I. A. The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Doctor of Education degrees. Graduate students in ICL can also take IDT (Instructional Design and Technology) courses that focus on instructional computer applications in the P-12 classroom that will lead to a Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications. The department also offers a Teacher Licensure-Only program. The College of Education is approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Program objectives are: (1) understanding of how learning occurs, how students construct knowledge and acquire skills, and how to provide learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development; (2) ability to adapt instructional techniques to diverse cultural and language backgrounds and to those with exceptional learning needs; (3) understands the principles and techniques associated with various instructional strategies that reflect best practice and that foster high expectations for all students; and (4) ability to use multiple teaching and learning strategies that engage students in active learning opportunities.

B. Definition of Programs

1. MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching Degree). The MAT program is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure and a Master’s degree. Concentrations are offered in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. Students choosing Special Education will choose one of three licensure areas: modified, comprehensive, or early childhood. MAT students should apply to TEP as soon as they enroll for courses. TEP admission, MAT admission, and Graduate School admission are separate procedures.
2. MS (Master of Science Degree). The MS degree is NOT designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure. It is designed for students who are seeking advanced study in education with a concentration in Instruction and Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.
3. TEP (Teacher Education Program). The Teacher Education program is NOT a degree program. It is a Teacher Licensure-Only program regulated by the Tennessee Department of Education and administered by the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. The TEP program requires application and admission procedures that are separate and distinct from admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. MAT students should apply to TEP as soon as they enroll for courses. Licensure-Only programs are offered in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education. Students seeking licensure only should refer to Section II.C. below.
4. EdD (Doctor of Education). The Doctor of Education degree is designed to improve the competency of teachers, to serve the career needs and goals of individuals in education-related fields, to encourage research in a student’s area of concentration, and to initiate and implement programs involving the schools and the community. Concentrations are offered in Instruction and Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.

Applicants to the ICL graduate programs are evaluated periodically throughout the year. All application information must be received by May 1 for summer and fall semesters and November 1 for the spring semester.

II. MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) Degree and Licensure (TEP) Program

The MAT degree includes coursework leading to initial licensure in the areas of Early Childhood PreK-4, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. A self-paced program is available in all four licensure areas.

A. Program Admission to MAT and Licensure Program

Applicants must submit complete admissions information:

1. Application to the Graduate School that includes:
1. Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing)
2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2. Application to the program in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (Departmental applications can be obtained via the ICL web site.) that includes transcript analysis.

NOTE: MAT admission, TEP admission, and Graduate School admission are separate procedures.

Students seeking licensure and the MAT degree must take a minimum of 43 graduate semester hours. The number of hours is contingent upon licensure requirements fulfilled by undergraduate studies and specific content/subject area requirements. Minimum hours may increase depending on licensure requirements. MAT students must fulfill TEP requirements below.

C. TEP (Teacher Education Program)

1. Admission: Students who plan to pursue a graduate program of studies leading to teacher licensure must submit a formal application to the College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP). Students are encouraged to apply for admission into TEP as soon as they enroll in courses in the college. Requirements for admission into TEP include:
1. A grade point average of 3.0 at the graduate level and,
2. Successful completion of a personal interview.
3. Some students may be asked to make an acceptable score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) according to the criteria established by the Tennessee State Board of Education.

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) before completing Level I courses and starting Level II courses. (Level I Professional Core courses provide requisite foundations for teaching and should be completed before taking Level II Professional Specialization courses that focus on specialized strategies for teaching and learning in educational environments). TEP admission, MAT admission, and Graduate School admission are separate procedures.

Students who do not apply to TEP or fail to maintain criteria during the program will not be allowed to continue in the program.

Licensure-Only programs are offered in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education. Licensure-Only program students may be admitted as graduate non-degree students.
 

2. Program Requirements
1. Students seeking Early Childhood Licensure (PreK-4) and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
1. Early Childhood (PreK-4) Licensure Requirements: ECED 6510, 6520, 6530, 6540, 7102; ICL 7000, 7804 (9 hours), 7993 (1 hour); RDNG 7553; EDPR 7110; LEAD 6000; SPED 6900, 7101, IDT 7048 (2 hours).
2. Students are required to complete a minimum of 95 clock hours of structured field experience in PreK-4 settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
3. MAT Degree requirements in addition to (a) and (b) above: ICL 7059, 7001, EDPR 7521; and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
2. Students seeking Elementary Licensure (K-8) and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
1. Elementary Licensure (K-8) Requirements: ICL 7000, 7100, 7709, 7654, 7605, 7504, 7806 (9 hours), 7993 (1 hour); RDNG 7553, 7554, SPED 7000; EDPR 7115, LEAD 6000, IDT 7048 (2 hours).
2. Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 clock hours of field experience in elementary school settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
3. MAT Degree requirements in addition to (a) and (b) above: ICL 7059, 7001, EDPR 7521; and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
3. Students seeking Secondary Licensure and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
1. Secondary Licensure Requirements: ICL 7000, 7100, 7709, IDT 7048 (2 hours), RDNG 7545, SPED 7000, LEAD 6000, EDPR 7112 or EDPR 7117 for any K-12 endorsement area; 3 hours of appropriate methods courses ICL 7174, 7303, 7502, 7602, 7652, 7807, BUED 7655, CSED 6383; and ICL 7807 or 7808 (9 hours), 7993 (1 hour). (RDNG 7549 is a requirement for those seeking licensure in English. It is offered during the summer semester only.)
2. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 clock hours of field experience in secondary school settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
3. MAT Degree Requirements in addition to (a) and (b) above: ICL 7059, 7001, EDPR 7521; and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
4. Students who wish to become licensed as a teacher of French, Spanish, German, and/or Russian must pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Examination in addition to the requirements for licensure that other students must meet.
5. Students seeking secondary licensure must select one of the following endorsement areas: biology, business education, business technology, chemistry, consumer science/homemaking, earth science, economics, English, French, geography, German, government, history, Latin, library information specialist, marketing/economics, math, physics, psychology, Russian, sociology, Spanish, and other foreign languages.
4. Students seeking Special Education Licensure and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
1. Special Education core: EDPR 7115 or 6301, SPED 6900, 7000, 7221, 7241 (9 hours), 7001 or ECED 7102 and ICL 7993 (1 hour).
2. Licensure areas (chose one or more):
1. Modified (K-12): SPED 7211, 7041, RDNG 7553, ICL 7000.
2. Comprehensive (K-12): SPED 7601, 7611, 7621, 7042.
3. Early Childhood PreK-1: SPED 7101, 7121, 7621, 7141, ECED 6540.
3. MAT Degree Requirements: In addition to (a) and (b) above: ICL 7059, EDPR 7523 or EDPR 7521, LEAD 6000 and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
5. All students seeking teacher licensure must successfully pass student teaching. Students must enroll in the appropriate student teaching course during student teaching. Applications for student teaching must be filed one semester before student teaching.
6. Licensure in Tennessee requires acceptable scores on NTE/Praxis II Examinations.
7. Validation of methods courses is not permitted.

