The elementary and secondary school certification programs require the completion of 36 credits in the professional education sequence. The early childhood education certification program is a combined undergraduate and graduate program totaling 69 credits and leading to certification and a Masters of Arts degree. Additional University-approved credits are also required in each of the programs. Courses Students are required to take the core courses, the certification courses in their program and additional University-approved credits. Course Descriptions ED 101 Educational Psychology 3CR Course considers the application of psychological principles to educational theory and practice.
Students explore the many ways of thinking about knowledge, teaching and learning.
Major theories of learning and development are introduced and consistent themes and concepts identified. ED 152 Education in the United States 3 CR Introduces the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations underlying the development and organization of education in the United States. Focuses on identification of exceptional students as well as methods of meeting their educational needs in regular and special classroom settings. Exceptionalities studied include all areas identified by national and state mandates. ED 207 Classroom Management 3 CR Presents teaching strategies for discipline and management in the classroom.