DEBORAH LOWTHER, PhD
Chair

BEVERLY CROSS, PhD
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
(901) 678-4861

SHELBY TATE
MS and Ed.D. Contact

LARUTH LOFTIES
MAT Graduate Advisor

Email: llofties@memphis.edu
http://www.memphis.edu/icl/

Mailing Address:
Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
ICL Graduate Advising Office
Ball Hall Room 202
Memphis, TN 38152

I. Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (ICL) Overview, Programs, and Admission Deadlines

A. Overview

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (ICL) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Doctor of Education degrees. Graduate students in ICL can also take IDT (Instructional Design and Technology) courses that focus on instructional computer applications in the P-12 classroom that will lead to a Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications. The University of Memphis participates in the Regents Online Master of Education degree (MEd) in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Program objectives are: (1) understanding of how learning occurs, how students construct knowledge and acquire skills, and how to provide learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development; (2) ability to adapt instructional techniques to diverse cultural and language backgrounds and to those with exceptional learning needs; (3) understands the principles and techniques associated with various instructional strategies that reflect best practice and that foster high expectations for all students; and (4) ability to use multiple teaching and learning strategies that engage students in active learning opportunities.

All graduate students must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School (see Admissions Regulations, Academic Regulations, and Minimum Degree Requirements) as well as the program requirements of the degree being pursued.

B. Definition of Programs

1. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree. The MAT program is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure and a Master’s degree. Concentrations are offered in Early Childhood (PreK-3), Elementary Education (early grades K-6), Middle School/Special Education (grades 4-8), Secondary Education (grades 7-12), and Special Education (K-12). Students choosing Special Education will choose one of three licensure areas: modified, comprehensive, or early childhood. MAT students should apply to TEP as soon as they enroll for courses. TEP admission, MAT admission, and Graduate School admission are separate procedures.
   
   Teacher Education Program (TEP). TEP is NOT a degree program. It is regulated by the Tennessee Department of Education and administered by the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. The TEP program requires an application and admission procedures that are separate and distinct from admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Students should apply to TEP as soon as they enroll in College of Education, Health and Human Sciences courses.
2. Master of Science (MS) Degree. The MS degree is NOT designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure. It is designed for students who are seeking advanced study in education with a concentration in Instruction and Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.
3. Master of Education (MEd) Degree. The University of Memphis participates in the Regents Online Master of Education degree (MEd) in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning. This program provides advanced professional preparation in the area of reading and language arts for practicing teachers.
4. Doctor of Education (EdD). The Doctor of Education degree is designed to improve the competency of teachers, to serve the career needs and goals of individuals in education-related fields, to encourage research in a student’s area of concentration, and to initiate and implement programs involving the schools and the community. Concentrations are offered in Instruction and Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.

C. Application Deadlines

Applicants to the ICL graduate programs are evaluated periodically throughout the year. All application information must be received by April 1 for summer and fall semesters and October 1 for the spring semester.

II. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree Program

A. MAT Program Admission

Applicants must submit complete admissions requirements to be admitted. All admissions requirements must be met prior to completion of 12 semester hours of course work or the candidate will not be allowed to continue to take licensure or degree course work. MAT admission requirements are designed to be both competitive and selective, to be knowledge- and performance-based, to be clear and consistent, to maintain diversity, and to meet or exceed undergraduate requirements and minimum state requirements.

To be admitted to the MAT program a candidate must:

1. Submit an application to Graduate Admissions in 101 Wilder Tower including the following:
   1. An official transcript reflecting an earned bachelor's degree with a 2.75 or higher grade point average from an accredited institution or have a 3.00 grade point average in their last 60 hours of undergraduate course work. Applicants with a successful professional career may appeal this grade point average requirement.
   2. Passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) reading (173), writing (174), and math (173) subtests.
   3. Passing scores on the Knowledge Exam for the licensure area they plan to teach. (NOTE: Special Education applicants may submit passing scores on the Elementary Content Knowledge Exam, Middle School Content Knowledge Exam, or the Education of Exceptional Student: Core Content Knowledge Exam.)
2. Submit to the Office of Teacher Education in 202 Ball Hall two letters of recommendation on letterhead from professionals knowledgeable of the applicant's academic abilities, potential as a teacher, or experience with children and the ICL department application which can be found at http://www.memphis.edu/tep/pdfs/MAT-application.pdf.

B. TEP Program Admission

1. Students who plan to pursue a graduate program of studies leading to teacher licensure must submit a formal application to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Teacher Education Program (TEP). Students are encouraged to apply for admission into TEP as soon as they enroll in any College of Education, Health and Human Sciences courses.
2. TEP admissions deadlines are September 15 for fall and January 31 for spring.
3. Requirements for admission into TEP include:
   1. A grade point average of 3.0 at the graduate level and undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Applicants with a successful professional career may appeal this grade point average requirement;
   2. Successful completion of a personal interview;
   3. Pass all sections of the Praxis I PPST Exam;
   4. Pass the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam required by the State of Tennessee for the licensure area.
   5. TBI Background Check

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) before completing Level I courses and starting Level II courses. (Level I Professional Core courses provide requisite foundations for teaching and should be completed before taking Level II Professional Specialization courses that focus on specialized strategies for teaching and learning in educational environments).

Students who do not apply to TEP or fail to maintain criteria during the program will not be allowed to continue in the program.

NOTE: MAT admission, TEP admission, and Graduate School admission are separate procedures.

C. Program Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching

Students seeking licensure and the MAT degree must take a minimum of 30-46 graduate semester hours, depending on program and licensure area. Minimum hours may increase depending on licensure requirements. Students who are employed by a school district on a transitional license may have the Level III (student teaching and professional seminar) course requirements waived if they provide the necessary documentation to verify one year of successful teaching experience in their area of licensure. Students in this category should contact the ICL Department for specific requirements.