A. Program Admission

Applicants must submit complete admissions information:

1. Application to the Graduate School, including:
1. Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing)
2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
2. Application to the program in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (Departmental applications can be obtained via the ICL web site), including two letters of recommendation, preferably one from a college/university professor

B. Program Requirements for the MS degree

1. A minimum of 33 graduate semester hours is required.
2. The major will consist of 18-21 semester hours in addition to ICL 7059 Models of Instruction, and ICL 7992 Master's Project or ICL 7996 Thesis.
3. EDPR 7521 or 7523 and three (3) semester hours in research, cultural, historical, or psychological foundations in education are required.
4. Three (3)-six (6) semester hours of electives are required. Courses taken depend on the undergraduate background, previous experiences of the student, and the nature of the major area of concentration. These courses must be approved by the assigned mentor and support the major area of study.
5. The Master of Science Degree (MS) is available on-line through the Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Department. Consult with the department for the specific courses scheduled for this degree.

A. Program Admission

Applicants must submit the following admissions information:

1. Application to the Graduate School that includes:
1. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing)
2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2. Application to the program in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (Departmental applications can be obtained via the ICL web site) that includes:
1. Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from a college/university professor
2. Interviews with two faculty members (one from the student’s area of interest) that must be completed prior to the College deadlines. The doctoral application file must be completed before an interview will be scheduled. Interviews must be completed prior to the College deadlines.
3. Each student’s file will be evaluated prior to full admission to the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. Only those files that are completed by the admission deadline will be considered.
4. The above criteria represent the minimum acceptable admission requirements. Depending on the applicant’s educational background, the graduate committee may require additional coursework to prepare the student for doctoral studies.

1. Students who have not completed at least six semester hours of graduate level course work in cultural, historical, or psychological foundations of education must complete those hours during the first year of enrollment in the doctoral program. These prerequisites will not be counted toward the degree.
2. A minimum total of 54 post-master’s hours.
3. The major will consist of 42-45 hours, with 9-12 hours of dissertation credit (ICL 9000) and 3-6 hours of doctoral seminar (ICL 8995).
4. The research requirement will consist of 9-12 hours. EDPR 8541 and 8542 are required. The remaining hours should consist of courses directed toward research and/or statistical techniques and procedures necessary for the discipline and the dissertation topic.
5. Approved transfer credit or post-master’s courses may be accepted for not more than 12 semester hours.
6. Completion of the college residency requirements.

V. Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications

This certificate program is designed for educators who want to integrate the use of computers in the classroom. The certificate requires the completion of 12 hours from a designated core of courses. The focus of these courses is to develop the technology competencies needed for the development, utilization, and integration of instructional computing technology in the classroom.

A. Admission

Students interested in receiving a Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications must be admitted to a College of Education graduate program, one of which is the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership graduate program. The courses may be completed as part of a degree program with the advisor’s approval, or as additional course work.

B. Requirements

1. Core courses: IDT 7061, IDT 7062, IDT 7063, IDT 7064
2. Students interested in developing computer-based instruction may substitute IDT 7578 for IDT 7062.
3. Students interested in developing computer training workshops for teachers may substitute IDT 7076 for IDT 7063.
4. Both substitutions must be approved by the advisor.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the retention policy from the departmental office.

†6701-10. Workshop in Curriculum and Instruction. (1-9). (CIED 6701-10). Various areas of the curriculum and elements of instruction are explored; active student participation is included. See online class listings for exact topics.

6950-59. Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction. (1-3). (CIED 6950-59). Designed to allow for study of current topics in the areas of curriculum and instruction at all levels. May be repeated with a change in topic and content emphasis. See online class listings for exact topics.

7000. Analysis and Practice of Teaching I. (3). (CIED 7000). Analysis of research on instruction and teaching practices; implementation of research based on strategies of developing instruction, facilitating, and assessing student learning. Field Experience: 4 hours. (Offered each semester.)

