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Early Childhood Development |
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ECHD 2304 - Introduction to Working with Infants and Toddlers
3 hrs
Addresses the role of the caregiver in forming respectful and responsive relationships with infants and toddlers with best practices designed to promote young children’s holistic well-being in the areas of attachment, perception, motor skills, cognition, language, emotions, and social skills.
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ECHD 3301 - Principles of Caring for Preschool Children
3 hrs
Overview of basic principles and best practices in early childhood education; emphasizes an appropriate learning environment with practical applications based on current research; observing developmental levels, designing appropriate activities, and supporting children via learning.
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ECHD 4301 - Math and Science for Young Children
3 hrs
Integration of math and science with other important elements of development for young children; common conceptual framework; problem solving emphasized for constructing the basic concepts.
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ECHD 4312 - Partnering with Parents
3 hrs
Guidelines for creating effective partnerships with families; diversity of modern families; and examining elements that create successful partnerships and programs that work.
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ECHD 4319 - Administration of Programs for Young Children
3 hrs
Emphasizes the director’s responsibility for being a leader in both program and people maintenance; business skills; funding; budgeting; selecting, training, and supervising staff; facility acquisition; purchasing equipment; and evaluating the program.
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Economics |
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ECON 2307 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3 hrs
Overall economic behavior pertaining to national income, employment, and the level of prices; money, banking, and monetary policy; government spending, taxation, and fiscal policy. Note: Credit not awarded for ECON 2307 and ECON 4346 .
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ECON 2308 - Principles of Microeconomics
3 hrs
Economics of the firm, the industry, and the household; allocation of resources through the price system under varying degrees of competition; examination of the effect of wages, rent, interest, and profit. Applications to current economic problems. Note: Credit not awarded for ECON 2308 and ECON 4346 .
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ECON 3307 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
3 hrs
Aggregate economic analysis from the perspective of different schools of thought; effects of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate economic variables such as income, prices, and economic growth. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 , or ECON 4346 or equivalent, and junior standing.
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ECON 3308 - Intermediate Microeconomics
3 hrs
Theory of the consumer and firm; market equilibrium conditions under perfect and imperfect competition. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 , or ECON 4346 or equivalent, and junior standing.
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ECON 3327 - Economic Development
3 hrs
Economic growth and development including case studies of various countries.
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ECON 3329 - Labor Economics
3 hrs
Attitudes and problems of the worker in economic society; expression of behavior such as strikes, boycotts, and lockouts; various remedies such as benevolent employers, collective bargaining, government ownership of industry, political organization, and direct action. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 , or ECON 4346 or equivalent, and junior standing.
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ECON 3331 - Environmental Economics
3 hrs
Theories of externalities and public goods applied to pollution and environmental policy. Trade-off between production and environmental amenities. Assessing nonmarket value of environmental amenities. Remediation and clean-up policies, associated costs, and socially responsible practices. Environmental quality and economic development. Biodiversity management.
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ECON 3343 - International Economics
3 hrs
Causes and consequences of the international movement of goods and services. Comparative advantage, terms of trade, welfare effects, factor price and resource mobility implications. Tariffs, quotas and other artificial barriers to trade. International financial arrangements and the adequacy of international reserves and system of payments. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 or ECON 4346
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ECON 4343 - History of Economic Thought
3 hrs
Evolution of economic thought and theory from feudalism to mercantilism and physiocracy, to classical economics, to socialism and Marxism, to marginal and neoclassical economics; the infl uence of the times on economists and their theories.
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ECON 4344 - Industrial Organization
3 hrs
Theoretical and empirical study of the structure, conduct and performance of manufacturing firms and industries; analysis of strategic choice through game theory. Economic concentration, scale economies, entry barriers, and collusive oligopoly practices. Evaluation of how well American industrial performance meets societal goals. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 or ECON 4346
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ECON 4345 - Public Finance
3 hrs
Extension of economic theory to the public sector of the economy. Development of economic theory of public expenditures and taxation at the federal, state, and local levels. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2307 and ECON 2308 or ECON 4346
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ECON 4346 - Survey of Economics
3 hrs
Survey course covering macroeconomics and microeconomics. Note: Credit not awarded for ECON 2307 or ECON 2308 and ECON 4346.