1. Program Requirements

1. Students seeking Early Childhood Licensure(PreK-3) and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
   1. Early Childhood (PreK-3) Level I Licensure Requirements: ECED 6510, EDPR 7110; ICL 7106, SPED 7000; IDT 7061.
   2. Early Childhood Level II and III Licensure Requirements: ECED 6520, 6530, 6540, 7102; RDNG 7553; ICL 7804 (6 hours), ICL 7993 (1 hour).
   3. Students are required to complete a minimum of 89 clock hours of structured field experience during the day in PreK-3 settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
   4. MAT Degree requirements in addition to (1), (2), and (3) above: EDPR 7521 and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
2. Students seeking Elementary Licensurein early grades (K-6) and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
   1. Elementary Early Grades (K-6) Level I Licensure Requirements: ICL 7059, SPED 7000; EDPR 7111; IDT 7061.
   2. Elementary Early Grades Level II and III Licensure Requirements: ICL 7504, 7605, 7654, 7709; RDNG 7553, 7554; ICL 7806 (6 hours), 7993 (1 hour);
   3. Elementary Early Grades students are required to complete a minimum of 68 clock hours of field experience during the day in elementary school settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
   4. MAT Degree requirements in addition to (1), (2), and (3) above: EDPR 7521 and either a thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours) or Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
3. Students seeking the Middle School/Special Education Licensurein grades 4-8 and the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
   1. Middle School/Special Education Level I Licensure Requirements (grades 4-8): ICL 7165, 7166, SPED 7000, 7001; EDPR 7112; IDT 7061;
   2. Middle School/Special Education Level II and III Licensure Requirements (grades 4-8): ICL 7913, 7993 (1 hour); RDNG 7545; SPED 7211, 7221, 7241; and 6 hours of appropriate methods courses (select 2): ICL 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006.
   3. Students are required to complete at least 73 clock hours of structured clinical/field experience in both 4-8 and special education settings prior to student teaching.
   4. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure. Students must plan accordingly.
   5. MAT degree requirements in addition to (1), (2), and (3) above: EDPR 7521 and ICL 7992 (Master's Project, 3 hours).
4. Students seeking Secondary Licensureand the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
   1. Secondary Level I Licensure Requirements: IDT 7061; SPED 7000; EDPR 7112 (or EDPR 7117 for any K-12 endorsement area or ASTL 7703 [RODP]); ICL 7030 or TELC 7002 (RODP);
   2. Secondary Level II and III Licensure Requirements: RDNG 7544; 3 hours of appropriate methods courses ICL 7174, 7303, 7502, 7602, 7652; CSED 6383; BUED 7655; and ICL 7808 (6 hours).
   3. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 clock hours of clinical/field experience during the day in secondary school settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
   4. MAT Degree Requirements in addition to (1), (2), and (3) above: EDPR 7521 and a Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours).
   5. Students who wish to become licensed as a teacher of foreign languages that do not require a PRAXIS content knowledge test must pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Examination in addition to the requirements for licensure that other students must meet.
   6. Students seeking secondary licensure must select one of the following endorsement areas: art education, biology, business education, business technology, chemistry, consumer science/homemaking, earth science, economics, English, English as a Second Language, French, geography, German, government, history, Latin, library information specialist, marketing, math, physics, political science, psychology, Russian, sociology, Spanish, and other foreign languages.
5. Students seeking Special Education Licensureand the MAT degree must complete the following requirements:
   1. Special Education Level I Licensure Requirements: EDPR 7110 or 7111; SPED 7000, 7001 or PSYC 7800; ICL 7105 and 7106;
   2. Special Education Level II and III Licensure Requirements: SPED 7211, 7212, 7221, 7241 (6 hours), or PSYC 7808; and ICL 7993 (1 hour).
   3. Licensure areas (chose one):
      1. Modified (K-12): RDNG 7553.
      2. Comprehensive (K-12): SPED 6000, 6601, 7042.
      3. Early Childhood (PreK-1): SPED 6601, 7121, 7141.
   4. Students in the Modified Licensure program are required to complete a minimum of 116 clock hours of clinical/field experience during the day in special education settings prior to student teaching. Students in the Comprehensive and Early Childhood licensure programs are required to complete a minimum of 124 clock hours of clinical/field experience during the day in special education settings prior to student teaching. These field experiences will be incorporated into courses required for licensure.
   5. MAT Degree Requirements: In addition to (1) through (4) above: EDPR 7521 and Master's Project (ICL 7992-3 hours) or Thesis (ICL 7996-3 hours).
6. All students seeking teacher licensure must successfully pass student teaching or must document successful completion of professional experience in lieu of student teaching.
   1. Students who are employed by a school district on a transitional license issued by the State of Tennessee may have the Level III (Student Teaching and Professional Seminar) course requirements waived if they provide the necessary documentation to verify one year of successful teaching experience in their area of licensure. Students in this category should contact the Licensure Coordinator for specific requirements.
   2. Students must enroll in the appropriate student teaching course during student teaching.
   3. Applications for student teaching must be filed one semester before student teaching.
   4. Application for documenting successful completion of professional experience in lieu of student teaching must be filed at the beginning of the first month of the semester in which the candidate plans to complete the approved academic program leading to final licensure.
7. Licensure in Tennessee requires acceptable scores on specified Praxis II Tests of pedagogy and teaching content knowledge.
8. Validation of methods courses is not permitted.

2. Retention

To remain in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Teacher Education Program (TEP) the student must maintain a graduate grade point average of 3.00. Failure to maintain a 3.00 GPA will result in termination of a candidate's TEP status and will result in academic probation in the MAT program.

III. MS Degree Program

This program is designed for students who are seeking advanced study and professional development in education focusing on Instruction and Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education. Specific program requirements for the listed concentrations are found on the ICL website.  An option for students seeking the MS degree with a concentration in Instruction and Curriculum is to complete program requirements that prepare students to apply for a Tennessee Library Information Specialist Endorsement.

A. Program Admission

Admission to the Graduate School and admission to a specific ICL graduate program are separate procedures. Applicants must submit the following  admissions materials before the application will be reviewed:

1. An application to the Graduate School that includes:
   1. Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing);
   2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study;
   3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2. An application to the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (departmental applications can be obtained via the ICL web site www.memphis.edu/tep/pdfs/MSapplication.pdf) that includes two letters of recommendation on letterhead, preferably one from a college/university professor.
3. The above criteria represent the minimum acceptable admission requirements. Depending on the applicant's educational background, the graduate committee may require additional coursework to prepare the student for advanced master's level studies.

Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission, including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, scores of the submitted tests, and letters of recommendation.

B. Program Requirements for the MS degree

1. A minimum of 30 graduate semester hours is required.
2. The major will consist of 18-21 semester hours including ICL 7059 Models of Instruction or an equivalent course identified by the concentration and ICL 7992 Master's Project or ICL 7996 Thesis or IDT 7095 Developing Interactive Learning Environments. Students electing to write a thesis must adhere to the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide.
3. EDPR 7521 Introduction to Educational Research
4. Three (3)-six (6) semester hours of electives are required. Courses taken depend on the undergraduate background, previous experiences of the student, and the nature of the major area of concentration. These courses must be approved by the assigned advisor and support the major area of study.

IV. MEd Degree Program

This program is based on the assumption that all participants will be fully licensed teachers who are currently teaching in classrooms. Furthermore, this program is based on the assumption that all courses will base course content and learning experiences on the student's work as a classroom teacher. All courses will include assignments that teachers will carry out in their own classrooms.

A. Program Admission

Applicants must submit complete admissions information, including:

1. Application to the Graduate School, including:
   1. Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing).
   2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
   3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
   4. Copy of a valid teaching license.
2. Submit two letters of recommendation on letterhead, preferably one from a college/university professor, to the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership in 202 Ball Hall.

Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission, including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, scores of the submitted tests, and letters of recommendation. Admission to the Graduate School and admission to a specific ICL graduate program are separate procedures.

B. Program Requirements for the MEd degree

1. A minimum of 33 graduate semester hours is required.
2. The degree will consist of all courses associated with the Regents Online Master of Education Degree in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL).
3. Courses in this program of study can not be used to satisfy required course work in MAT or MS degree programs.
4. For a list of required courses, please contact the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership or go to www.tn.regentsdegrees.org/ .

V. EdD Degree Program

The primary purposes of the doctoral programs in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership are to prepare candidates for positions as teacher educators and researchers in colleges and universities; or, to produce experts in research and development who can lead initiatives to analyze, implement, and evaluate instructional materials and learning environments.

A. Program Admission

Admission to the Graduate School and admission to a specific ICL graduate program are separate procedures. Applicants must submit the following admissions information:

1. Application to the Graduate School that includes:
   1. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (verbal, quantitative, and writing)
   2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
   3. Applicants whose native language is other than English must score at least 550 (or 210 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2. Application to the program in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (departmental applications can be obtained via the ICL web site www.memphis.edu/tep/pdfs/EDDProcedures.pdf) that includes:
   1. Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic background and aptitude for graduate work, specifying in detail the applicant's capabilities for doctoral study and for future performance and scholarship. At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred.
   2. A written statement of 500 to 1000 words (maximum) indicating the intended area of focus in the doctoral program and the applicant's present interests and career goals.
   3. Interviews with two faculty members (one from the student’s area of interest) that must be completed prior to the College deadlines. The doctoral application file must be completed before an interview will be scheduled.
3. Each student’s file will be evaluated prior to full admission to the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. Only those files that are completed by the admission deadline will be considered. All application information must be received by April 1 for summer and fall semesters and October 1 for the spring semester.
4. The above criteria represent the minimum acceptable admission requirements. Depending on the applicant’s educational background, the graduate committee may require additional coursework to prepare the student for doctoral studies.