7010. Analysis and Practice of Teaching II. (3). (CIED 7010). Intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of models of teaching, curriculum assessment and evaluation, reading in content area, mainstreaming, multicultural concerns, and instructional technology; emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and microteaching. PREREQUISITE: CIED 7000 or ICL 7000.

7020. Professional Development Seminar I. (1-3). (EDUC 7020). Interpersonal and group process skills needed for teaching.

7021. Professional Development Seminar II. (1-3). (EDUC 7021). Specialty teaching area in pedagogical skills application.

7022. Professional Development Seminar III. (1-3). (EDUC 7022). Teacher roles, professional relationships, and professional development.

7030. Assessment and Evaluation. (2). (EDUC 7030). Test construction and methods of evaluation; emphasis on teacher made tests, standardized tests, test administration, test data management, interpretation and application of test data to instructional decisions, and reporting test results to students and parents.

7032. Classroom Management. (2). (EDUC 7032). Managing classroom environment; emphasis on constructive management techniques. Application of knowledge of human development and teaching and learning principles to development of classroom management systems.

7051-8051. Simulation. (1-3). (CIED 7051-8051). Surveying, analyzing, and designing simulation activities appropriate for classroom situations; individual and group participatory activities.

7054-8054. Creativity in Teaching and Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7054-8054). Instructional strategies relevant to development of creative potential; activities include problem-solving, metaphoring, inventing, synectics, evaluation, questioning, brainstorming, creative writing and thinking, and spontaneity.

7058-8058. Values Education. (3). Major movements related to values education and analysis of strategies applicable to educational settings. (Offered fall semester.)

7059. Models of Instruction. (3). (CIED 7059). Analysis of theoretical and research support for selected models of instruction; emphasis on teaching applications. (Offered each semester.) PREREQUISITE: ICL 7000.

7100. Field Experiences Introduction to Teaching. (1). Structured observation and participation in schools; emphasis on management and instructional issues. Field experiences: 10 hours.

7704-8704. Workshop: Newspaper in the Classroom. (3). (CIED 7704-8804).

7705-8705. Advanced Management of the Learning Environment. (3). (CIED 7705-8705). Teacher’s role in integrated approach to managing classroom’s physical and behavioral learning environments, school curriculum, and pupil development and learning. (Offered each semester.)

7706. Family and Community Relations for Teachers. (3). (CIED 7706). Analysis of family, cultural, and community patterns in relation to the teacher’s roles and responsibilities for building educational partnerships. (Offered each semester.)

7709. Urban Learning Environment. (3). Use of appropriate knowledge and skills for managing the total learning environment in both the early and middle school settings; emphasis on developing knowledge and skills that facilitate effective teaching through appropriate instructional and behavioral management techniques. Field experiences: 10 hours.

‡7800. Advanced Clinical Practicum for Initial Teacher Licensure or Additional Endorsement. (3-9). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

†7803-8803. Internship in Kindergarten. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience.

†7804-8804. Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching experiences in both PreKindergarten or Kindergarten, and Primary grades 1-3. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993.

†7805-8805. Internship in Elementary School. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience.

†7806-8806. Student Teaching in Elementary School. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993.

†7807-8807. Internship in Secondary School. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience.

†7808-8808. Student Teaching in Secondary School. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to compliment on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993.

†7809-8809. Reading Research Practicum. (3-9). (CIED 7800-8800). Participation is required in a supervised research practicum; the experience includes either a clinical or field-based component. The development of a research paper is required.

‡7850-8850. Supervision of Student Teaching. (3). (CIED 7850-8850). Principles and techniques of student teaching supervision; designed for supervising teachers, administrators, coordinators of student teaching programs, and college personnel.

7950-69-8950-69. Advanced Topics in Instruction and Curriculum. (1-3). (CIED 7950-59-8950-59). Current topics in areas of instruction and curriculum at advanced levels. May be repeated with change in topic and content emphasis. See online class listings for topics.

‡7991-8991. Independent Study in Instruction and Curriculum. (1-9). (CIED 7991-8991). Includes special problems, field studies, and other similarly organized professional experiences under the direct supervision of a faculty member within the department; emphasis on student planning, initiating, conducting, and completing independent studies, projects, etc., designed to meet programmatic goals and individual needs.

†7992. Master's Project. (3). (CIED 7992). Designed as a culminating experience; direct participation is required for the successful completion of a field-study, on-site project or other classroom-based experience. This course must be taken at the end of all coursework. ID&T students must contact advisor before registering for Master’s Project. PREREQUISTE: EDPR 7523 or EDPR 7521. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

†7993. Professional Seminar. (1). An integrative capstone seminar for advanced post-baccalaureate teacher certification students; students will apply reflective, analytical, and critical thinking to selected issues regarding school curriculum, teaching methods, professional ethics, legal issues, leadership and advocacy, professional relations, communication, and problem solving. 7994-8994. Developing Proposals. (3). Procedures and techniques for development of research, project, and grant proposals; emphasis on development of proposal for research study or in response to funding request. (3). PREREQUISITES: ICL 7079-8079 and 9 hours of research or permission of instructor. (Offered spring semesters.)

†7996. Thesis. (1-6). (CIED 7996). Prospectus must be approved by the faculty committee directing this research study. Application for writing thesis must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies.

†8000. Specialist Culminating Experience. (1-6). (CIED 8000). Thesis, internship, field study, or special project designed under direction of student’s committee. Serves as capstone experience in Education Specialist Program.

