EDUCATION (EDU)

201. Introduction to Education: Three hours
A survey of sociological, historical, psychological and philosophical foundations of American public education; a study of careers in professional education with emphasis on extensive observations of classroom experiences and the aims and purposes of administration and organization of the P-12 school program.

204. Human Growth and Development (See PSY 204): Three hours
An examination of human development throughout the life span with emphasis upon physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from conception to maturity.

302. Educational Psychology (See PSY 302): Three hours
Prerequisite: PSY 201
The application of psychological principles to elementary, high school, and college teaching. Emphasis is given to those principles basic to an understanding of the learning and the general educational development of the human organism.

306. Children's Literature (See ENG 306): Three hours
A study of the selection and use of classics and modern literature for children. Required for Elementary Education and English/Language Arts majors.

307. Materials and Methods of Language Arts in the Elementary School: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: EDU 307FE
A study of the skills of the language arts other than reading; and the methods, materials and techniques needed to teach these skills to students in the elementary school. A computer component will offer the students the opportunity to design and carry out computer based lessons.

307FE. Field Experiences in Materials and Methods of Language Arts in the Elementary School: Zero hours
Co-requisite: EDU 307
A component of EDU 307. Placement in a public school classroom for the purpose of observing teacher and student behavior, assisting the teacher, and planning and implementing instruction with individuals and small and large groups under the guidance of a teacher and a college instructor.

308. Materials and Methods of Social Studies in the Elementary School: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: EDU 308FE
A study of the methods, materials, content, and trends in teaching social studies in the elementary school. A computer component will give the student an opportunity to design lessons and units utilizing computer based learning.

308FE. Field Experiences in Materials and Methods of Social Studies in the Elementary School: Zero hours
Co-requisite: EDU 308
A component of EDU 308. Placement in a public school classroom for the purpose of observing teacher and student behavior, assisting the teacher, and planning and implementing instruction with individuals and small and large groups under the guidance of a teacher and a college instructor.

309. Mathematics in the Elementary School: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and nine (9) hours of mathematics
Co-requisite: EDU 309FE
A study of the materials, media and methods for teaching elementary school math. A computer component will offer students the opportunity to design, conduct and evaluate computer based learning in math.

309FE. Field Experiences in Mathematics in the Elementary School: Zero hours
Co-requisite: EDU 309
A component of EDU 309. Placement in a public school classroom for the purpose of observing teacher and student behavior, assisting the teacher, and planning and implementing instruction with individuals and small and large groups under the guidance of a teacher and a college instructor.

310. Materials and Methods of Science and Health Education in the Elementary School: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: EDU 310FE
A study of contemporary elementary science and health programs using the inquiry method of instruction (includes a lab). A computer component will give the student an opportunity to design and carry out computer based lessons and units.

310FE. Field Experiences in Materials and Methods of Science and Health Education in the Elementary School: Zero hours
Co-requisite: EDU 310
A component of EDU 310. Placement in a public school classroom for the purpose of observing teacher and student behavior, assisting the teacher, and planning and implementing instruction with individuals and small and large groups under the guidance of a teacher and a college instructor.

311. Instructional Media: Three hours
A course emphasizing selection, preparation and evaluation of technological materials; their use in the instructional process; development of skills in the use of multimedia.

313. Behavioral and Classroom Management: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
This course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to manage P-12 classrooms. Students will learn to build their own discipline system based on models of discipline, organizational routines and evaluation.

318. Developmental Reading: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
A course in the teaching of developmental reading with emphasis upon reading readiness, approaches to word recognition, comprehension and writing daily lesson plans.

319. Reading in the Content Areas: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
A course in the teaching of reading with emphasis upon study skills, content area reading, reading for appreciation, and diagnostic and remedial teaching of reading.

402. Exceptional Children (See PSY 402): Three hours
A survey course in special education designed to assist the educator in dealing with the various exceptionalities found among elementary and secondary school pupils.

403. Curriculum Design: Three hours
The course is designed to introduce principles of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and development.  Alabama Courses of Study will be used in the planning and organization of curricula as found in public and private schools.  An emphasis will be placed on the development of curriculum for physical education, including movement.

404. Elementary Student Internship: Three, Nine or Twelve hours
Prerequisite: All Course Requirements
Supervised observation and directed teaching on the elementary level under regulations prescribed by the Alabama State Department of Education. Fee required.

406. Evaluation of Learning and Teaching  (See PSY 406): Three hours
Prerequisite: PSY 201  
A survey of teacher-made and standardized instruments for understanding pupils and evaluating achievement and teaching.

407. P-12 Student Internship: Twelve hours
Prerequisite: All Course Requirements
Supervised observation and directed teaching when seeking P-12 certification under regulations prescribed by the Alabama State Department of Education. Fee required.

409. Secondary Teaching Internship: Three, Nine or Twelve hours
Prerequisite: All Course Requirements
Supervised observation and directed teaching on the secondary level under regulations prescribed by the Alabama State Department of Education. Fee required.

410. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Procedures in Reading: Three hours
Prerequisite: EDU 318, EDU 319, EDU 406
This course is designed to provide the student experience in the administration and interpretation of tests to determine reading ability. Emphasis on analysis of test information in the planning and implementation of individual prescriptive reading programs.

411. Special Studies: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

412. Materials and Methods of Teaching English/Language Arts in Secondary Education: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the various methods and materials available to the contemporary teacher in the area of teaching English/Language Arts in Secondary Schools. Basic curriculum components "What is to be taught?" and "How shall it be taught?"(Methodology) and the evaluation of these components will be explored.

413. Materials and Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Education: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the various methods and materials available to the contemporary teacher in the area of teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools. Basic curriculum components "What is to be taught?" and "How shall it be taught?" (Methodology) and the evaluation of these components will be explored.

415. Materials and Methods of Teaching General Science in Secondary Education: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the various methods and materials available to the contemporary teacher in the area of teaching General Science in Secondary Schools. Basic curriculum components "What is to be taught?" and "How shall it be taught?"(Methodology) and the evaluation of these components will be explored.

416. Materials and Methods of Teaching Social Science in Secondary Education: Three hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the various methods and materials available to the contemporary teacher in the area of teaching Social Science in Secondary Schools. Basic curriculum components "What is to be taught?" and "How shall it be taught?" (Methodology) and the evaluation of these components will be explored.

441. Special Studies:Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

442. Special Studies:Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

443. Special Studies:Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

449, 450. Independent Study:One or Two hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head
Directed readings, independent study and research on approved topics selected by student. Direction is provided through student-instructor conferences.