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ECE 480 - Independent Study in Early Childhood Education.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to early childhood education. May be reelected to a total of four credits.
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ECE 485 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to early childhood education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary.
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ECE 499 - Leadership in Early Childhood Educational Programs.
Prior or concurrent election of ECE 469 . (3).
This course discusses the administrator’s role in early childhood programs. It includes a focus on administrative relationships, organizational structures, staff leadership, and developmentally appropriate practice. Offered infrequently.
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ECE 500 - Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education.
Graduate standing. (3).
Group study of a variety of topics and questions of fundamental importance and interest to the field of early childhood education; topics may change. Consideration of historical context of issues; examination of educational and professional implications.
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ECE 520 - Early Childhood Special Education.
Graduate standing. (3).
Introduction to working with young children (birth-8) with special needs. Developmental and ecological perspectives on young children with special needs, assessment, identification, IFSPs, IEPs, least restrictive environments, early childhood special education and intervention programs, strategies and techniques, ancillary supports, family supports, transition to primary grades and ongoing supports in the primary grades. Also listed as EDN 520 .
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ECE 522 - Understanding and Working with Parents of Young Children.
Graduate standing. (3).
Systematic study of effective communication techniques, strategies for establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with families, and positive involvement techniques to be used with parents and parent figures of normal and exceptional children. Examination of factors such as socioeconomic conditions, ethnicity, culture, and language as they influence the self-definition of parents and their goals for children. Specific sessions devoted to working with parents of exceptional children.
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ECE 533 - Working with Infants and Toddlers.
Graduate standing. (3).
Discussion and analysis of infant and toddler developmental milestones (birth - three years) and educational theory, including recent brain research, concerning the first three years of life. An understanding of development and theory frames discussion of appropriate environments and practices for stimulation and learning. Students spend time in an infant/toddler classroom to complete certain assignments.
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ECE 541 - Developmental Assessment of Young Children’s Learning.
Graduate standing. (3).
Focus on analyzing and evaluating assessment and testing practices in the early childhood classroom, documenting student skills and knowledge, and interpreting program outcomes. Emphasis on communicating assessment results, integrating assessment results from others, and becoming an active participant in development and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals for children with special developmental and learning needs.
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ECE 543 - Emergent Literacy.
Graduate standing. (3).
In-depth exploration of young children’s literacy development. Oral and written language development, functions of oral and written language, and the connection between oral language and the development of literacy. Focus on methods that support young children’s emergent literacy and create language and literacy-rich environments in early childhood programs.
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ECE 580 - Independent Study in Early Childhood Education.
Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student, on a topic related to early childhood education. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of four credits.
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ECE 585 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
Graduate standing. (1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to early childhood education. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary.
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ECE 645 - Advanced Study of Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum.
Graduate standing. (3).
Comprehensive study of developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum for children pre-kindergarten through third grade. Special emphasis on the relationship between curricular content and current research and theory regarding children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
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ECE 649 - Administration, Organization and Operation of Early Childhood Programs.
Graduate standing. (3).
Introduction to basic principles of administration, organization, and operation of various types of early childhood educational settings. Special emphasis on licensing requirements, selection of materials and equipment, identifying personnel, supervising staff and volunteers, program evaluation, program models, staff development, and community relationships.
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ECE 660 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Infant-Toddler Settings.
Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate infant-toddler setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and infant-toddler personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECE 661 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Pre-Primary Settings.
Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate pre-primary setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and preschool personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECE 662 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Primary Settings.
Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate primary setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and preschool personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECN 201 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics).
(3) S.
Introduction to the principles of economic organization and national income determination and stabilization. Topics include inflation, unemployment, money and banking, and the economic role of government.
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ECN 202 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics).
(3) S.
Introduction to the economic theories of production, consumption and exchange. Topics include applications of supply and demand, production and cost analysis, market structure, market failure, resource markets, and regulation.
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ECN 314 - Money and Banking.
ECN 201 . (3).
Nature and functions of money. Commercial banking system and its role in the creation of money. Federal Reserve System as an agency of government control over the economy. Introduction to monetary theory.
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ECN 315 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; MTH 120 or MTH 118 or MTH 121 . (3).
Analysis of the behavior of decision makers in households, firms, and governments and the role of prices in resource allocation; market structure, economic welfare, regulation, externalities, public goods, and general equilibrium.
