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2007-2009 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 
  

  • 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.Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • 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 maximum of six credits, no more than three of which are applicable to the concentration requirement.Graded Pass/Fail/Y
  

  • ECN 421 - American Economic History


    ECN 201 or consent of instructor(3)s

    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.
  

  • ECN 424 - Labor Economics


    ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(3)s

    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.
  

  • ECN 466 - The Economy of Russia, Ukraine and CIS


    ECN 201, 202(3)s

    low probability that this course will be offered
  

  • ECN 469 - Managerial Economics


    ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(3)s

    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.
  

  • ECN 474 - State and Local Public Finance


    ECN 201 and 202(3)s

    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
  

  • ECN 475 - Cost-Benefit Analysis


    ECN 202 or consent of instructor(3)s

    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
  

  • ECN 479 - Economics of Health Care


    ECN 202; HCR 300; or consent of instructor(3)s

    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
  

  • ECN 480 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration


    At least junior standing(3)s

    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
  

  • 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.Also Listed as HON 495Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • ECN 496 - Honors Thesis II


    Prior or concurrent election of ECN 495 and consent of Department Chair Open only to Honors Program students in economics(4)

    Also Listed as HON 496Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • ECN 521 - American Economic History


    Graduate standing; ECN 201 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.Not open to students with credit for ECN 421.
  

  • ECN 524 - Labor Economics


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 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 marketsGraded Not open to students with credit for ECN 424
  

  • ECN 526 - Gender, Labor and Inequality


    Graduate standing(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.Not open to students with credit for ECN 326.
  

  • ECN 527 - History of Economic Thought


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(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 KeynesNot open to students with credit for ECN 327.
  

  • ECN 532 - Comparative Economic Systems


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(3)

    Theories of capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies. The free market and planned economies. Application to existing economies.Not open to students with credit for ECN 332.
  

  • ECN 566 - The Global Economy


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 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.Not open to students with credit for ECN 366.
  

  • ECN 567 - World Economic History


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(3)

    See ECN 367 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ECN 367.
  

  • ECN 569 - Managerial Economics


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 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.Not open to students with credit for ECN 469.Also Listed as MGT 554
  

  • 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
  

  • ECN 573 - Law and Economics


    Graduate standing; ECN 201, 202; or consent of instructor(3)

    Analysis of urban and regional economic problems. Location theory, export-base analysis, housing, transportation, and local services.Not open to students with credit for ECN 375.
  

  • ECN 574 - State and Local Public Finance


    Graduate standing(3)s

    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.Not open to students with credit for ECN 474/PUB 478.Also Listed as PUB 578
  

  • ECN 575 - Cost-Benefit Analysis


    Graduate standing; 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 uncertaintyNot open to students with credit for ECN/PUB 475.Also Listed as PUB 575
  

  • ECN 579 - Economics of Health Care


    Graduate standing; 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.Not open to students with credit for ECN/HCR/PUB 479.Also Listed as HCR 579 and PUB 579
  

  • ECN 580 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration


    Graduate 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 administrationNot open to students with credit for ECN/PUB 480.Also Listed as PUB 580
  

  • EDE 100 - Exploring Teaching as a Career


    Formerly (EDU 120)(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
  

  • EDE 123 - Music for Elementary School Teachers


    Formerly (EDU 180)(3)f

    Techniques, materials, and methods available to the elementary teacher with little or no musical experience. Provides students with basic understanding of music theory, playing recorder, movement to music, listening activities, simple percussion instruments, and composing.Also Listed as MUS 180
  

  • EDE 300 - Developmental Psychology for Elementary Education


    Formerly (EDU 301)PSY 100; prior admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing; prior or concurrent election of EDE 360(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.
  

  • EDE 302 - Social Foundations of Elementary Education


    Formerly (EDU 302)Admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing; prior or concurrent election of EDE 360(3)

    Critical issues in education. Topics include organization, control and support of schools; problems of culture and race; teacher organizations; and alternatives in education.
  

  • 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.
  

  • EDE 340 - Creative Learning Experiences


    Formerly (EDU 336)Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360(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, MUS 336 and THE 336
  

  • EDE 342 - Methods and Materials


    Formerly (EDU 300)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
  

  • EDE 343 - Teaching Social Science in the Elementary and Middle School


    Formerly (EDU 345)Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360(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.
  