B. Program Requirements for the EdD Degree

1. A minimum total of 54 post-master’s hours.
2. The major will consist of 42-45 hours, with 9-12 hours of dissertation credit (ICL 9000) and 3-6 hours of Research Residency Seminar (ICL 8995). A maximum of 15 hours for ICL 8995 and 9000 will be credited toward the degree. NOTE: Students must adhere to the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide when writing their dissertation.
3. The research requirement will consist of 9-12 hours. EDPR 8541 and 8542 are required. The remaining hours should consist of courses directed toward research and/or statistical techniques and procedures necessary for the discipline and the dissertation topic.
4. Approved transfer credit or post-master’s courses may be accepted for not more than 12 semester hours.
5. Completion of the college residency requirements.

Additional information pertaining to the major and concentration areas may be secured from the Chair or Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership.

VI. Online Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications

This certificate program is designed for educators who want to integrate the use of computers in the classroom. The certificate requires the completion of 12 hours from a designated core of courses which are offered online. The focus of these courses is to develop the technology competencies needed for the development, utilization, and integration of instructional computing technology in the classroom.

A. Admission

Students interested in receiving a Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications must be admitted to this graduate certificate program. The courses may be completed as part of a degree program with the advisor’s approval.

B. Requirements

1. The following four core courses are required for the Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications:
   IDT 7061/8061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom
   IDT 7062/8062 Authoring Instructional Courseware
   IDT 7063/8063 Seminar in Instructional Computing
   IDT 7064/8064 School Change and the Internet
2. More information about the Certificate is located at this web site: www.memphis.edu/icl/idt

VII. Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership and Coaching

The Certificate in Literacy Leadership and Coaching will provide teachers the knowledge and experiences to become outstanding literacy leaders in schools and districts. This certificate program recognizes students' ability to design curriculum, supervise teachers, and act as overall literacy leader. The cohort-based program will be taught completely online by reading faculty within the Department of ICL at the University of Memphis.

The goal of the certificate program is to 1) offer literacy teachers education beyond the state certified reading endorsement to prepare them to address the leadership needs across the region and beyond, 2) provide an accelerated cohort-driven program of study that will enable students to receive a Certificate in Literacy Leadership and Coaching in a timely and meaningful fashion, and 3) give official recognition of an expertise in literacy leadership to help students qualify for jobs both within and outside the United States.

A. Program Requirements:

Completion of 15 semester hours distributed as follows:
Required courses:

• RDNG 7540 Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School 
• RDNG 7541 Literacy Assessment and Intervention 
• RDNG 7544 Adolescent Literacy Instruction 
• RDNG 7560 Literacy Leader and Coach 
• RDNG 7561 Literacy Coach Practicum 

B. Graduation Requirements:

1. Must earn state reading endorsement (pass praxis and have two years teaching experience)
2. The student must complete all five required courses with an average grade of B (3.0) or higher, for a total of 15 credit hours.
3. In the semester of graduation, the student must submit the Intent to Graduate form to the Graduate School and a Graduate Certificate Candidacy form to the College Director of Graduate Studies by the deadline specified by the Graduate School.

VIII. Graduate Certificate in Urban Education

This certificate program offers an advanced program of study in the expansive and distinct historical and contemporary knowledge, scholarship, and practical issues related to instruction and curriculum leadership in an urban educational context that has a diverse population, is geographically bounded, and is unique in its political, economic and cultural history, relationships, and interactions. It complements existing College of Education, Health and Human Sciences programs by offering a structured, focused course of study, consisting of 12 credit hours of core courses. These courses may be completed as part of a degree program with the advisor’s approval, or as additional course work.

A. Program Admission

Students interested in receiving a Certificate in Urban Education must be admitted to a College of Education, Health and Human Sciences graduate degree program, such as the master’s or doctoral major in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. Application is through the office of Graduate Admissions.

B. Program Requirements

The following four core courses are required for the Certificate in Urban Education:
ICL 7950-8950 Advanced Topics in Instruction & Curriculum
ICL 7701-8701 Advanced Workshop in Instruction & Curriculum
ICL 7706 Family & Community Relations for Teachers
ICL 8082 Seminar in Urban Education

C. Retention Requirements

Same as retention policies applicable to Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership graduate degree programs.

D. Graduation Requirements

Relatively early in the semester in which they intend to graduate, certificate candidates must file an Intent to Graduate Card with the Graduate School and a Candidacy form with the Graduate Coordinator for Instruction and Curriculum Leadership.

VIII. Graduate Retention Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the retention policy from the departmental office.

INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP (ICL)

NOTE: Course numbers at the end of the title are former numbers.
If the course has been taken under this former number, it may not be repeated unless so specified.

ICL 6121 - Lbry Mtrl Yng Peop/Adlts (3)
Evaluation and selection of books and related library materials for leisure interests and curriculum needs of young people and adults from junior high school up; intensive reading, introduction to selection criteria, bibliographic aids, authors and illustrators, and types of literature and information books.

ICL 6761 - Aerospace Ed In Schools (3)
Consideration of aerospace content and flight experiences; emphasizes classroom applications.

ICL 6762 - Adv Aerospace Ed Schls (3)
Theory, principles, and practices related to the historical development of aerospace, with emphasis on both civilian and military uses of aerospace capabilities; appropriate utilization of aerospace research, concepts, and "spinoffs" for instructional purposes at all grade levels. PREREQUISITE: ICL 6761.

ICL 7000 - Analysis Pract Teach I (3)
Analysis of research on instruction and teaching practices; implementation of research based on strategies of developing instruction, facilitating, and assessing student learning. Field Experience: 4 hours.

ICL 7001 - Fund Of Curriculum (3)
Principles of organizing and developing the curriculum and curriculum directions, trends, and patterns.

ICL 7002 - Curriculum Leadership (3)
Application of curriculum and leadership theory to modern educational practices; emphasis on developing leadership styles to ensure implementation.

ICL 7003 - Curric Design/Evalatn (3)
Considers a variety of curriculum designs and their implications for educational practice.

ICL 7004 - Innovative Curricula (3)
Generic issues, problems, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with the implementation of innovative curricula. PREREQUISITES: ICL (or CIED) 7002, 7050.

ICL 7008 - Sem Curric Improvement (3)
An introduction to curriculum decision-making; includes curriculum development as a social process, issues and trends, theories and techniques of curriculum leadership, and translations of curriculum designs into practice.

ICL 7010 - Analysis Pract Teach II (3)
Intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of models of teaching, curriculum assessment and evaluation, reading in content area, mainstreaming, multicultural concerns, and instructional technology; emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and microteaching. PREREQUISITE: ICL (or CIED) 7000.

ICL 7020 - Prof Develop Semnr I (1-3)
Interpersonal and group process skills needed for teaching.

ICL 7021 - Prof Develop Semnr II (1-3)
Specialty teaching area in pedagogical skills application.

ICL 7022 - Prof Develop Semnr III (1-3)
Teacher roles, professional relationships, and professional development.

ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation (3)
Test construction and methods of evaluation; emphasis on teacher made tests, standardized tests, test administration, test data management, interpretation and application of test data to instructional decisions, and reporting test results to students and parents.

ICL 7032 - Classroom Management (2)
Managing classroom environment; emphasis on constructive management techniques. Application of knowledge of human development and teaching and learning principles to development of classroom management systems.

ICL 7040 - Integrated Tchg Strtgy (3)
Curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to elementary and middle school students. NOTE: For individuals in Elementary Accelerated MAT program only.

ICL 7051 - Simulation (1-3)
Surveying, analyzing, and designing simulation activities appropriate for classroom situations; individual and group participatory activities.

ICL 7054 - Creativity Tchg/Curric (3)
Instructional strategies relevant to development of creative potential; activities include problem-solving, metaphoring, inventing, synectics, evaluation, questioning, brainstorming, creative writing and thinking, and spontaneity.

ICL 7058 - Values Education (3)
Major movements related to values education and analysis of strategies applicable to educational settings.

ICL 7059 - Models of Instruction (3)
Analysis of theoretical and research support for selected models of instruction; emphasis on teaching applications.

ICL 7080 - Instr Multiethnic Schl (3)
Survey, analysis, and design of curriculum and instruction that considers the multiethnic nature of students in the urban school and facilitates their academic and social growth. Field experience: 10 hours.

ICL 7082 - Seminar in Urban Education (3)
This course uses various forms of seminar discussion, graduate inquiry, and creative engagement to provide a focused deliberative environment to study urban education issues and trends.

ICL 7100 - Fld Exp Intro Teaching (1)
Structured observation and participation in schools; emphasis on management and instructional issues. Field experiences: 10 hours.

ICL 7103 - Tchg Hlth Phy Act Nutr (3)
Instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching health, physical activity, and nutrition in grades K-6; field experience 10 hours. PREREQUISITES: Admission to TEP or a licensed teacher and NUTR 7209, HPRO 7703, HPRO 7704.

ICL 7104 - Accom Div Urb Lrnrs (3)
Accommodations/modifications for diverse urban preK-13 students with individual needs in urban regular education classrooms, emphasizing students at risk for failure and focusing on creation of appropriate accommodations, differentiating instruction, and role of regular education teachers and education support personnel.

ICL 7105 - Lang/Comm Inclusive Classrm (3)
Instructing students with typical and exceptional communication needs. Includes interpreting speech/language assessment reports and designing instruction. Also use of augmentative and alternative communication devices and working with non-native English speaking students. Field Experience: Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

ICL 7106 - Prof/Eth Prac Inclusive Class (3)
Education policy and practice: accountability, ethics, advocacy, and social challenges. Working with families and community stakeholders is highlighted. Instructional planning includes creating individual education plans, individual family service plans and transition planning. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

ICL 7130 - Elem School Curriculum (3)
Analysis of curriculum theories, materials, and practices as they affect the child's potential and growth.

ICL 7132 - Catalog/Classification (3)
Introduction to principles and techniques of cataloging and classification of books and other library materials.

ICL 7133 - School Library Admin (3)
Organization and administration of elementary and secondary school libraries, including standards, evaluation, facilities, equipment, support, student assistants, and relationship to instructional and guidance programs of school.

ICL 7134 - Internet in the School Library (3)
Professional applications of instructional and communications technologies in the school library environment; the focus is on enhancing prospective school library information specialists' technological knowledge and skills in using the Internet.

ICL 7138 - Sem In Elem Educ (3)
Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in elementary education.

ICL 7160 - Mdrn Meth Scndry Educ (3)
Secondary school teaching and how the secondary school can perform its role most effectively.

ICL 7161 - Methods/Middle School Science (3)
Middle level principles, techniques, and materials for teaching science to students in grades 4-8; Clinical/field experience additional hours required. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7162 - Methods/Middle School Lang (3)
Middle level principles, techniques, and materials for teaching language arts to students in grades 4-8; Clinical/field experience additional hours required. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7163 - Methods/Middle School Math (3)
Middle level principles, techniques, and materials for teaching math to students in grades 4-8; Clinical/field experience additional hours required. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7164 - Methods/Middle School Soc Stdy (3)
Middle level principles, techniques, and materials for teaching social studies to students in grades 4-8; Clinical/field experience additional hours required. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7165 - The Middle School (3)
Investigation of emerging concepts of the middle school and trends in classroom procedures and curriculum.

ICL 7168 - Semnr Secondary Educ (3)
Analysis of problems, current issues, and trends in secondary education.

ICL 7172 - Spec Mthds Soc Stu Educ (3)
Critical analysis and research on significant issues in the field of secondary social studies education.

ICL 7174 - Spec Mthds For Lang Ed (3)
(Same as LING 7174). Examines theoretical and practical issues relating to teaching of foreign languages K-12 through lectures, reading of current literature, class discussion, guest speakers, etc.; explores role of context in comprehension and learning, listening, reading, oral proficiency, writing, testing, culture, and curriculum. Field Experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission.

ICL 7300 - Cont Issues Lang Arts (3)
Analysis of current trends and issues in the teaching of language arts: theory and research related to teaching models and their application in the language arts.

ICL 7301 - Literature in PreK-12 School (3)
Methods of teaching children's and adolescents' literature in the PreK-12 school environment, including storytelling, dramatization, choral speech work, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.

ICL 7302 - Tchg Lit To Adolescents (3)
Methods of teaching adolescent literature including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry.

ICL 7303 - Eng/Lan Comp Secnd Schl (3)
Emphasis on developing and implementing a sequential curriculum in secondary school language and composition. Field Experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

ICL 7305 - Mphs Urban Wrtng II (3)
Prepares K-12 teachers to improve their writing practices and assume a leadership role in writing instruction in their schools.

ICL 7308 - Seminar Engl/Lang Arts (3)
Emphasis on oral and written language models and how these models can be used in the development of a student-centered language arts curriculum. K-12. Field Experience: 8 hours.

ICL 7500 - Adv Math Elem/Mid Sch (3)
Models of elementary and middle school mathematics instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting those models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 7501 - Elem/Mid Sch Math Curr (3)
Issues and trends in elementary school mathematics curriculum. Appropriate current reports of professional groups will be considered.

ICL 7502 - Tchg Mathematics SCED (3)
Consideration of principles and techniques of teaching mathematics in secondary schools including study and evaluation of materials of instruction. Field experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

ICL 7503 - Secndry Math Ed Curric (3)
Analysis of the secondary mathematics curriculum as it relates to sound educational practices.

ICL 7504 - Methods Math Elem/Mid (3)
Instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching mathematics to elementary and middle school students. Field Experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7508 - Sem Mathematics Educ (3)
Study and discussion of selected mathematics education topics of concern or special interest. May be repeated with a change in topics.

ICL 7600 - Adv Science Elem/Mid (3)
Models of science instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting these models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 7601 - Elem Science Curriculum (3)
Examination of science curriculum materials; focus on procedures for evaluation of curriculum and materials and analysis of local curricula in science; includes techniques for conducting science workshops and in-service programs.

ICL 7602 - Tchg Sci Scndry Schl (3)
An examination and analysis of modern science teaching strategies in the secondary school; emphasis on information processing and classroom learning strategies. Field experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

ICL 7603 - Scndry Schl Sci Curr (3)
Analysis of secondary science content and materials; emphasis on current concepts of the science curriculum and the selection of appropriate materials for teaching the various sciences.