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ECON 5310 - Managerial Economics
3 hrs
Basic economic concepts and their application to managerial decision-making; demand and cost analysis, forecasting, pricing decisions, capital budgeting and capital management, and decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): BUAD 5302
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Education |
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EDUC 2301 - Principles and Practices in Education
3 hrs
Survey course of the teaching-learning process, and factors impacting teaching and learning with emphasis on assisting student in deciding grade level and content area. Field experiences: 6 hours. Course Fee: $55.00 - fee for admission to the Educator Preparation Program determined by the state of Texas
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EDUC 2306 - Child Growth and Development
3 hrs
An in-depth study of the health/physical, emotional/social, and cognitive/language/literacy development of children from pre-birth through age eight. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 2307 - Child and Adolescent Development
3 hrs
Characteristics of child and adolescent development and its impacts learning and growth. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 3302 - Instructional Strategies and Practices
3 hrs
Students develop effective lesson plans and learn various models to teach those lessons. Note: Candidates may not apply to the Teacher Education Program any sooner than when enrolled in EDUC 3302. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2301 ; or consent of the School Dean. Field experience: 6 hours. Course Fee: $150 (required to access an Integrated Platform for work with edTPA)
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EDUC 3313 - Educating Students from Diverse Backgrounds
3 hrs
Impact of culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion and special populations on learning; identifies ways to enhance learning and motivation. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4001 - Elementary Education Senior Seminar
0 hrs
Prepares student to pass the TExES exam EC-6 291. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Cannot be taken before the last term of the Junior year.
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EDUC 4301 - Teaching Science in Elementary and the Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching science. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4303 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching social studies. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4305 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching math. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4313 - Classroom Management
3 hrs
Learning to build a system for classroom management that creates a positive learning environment. TEA Ethics training must also be completed and passed in order to pass this course. Prerequisite(s): Taken in the term prior to student teaching or with consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4319 - Becoming an Effective Educator
3 hrs
Prepares Candidates for the submission of the edTPA portfolio. Candidates will pay $318 out-of-pocket, sent directly to Pearson to cover the cost of submitting the edTPA portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Taken the semester before student teaching or as the capstone course. Field experience: 12 hours
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EDUC 4328 - Curriculum and Assessment for Secondary School
3 hrs
A classroom interactive approach to the study of curriculum and assessment. Examination of major curriculum trend and issues. Emphasis on new curriculum innovations and emphasizes. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 4360 - Clinical Teaching
3 hrs
Direct clinical teaching in a selected campus classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4461 - Elementary Clinical Teaching
4 hrs
Direct observation and student teaching in a selected elementary and middle school classrooms. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course work or permission from the coordinator of the education department; acceptance in the Teacher Education Program and advancement to Student Teaching as determined by the Teacher Education Advisory Committee. Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4462 - Elementary Clinical Teaching
4 hrs
Direct observation and student teaching in a selected elementary and middle school classrooms. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course work or permission from the coordinator of the education department; acceptance in the Teacher Education Program and advancement to Student Teaching as determined by the Teacher Education Advisory Committee. Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4464 - Secondary School Clinical Teaching
4 hrs
Direct observation and student teaching in a selected high school secondary classrooms. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course work or permission from the coordinator of the education department; acceptance in the Teacher Education Program and advancement to Student Teaching as determined by the Teacher Education Advisory Committee. Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4465 - Secondary School Clinical Teaching
4 hrs
Direct observation and student teaching in a selected high school secondary classrooms. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Completion of all course work or permission from the coordinator of the education department; acceptance in the Teacher Education Program and advancement to Student Teaching as determined by the Teacher Education Advisory Committee. Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4661 - Elementary Clinical Teaching
6 hrs
Directed observation and student teaching in a selected elementary classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4662 - Middle School Clinical Teaching
6 hrs
Directed observation and student teaching in a selected middle school classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4663 - Secondary Clinical Teaching
6 hrs
Directed observation and student teaching in a selected high school classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 4664 - All Level Clinical Teaching
6 hrs
Directed observation and student teaching in an elementary and secondary classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 5102 - Master Comprehensive Test
1 hrs
Test will be composed of objective test item and constructed responses (essay). Measure major learning constructs. Oral component for areas of weakness revealed by the written examination. Note: Credit/No Credit Prerequisite(s): Last term of graduate enrollment.