†8995. Research Residency Seminar. (3-6). (CIED 8995). Survey and analysis of research in the varied disciplines of curriculum and instruction. To be taken during the doctoral residency. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (Offered each semester.)

†8996. Teaching in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Overview and practical demonstrations of the art of teaching for graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

†8997. Research Skills in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Research design, practice, and methodology in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership for graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

†8998. Directed Readings in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. (1-3). Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8999. Supervised Research in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for maximum of 12 hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor.

†9000. Doctoral Dissertation. (1-12). (CIED 9000). Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. The dissertation may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area.

Curriculum

6761. Aerospace Education in Schools. (3). (CIED 6761). Consideration of aerospace content and flight experiences; emphasizes classroom applications. (Offered summer semester.)

6762. Advanced Aerospace Education in Schools. (3). Theory, principles, and practices related to the historical development of aerospace, with emphasis on both civilian and military uses of aerospace capabilities; appropriate utilization of aerospace research, concepts, and “spinoffs” for instructional purposes at all grade levels. PREREQUISITE: ICL 6761.

7001. Fundamentals of Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7001). Principles of organizing and developing the curriculum and curriculum directions, trends, and patterns. (Offered each semester.)

7002-8002. Curriculum Leadership. (3). (CIED 7002-8002). Application of curriculum and leadership theory to modern educational practices; emphasis on developing leadership styles to ensure implementation. (Offered each semester.)

7003-8003. Curriculum Design and Evaluation. (3). (CIED 7003-8003). Considers a variety of curriculum designs and their implications for educational practice. (Offered spring semester.)

7004-8004. Innovative Curricula: Development and Implementation. (3). (CIED 7004-8004). Generic issues, problems, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with the implementation of innovative curricula. PREREQUISITES: CIED 7002, 7050, ICL 7002, 7050. (Offered fall semester.)

7008-8008. Seminar in Curriculum Improvement. (3). (CIED 7008-8008). An introduction to curriculum decision-making; includes curriculum development as a social process, issues and trends, theories and techniques of curriculum leadership, and translations of curriculum designs into practice.

Elementary Education

7040. Integrated Teaching Strategies: Elementary. (3). Curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to elementary and middle school students. NOTE: For individuals in Elementary Accelerated MAT program only.

7130-8130. Elementary School Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7130-8130). Analysis of curriculum theories, materials, and practices as they affect the child’s potential and growth. (Offered spring semester of even year.)

7138-8138. Seminar in Elementary Education. (3). (CIED 7138-8138). Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in elementary education. (Offered spring semester of odd year.)

English/Language Arts Education

7300-8300. Contemporary Issues in Language Arts Instruction. (3). (CIED 7300-8300). Analysis of current trends and issues in the teaching of language arts: theory and research related to teaching models and their application in the language arts. (Offered spring semester.)

7301-8301. The Teaching of Children’s Literature in the Elementary School. (3). (CIED 7301-8301). Methods of teaching children’s literature in the elementary school, including story telling, dramatization, choral speech work. (Offered spring semester.)

7302-8302. Teaching Literature to Adolescents. (3). (CIED 7302-8302). Methods of teaching adolescent literature including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry. (Offered spring semester.)

7303-8303. English/Language Composition: Curriculum of the Secondary School. (3). (CIED 7303-8303). Emphasis on developing and implementing a sequential curriculum in secondary school language and composition. (Offered fall semester.)

7304. Memphis Urban Writing Institute I. (3). (Same as ENGL 7812). Intensive study of writing research, current writing practices, and issues and trends related to K-12 writing instruction. COREQUISITE: ICL 7305-8305 or ENGL 7813. (Offered summer session.)

7305. Memphis Urban Writing Institute II. (3). (Same as ENGL 7813). Prepares K-12 teachers to improve their writing practices and assume a leadership role in writing instruction in their schools. COREQUISITE: ICL 7304-8304 or ENGL 7812. (Offered summer session.)

7308-8308. Seminar in English/Language Arts. (3). (CIED 7308-8308). Emphasis on oral and written language models and how these models can be used in the development of a student-centered language arts curriculum. K-12. (Offered summer semester.)

Gifted Education

7801-8801. The Talented and Mentally Gifted. (3). (CIED 7801-8801). Historical and societal perceptions and definitions of the talented and mentally gifted individuals; their social, emotional and learning processes. (Offered fall semester of odd year.)

7802-8802. Special Populations of the Gifted. (3). (CIED 7802-8802). Examination of the nature and needs of gifted and talented students whose performance is affected by some condition interfering with optimal growth. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801 or ICL 7801. (Offered fall semester of even year.)

7811-8811. Methods of Teaching the Gifted and Academically Talented. (3). (CIED 7811-8811). Teaching strategies for fostering gifted behavior at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels; procedures and criteria of evaluation, curriculum sequences and guides, alternative strategies for curriculum development, the writing and implementing of individualized educational plans. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801-8801 or ICL 7801-8801. (Offered spring semester of even year.)

7822-8822. Advanced Methods of Teaching Gifted and Academically Talented. (3). (CIED 7822-8822). Examination of provisions of services to gifted students in other than traditional enrichment programs. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7801, 7811 or ICL 7801, 7811. (Offered spring semester of odd year.)

Library Sciences

6121. Library Materials for Young People and Adults. (3). (CIED 6121). Evaluation and selection of books and related library materials for leisure interests and curriculum needs of young people and adults from junior high school up; intensive reading, introduction to selection criteria, bibliographic aids, authors and illustrators, and types of literature and information books.