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ECN 326 - Gender, Labor and Inequality.
ECN 202 . (3).
Examination of interaction between gender and labor issues, with particular attention to mechanisms that generate inequality. Comparison of different theories of how labor markets work and how the labor force is reproduced. Topics include wage determination, occupational segregation, segmented labor markets, household decision making, gender roles in the economy, and social stratification. Also listed as WGS 326 .
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ECN 327 - History of Economic Thought.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Development of economic thought from early times to the present. Particular attention to the ideas of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, and John Maynard Keynes.
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ECN 330 - Political Economy.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Comparison of competing schools of thought in political economy in historical perspective. Individual versus social explanations of inequality; alternative views of the market as a social phenomenon; the relationship between the political, social and economic systems; theories of long-term structural transformation of the economy.
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ECN 332 - Comparative Economic Systems.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Theories of capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies. The free market and planned economies. Application to existing economies. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 335 - Sports Economics.
ECN 202 . (3).
Application of economic theories to issues relevant in professional and amateur sports. Topics include public financing of sports arenas, cost-benefit analysis of a franchise to a city, compensation of athletes, optimal ticket pricing strategies, and the industrial organization of professional and amateur leagues, including the anti-trust issues.
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ECN 354 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; MTH 118 or MTH 120 or MTH 121 . (3).
Theoretical and empirical literature in macroeconomics, including classical, Keynesian, and monetarist theories. Causes, consequences and cures of inflation and unemployment. Determination of equilibrium income, demand for and supply of money, the interest rate, and instability in the private economy.
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ECN 360 - International Economics.
ECN 201 or ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Conduct of trade between nations. Problems of the balance of trade and of payments. Trade policies and their effects upon domestic and foreign economies. Development of agencies for stimulating and financing international trade.
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ECN 364 - Industrial Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Theories of competition and market power. Concentration, scale economies, product differentiation, entry barriers, collusion, mergers, price discrimination, and technological change. Problems in public utility rate-making, misallocation induced by regulation, and the role of competition in regulated industries.
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ECN 366 - The Global Economy.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Consideration of the Global Economy, primarily since 1945. Theories of growth and technological change. Case studies of major countries and investigation of key sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, and financial services. Also listed as INT 366 .
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ECN 367 - World Economic History.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Study of economic development from invention of agriculture to the present. Topics include technological change, evolution of economic institutions, the industrial revolution, colonialism and decolonization, and globalization. Theoretical focus on issues of growth and development. Also listed as INT 367 .
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ECN 370 - Public Finance.
ECN 201 or ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Analytical methods applied to the problems of government finance. Effects of revenue and expenditure proposals on the allocation of resources, distribution of income, and administration of government.
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ECN 372 - Urban Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Analysis of urban and regional economic problems. Location theory, export-base analysis, housing, transportation, and local services.
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ECN 374 - Energy Economics and Policy.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Analysis of energy resource development, utilization, and conservation. Long-term energy requirements; alternative sources. Examination of public energy policies. Benefit-cost analysis. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 375 - Law and Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Economic analysis of the legal system, emphasis on property, contract, tort, and criminal law. Public policy issues concerning reform of the legal system.
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ECN 376 - Environmental Economics.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of economic theory to environmental problems. Examination of externalities. Economics of environmental preservation: benefit-cost approach. Governmental environmental policy alternatives. Economic growth and environmental quality.
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ECN 380 - Economics for Education.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Economic concepts and theories taught in the elementary and middle school grades. Emphasis on strengthening knowledge of applied economics with materials and techniques currently used in the classroom. Group projects aimed at providing practical experience in teaching economics.
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ECN 391 - Directed Reading in Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics and consent of instructor. (1-3).
Assigned study of topics in economics beyond the scope of regular coursework. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 394 - Directed Research in Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics and consent of instructor. (1-3).
Applied research under faculty supervision on an appropriate topic in economics. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 395 - Internship in Applied Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics, consent of instructor. (3-6).
Provides the qualified student with on-the-job experience using economics skills. Internship in a selected organization under the supervision of organization personnel and a faculty advisor. Required attendance at periodic seminars and submission of a written report summarizing the internship experience. May be reelected to a total of six credits, no more than three of which are applicable to the concentration requirement. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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ECN 396 - Special Topics in Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Exploration of varying special topics in economics. Topics announced prior to course offering. May be reelected to a total of six credits.