ICL 7605 - Methods Elem Science (3)
Instruction techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching science to elementary and middle school students. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITES: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7608 - Sem Science Education (3)
A survey of selected problems and topics in science education.

ICL 7650 - Adv Elem Soc Studies (3)
Advanced strategies for social studies instruction and history, philosophy, and research supporting those strategies. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 7652 - Tchng Soc Std Mid/Sec (3)
Consideration of principles and techniques for teaching secondary social studies. Field experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

ICL 7653 - Mid/Sec Soc Std Curric (3)
Analysis of programs and curricular materials for secondary social studies education.

ICL 7654 - Methods Elem Soc Studies (3)
Instruction techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching social studies to elementary and middle school students. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP.

ICL 7657 - Hist of Soc Stu Education (3)
Historical examination and analysis of the development of social studies in education.

ICL 7658 - Seminar Soc Stu Education (3)
Survey and evaluation of social and controversial issues and trends in the social studies education.

ICL 7701 - Adv Wksp ICL:Urban Educ (3)
This course requires investigations of Urban Education issues in schools and topic of inquiry will change if course is repeated.

ICL 7702 - Adv Topics in ICL:Urban Educ (3)
Current topics in areas of instruction and curriculum at advanced levels in Urban Education. This course addresses current research and issues in Urban Education school environments.

ICL 7704 - Wksp/Nwspaper In Clasrm (3)
(CIED 7704-8804).

ICL 7705 - Adv Mgng Lrng Environ (3)
Teacher's role in integrated approach to managing classroom's physical and behavioral learning environments, school curriculum, and pupil development and learning.

ICL 7706 - Family/Comm Relations (3)
Analysis of family, cultural, and community patterns in relation to the teacher's roles and responsibilities for building educational partnerships.

ICL 7707 - Using Data to Inform Teaching (3)
This course helps teachers gain knowledge and skill in using various forms of data to improve student learning and achievement. It includes data-driven teaching and decision making, data sources and measures, differentiating instruction, and action planning to guide instruction, curriculum and assessment.

ICL 7709 - Urban Lrng Environment (3)
Use of appropriate knowledge and skills for managing the total learning environment in both the early and middle school settings; emphasis on developing knowledge and skills that facilitate effective teaching through appropriate instructional and behavioral management techniques. Field experiences: 10 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

ICL 7730 - Found Librarianship (3)
Introduction to librarianship as a profession and library as institution in cultural and political setting; influences of social issues, societal needs, professional organizations, and federal legislation on goals, ethics, organization, programs, and problems of libraries and librarians.

ICL 7731 - Intro To Bibliography (3)
Theory and purpose of bibliography as form of access to information; emphasis on general reference sources; introduction to principles, practices, and methods of reference service.

ICL 7800 - Adv Clinical Practicum (3-9)
Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of A-F will be given.

ICL 7801 - Talented & Mently Gifted (3)
Historical and societal perceptions and definitions of the talented and mentally gifted individuals; their social, emotional and learning processes.

ICL 7802 - Spec Populations/Gifted (3)
Examination of the nature and needs of gifted and talented students whose performance is affected by some condition interfering with optimal growth. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801 or ICL 7801.

ICL 7803 - Intern Kindergarten (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7804 - Erly Chldhd Stu Tchg (3-9)
Includes student teaching experiences in both Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, and Primary grades 1-3. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7805 - Intern Elem Schl (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7806 - Elem Student Tchg (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7807 - Intern Scndry Schl (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7808 - SCED Student Tchg (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7811 - Mthd Tchg Giftd/Ac Tltd (3)
Teaching strategies for fostering gifted behavior at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels; procedures and criteria of evaluation, curriculum sequences and guides, alternative strategies for curriculum development, the writing and implementing of individualized educational plans. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801-8801 or ICL 7801-8801.

ICL 7822 - Adv Mthd Giftd/Ac Tltd (3)
Examination of provisions of services to gifted students in other than traditional enrichment programs. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7801, 7811 or ICL 7801, 7811.

ICL 7850 - Suprvsn Student Tchg (3)
Principles and techniques of student teaching supervision; designed for supervising teachers, administrators, coordinators of student teaching programs, and college personnel. Grades of A-F will be given.

ICL 7912 - Fndtns/NBPTS Candidacy (3)
Develops thorough understanding of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, including performance-based assessments such as student work samples and reflection papers, as well as analyses of classroom teaching, classroom discourse, and learning through videotape analysis.

ICL 7913 - St Tchg Mid Grds (3-9)
Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7953 - Writing for Academic Publicatn (3)
Learning to master the discourses necessary to succeed in academic writing; focus on genres of academic writing; emphasis on strategies for successful academic work based on publication.

ICL 7991 - Independent Study (1-9)
Includes special problems, field studies, and other similarly organized professional experiences under the direct supervision of a faculty member within the department; emphasis on student planning, initiating, conducting, and completing independent studies, projects, etc., designed to meet programmatic goals and individual needs. Grades of A-F will be given.

ICL 7992 - Master's Project (3)
Designed as a culminating experience; direct participation is required for the successful completion of a field-study, on-site project or other classroom-based experience. This course must be taken during the semester the student will graduate. ID&T students must contact advisor before registering for Master's Project. PREREQUISTE: EDPR 7523 or EDPR 7521 and, for MAT and Licensure-Only students, completion of Student Teaching requirement. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar (1)
An integrative capstone seminar for advanced post-baccalaureate teacher certification students; students will apply reflective, analytical, and critical thinking to selected issues regarding school curriculum, teaching methods, professional ethics, legal issues, leadership and advocacy, professional relations, communication, and problem solving. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7994 - Developing Proposals (3)
Procedures and techniques for development of research, project, and grant proposals; emphasis on development of proposal for research study or in response to funding request. PREREQUISITES: ICL 7079-8079 and 9 hours of research or permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 7996 - Thesis (1-6)
Prospectus must be approved by the faculty committee directing this research study. Application for writing thesis must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

ICL 8000 - Spec Culmn Experience (1-6)
Thesis, internship, field study, or special project designed under direction of student's committee. Serves as capstone experience in Education Specialist Program. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8002 - Curriculum Leadership (3)
Application of curriculum and leadership theory to modern educational practices; emphasis on developing leadership styles to ensure implementation.

ICL 8003 - Curric Design/Evalatn (3)
Considers a variety of curriculum designs and their implications for educational practice.

ICL 8004 - Innovative Curricula (3)
Generic issues, problems, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with the implementation of innovative curricula. PREREQUISITES: ICL (or CIED) 7002, 7050.

ICL 8005 - The Nature of Knowledge (3)
This course will be offered to doctoral students to provide an overview and introduction to epistemology and the philosophical perspectives concerning the nature and acquisition of knowledge and belief. It is designed to increase the research skills of graduate students and to position to them to conduct research grounded in understandings of theory, knowledge, and scholarship.

ICL 8008 - Sem Curric Improvement (3)
An introduction to curriculum decision-making; includes curriculum development as a social process, issues and trends, theories and techniques of curriculum leadership, and translations of curriculum designs into practice.

ICL 8051 - Simulation (1-3)
Surveying, analyzing, and designing simulation activities appropriate for classroom situations; individual and group participatory activities.

ICL 8054 - Creativity Tchg/Curric (3)
Instructional strategies relevant to development of creative potential; activities include problem-solving, metaphoring, inventing, synectics, evaluation, questioning, brainstorming, creative writing and thinking, and spontaneity.

ICL 8058 - Values Education (3)
Major movements related to values education and analysis of strategies applicable to educational settings.