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EDUC 5110 - Education Preparation Program Application
1 hrs
Must enroll in the first term after admission to the Graduate School to complete the application process for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP); including but not limited to the Teacher Education Program application, Candidate autobiography, completion of TEA-required trainings, and Candidate interview. Candidate must complete and pass all components of the course within the current term or will have to repeat the course in a future term, thus delaying admission into the Teacher Education Program. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $55.00 + $150.00 (required to access Chalk & Wire Integrated Platform for edTPA work)
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EDUC 5160 - Health and Physical Education for the Elementary Educator
1 hrs
Introduces students to health and physical education for teaching elementary school children. Focus on application of current state-mandated minimum standards and inclusion of physical education into the whole-child development process. Specifically includes using physical education to compliment the traditional academic fields. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5260 - Overview of the Arts
2 hrs
This course guides students through an overview related to Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, and Art). Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5300 - Personal and Organizational Leadership
3 hrs
Student gains personal and professional leadership skills, progressing from dependency on others to independence, and finally to interdependence with others in the organization. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5301 - Advanced Principles and Practices in Education
3 hrs
Development of skills related to the teaching learning process. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5302 - Research Methods in Education
3 hrs
Development of research skills appropriate for educational and instructional environments. Development of a research prospectus. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5305 - Instructional Techniques
3 hrs
Proficiency is developed in the use of lesson planning and instructional models. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5306 - Classroom Management
3 hrs
Investigation of the major theories of classroom management and the state laws and administrative rules concerning student discipline and development of proficiency in a model. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5312 - Topics in Education
3 hrs
Emphasis is placed on current research and case studies of current issues in education. Course may be taken as a class or as an individual project and may be repeated. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5319 - Becoming an Effective Educator
3 hrs
Prepares Candidates for the submission of the edTPA portfolio. Candidates will pay $318 out-of-pocket, sent directly to Pearson to cover the cost of submitting the edTPA portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Taken the semester before student teaching or as the capstone course Field experience: 12 hours
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EDUC 5321 - Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching social studies. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5322 - Science in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching science. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5323 - Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Emphasizes the content, materials, and methods for teaching math. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5324 - Curriculum Topics in the EC-6 Classroom
3 hrs
Recognizing and meeting the unique needs of the elementary aged child with special emphasis on EC-6 content standards, lesson and unit planning in the elementary classroom, and elementary curriculum programs. Capstone course taken after 24 hours earned. Focus on preparing for the state test - elementary generalist. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5328 - Instructional and Assessment Strategies II
3 hrs
An extension of EDUC 5305 and includes advanced techniques in planning, instructional strategies and assessments. Examination of major curriculum trends and as well as strategies being used to implement curriculum reforms. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5305 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5339 - Stress Management
3 hrs
A study of the stress reaction and its relationship to specific illnesses and diseases and effects on productivity, with focus on intervention techniques. Emphasis on stress modification techniques and their impact on learning. Field experience: 6 hours Also see: EXSS 5339
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EDUC 5346 - Equity and Excellence in the EC-12 Classroom
3 hrs
Critical analysis of diversity issues specific to the EC-12 classroom to ensure an equitable setting with the goal of excellence for all students. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5350 - Internship
3 hrs
Supervised teaching in elementary or secondary classrooms teaching in public schools or accredited private schools. Includes projects in the development of instructional strategies and techniques. Course appropriate for Post-Baccalaureate Certification requirements. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 5351 - Internship
3 hrs
Supervised teaching in elementary or secondary classrooms teaching in public schools or accredited private schools. Includes projects in the development of instructional strategies and techniques. Course appropriate for Post-Baccalaureate Certification requirements. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 5353 - Learning to Lead
3 hrs
Examines past and current research theory relative to leadership development. Explore major paradigms and paradoxes of organizational change and reform. Applies principles of organizational behavior in relation to organizational change. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5366 - Topical Research in Education
3 hrs
Development of an in-depth, research-based paper centering on a self-selected topic in education and an oral presentation to a faculty panel. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5302 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5380 - Adult Development and Learning
3 hrs
Stages of adult development and how adults learn; strategies identified to assist the adult in development and self-actualization. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5381 - Child and Adolescent Development and Learning
3 hrs
Characteristics of child and adolescent development and how it impacts learning and growth. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDUC 5382 - Brain Based Learning
3 hrs