7132. Cataloging and Classification. (3). (CIED 6502, CIED 7132). Introduction to principles and techniques of cataloging and classification of books and other library materials.

7133. School Library Administration. (3). (CIED 6503, CIED 7133). Organization and administration of elementary and secondary school libraries, including standards, evaluation, facilities, equipment, support, student assistants, and relationship to instructional and guidance programs of school.

7730. Foundations of Librarianship. (3). (CIED 6504, CIED 7730). Introduction to librarianship as a profession and library as institution in cultural and political setting; influences of social issues, societal needs, professional organizations, and federal legislation on goals, ethics, organization, programs, and problems of libraries and librarians.

7731. Introduction to Bibliography. (3). (CIED 6501, CIED 7731). Theory and purpose of bibliography as form of access to information; emphasis on general reference sources; introduction to principles, practices, and methods of reference service.

Mathematics Education

7500-8500. Advanced Mathematics in the Elementary School. (3). (CIED 7500-8500). Models of elementary and middle school mathematics instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting those models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure. (Offered fall and summer.)

7501-8501. Elementary Mathematics Education Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7501-8501). Issues and trends in elementary school mathematics curriculum. Appropriate current reports of professional groups will be considered. (Offered fall semester of odd year.)

7502-8502. Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School. (3). (CIED 7502-8502). Consideration of principles and techniques of teaching mathematics in secondary schools including study and evaluation of materials of instruction. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. (Offered fall semester.)

7503-8503. Secondary Mathematics Education Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7503-8503).Analysis of the secondary mathematics curriculum as it relates to sound educational practices.

7504. Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Grades. (3). Instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching mathematics to elementary and middle school students. Field Experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP. (Offered fall and spring.)

7508-8508. Seminar in Mathematics Education. (3). (CIED 7508-8508). Study and discussion of selected mathematics education topics of concern or special interest. May be repeated with a change in topics.

Science Education

7600-8600. Advanced Science in the Elementary and Middle School. (3). Models of science instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting these models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure. (Offered each semester.)

7601-8601. Elementary School Science Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7601-8601). Examination of science curriculum materials; focus on procedures for evaluation of curriculum and materials and analysis of local curricula in science; includes techniques for conducting science workshops and in-service programs. (Offered spring semester.)

7602-8602. Teaching Science in the Secondary School. (3). (CIED 7602-8602). An examination and analysis of modern science teaching strategies in the secondary school; emphasis on information processing and classroom learning strategies. (Offered fall semester.)

7603. Secondary School Science Curriculum. (3). (CIED 7603-8603). Analysis of secondary science content and materials; emphasis on current concepts of the science curriculum and the selection of appropriate materials for teaching the various sciences. (Offered spring semester.)

7605. Methods for Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School. (3). Instruction techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching science to elementary and middle school students. Field experience: 6 hours. PREREQUISITES: Admission to TEP. (Offered fall and spring.)

7608-8608. Seminar in Science Education. (3). (CIED 7608-8608). A survey of selected problems and topics in science education. (Offered spring semester of even year.)

Secondary Education

7160-8160. Modern Methods in Secondary Education. (3). (CIED 7160-8160). Secondary school teaching and how the secondary school can perform its role most effectively.

7165-8165. The Middle School. (3). Investigation of emerging concepts of the middle school and trends in classroom procedures and curriculum.

7170-79. Specialized Teaching Methods. (2). (CIED 7170-79). Objectives and philosophy of subject field as applied to secondary education; consideration of issues and research in content area; examination of curricular scope and sequence; application of adaptive and unique instructional strategies and methods to specific area; examination, selection, and utilization of curricular and instructional materials.

7170. Specialized Methods in English Education. (2). (CIED 7170). (Offered fall semester.)

7171. Specialized Methods in Mathematics Education. (2). (CIED 7171). (Offered fall semester.)

7172. Specialized Methods in Social Studies Education. (2). (CIED 7172). (Offered fall semester.)

7173. Specialized Methods in Science Education. (2). (CIED 7173). (Offered fall semester.)

7174. Specialized Methods in Foreign Language. (2). (CIED 7174). (Offered fall semester.)

Social Studies Education

7650-8650. Advanced Social Studies in the Elementary School. (3). (CIED 7650-8650). Advanced strategies for social studies instruction and history, philosophy, and research supporting those strategies. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure. (Offered fall semester.)

7652-8652. Teaching of Social Studies in Middle School/Secondary School. (3). (CIED 7652-8652). Consideration of principles and techniques for teaching secondary social studies. (Offered fall semester.)

7653-8653. Middle School/Secondary Social Studies Curricula. (3). (CIED 7653-8653). Analysis of programs and curricular materials for secondary social studies education.

7654. Methods for Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools. (3). Curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching social studies to elementary and middle school students. Field experience: 6 hours. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP. (Offered spring and fall semesters.)

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

6510. Early Childhood Education Programs and Practices. (3). Applying professional knowledge to early childhood education values and principles, programs and practices, issues, problems, and trends; exploring early childhood teacher roles and responsibilities through observations in multicultural early childhood program settings. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITE: TEP admission or permission of instructor. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

6520. Planning and Facilitating Social Learning and Development. (3). Planning, implementing, and evaluating young children's social learning and development from birth through age 8; socialization and social science skills, knowledge, and dispositions in context of integrating instruction and learning with other curriculum areas. Thirty hours field experience required. PREREQUISITE: ECED 3555, 4510 and admission to TEP. COREQUISITE: minimum of one hour credit from ECED 4525.