  • EDE 344 - Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School


    Formerly (EDU 340)Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360(3)

    Teaching strategies based on how children learn science. Experiences with content and materials drawn from modern elementary and middle school science programs.
  

  • EDE 346 - Teaching General Music, Grades K-8


    Formerly EDU 381MUS 130, 241, 242, 243, 252, 261, 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
  

  • EDE 360 - Elementary Teaching Field Experience/Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 303)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
  

  • EDE 361 - Fieldwork in School and Youth-Work Settings


    Formerly (EDU 392)Consent of instructor(1-9)

    Field assignments to fit student needs and interests; supervised by agency and University personnel. Periodic conferences and written work.Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 401 - Sociology of Education


    Formerly (EDU 452)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
  

  • EDE 402 - Schools and Communities


    Formerly (EDU 482)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
  

  • EDE 432 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies


    Formerly (EDU 438)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
  

  • EDE 433 - Girls, Culture and Education


    Formerly (EDU 440)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
  

  • EDE 440 - Classroom Management


    Formerly (EDU 400)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 ABCD>N
  

  • EDE 441 - Assessment in Education


    Formerly (EDU 357)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.
  

  • EDE 461 - International & Global Perspectives in Education


    Formerly (EDU 398)Consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing(1-6)

    Graded ABCD>N
  

  • EDE 469 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School


    Formerly (EDU 349)EDE 300, 302, 360; EDM 341; EDR 343, 344; all six with grades of C (20) or better; concurrent election of EDE 499 Open only to students with 110 or more credits, who are within 8 credits of completing their major and within 8 credits of completing their minor prior to student teaching, and who have been formally admitted to a teacher certification program and completed an application to student teach (At the time of application, students must have passed the State of Michigan basic skills tests and have grade point averages of at least 275 overall, in education courses, and in the major and minor subject areas to be eligible to student teach) Application procedures include an online application and a mandatory orientation meeting The Application period is in December for Fall student teaching, and in late April/early May for Winter student teaching Missing the deadline will result in waiting until the next application period The application site is posted to the Education Department’s website and on the Department’s bulletin board The mandatory orientation is held in August for Fall student teaching, and in December for Winter student teaching Dates and times are listed in the student’s eligibility letter and posted on the application site and to the Student Teaching organization in Blackboard It is strongly urged that students elect only 12 credits while student teaching(3-10)

    Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and school personnel. Designed to develop the special knowledge and skills required of teachers through supervised full-time participation in classroom work. Weekly seminar provides opportunity for discussion and evaluation of the student teaching experience. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and school personnel.Students should keep other course elections to a minimum during the semester of student teachingGraded Pass/Fail/Y
  

  • EDE 470 - Honors Research Methods


    Formerly (EDU 394)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 ABC>N
  

  • EDE 480 - Independent Study in Elementary Education


    Formerly (EDU 391)Consent of instructor(1-3)

    Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student.May be reelected to a maximum of four creditsGraded ABCDE/Y
  

  • 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 not be elected for more than six credits and May not repeat the same topic for credit.
  

  • EDE 488 - Honors Thesis I


    Formerly (EDU 495)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 489Also Listed as HON 495Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 489 - Honors Thesis II


    Formerly (EDU 496)Prior or concurrent election of EDU 495 Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education(4)

    Also Listed as HON 496Graded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 499 - Elementary Student Teaching Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 359)Concurrent election of EDE 469 or EDS 469(2)

    Group discussions, projects, and activities designed by students in student teaching to aid in looking beyond the details of the student teaching experience and in conceptualizing the teaching and learning process.Graded Pass/Fail
  

  • EDE 500 - Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching


    Formerly (EDU 530)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.
  

