A study of the human life cycle from conception to the grave with emphasis on childhood, adolescence, sexuality, parenting skills, and aging. Designed for nurses, teachers, and others in areas of human service. A foundation course in professional education, including historical and philosophical backgrounds of the profession, and an introduction to multicultural education. EDUC 311 is required the first semester of the teacher certification sequence. EDUC 311 and READ 322 may be taken concurrently for secondary certification.
Students complete formal application for teacher education in class.
A field-based course designed to present basic elementary curriculum including lesson planning and the development, organization, and use of teaching materials. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 431. A field-based course designed to present basic principles of curriculum development coordinated with textbook use and lesson planning. This course presents Chapter 75 of the Texas Education Code and an introduction to supporting media. All 3 sections of the TASP must be passed.