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ECN 421 - American Economic History.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Case study in economic development. Colonization, westward expansion, agriculture, transportation, industrial revolution, slavery. Special focus on rise and expansion of big business, mass production, mass consumption.
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ECN 424 - Labor Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Examination of labor issues within the context of various theories. Exploration of questions about why people work, the conditions under which they work, how they are paid, and the structure of labor markets.
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ECN 469 - Managerial Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of economic theory to the analysis of business problems. Empirical demand and supply analysis, pricing practices, price regulation and antitrust policy, investment decisions, research and development policy, and forecasting. Problems and case studies. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 474 - State and Local Public Finance.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Theoretical and policy analysis of state and local government fiscal behavior. Revenues, expenditures, borrowing, intergovernmental fiscal relations. Applications to such areas as education, transportation, health care, and economic development. Also listed as PUB 478 .
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ECN 475 - Cost-Benefit Analysis.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Comprehensive, theoretical overview of cost-benefit analysis. Emphasis on theoretical framework for identification and assessment of costs and benefits from society’s perspective. Welfare economics and microeconomic foundation of cost benefit analysis; analytical tools and concepts to identify, measure, and compare all possible allocational outcomes in project evaluation; analysis of distributional effects; project evaluation under risk and uncertainty. Also listed as PUB 475 .
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ECN 479 - Economics of Health Care.
ECN 202 , HCR 300 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Economic analysis of the health care industry and governmental policies in health care. Economic tools to determine probable effects of proposals on the pattern of health care produced and on the allocation of resources both within the industry and in the economy generally. Also listed as HCR 479 and PUB 479 . Offered infrequently.
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ECN 480 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration.
At least junior standing. (3).
Application of statistical techniques to problem-solving. Forecasting and time-series; regression; correlation; variance; cost-benefit analysis. Computer methods in solving problems of public policy and health care administration. Also listed as PUB 480 .
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ECN 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Credit and grade for ECN 495 is not given until successful completion of ECN 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of ECN 495 , consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 499 - Issues in Economics.
Senior standing; at least 18 credits in economics including ECN 315 , ECN 354 . (3) CAP.
In-depth analysis of selected issues in economics. Students write a capstone paper demonstrating knowledge of the discipline. Graded ABCDE/Y
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ECN 521 - American Economic History.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 421 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 421 .
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ECN 524 - Labor Economics.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 424 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 424 .
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ECN 526 - Gender, Labor and Inequality.
Graduate standing. (3).
See ECN 326 for description. Not open to students with credit for WGS 326 /ECN 326 . Also listed as WGS 526 . Offered infrequently.
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ECN 527 - History of Economic Thought.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 327 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 327 .
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ECN 532 - Comparative Economic Systems.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 332 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 332 .
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ECN 566 - The Global Economy.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 366 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 366 /INT 366 .
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ECN 567 - World Economic History.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 367 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 367 .
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ECN 571 - Public Economics.
Graduate standing. (3).
Application of economic tools to public decision-making; emphasis on welfare economics and microeconomic foundation of public expenditure analysis; issues and problems in project evaluation and application of cost-benefit techniques. Also listed as PUB 571 .
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ECN 573 - Law and Economics.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 375 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 375 .
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ECN 574 - State and Local Public Finance.
Graduate standing. (3).
See ECN 474 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 474 /PUB 478 . Also listed as PUB 578 .
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ECN 575 - Cost-Benefit Analysis.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 475 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 475 /PUB 475 . Also listed as PUB 575 .
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ECN 579 - Economics of Health Care.
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 479 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 479 /HCR 479 /PUB 479 . Also listed as HCR 579 and PUB 579 . Offered infrequently.
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ECN 580 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration.
Graduate standing. (3).
See ECN 480 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 480 /PUB 480 . Also listed as PUB 580 .
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ECN 591 - Directed Reading in Economics for Graduate Students.
Graduate standing, consent of instructor. (1-3).
Assigned study of topics in economics beyond the scope of regular coursework. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 100 - Exploring Teaching as a Career.
(3).