  • EDE 501 - Sociology of Education


    Formerly (EDU 569)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 educationNot open to students with credit for EDE 401 (EDU 452) or SOC 452Also Listed as SOC 569
  

  • EDE 502 - Schools and Communities


    Formerly (EDU 582)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 communitiesNot open to students with credit for EDE/SWR 402 (EDU/SWK 482) or PUB 482Also Listed as PUB 582 and SWR 502
  

  • EDE 503 - History of American Urban Schooling


    Formerly (EDU 570)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
  

  • 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
  

  • EDE 520 - Beginning Teacher Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 504)Graduate Standing; BIO 111, 113, 327 RPL 312, GEO 372 recommended(3)

    The Beginning Teacher Seminar focuses on the components of professional practice. Students explore issues that impact the effectiveness of the learning environmentGraded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 521 - Structuring the Classroom for Success


    Formerly (EDU 502)Graduate standing(3)

    Developing upon a foundation based on the articulation of students’ personal teaching philosophies, exploration and critique of methods for providing classroom environments that enable learning while emphasizing affective development.
  

  • EDE 522 - Educational Equality


    Formerly (EDU 503)Graduate standing(3)

    Intensive investigation of the interplay among the issues of race, class, and gender as they exist in schools today. Additional emphasis on critique of approaches aimed at the alleviation of problems associated with these themes.
  

  • EDE 525 - Equality and Excellence


    Formerly (EDU 571)Graduate standing(3)

    Investigation of the historical and contemporary competition between equity and excellence in the schools. Focus on the issues and values related to these movements and their effect on urban schools and diverse student populations.
  

  • EDE 530 - Students in Urban Schools


    Formerly (EDU 572)Graduate standing(3)

    Seminar with rotating topics. Focus on problems encountered by students, and current views on solutions. Among the issues to be covered: marginality, substance abuse, delinquency, violence.
  

  • EDE 531 - Seminar in Urban Education


    Formerly (EDU 573)Graduate standing(3)

    In-depth study of particular issues related to urban education; topics to vary semester to semester. Among the topics to be included: school restructuring, school-community relations.
  

  • EDE 532 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies


    Formerly (EDU 538)Graduate 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 curriculumNot open to students with credit for EDE 432 (EDU 438) or PUB 438Also Listed as PUB 538
  

  • EDE 533 - Girls, Culture and Education


    Formerly (EDU 540)Graduate 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 schoolingNot open to students with credit for EDE 433 (EDU 440) or WGS 440Also Listed as WGS 540
  

  • EDE 540 - Classroom Management


    Formerly (EDU 500)Graduate standing(3)

    Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson contentNot open to students with credit for EDE 440 (EDU 400)
  

  • EDE 542 - Seminar in Mathematics Teaching


    Formerly (EDU 505)Graduate standing(3)

    Current conceptions and new directions in mathematics, along with attention to issues of diversity.
  

  • EDE 543 - Seminar in Social Studies Teaching


    Formerly (EDU 525)Graduate standing(3)

    Current conceptions and new directions in social sciences, along with attention to issues of diversityNot open to students with credit for EDE 343
  

  • EDE 544 - Seminar in Science Teaching


    Formerly (EDU 515)Graduate standing(3)

    Current conceptions and new directions in science, along with attention to issues of diversity.
  

  • EDE 545 - Instructional Issues in Multicultural Education


    Formerly (EDU 501)Graduate standing; EDE 432 or 532(3)

    Exploration of issues and concepts of multicultural education. Special emphasis on problems and prospects of teaching to diverse groups and accounting for diverse learners from a variety of perspectives.
  

  • EDE 560 - Field Practicum and Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 595)Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program Passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam Graduate standing(3)

    Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by seminar designed as introduction to teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public school classroom under the guidance of a mentor/teacher. Emphasis on use of critical thinking, reflection, and clinical observation to describe and analyze the role of classroom teachers in teaching and learningGraded Pass/Fail/Y
  

  • EDE 561 - International and Global Perspectives in Education


    Formerly (EDU 598)Graduate standing and PSY 100; consent of instructor(3)
  

  • EDE 580 - Independent Study in Elementary Education


    Formerly (EDU 599)Graduate standing; consent of instructor(13)

    Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student, on a topic related to elementary education. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 4 creditsGraded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 585 - Special Topics in Elementary Education


    Formerly (EDU 507)Graduate standing(1-6)

    Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary 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 repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
  

  • EDE 587 - Special Topics for Professional Development


    Graduate standing(1-6)

    Relevant professional development for K-12 professionals. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
  

  • EDE 601 - Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy in a Pluralistic Society


    Formerly (EDU 520)Graduate standing(3)

    Inquiry into historical, philosophical, and social forces that impinge upon contemporary educational policy. Topics include relationships between education and issues of gender, race and class, school reform, and other factors which influence educational thought and practice. Analysis of conflicting points of view emphasized in interpretation of current educational issues and problems.
  

