerequisites
ED 260, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 366: Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties
Class Program
The diagnosis of math problems and their causes; evaluation materials; analysis and development of techniques of teaching remedial math with special emphasis on functional math; and development of material for corrective purposes.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 367: Methods of Teaching Cross Categorical Special Education
Class Program
Examination of approaches, strategies, and materials used in teaching in cross categorical situations.
Prerequisites
ED100, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 369: Early Childhood Organization
Class Program
This course provides content approaches, methods, and method materials appropriate for young children as presented in interdisciplinary or experience coursework. Approaches in organizing artifacts and demonstrating knowledge of resources and skills. Course materials will be organized in an electronic format. The website created will illustrate competencies achieved and demonstrate development of professional resources as well as document the growth achieved during the early childhood program.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 370: Screening, Diagnosis, and Prescription in Early Childhood
Class Program
This course focuses on issues and procedures of assessing young children. Screening, standardized tests, observation and informal assessment will be emphasized. Curriculum-based assessment programs with resulting individualized programming will be analyzed.
Prerequisites
ED 260.
Semester Offered
Fall even
ED 371: Curriculum Methods in Early Childhood
Class Program
This course focuses on developing and presenting a curriculum for young children that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate. It includes methods of integrating the social, physical, cognitive, and language into a curriculum based on play, creativity, and problem solving.
Prerequisites
ED 260.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 372: Curriculum Methods in Early Childhood Special Education
Class Program
This course focuses on developing and presenting a curriculum for young children that is comprehensive and developmentally appropriate. It includes methods of integrating the social, physical, cognitive, communication (including alternative & augmentative techniques) and language into a curriculum based on play, creativity, and problem solving.
Prerequisites
ED 260, ED 265.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
ED 376: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
ED 380: Middle School Organization and Curriculum
Class Program
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the middle school experience, detailing the characteristics and needs of students, exemplary practices and curriculathat meet those needs, a discussion of leadership and the implementation of middle school programs. Additionally, an enhanced understanding of the physical, social, psychological, and cognitive development of young adolescence will be achieved.An overview and investigation into the various aspects of curriculum planning and teaching strategies at the middle school level.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 381: Teaching Writing/Reading in the Middle School
Class Program
This course will explore the interdisciplinary approach in education, particularly in writing across the curriculum. It will concentrate on approaches and strategies to enhance reading and writing in the middle grades. Differentiated instruction and interventions for reading and writing difficulties will be discussed.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 392: Early Childhood Practicum
A practicum with infants and toddlers at a childcare facility, a preschool classroom, and a kindergarten classroom. The practicum consists of 30 hours in each setting for each hour of credit.
Prerequisites
ED 100, ED 260.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 401: Internship
Observation of procedures and techniques of instruction; supervision in an instructional setting.
Prerequisites
Completion of all required coursework in Educational Studies major.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 415: Student Teaching Seminar
Class Program
This seminar provides discourse on student teaching expectations as well as giving student teachers the opportunity to exchange information with each other on proceedings and progress in student teacher growth. Legal and ethical issues associated with the teaching profession addressed including online and out of the classroom behaviors. Application and interview practices for teaching jobs discussed.
Corequisites
This class is taken concurrently with student teaching.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 439: Techniques of Teaching Agriculture
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 440: Techniques of Teaching Music/Instrumental
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 441: Techniques of Teaching Unified Science
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 442: Techniques of Teaching Mathematics
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 443: Techniques of Teaching English
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 444: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 445: Techniques of Teaching Speech and Theatre
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 446: Techniques of Teaching Health
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 447: Techniques of Teaching Art
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 448: Techniques of Teaching Music/Choral
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for secondary education majors. Necessary for teacher certification. Depending on the major area (see below) the course develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness in the student's major teaching field.