Provides the student with an opportunity to explore issues of learning and development; critical issues in education; techniques of selecting, planning, organizing, providing and evaluating educational experiences appropriate to the developmental level of the student; includes field experiences. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 123 - Music for Elementary Teachers.
(3) F.
Elements of music and movement, children’s musical development. Build musical skills to help classroom teachers with little or no musical experience to design and lead music and movement activities. Techniques, methods, and materials for integration of music and movement across subject areas in elementary classrooms. Also listed as MUS 180 .
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EDE 201 - Women, Education and Globalization
(3) GS.
Insights on the importance of many aspects of women’s issues in the context of globalization. Also listed as EDS 201 and WGS 201 .
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EDE 300 - Developmental Psychology for Elementary Education.
PSY 100 . (3).
Exploration of issues of learning and development through a variety of theoretical lenses. Various facets of human development, diversity and motivation, as applied to learning and teaching. Special attention to learning and development issues in the K-8 setting.
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EDE 302 - Social Foundations of Elementary Education.
Admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing. (3).
Critical issues in education. Topics include organization, control and support of schools; problems of culture and race; teacher organizations; and alternatives in education.
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EDE 305 - Understanding Urban School Practice.
At least junior standing. (3).
Prepares students to become effective practitioners who understand key issues that impact education in urban systems. Students will learn to develop constructive strategies for achieving PreK-12 student success in urban educational environments. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 340 - Creative Learning Experiences.
(3).
Creative activities for early childhood, elementary and middle school children through the integration of art, music, play, and drama. Techniques of planning, presenting and evaluating creative learning experiences for the classroom. Also listed as ART 336 , DAN 336 , MUS 336 and THE 336 .
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EDE 341 - Physical Education and Health for K-8 Classroom Teachers.
Admission to Education program or by consent of instructor. (3).
Discussions, interactive activities, and lesson planning for K-8 health education and physical education. Focus on strategies to enable students development of knowledge, skills and behaviors that contribute to lifelong health and active, healthy lifestyles. Meets Michigan Certification Standards for Elementary Teachers in the areas of Health Education (1.6) and Physical Education (1.7). Also listed as HCR 341 .
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EDE 342 - Methods and Materials.
ART 101 (MCC). (3).
Application of skills and information learned in studio classes to teaching. Development of sequential art curriculum for elementary, middle, and secondary teaching, production of instructional resource files, assessment of artwork; current issues in art education. Clinical experiences in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. Also listed as ART 300 .
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EDE 343 - Teaching Social Science in the Elementary and Middle School.
Admission to Education program. (3).
Objectives, materials, organization, and content for instruction in the social sciences in the elementary and middle school grades. Adaptation to special school conditions; contributions of research.
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EDE 344 - Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School.
Admission to Education program. (3).
Designed to help the teacher candidate develop competence, confidence, and enthusiasm for teaching science. Reflection on previous science learning experiences; observation and development of teacher practice strategies for effective teaching; experiences with content and materials for modern elementary and middle school science programs. Some course sessions held in elementary and middle schools.
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EDE 346 - Teaching General Music, Grades K-8.
MUS 130 , MUS 241 , MUS 242 , MUS 243 , MUS 252 , MUS 261 , MUS 262 . (3).
Development of essential competencies for teaching elements of music, musical literacy, movement to music, listening activities, and works appropriate for grades K-8. Discussion of current methodologies. Observation by students in various school music situations. Also listed as MUS 381 .
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EDE 360 - Elementary Teaching Field Experience/Seminar.
Prior admission to teacher education program; at least junior standing. (3).
Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by a seminar designed as an introduction to the elementary teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public classroom under the guidance of a mentor to describe and analyze the role of the elementary classroom teacher in teaching and learning. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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EDE 361 - Fieldwork in School and Youth-Work Settings.
Consent of instructor. (1-9).
Field assignments to fit student needs and interests; supervised by agency and University personnel. Periodic conferences and written work. May be reelected to a total of nine credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 401 - Sociology of Education.
SOC 100 , senior standing; or consent of instructor. (3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic, and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education. Also listed as SOC 452 . Offered infrequently.
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EDE 402 - Schools and Communities.
At least junior standing. (3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities. Also listed as PUB 482 and SWR 402 . Offered infrequently.
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EDE 432 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies.
At least junior standing. (3).