6530. Planning and Facilitating Math and Science Learning and Development. (3). Teacher knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to plan for and facilitate development and learning of physical, logico-mathematical, social knowledge of math and science for children from birth through eight years. Thirty hours field experience required. PREREQUISITE: ECED 4520 and admission to TEP. COREQUISITE: a minimum of two hours credit from ECED 4525.

6540. Planning and Facilitating Infant and Toddler Development and Care. (3). Models, principles, curriculum, and practices of developmentally appropriate infant-toddler care giving; emphasis on the teacher’s knowledge of child development, skills, and dispositions necessary to foster infant and toddler development in group care settings. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITES: ECED 6510 and TEP admission or permission of instructor. (Offered fall semester.)

7100-8100. Values and Principles of Early Childhood Education. (3). (CIED 7100-8100). Current curricula, trends, and issues related to early childhood education. (Offered fall semester and summer semester of even years.)

7101-8101. Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary Teaching. (3). (CIED 7101-8101). Innovative methods and techniques for teaching nursery, kindergarten, and primary children. (Offered spring and summer of odd years.)

7102-8102. Observations and Assessment of Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children With and Without Disabilities. (3). Developmental perspective on measurement and evaluation in early childhood years; standardized tests and informal measures, their advantages and disadvantages, and professional ethical issues regarding evaluating young children with and without disabilities. Field experience: 15 hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7110. (Offered fall semester.)

7103-8103. Literacy Development in Early Childhood. (3). (CIED 7103-8103). Analysis of role of play in young children’s development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications to young children’s literacy learning. (Offered spring semester.)

7104-8104. Play and Early Childhood Development. (3). (CIED 7104-8104). Analysis of role of play in young children’s development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications of play theory and research to young child’s physical, intellectual, language, social, and emotional development and learning. (Offered summer semester.)

7107-8107. Constructivism in Early Childhood Education. (3). Analysis of constructivist theory and research with emphasis on implications for early childhood curriculum, the ecology of the learning environment, and the role of the teacher. PREREQUISITES: Licensure and experience in early childhood education or a related area. (Offered spring semester.)

7108-8108. Seminar in Early Childhood Education. (3). (CIED 7108-8108). Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in the field of early childhood education. (Offered summer semester.)

†8110. Directed Readings in Early Childhood Education. (1-3). Individually directed reading; written report required. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8112. Supervised Research in Early Childhood Education. (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

6350. Instructional Development for Training. (3). Instructional development techniques and application in training settings, principles of curriculum development, instructional delivery, and evaluation.

7048. Media and Technology Utilization. (2-3). (CIED 7048). Introduction to application of instructional technology to education; traditional media as well as emerging technologies. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

7052-8052. Instructional Technology and the Learner. (3). (CIED 7052, 8052). In-depth overview of field of instructional technology; history, philosophy, and critical issues of the field; foundations and applications of instructional technology, and associated areas of research. (Offered spring and summer semesters.)

7060-8060. Microcomputers and Learning. (3). (CIED 7060-8060). Microapplications in the instructional process, including use of software, designing instructional programs, classroom management, use in training programs, overcoming microcomputer anxiety, and creative uses for microcomputer in learning. NOTE: This course cannot be used for degree requirements in the concentration of Instructional Design and Technology. (Offered each semester.)

7061-8061. Computers, Technology, Learning, and the Classroom. (3). Computers and technology in the instructional process, including networking; problem solving using computer tools; use of national databases; use of peripherals including CD ROMs, laser discs and graphics; technological applications for the classroom; uses for technology in different content areas. PREREQUISITE: Must have had an introductory computer course or permission of instructor. (Offered each semester.)

7062-8062. Authoring Instructional Courseware.(3). Application of instructional design principles to creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software. PREREQUISITE: Must have had an introductory computer course or permission of instructor. (Offered spring and summer semesters.)

7063-8063. Seminar in Instructional Computing. (3). Analysis of issues and trends related to instructional computing and instructional technology in K-12 classroom. PREREQUISITE: Six hours of coursework in IDT. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

7064-8064. School Change and the Internet. (3). Issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with design, implementation, and evaluation of internet technology in schools. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060, IDT 7061, or permission of instructor. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

7070. Preparation of Instructional Materials. (3). (CIED 7070-8070). Design, preparation, and utilization of media and instructional materials; laboratory practice includes development and utilization of projected, non-projected, and computer-based materials. (Offered fall semester.)

7071-8071. Principles and Applications of Instructional Design. (3). (CIED 7071-8071). Application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in educational and non-educational environments. (Offered fall and summer semesters.)

7072-8072. Advanced Instructional Media Production. (3). (CIED 7072-8072). Analysis and application of perceptual and learning principles to design and development of instructional media for use in educational and training applications. PREREQUISITE: CIED 7071-8071, IDT 7071-8071 or permission of instructor. (Offered spring semester.)

7073-8073. Developing Interactive Instruction. (3). (CIED 7073-8073). Application of instructional design principles to design and development of interactive instruction using various instructional technologies. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7071-8071 or permission of instructor. (Offered fall semester.)

7074-8074. Theories and Models of Instructional Design. (3). A critical examination of existing instructional design theories from the perspective of supporting research and application. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071 and a research or statistics course

7075-8075. Instructional Consulting. (3). Application of interpersonal skills when working with subject matter experts and clients of design, development, and production of instructional materials. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7071-8071.