Corequisites
To be taken concurrently with ED 351/352/353.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 449: Special Problems in Education
Special projects undertaken by the student with a special interest in education.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor, ED 100.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 451: Techniques of Teaching Mathematics in Middle School
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 452: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies in Middle School
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 453: Techniques of Teaching Language Arts in Middle School
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 454: Techniques of Teaching Science in Middle School
Class Program
Part of the student teaching block for students seeking middle school certification. Necessary for teacher certification. Develops knowledge and skills in planning, presentation and evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 476: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
ED 490: Student Teaching in Elementary Schools
Observation of procedures and techniques of elementary school instruction; supervised teaching in an elementary school.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 491: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools
Observation of procedures and techniques of secondary school instruction; supervised teaching in a secondary school.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 492: Student Teaching in Middle Schools
Observation of procedures and techniques of middle school instruction; supervised teaching in a middle school.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 495: Student Teaching in Cross Categorical Special Education
Observation of procedures and techniques of teaching children with LD, MH, BD, and physical/health impairments.
Prerequisites
Admission to Student Teaching Program and completion of all Professional Education coursework.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
ED 501: History of Educational Administration
Class Program
The course will focus on fundamental organizational principles, models of administrative practices, problem-solving and communication skills in leadership, and local, state, and federal governance in education.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 502: Current Issues in Educational Leadership
Class Program
The course focus will be on the discussion of current topics in educational leadership. Readings will be assigned and reflective analysis will be employed to achieve a depth of understanding that will assist the student to effectively utilize said reflections to improve a school building operationally.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 503: School Leadership: The Principalship
Class Program
This course provides the student with understanding knowledge and skills related to the function and role of an effective school principal. Topics will include policy development, school structure, climate, faculty and staff development, communications, instructional leadership, and planning strategies.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 504: Teacher Evaluation and Instructional Improvement
Class Program
A course that will instruct the student in improvement based teacher evaluation methodology. The student will learn about a variety of methods that have been implemented to improve standardized test results in a school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, retention of personnel, and organizational theory. This course requires 45 hours in internship activities.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 505: Education Finance
Class Program
The student will learn how to build a district/building budget in general and with respect to Missouri school finance statutes. Topics include the role of business management in education, the role of the principal as a business manager, governmental regulations and procedures, budget practices, scheduling and reporting techniques, major negotiation techniques, the role of auxiliary services and the current state formula for funding the LEA.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 506: Education Law
Class Program
The course will provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the effect of the legal system on education. Areas included are the constitutional framework of public education and individual rights, a survey of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, as well as tort, contract and district liability.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 507: Supervision and Building Management
Class Program
This course introduces the student to theories, knowledge, skills, and research findings concerning supervision in the school. Topics include the nature of supervision, selection of personnel, evaluation of personnel, and organizational theory. Learning methodology will emphasize both individual and collaborative group activities and will include case study analysis, discussion and classroom presentations. This course requires 45 hours of internship activities related to school supervision.
Semester Offered
Summer
ED 508: Educational Media Relations
Class Program
A course in creating effective media relations instruments. The student will develop a variety of projects based on multiple cases in school public relations. Topics include public relations policy, recognition of community structure and communications channels, a survey of internal and external public, the use of various forms of presentations and maintenance of a positive relationship with the press and media.
Semester Offered
Summer
ED 509: Facilities Analysis and Design
Class Program
This course will introduce the student to the strategies and skills necessary to plan and maintain educational facilities effectively and economically. Topics include space evaluation, effective use of space for the instructional program, modernization of facilities, planning strategies to meet the educational and community needs, supervision of building personnel and job descriptions of personnel.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 510: Design of Effective Curriculum
Class Program
A course that will assist the student in constructing an effective curriculum to be implemented in schools with the goal of improved standardized test scores. The course will also focus on school improvement, successful models of district/building effort to improve student academic performance.
Semester Offered
Spring
ED 511: Research in Educational Administration
Class Program
The course will focus on a study of statistical concepts and assist the student to analyze and use relevant research to improve the school setting. The student will investigate the basic nature of educational research, along with methods of data collection and analysis. Emphasis will be placed on research problems, designs, and findings in the student’s selected area of emphasis.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 512: Internship I
Class Program
(Hours embedded in courses) A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.
Semester Offered
Fall
ED 513: Internship II
Class Program
A course designed to provide the prospective school leader with hands-on training in an administrative setting in a school at the instructional level of choice. The student will spend at least 150 hours participating in the activities of a building administrator, under the guidance of the professor and an active principal. A log of the hours will be required at the end of the course.
Semester Offered
Spring