ICL 8082 - Seminar in Urban Education (3)
This course uses various forms of seminar discussion, graduate inquiry, and creative engagement to provide a focused deliberative environment to study urban education issues and trends.

ICL 8105 - Lang/Comm Inclusive Classrm (3)
Instructing students with typical and exceptional communication needs. Includes interpreting speech/language assessment reports and designing instruction. Also use of augmentative and alternative communication devices and working with non-native English speaking students. Field experience: 8 hours. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

ICL 8106 - Prof/Eth Prac Inclusive Class (3)
Education policy and practice: accountability, ethics, advocacy, and social challenges. Working with families and community stakeholders is highlighted. Instructional planning includes creating individual education plans, individual family service plans and transition planning. PREREQUISITE: SSPED 7000 or equivalent.

ICL 8130 - Elem School Curriculum (3)
Analysis of curriculum theories, materials, and practices as they affect the child's potential and growth.

ICL 8138 - Sem In Elem Educ (3)
Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in elementary education.

ICL 8160 - Mdrn Meth Scndry Educ (3)
Secondary school teaching and how the secondary school can perform its role most effectively.

ICL 8165 - The Middle School (3)
Investigation of emerging concepts of the middle school and trends in classroom procedures and curriculum.

ICL 8172 - Spec Mthds Soc Stu Edu (3)
Critical analysis and research on significant issues in the field of secondary social studies education.

ICL 8200 - Prof Sem/Doctoral Stdnt (3)
Emphasis on how to be an effective doctoral student and college professor; three areas of focus are teaching, research, and service. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the doctoral program.Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8300 - Cont Issues Lang Arts (3)
Analysis of current trends and issues in the teaching of language arts: theory and research related to teaching models and their application in the language arts.

ICL 8301 - Literature in PreK-12 School (3)
Methods of teaching children's literature in the elementary school, including storytelling, dramatization, and choral speech work.

ICL 8302 - Tchg Lit To Adolescents (3)
Methods of teaching adolescent literature including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry.

ICL 8303 - Eng/Lan Comp Secnd Schl (3)
Emphasis on developing and implementing a sequential curriculum in secondary school language and composition. Field Experience: 8 hours.

ICL 8308 - Seminar Engl/Lang Arts (3)
Emphasis on oral and written language models and how these models can be used in the development of a student-centered language arts curriculum. K-12. Field Experience: 8 hours.

ICL 8500 - Adv Math Elem/Mid Sch (3)
Models of elementary and middle school mathematics instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting those models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 8501 - Elem/Mid Sch Math Curr (3)
Issues and trends in elementary school mathematics curriculum. Appropriate current reports of professional groups will be considered.

ICL 8502 - Tchg Mathematics SCED (3)
Consideration of principles and techniques of teaching mathematics in secondary schools including study and evaluation of materials of instruction. Field experience: 8 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

ICL 8503 - Secndry Math Ed Curric (3)
Analysis of the secondary mathematics curriculum as it relates to sound educational practices.

ICL 8508 - Sem Mathematics Educ (3)
Study and discussion of selected mathematics education topics of concern or special interest. May be repeated with a change in topics.

ICL 8600 - Adv Science Elem/Mid (3)
Models of science instruction; history, philosophy, and research supporting these models. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 8601 - Elem Science Curriculum (3)
Examination of science curriculum materials; focus on procedures for evaluation of curriculum and materials and analysis of local curricula in science; includes techniques for conducting science workshops and in-service programs.

ICL 8602 - Tchg Sci Scndry Schl (3)
An examination and analysis of modern science teaching strategies in the secondary school; emphasis on information processing and classroom learning strategies. Field experience: 8 hours.

ICL 8608 - Sem Science Education (3)
A survey of selected problems and topics in science education.

ICL 8650 - Adv Elem Soc Studies (3)
Advanced strategies for social studies instruction and history, philosophy, and research supporting those strategies. PREREQUISITE: Teacher licensure.

ICL 8652 - Tchng Soc Std Mid/Sec (3)
Consideration of principles and techniques for teaching secondary social studies. Field experience: 8 hours.

ICL 8653 - Mid/Sec Soc Std Curric (3)
Analysis of programs and curricular materials for secondary social studies education.

ICL 8657 - Hist of Soc Studies Educatn (3)
Historical examination and analysis of the development of social studies in education.

ICL 8658 - Seminar Soc Stu Education (3)
Survey and evaluation of social and controversial issues and trends in the social studies education.

ICL 8701 - Adv Wksp ICL:Urban Educ (3)
This course requires investigations of Urban Education issues in schools and topic of inquiry will change if course is repeated.

ICL 8702 - Adv Topics in ICL:Urban Educ (3)
Current topics in areas of instruction and curriculum at advanced levels in Urban Education. This course addresses current research and issues in Urban Education school environments.

ICL 8704 - Wksp/Nwspaper In Clasrm (3)
(CIED 7704-8804).

ICL 8705 - Adv Mgng Lrng Environ (3)
Teacher's role in integrated approach to managing classroom's physical and behavioral learning environments, school curriculum, and pupil development and learning.

ICL 8707 - Using Data to Inform Teaching (3)
This course helps teachers gain knowledge and skill in using various forms of data to improve student learning and achievement. It includes data-driven teaching and decision making, data sources and measures, differentiating instruction, and action planning to guide instruction, curriculum and assessment.

ICL 8801 - Talented & Mently Gifted (3)
Historical and societal perceptions and definitions of the talented and mentally gifted individuals; their social, emotional and learning processes.

ICL 8802 - Spec Populations/Gifted (3)
Examination of the nature and needs of gifted and talented students whose performance is affected by some condition interfering with optimal growth. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801 or ICL 7801.

ICL 8803 - Intern Kindergarten (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8804 - Erly Chldhd Student Tchg (3-9)
Includes student teaching experiences in both Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, and Primary grades 1-3. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8805 - Intern Elem Schl (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8806 - Elem Student Tchg (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8807 - Intern Scndry Schl (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8808 - SCED Student Tchg (3-9)
(CIED 7800-8800). Includes student teaching, supervised practicum, and other similarly organized professional experiences; designed to complement on-campus course study with actual on-site professional experience. COREQUISITE: ICL 7993. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8811 - Mthd Tchg Giftd/Ac Tltd (3)
Teaching strategies for fostering gifted behavior at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels; procedures and criteria of evaluation, curriculum sequences and guides, alternative strategies for curriculum development, the writing and implementing of individualized educational plans. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7801-8801 or ICL 7801-8801.

ICL 8822 - Adv Mthd Giftd/Ac Tltd (3)
Examination of provisions of services to gifted students in other than traditional enrichment programs. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7801, 7811 or ICL 7801, 7811.

ICL 8850 - Suprvsn Student Tchg (3)
Principles and techniques of student teaching supervision; designed for supervising teachers, administrators, coordinators of student teaching programs, and college personnel. Grades of A-F will be given.

ICL 8912 - Fndtns/NBPTS Candidacy (3)
Develops thorough understanding of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, including performance-based assessments such as student work samples and reflection papers, as well as analyses of classroom teaching, classroom discourse, and learning through videotape analysis.

ICL 8953 - Writing for Academic Publicatn (3)
Learning to master the discourses necessary to succeed in academic writing; focus on genres of academic writing; emphasis on strategies for successful academic work based on publication.

ICL 8991 - Independent Study (1-9)
Includes special problems, field studies, and other similarly organized professional experiences under the direct supervision of a faculty member within the department; emphasis on student planning, initiating, conducting, and completing independent studies, projects, etc., designed to meet programmatic goals and individual needs. Grades of A-F will be given.