7076-8076. Seminar and Workshop Design. (3). Technical and theoretical principles for developing effective seminars and workshops. Design, preparation, and implementation skills are developed for effective adult learning. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071 and research or statistics course.

7078-8078. Seminar in Instructional Design and Technology. (3). (CIED 7078-8078). Professional and research problems in instructional strategies, design, and technology. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. May be repeated once with a change in topic. (Offered spring semester of odd year.)

7230-8230. Instructional Text Design. (3). Introduction to application and techniques of generating and processing instructional text and graphics electronically. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071, 7072-8072, or permission of instruction. (Offered fall semester.)

‡7810-8810. Practicum in Instructional Design. (3-9). Planned, supervised experience in an instructional setting appropriate to student’s specialization area of instructional design and technology; opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills and demonstrate professional competencies in educational or training settings. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071 and 3 hours of IDT coursework.

†8091. Directed Readings in Instructional Design & Technology. (1-3). Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 credits. PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.

†8092. Supervised Research in Instructional Design and Technology. (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty including planning, design, management analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours and permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

7540-8540. Innovations for Teaching Literacy in the Classroom. (3). Foundations, issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with teaching of literacy; focus on linking theory to practice. Restricted to MS and EdD students. (Offered spring, fall, and summer.)

7541-8541. Advanced Assessment of Reading Performance. (3). (CIED 7541-8541). Principles of assessment, evaluation, and prognosis in reading; formal and informal procedures and instruments used in assessing reading and related cognitive abilities; multiple causation approach to reading difficulties. PREREQUISITES: Teaching experience and CIED 7540 or RDNG 7540, or permission of the instructor. (Offered fall semester.)

7542-8542. Alternative Procedures for the Treatment of Reading Problems. (3). (CIED 7542-8542). Application of differentiated instruction within a clinical setting to meet the needs of the disabled reader. PREREQUISITES: CIED 7540 and 7541 or RDNG 7540 and 7541 or permission of instructor. (Offered spring semester.)

7543-8543. Advanced Reading Instruction for the Special Learner. (3). (CIED 7543-8543). Etiology of reading disabilities unique to various types of handicapped children; planning and treatment selection related to gifted and talented, learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped, and other categories of special learner. (Offered fall semester of odd year.)

7544-8544. Reading and Study Skills in the Content Areas. (3). (CIED 7544-8544). Research based theories and steps necessary for academic disciplines: techniques for improving vocabulary, cognition, study skills, and reading rate. (Offered fall and summer semesters.)

7545. Teaching Reading in Subject Areas. (2-3). (CIED 7545). Methods, materials, and organizational patterns by which reading skills are developed and improved through integration with teaching strategies in subject areas. Field experience: 8 hours. (Offered each semester.)

7546-8546. Computer Applications in Reading Instruction. (3). (CIED 7546-8564). Incorporating computers in the reading classroom and curriculum development of educationally relevant reading programs. PREREQUISITE: CIED 7060-8060 or ICL 7060-8060 or permission of instructor. (Offered fall semester of even year.)

‡7547-8547. Reading Clinic. (3-6). (CIED 7547-8547). Emphasis on practical experiences of clinical diagnosis and treatment. PREREQUISITES: CIED 7540-8540 or ICL 7540-8540 or permission of instructor. (Offered summer semester of even year.)

7549. Foundations of Language and Reading Development. (2). (CIED 7549). Instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching language arts and reading. Field experience: 4 hours. PREREQUISITES: Admission to TEP. Restricted to licensure-only or MAT secondary students. (Offered summer only).

7553. Foundations of Literacy Development in Grades K-4. (3). Teaching and assessing literacy development in grades K-4 with focus on major theories and current research. 12 hours of field experiences are required. Restricted to students seeking licensure. (Offered fall and spring.)

7554. Foundations of Literacy Development in Grades 5-8. (3). Furthering literacy development in grades 5-8 with emphasis on teaching and assessment grounded in current research and theory. 12 hours of field experiences are required. Restricted to students seeking licensure. (Offered fall, spring, and summer.)

8548. Advanced Seminar in Reading Research. (3-6). (CIED 7548-8548). Survey and analysis of reading research to create background information for study of selected topics in reading; translating research into practical applications in classroom and school. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521, 7523, 7541, or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester of odd year.)

†8551. Directed Readings in Reading Education. (1-3). Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8552. Supervised Research in Reading. (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

6801-10. Workshop in Special Education. (1-9). For the professional in fields of special education. Intensive study of current methodologies, research, issues, and trends in various areas of exceptionality and disability. May be repeated when topic varies; see online class listings for topics.

6900. Consultation with School/Family/Community. (3). Current professional development issues that impact on educator interaction with students, parents, and other professionals including the development of communication and consultation skills. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

7000. Psycho-Educational Problems of Exceptional Children and Adults. (3). Study of the relevant research dealing with the physical, mental, emotional, and social traits of all types of individuals who are exceptional; consideration of major current problems and practices in the development of various programs. Field Experience: 4 hours. NOTE: Not required if equivalent course taken at the undergraduate level. (Substitutions must be approved by advisor.)

7001-8001. Tests and Measurements for Exceptional Children and Adults. (3). Overview of psychoeducational assessment practices and issues with emphasis on educational and psychological tests used in special education; focus on informed interpretation of test data and implications for instructional practice. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000. (Offered each semester.)