  • EDE 602 - Historical and Current Perspectives of Teaching and School Structure


    Admission to Vocational-Teacher Cadet Program(2)

    Review of the development of education in America; structure, funding and governance of public education; current trends and issues facing education, including recruitment of future teachers, certification processes, and employment and teaching in diverse settings.
  

  • EDE 625 - Using Technology to Investigate Math


    Formerly (EDU 604)Graduate standing(3)

    Exploration, investigation, application, and evaluation of the use of current technological tools in teaching middle and high school mathematics. Students will focus on innovative uses of technology to support new ways of thinking and learning, with attention to topics such as arithmetic, geometry, algebra and statistics.
  

  • EDE 669 - Student Teaching in Elementary School


    Formerly (EDU 596)Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam; no less than a B(40) in the following courses: EDE 510, 542, 543, 544, 560, 601, EDN 510, EDR 543, 544, EDT 501, overall GPA of at least 50; GPA of at least 275 (on a 40 undergraduate scale) in major and minor subject areas; concurrent election of EDE 699(6)

    Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and school personnel. Designed to develop the special knowledge and skills required of teachers through supervised full-time participation in classroom work. Weekly seminar provides opportunity for discussion and evaluation of the student teaching experience. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and school personnel.Students should keep other course elections to a minimum during the semester of student teachingGraded Pass/Fail/Y
  

  • EDE 670 - Research Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 561)Graduate standing; a course from specialization strand(3)

    Seminar providing support for professional development and evaluation and execution of research.
  

  • EDE 698 - Master’s Project


    Formerly (EDU 560)Graduate standing; at least 24 credit hours in specialization(3)

    Research, conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate education faculty, that investigates an issue, problem, or approach in the student’s field of studyGraded ABCDE/Y
  

  • EDE 699 - Student Teaching Seminar


    Formerly (EDU 597) Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; concurrent election of EDE 669(2)

    Group discussions, projects, and activities designed by students in student teaching to aid in looking beyond the details of the student teaching experience and in conceptualizing the teaching and learning processGraded Pass/Fail/Y
  

  • EDL 410 - Leadership Theory and Practice


    Formerly (EDU 450)At least junior standing(3)

    Theory and practice of supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivation techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinical.Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 (EDU 400)Also Listed as PUB 450
  

  • EDL 503 - Management of Educational Systems


    Formerly (EDU 562)Graduate standing(3)

    Systems approach to examination of educational administrative leadership tasks, personnel management, and organizational structures which determine interaction within the school organization and between the school and the community. Emphasis on strategies for organizational change in decision making, program design, two-way communication, performance evaluation, staff motivation and morale issues. Particular attention to the area of community relations and involvement of parents, community groups and civic organizations in planning and assessment of school objectivesAlso Listed as PUB 562
  

  • EDL 510 - Leadership Theory and Practice


    Formerly (EDU 550)Graduate standing(1-3)

    Theory and practice related to supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivational techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including skills of conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinicalNot open to students with credit for EDE 440 (EDU 400) or EDL 410 (EDU 450) or PUB 450Also Listed as PUB 550
  

  • EDL 520 - Introduction to School Law


    Formerly (EDU 563)Graduate standing(3)

    Administrative, judicial and statutory factors related to educational institutions. Legal aspects of evaluating staff personnel and students; court decisions regarding teacher academic freedom and student rights; legal issues of race, religion, liability, tort and contractsAlso Listed as PUB 563
  

  • EDL 525 - School Finance and Business Administration


    Formerly (EDU 564)Graduate standing(3)

    Principles and issues of public school finance: theory, revenues, expenditures, federal/local finance issues. Overview of principles and practices governing management of business affairs in educational institutions, including accounting, auditing, reporting, and applications of electronic data processing as a management tool.Also Listed as PUB 564
  

  • EDL 527 - Supervision


    Formerly (EDU 565)Graduate standing(3)

    Critical analysis of the purpose and functions of organizational supervision. Principles, practices and strategies in the supervision of personnel. Supervisory terms, tasks and perspectives, particularly in school district organizationsAlso Listed as PUB 565
  