ICL 8994 - Developing Proposals (3)
Procedures and techniques for development of research, project, and grant proposals; emphasis on development of proposal for research study or in response to funding request. PREREQUISITES: ICL 7079-8079 and 9 hours of research or permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8995 - Research Seminar (3-6)
Survey and analysis of research in the varied disciplines of curriculum and instruction. To be taken during the doctoral residency. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8996 - Teaching For Grad Asst (1-3)
Overview and practical demonstrations of the art of teaching for graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. NOTE: ICL majors may not use this course to fulfill degree requirements. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8997 - Research For Grad Assts (1-3)
Research design, practice, and methodology in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership for graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. NOTE: ICL majors may not use this course to fulfill degree requirements. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8998 - Directed Reading (1-3)
Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 8999 - Supervised Research ICL (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for maximum of 12 hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ICL 9000 - Dissertation (1-12)
Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. The dissertation may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECED)

ECED 6510 - Erly Chld Prgms/Pr (3)
Applying professional knowledge to early childhood education values and principles, programs and practices, issues, problems, and trends; exploring early childhood teacher roles and responsibilities through observations in multicultural early childhood program settings. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITE: TEP admission or permission of instructor.

ECED 6520 - Pln/Fclt Scl Lrng/Dev (3)
Planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to facilitate young children's social learning from birth-age 8; socialization, social science skills, knowledge, and dispositions in context of integrating content instruction and learning. Field experience: 15 hours. PREREQUISITE: TEP admission or permission of instructor.

ECED 6530 - Pln/Fclt Math/Sci Lrng (3)
Provides knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to plan for and facilitate development and learning of physical, logico-mathematical, and social knowledge of mathematics and science for children from birth through 9 years. Field experience: 15 hours. PREREQUISITE: ECED 6510 and TEP admission, or permission of instructor.

ECED 6540 - Pln/Fclt Infnt/Tdlr Dev (3)
Models, principles, curriculum, and practices of developmentally appropriate infant/toddler caregiving; emphasis on teacher's knowledge of child development, skills, and dispositions necessary to foster infant and toddler development in group care settings. Field experience: 10 hours. PREREQUISITES: ECED 6510 and TEP admission or permission of instructor.

ECED 7100 - Foundtn/Early Child Ed (3)
Examination of historical, philosophical, psychological, and societal factors influencing development, modification, and implementation of programs for young children and their families.

ECED 7101 - Early Child Teach/Learn (3)
Incorporates knowledge of child development, early childhood curriculum models, and instructional methodologies to more effectively meet educational needs of young children in diverse environments.

ECED 7102 - Obs/Asmt Intsv Chld Stg (3)
Developmental perspective on measurement and evaluation in early childhood years; standardized tests and informal measures, their advantages and disadvantages, and professional ethical issues regarding evaluating young children with and without disabilities. Field experience: 15 hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7110.

ECED 7103 - Ltrcy Dvlp/Erly Chldhd (3)
Analysis of role of play in young children's development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications to young children's literacy learning.

ECED 7104 - Play/Erly Chldhd Dev (3)
Analysis of role of play in young children's development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications of play theory and research to young child's physical, intellectual, language, social, and emotional development and learning.

ECED 7107 - Constructivism In ECED (3)
Analysis of constructivist theory and research with emphasis on implications for early childhood curriculum, the ecology of the learning environment, and the role of the teacher. PREREQUISITES: Licensure and experience in early childhood education or a related area.

ECED 7108 - Sem Erly Chldhd Ed (3)
Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in the field of early childhood education. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours with a change in topic.

ECED 7109 - Admin Prog Young Child (3)
Enhances knowledge, skills, and dispositions for management, leadership, and child advocacy; applies knowledge of child development, appropriate practices, early childhood standards, and management competencies while examining programming for children involving families, personnel management, fiscal responsibilities, and accreditation processes.

ECED 7113 - Rsrch/Erly Chd/Math/Sci (3)
Current topics in the areas of early childhood instruction and curriculum at advanced levels, focusing on current issues and research in early learning and teaching of mathematics and science. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7521 or equivalent, ECED 7100-8100.

ECED 7115 - Rdng Erly Chld Ed Rsrch (3)
Survey and analysis of contemporary issues and trends in early childhood education research; translating research into practical applications in early childhood settings.

ECED 8100 - Foundtn/Early Child Ed (3)
Examination of historical, philosophical, psychological, and societal factors influencing development, modification, and implementation of programs for young children and their families.

ECED 8101 - Early Child Teach/Learn (3)
Incorporates knowledge of child development, early childhood curriculum models, and instructional methodologies to more effectively meet educational needs of young children in diverse environments.

ECED 8102 - Obs/Asmt Intsv Chld Stg (3)
Developmental perspective on measurement and evaluation in early childhood years; standardized tests and informal measures, their advantages and disadvantages, and professional ethical issues regarding evaluating young children with and without disabilities. Field experience: 15 hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7110.

ECED 8103 - Ltrcy Dvlp/Erly Chldhd (3)
Analysis of role of play in young children's development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications to young children's literacy learning.

ECED 8104 - Play/Erly Chldhd Dev (3)
Analysis of role of play in young children's development and learning from birth through age 9; developmentally appropriate applications of play theory and research to young child's physical, intellectual, language, social, and emotional development and learning.

ECED 8107 - Constructivism in ECED (3)
Analysis of constructivist theory and research with emphasis on implications for early childhood curriculum, the ecology of the learning environment, and the role of the teacher. PREREQUISITES: Licensure and experience in early childhood education or a related area.

ECED 8108 - Sem Erly Chldhd Ed (3)
Analysis of contemporary issues and trends in the field of early childhood education. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours with a change in topic.

ECED 8109 - Admin Prog Young Child (3)
Enhances knowledge, skills, and dispositions for management, leadership, and child advocacy; applies knowledge of child development, appropriate practices, early childhood standards, and management competencies while examining programming for children involving families, personnel management, fiscal responsibilities, and accreditation processes.

ECED 8110 - Readings Early Chld (1-3)
Individually directed reading; written report required. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ECED 8112 - Research Early Chld Ed (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

ECED 8113 - Rsrch/Erly Chd/Math/Sci (3)
Current topics in the areas of early childhood instruction and curriculum at advanced levels, focusing on current issues and research in early learning and teaching of mathematics and science. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7521 or equivalent, ECED 7100-8100.

ECED 8115 - Rdng Erly Chld Ed Rsrch (3)
Survey and analysis of contemporary issues and trends in early childhood education research; translating research into practical applications in early childhood settings.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (IDT)

IDT 7052 - Intro Instr Design & Technlgy (3)
(CIED 7052, 8052). In-depth overview of field of instructional technology; history, philosophy, and critical issues of the field; foundations and applications of instructional technology, and associated areas of research.

IDT 7060 - Technology Tools for Learning (3)
(CIED 7060-8060). Focuses on design and development of media, paper-based and electronic, to support learning; students will create products to solve instructional problems through a survey of various technologies.

IDT 7061 - Technlgy Integratn in Classrm (3)
Computers and technology in the instructional process, including problem solving using computer tools; technological applications for the classroom; uses for technology in different content areas.

IDT 7062 - Intro Computer Based Instructn (3)
Application of instructional design principles to creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software. PREREQUISITE: Must have passed an introductory computer literacy course or permission of instructor.

IDT 7063 - Seminar Instructnal Computing (3)
Analysis of issues and trends related to instructional computing and instructional technology in K-12 classroom. PREREQUISITE: Six hours of coursework in IDT.