Human learning from the viewpoints of brain-based physiology, behaviorism, social cognition, elemental cognition from developmental, sociocultural and contextual perspectives, metacognition; emotion intertwined with both motivation and learning. Educational implications of the principles and theories. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5383 - Data Based Decision Making
3 hrs
Use of data to formulate decisions and courses of action. How data improves programs and decisions. Statistical methods monitors progress, change and trend analysis. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5384 - Conflict Resolution
3 hrs
Analysis of the nature of conflict; methods to resolve conflict; emphasis on collaborative problem solving and mediation. Research project. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Admission. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5385 - Group Dynamics
3 hrs
In-depth study of models for group processes, and training. Personal and interpersonal skills are developed through an investigation of group norms and development of effective teams. Different training techniques and facilitation skills are investigated and proficiency is developed in the use of group engagement models. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5386 - Ethical Decision Making
3 hrs
Leaders and managers at the mid to upper level encounter ethical issues with greater complexity due to their position within the organization. Ethical issues and subsequent decisions to resolve vexing moral problems is considered a dynamic and interrelated process; not a simple linear progression. Knowledge that positional location within an organization necessitates a comprehensive assessment of how ethical issues intersect and overlap. Research relative to cognitive and emotional competence to identify and handle increasingly complex ethical issues. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5387 - Change Process
3 hrs
Change process implementation focuses at the individual level as well as the organizational level. To accomplish change an imperative exists for leadership change and obtaining different perspectives for change. Communication and change agents, organizational development, stages of concern and change implementation focus units. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5388 - Administrators Solving Problems of Practice
3 hrs
Relates theory of eight decision models to practice through a series of case studies designed to link current decision theory with solutions to contemporary problems. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5389 - Effective Training
3 hrs
Advanced skill building in the design and delivery of effective training. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5390 - Training Leaders in a Diverse Multicultural Environment
3 hrs
Comparative analysis of the diverse cultural groups in the United States and their changing sociological, economic and political status and understanding these factors and their effects on Leaders and their training. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDUC 5661 - Clinical Teaching in the Elementary School
6 hrs
Directed observation and clinical teaching in a public school elementary classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 5663 - Clinical Teaching in the Secondary School
6 hrs
Directed observation and clinical teaching in a public school secondary classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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EDUC 5664 - Clinical Teaching for All Grade Levels
6 hrs
Directed observation and clinical teaching in a public school elementary and secondary classroom. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $100.00 If extensive travel is required by clinical teaching supervisor, student may be charged additional fees as recommended by school dean and approved by VPAA
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Education Curriculum and Instruction |
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EDCI 5302 - School Improvement and Educational Reform
3 hrs
Key issues that surround and define the complexities of sustaining continuous school improvement, with emphasis on schools as learning organizations will be discussed. Ground analysis and discussions in the research literature and in explorations of school and district cases will be incorporated into the coursework. Prerequisite(s): A valid Texas teacher certificate, a valid Texas Principal Certificate, and two years of teaching experience are required.
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Education Literacy |
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EDLI 3300 - Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Students will learn about the nature of the writing process, how to utilize strategies and develop activities appropriate to teach good writing to elementary and middle school students, and how to teach the conventions of writing. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 3305 - Foundations of Reading
3 hrs
Overview of theories of reading, reading process/strategies, and methods of reading instructions. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 3307 - Literature in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom
3 hrs
Knowledge of narrative and expository children’s books and programs. Use of children’s books to develop comprehension and fluency in reading. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 3308 - Early Literacy and Phonics
3 hrs
Develops an understanding of how all areas in language arts emerge in early childhood and how various instructional approaches nurture such development. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 3310 - Content Area Literacy in Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Use of expository materials and strategies for developing content area literacy in the elementary and middle school grades. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 3315 - Young Adult Literature
3 hrs
Contemporary literary and nonliterary selections that middle school and high school students read. Methods to integrate reading into the English/Language Arts curriculum. Field experience: 6 hours Also see: ENGL 3315
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EDLI 4300 - Diagnosis and Investigation of Literacy Difficulties
3 hrs
In-depth analysis of factors, evaluations and assessments to identify elementary students who are challenged in literacy development. Research-tested interventions and strategies will occur during the course lab time. Prerequisite(s): EDLI 3308 Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 4325 - Developing Reading, Study, and Thinking Skills at the Secondary Level
3 hrs
Instructional approaches that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening to enhance acquisition of secondary-level subject matter, thinking, and study skills. Integration of the ELP’s (English Language Proficiencies) into the content areas and development of proficiencies in teaching the ELP’s. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 4328 - Language Acquisition