Designed to prepare certified and pre-certified teachers in multicultural education. Emphasis on design, development, and practical implementation of teaching strategies, theoretical constructs, and curriculum. Also listed as PUB 438 .
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EDE 433 - Girls, Culture and Education.
At least junior standing. (3).
Interdisciplinary introduction to empirical research and critical inquiry on the education of girls in the U.S. Study of contemporary educational thought on the gendered social and cultural context of schooling. Also listed as WGS 440 . Offered infrequently.
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EDE 440 - Classroom Management.
At least junior standing. (3).
Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson content. Graded ABCDN.
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EDE 441 - Assessment in Education.
EDE 360 or consent of instructor. (3).
Theoretical and practical study of assessment in various educational contexts; emphasis on techniques of assessment as a part of on-going instruction in the classroom. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 460 - Elementary Education Internship.
Admission to elementary teacher education program. (3).
Concentrated immersion in an elementary classroom through field placement two full days per week under supervision of a mentor teacher and a university faculty member, accompanied by a weekly seminar. Teacher candidates gain knowledge and experience in the field and reflect upon assessment, lesson planning, classroom management, student guidance practices, and professional dispositions. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 461 - International & Global Perspectives in Education.
Consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing. (1-6).
May be reelected to a total of six credits. Graded ABCDN/Y.
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EDE 468 - Student Teaching Elementary-International.
Consent of instructor; concurrent election of EDE 469 . (1-5).
Full-time teaching in a classroom outside the U.S. to fulfill part of the 14-week student teaching requirement as described for EDE 469 .
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EDE 469 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
Admission to elementary teacher education program, concurrent election of EDE 499 , consent of instructor. Open only to students with 110 or more credits and passing scores on all areas of Michigan Test for Teacher Certification PRE, who have applied to student teach and are determined eligible. (3-10) CAP.
Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and K-12 personnel. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and/or school personnel. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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EDE 470 - Honors Research Methods.
Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (1).
Individual tutorial course to help the student design, conduct, and analyze educational research appropriate to the honors thesis. Graded ABCN.
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EDE 480 - Independent Study in Elementary Education.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student. May be reelected to a total of four credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 485 - Special Topics in Elementary Education.
(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when topics vary.
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EDE 488 - Honors Thesis I.
EDE 470 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (4).
Credit and grade for EDE 488 is not awarded until successful completion of EDE 489 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 489 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of EDE 488 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 499 - Elementary Student Teaching Seminar.
Concurrent election of EDE 469 or SEC 469 (2).
Seminar for student teachers, designed to aid conceptualization and practice of the teaching/learning process. Topics include classroom management, instruction planning and assessment, education resources and technology, certification, professional organizations. Teacher candidates participate in group discussion, design projects and activities, and reflect on and share their student teaching experiences. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 500 - Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching.
Graduate standing. (3).
Critical examination of issues of learning, instruction, motivation, assessment, and student diversity pertinent to K-12 educational contexts. Topics investigated from cognitive-developmental, cognitive science, social constructivist, and motivational perspectives. Specific emphasis on facilitating the application of psychological research to problems of practice at classroom and school levels.
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EDE 501 - Sociology of Education.
Graduate standing; SOC 100 or consent of instructor. (3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education. Not open to students with credit for EDE 401 or SOC 452 . Also listed as SOC 569 . Offered infrequently.
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EDE 502 - Schools and Communities.
Graduate standing. (3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities. Not open to students with credit for EDE 402 /SWR 402 or PUB 482 . Also listed as PUB 582 and SWR 502 .
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EDE 503 - History of American Urban Schooling.
Graduate standing. (3).
Investigation of the development and expansion of urban schooling in the U.S. From the mid-19th century to the present. Special emphasis on organization and administration of schools in central cities. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 504 - Learning in the 21st Century.
Graduate standing. (3).
Examination of learning and teaching, both in and out of school, from social, historical, philosophical, psychological and physiological perspectives. Focus on exploration of a range of research on learning and implications for educational practice. Students have opportunities to focus on areas of interest in preparation for their own projects and research work in subsequent courses. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 510 - Child Development and Learning for Elementary Teachers.
Graduate standing. (3).
Exploration of child development and learning, focused on issues related to K-8 settings. Includes human growth and development, diversity, and motivation, as applied to learning and teaching. Offered infrequently.
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