  • EDL 529 - Curriculum Development


    Formerly (EDU 566)Graduate standing(3)

    Assessment and understanding of principles involved in curriculum development and design; practices and skills necessary in organization and implementation of scope and sequence curriculum planning. Internal and external influences impacting curriculum developmentAlso Listed as PUB 566
  

  • EDL 531 - The Principalship


    Formerly (EDU 567)Graduate standing(3)

    Administrative leadership responsibilities and functions of the school building principal. Knowledge and skills for program administration; personnel selection, supervision and evaluation; curriculum planning; joint decision-making; consensus problem-solving; community relations; human relations; staff/student motivation. Emphasis on application of skills and behaviors through simulated problem-solving techniques such as in-basket and case study exercisesAlso Listed as PUB 567
  

  • EDL 540 - Instructional Practice and Evaluation


    Formerly (EDU 568)Graduate standing(3)

    Contemporary theories of instruction and evaluation with their application to classroom practice. Emphasis on the building and central office administrator as an instructional leaderAlso Listed as PUB 568
  

  • EDL 545 - Grantwriting and Administration in Public and Nonprofit Agency Settings


    Formerly (EDU 594)Graduate standing(3)

    Comprehensive approach to grantwriting and administration in public agencies and non-profit organizations, with emphasis on elements and characteristics of effective proposals and proven, practical techniques for their development. Students prepare a grant proposal addressing a need in the organization in which they are currently employed.Offered on-lineAlso Listed as PUB 594
  

  • EDL 580 - Independent Study in Educational Leadership


    Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor(1-3)

    Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to educational leadership. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specializationMay be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.
  

  • EDL 585 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership


    Graduate standing(1-6)

    Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to educational leadership. 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 specializationMay be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
  

  • EDL 660 - Clinical Practice in School Administration


    Formerly (EDU 592)Graduate standing, completion of at least 12 hours in the program(3)

    School-based experience designed to expand candidate’s awareness of nature and demands of school administration and to apply administrative theories, concepts and best practices under the mentorship of a veteran cooperating administrator and a university supervisor. Offered on line using computer-mediated technology to link faculty, administrators and candidates at various sites across the region for communication, instruction and networking activitiesAlso Listed as PUB 592
  

  • EDL 670 - Applied Research Methods for Administrators


    Formerly (EDU 585)Graduate standing(3)

    Introduction to the principles and practices of applied research for administrators. Topical coverage of both qualitative and quantitative data and analytic methodsAlso Listed as PUB 585
  

  • EDM 120 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I


    Students must submit a Misdemeanor/Felony Conviction Form and be approved before beginning this course(4)

    Exploration of content and methods relevant to whole number arithmetic in the K-5 classroom, with emphasis on how children learn. Includes exploration of place value and arithmetic operations and error analysis of children’s work. Reflective lesson development via lesson study through guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Portion of the course held in a local elementary school.
  

  • EDM 121 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II


    EDM 120 or concurrent election of EDM 120 with consent of instructor Students who transfer an EDM 120 equivalent must submit a Misdemeanor/Felony Conviction Form and be approved before beginning this course(4)

    Exploration of content and methods relevant to geometry in the K-5 classroom, with emphasis on how children learn. Patterns, classification of shapes, measurement, area and perimeter, volume and surface area. Reflective lesson development via lesson study through guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Portion of the course held in a local elementary school.
  

  • EDM 220 - Algebraic Thinking for Elementary Education


    EDM 120(4)

    Algebraic thinking and its application to the K-8 classroom. Focus on the nature of algebraic thinking and how algebraic thinking can be coordinated with the teaching of number and operation; proportional reasoning; geometry and measurement; data analysis and probability. Special focus on the notion of variables and unknowns, the concept of function, and modeling of real world situations using algebraic language. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
  

  • EDM 221 - Mathematical Reasoning, Proving, and Problem Solving for Elementary Education


    EDM 120(4)

    Learning and implementing relevant problem-solving strategies; exploring what proof means in the K-8 classroom. Students explore various mathematical contexts: posing problems and problem extensions, developing problem solving strategies, solving problems, communicating mathematical demonstrations, investigating notions and methods of proof. Examination of the use of resources (media technology, references, colleagues) to engage in problem solving and proof. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
 

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