‡7002-8002. Independent Study in Special Education. (1-6). Opportunity for self-directed, independent study in special education. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7010-8010. Seminar in Special Education. (3). Continuing series of professional seminars designed to provide a forum for discussion of major problems, issues, trends, and research concerning individuals with disabilities. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)

7025. Microcomputers in Special Education. (3). Emphasis on matching software programs with the unique learning needs of students with disabilities; adaptive interfacing techniques for students who have physical and/or sensory disabilities also addressed.

†7041-8041. Advanced Practicum in Special Education. (3-6). Supervised experience(s) with individuals with mild disabilities in cooperation with university, local, state, and/or national educational personnel. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†7042-8042. Advanced Internship in Special Education. (3-6). Supervised experience(s) with individuals with moderate to severe disabilities in cooperation with university, local, state, and/or national education personnel. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7050. Teaching the Exceptional Learner. (2-3). Overview of special education including characteristics and education of students with various exceptionalities; emphasis on developing skills for effective teaching of exceptional student in regular classroom. (Offered summer semester.)

7060-69-8060-69. Special Topics in Special Education. (1-3). Current topics in special education. May be repeated with a change in topic. See online class listings for topics.

7101-8101. Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education. (3). Overview of early childhood special education including current issues, laws, and practices that influence programs serving children with disabilities birth through age eight; emphasis on research dealing with physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of young children with various exceptionalities. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7000 or permission of instructor. (Offered fall semester.)

7121-8121. Educational Programming for Pre-School Children with Disabilities. (3). Methods involved in developmental assessment and educational planning for children with disabilities in pre-school years. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 OR 7101-8101. (Offered spring semester.)

†7141-8141. Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education. (3-6). Observation and supervised experience in early childhood special education settings. PREREQUISITES: ECED 6540 and SPED 7121-8121.

7201-8201. Characteristics of Individuals with Mild Disabilities. (3). Examination of etiological, psychological, social, and physical conditions related to the educational performance of individuals with disabilities in developmental life periods. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent. (Offered fall semester.)

7203-8203. Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional Disturbance. (3). Characteristics of persons with emotional and behavioral disorders; emphasis on social, psychological, and biological theories of causality, assessment, and education with a variety of emotional and/or behavioral problems. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)

7211-8211. Methods I: Academic Instruction in Special Education. (3). Academic methods, remediation, and educational planning for individuals with disabilities. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000, ICL 7000 or equivalent. (Offered fall semester.)

7221-8221. Methods II: Behavior Management in Special Education. (3). Methods of changing behaviors of individuals with mild to severe disabilities in various educational settings. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent. (Offered spring and summer semesters.)

7222-8222. Methods and Techniques of Teaching Emotionally Disturbed. (3). Procedures for educating individuals with emotional disturbance; emphasis on teaching behaviors, psycho-educational management of behavior, and effective teaching techniques. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. (Offered spring and summer semesters of even years.)

7224. Teaching Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children. (3). Overview of teaching for children who are deaf or hard of hearing; addresses philosophical and historical perspectives, methodologies, assessment, and intervention; discusses curriculum planning, hearing-aid technology, cochlear implants, and career development.

7225. Teaching Speech/Language to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children. (3). Focuses on the acquisition of basic speech/language skills in the development of effective communication in children with hearing impairments.

7226. Manual Communciation. (3). Develops beginning competencies in manual communication modes, both fingerspelling and signing, emphasizing accurate, clear fingerspelling and the ability to read fingerspelling presented slowly; also introduces basic signs in American Sigh Language (ASL). Practice will be provided.

7227. Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children. (3). Modern trends, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and assessment tools in reading instruction for children with hearing impairment.

†7241. Supervised Practicum in Special Education. (3-9). Enhanced student teaching in settings with individuals who have disabilities. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7401-8401. Psycho-Social and Educational Aspects of Learning Disabilities. (3). Psychological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities; theories and philosophies regarding the treatment, etiology, and management considerations stressed. (Offered fall semester.)

7411-8411. Methods of Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities. (3). Remedial approaches for children with learning disabilities; emphasis on developmental sequence and educational practices. (Offered spring semester.)

7511-8511. Mental Retardation. (3). Emphasis on diagnostic and pedagogical techniques used with children who have mental retardation at the pre-academic level. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7000, 7501, or their equivalents. (Offered spring semester.)

7513-8513. Secondary School Transition. (3). Emphasizes transition issues, life skills, and vocational education to prepare students with exceptionalities for life after secondary school; also focuses on legal issues, family concerns, and effective transition programming. Familiarity with available community resources and the importance of interagency collaboration stressed. (Offered spring semester of odd years).

7601-8601. Psycho-Social and Physical Aspects of Severe Disabilities. (3). Research related to etiological, psychological, cognitive, social, and physical characteristics of children who have moderate, severe and profound disabilities. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000. (Offered fall semester.)

7611-8611. Methods of Teaching Individuals with Severe Disabilities. (3). Practical methods, curricula, and materials for teaching learners who have moderate to severe disabilities. (Offered spring semester.)

7621-8621. Health Related Issues and Aspects in Special Education. (3). An overview of medical procedures performed as related services for children with disabilities in the classroom setting; includes medication administration, seizure monitoring, CPR, first aid, suctioning, breathing assistance, external drainage procedures, positioning, and handling. (Offered spring semester.)

†8524. Advanced Seminar in Special Education Research. (3-6). Survey and analysis of reading research to create background information for study of selected topics in special education; translating research into practical applications in special education program settings. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7521or 7523, 8541, 8561, or consent of instructor. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)

†8622. Directed Readings in Special Education. (1-3). Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change of topic for 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8623. Supervised Research in Special Education (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.