Education (EDUC)

EDUC 1101. Educator Preparation. 1 Hour.

In this course, candidates are introduced to the details of the teacher education program. Candidates learn about educator preparation, state certification requirements, and application into the program for all EC-6 and 4-8 teaching certification majors. Restricted to education majors only.
Prerequisite: 12-15 hours in the core content related to the student's certification field.

EDUC 2305. Human Growth & Learning. 3 Hours.

This course examines growth and learning in elementary environments. Major theories of the teaching-learning process are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Field experiences in public schools (10 hours). Required for EC-6 certification.

EDUC 3302. Educational Finance. 3 Hours.

Students critically examine the political and economic factors impacting finance in public education. Students explore sources of revenue, the distribution of revenue, and the budgeting and expenditure of revenue in educational settings.

EDUC 4301. Teacher Education Capstone. 3 Hours.

In this culminating course for Interdisciplinary Studies majors, students will focus on reflection and problem-solving during the student teaching experience.
Prerequisite: CIEE 4391.

EDUC 4302. Educational Law & Policy. 3 Hours.

Students examine federal and state law impacting educational institutions. Topics include organizational structures of school, federal and state systems, church-state related issues, teacher rights, rights of students with disabilities, instructional issues, tort liability, and equal opportunities in education.
Prerequisite: 15 Hours of EDUC courses.