3 hrs
Examines the process of learning and using a second language focusing on the relationship between language and literacy acquisition of English language learners. Theories and models of second language acquisition (SLA). Emotional, social and intellectual implications of the process of learning a second language while maintaining the first. Analyze and compare first and second language acquisition and apply strategies related to second learning in a cross-cultural setting. Prerequisite(s): EDLI 4345 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 4345 - Teaching English as a Second Language
3 hrs
Methods of teaching ESL, including instructional strategies for transitioning to English and mainstreaming second language English-speakers, with emphasis on developing reading, writing, and oral language components. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, or EDUC 3302 , or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours Also see: ENGL 4345
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EDLI 4347 - Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School
3 hrs
Interactive, integrative approach to teaching the language arts and writing process approach with applications made to elementary and middle schools. Integration of the ELP’s (English Language Proficiencies) into the content areas and development of proficiencies in teaching the ELP’s with an analysis of factors, evaluations and assessments to identify elementary students who are challenged in literacy development. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3302 Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 4348 - Literacy Processes of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
3 hrs
Provides research and trends in teaching school language learners. The legal aspects, instructional design, behavioral principles, and real world challenges of second language learning and teaching. Best instructional practices for students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Various theories/approaches of language acquisition are investigated including the Structured English Instruction approach. Prerequisite(s): EDLI 3308 Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 5306 - Literacy Assessment and Instruction
3 hrs
Administer and interpret varied assessment tools. Select and implement appropriate instruction techniques to plan and conduct effective literacy instruction for a culturally diverse population. Prerequisite(s): EDLI 5354 Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 5307 - Foundations and Approaches to Literature in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom
3 hrs
Utilizing children’s literature to develop and enhance all areas of the language arts. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 5309 - Young Adult Literature
3 hrs
Focus is literature for the middle and high school student. Emphasis is placed on contemporary literature. Field experience: 6 hours Also see: ENGL 5309
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EDLI 5324 - Content Area Instruction
3 hrs
Teachers will learn to determine pupil needs and abilities in content area. Uses all language arts as a tool for learning informational texts. Prerequisite(s): EDLI 5347 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 5325 - Developing Reading, Study, and Thinking Skills at the Secondary Level
3 hrs
Ways to integrate language areas and thinking skills within secondary level courses, leading to improved knowledge acquisition and lifelong learning. Development of instructional strategies to incorporate the ELP’s (English Language Proficiencies) standards into the content area. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5305 or consent of instructor. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 5328 - Second Language Acquisition
3 hrs
Explore theories and models of second language acquisition (SLA). Learn about the emotional, social, and intellectual implications of the process of learning a second language while maintaining the first. Analyze and compare first and second language acquisition. Apply strategies related to second language learning in a cross cultural setting. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 5345 - Teaching English as a Second Language
3 hrs
Methods of teaching ESL for bilingual and ESL teachers. Instructional strategies for transitioning to English and mainstreaming second language English-speakers. An emphasis on developing instructional procedures for teaching reading and writing, and developing oral language. Content/subject sheltered instructional techniques. Analyzing strategies for assisting speakers of other languages to become English proficient. Field experience: 6 hours Also see: ENGL 5345
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EDLI 5347 - Science of Teaching Reading and Language Arts
3 hrs
Science of teaching reading and language arts with emphasis on the writing process and assessment of reading problems. Survey of various instructional strategies for delivering reading instruction with an analysis of factors, evaluations and assessments to identify elementary students who are challenged in literacy development. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDLI 5348 - Literacy Processes of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
3 hrs
Fundamental concepts, principles, and conflicts of second language learning and teaching. Effective instructional approaches for students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Investigation of various theories of language acquisition . Emphasis on language acquisition skills at home and school for English language learners. Field experience: 6 hours
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EDLI 5354 - Elementary Literacy and Phonics Instruction
3 hrs
Examination of the continuing development of all aspects of literacy in early childhood; theoretical underpinnings and instructional approaches. Field experience: 6 hours.
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EDAD 5110 - Education Preparation Program Application
1 hrs
Must enroll in the first term after admission to the Graduate School to complete the application process for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP); including but not limited to the Teacher Education Program application, Candidate autobiography, completion of TEA-required trainings, proof of Service Record and Teaching Certificate, and Candidate interview. Candidate must complete and pass all components of the course within the current term or will have to repeat the course in a future term, thus delaying admission into the Teacher Education Program. Note: Credit/No Credit Course Fee: $55.00
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EDAD 5302 - Data Analysis in Educational Administration
3 hrs
Development of research skills and the interpretation and application of educational law.
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