IDT 7064 - School Change and the Internet (3)
Issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with design, implementation, and evaluation of Internet technologies in instructional environments. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060, IDT 7061, or permission of instructor.

IDT 7070 - Instructional Design Process I (3)
(CIED 7070-8070). Applies the instructional design process to conduct a needs assessment that supports the creation of self-paced instructional units addressing performance and learning problems for PK-12 education, business, health care, and related learning environments.

IDT 7071 - Principles & Appl Instr Design (3)
(CIED 7071-8071). Application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in educational and non-educational environments.

IDT 7072 - Seminar on Online Instruction (3)
(CIED 7072-8072). Application of instructional design principles to development of online instruction. Beginning and intermediate students work together; covers beginning content when taken first and may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for more advanced content. PREREQUISITE: IDT (or CIED) 7070-8070 or permission of instructor.

IDT 7073 - Sem Computer Based Lnrng Envrn (3)
Applying instructional design principles to develop of computer-based learning environments. Beginning and intermediate students work together. Course covers beginning content when taken first. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for more advanced content. PREQREQUIISTE: IDT 7070-8070 OR or permission of instructor.

IDT 7074 - Thry/Models Instructnal Design (3)
A critical examination of instructional design theories from the perspective of supporting research and application.

IDT 7075 - Instrctnl/Performnce Consultng (3)
Learning how to be an instructional and performance consultant. Applying procedural and interpersonal skills when working with clients to design, develop, and evaluate learning and performance environments. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7070-8080.

IDT 7076 - Seminar in Workshop Design (3)
Technical and theoretical principles for developing effective seminars and workshops. Design, preparation, and implementation skills are developed for effective adult learning environments. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070 and research or statistics course.

IDT 7078 - Seminr Instrct Design&Technlgy (3)
(CIED 7078-8078). Professional and research problems in instructional strategies, design, and technology. May be repeated once with a change in topic. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

IDT 7080 - Instructnal Design Process II (3)
Prepares students to understand and apply instructional design principles to evaluate instructional materials that are designed to solve performance and learning problems. Applies the instructional design process to create a self-paced instructional unit based on documentation produced in IDT 7070-8070.

IDT 7090 - Dev Interactve Lrng Envirnmt I (3)
Students use instructional design principles and models to develop interactive learning environments. Students learn current development tools to create effective, efficient and appealing learning environments. Beginning and advanced students work together. Covers beginning content when taken first. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for advanced content. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060 and 7070-8070, or permission of instructor.

IDT 7095 - Dev Intractve Lrng Envirnmt II (3)
Teams of students use instructional design principles to design and develop an instructional system, emphasizing advanced development skills with current technologies. Students contract with real clients, define project goals and timelines, manage instructional design projects, and document the instructional design process. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7090-8090 or permission of instructor.

IDT 7230 - Instructional Text Design (3)
Introduction to application and techniques of producing and processing instructional text and images . PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070, 7090-8090, or permission of instructor.

IDT 7810 - Practicum Instr Design/Technlg (3-9)
Planned, supervised experience in an instructional setting appropriate to student's specialization area of instructional design and technology. The student will have the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills and demonstrate professional competencies in educational or training settings. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070 and 3 additional hours of IDT graduate coursework. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

IDT 8052 - Intro Instr Design & Technlgy (3)
(CIED 7052, 8052). In-depth overview of field of instructional technology; history, philosophy, and critical issues of the field; foundations and applications of instructional technology, and associated areas of research.

IDT 8060 - Technology Tools for Learning (3)
(CIED 7060-8060). Focuses on design and development of media, paper-based and electronic, to support learning; students will create products to solve instructional problems through a survey of various technologies.

IDT 8061 - Technlgy Integratn in Classrm (3)
Computers and technology in the instructional process, including problem solving using computer tools; technological applications for the classroom; uses for technology in different content areas.

IDT 8062 - Intro Computer Based Instructn (3)
Application of instructional design principles to creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software. PREREQUISITE: Must have passed an introductory computer literacy course or permission of instructor.

IDT 8063 - Seminar Instructnal Computing (3)
Analysis of issues and trends related to instructional computing and instructional technology in K-12 classroom. PREREQUISITE: Six hours of coursework in IDT.

IDT 8064 - School Change and the Internet (3)
Issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with design, implementation, and evaluation of Internet technologies in instructional environments. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060, IDT 7061, or permission of instructor.

IDT 8070 - Instructional Design Process I (3)
(CIED 7070-8070). Applies the instructional design process to conduct a needs assessment that supports the creation of self-paced instructional units addressing performance and learning problems for PK-12 education, business, health care, and related learning environments.

IDT 8071 - Principles & Appl Instr Design (3)
(CIED 7071-8071). Application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in educational and non-educational environments.

IDT 8072 - Seminar on Online Instruction (3)
(CIED 7072-8072). Application of instructional design principles to development of online instruction. Beginning and intermediate students work together; covers beginning content when taken first and may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for more advanced content. PREREQUISITE: IDT (or CIED) 7070-8070 or permission of instructor.

IDT 8073 - Sem Computer Based Lnrng Envrn (3)
(CIED 7073-8073). Application of instructional design principles to development of computer-based learning environment. Beginning and intermediate students work together; covers beginning content when taken first and may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for more advanced content. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7070-8070 or permission of instructor.

IDT 8074 - Thry/Models Instructnal Design (3)
A critical examination of instructional design theories from the perspective of supporting research and application.

IDT 8075 - Instrctnl/Performnce Consultng (3)
Learning how to be an instructional and performance consultant. Applying procedural and interpersonal skills when working with clients to design, develop, and evaluate learning and performance environments.. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7070-8070.

IDT 8076 - Seminar in Workshop Design (3)
Technical and theoretical principles for developing effective seminars and workshops. Design, preparation, and implementation skills are developed for effective adult learning environments. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070 and research or statistics course.

IDT 8078 - Seminr Instrct Design&Technlgy (3)
(CIED 7078-8078). Professional and research problems in instructional strategies, design, and technology. May be repeated once with a change in topic. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

IDT 8080 - Instructnal Design Process II (3)
Prepares students to understand and apply instructional design principles to evaluate instructional materials that are designed to solve performance and learning problems. Applies the instructional design process to create a self-paced instructional unit based on documentation produced in IDT 7070-8070.

IDT 8090 - Dev Interactve Lrng Envirnmt I (3)
Students use instructional design principles and models to develop interactive learning environments. Students learn current development tools to create effective, efficient and appealing learning environments. Beginning and advanced students work together. Covers beginning content when taken first. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for advanced content. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060 and 7070-8070, or permission of instructor.

IDT 8091 - Directed Readings IDT (1-3)
Individually directed readings which culminate in the synthesis of a student's ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

IDT 8092 - Research IDT (1-6)
The student engages in collaborative research with faculty. Activities include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 credit hours in IDT and permission of instructor.

IDT 8095 - Dev Intractve Lrng Envirnmt II (3)
Teams of students use instructional design principles to design and develop an instructional system, emphasizing advanced development skills with current technologies. Students contract with real clients, define project goals and timelines, manage instructional design projects, and document the instructional design process. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7090-8090 or permission of instructor.

IDT 8230 - Instructional Text Design (3)
Introduction to application and techniques of producing and processing instructional text and images. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070, 7090-8090, or permission of instructor.

IDT 8500 - Evaltn/Synthesis IDT Research (3)
Students will critique academic research findings and synthesize research findings into an original, coherent and structured document. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7521 or equivalent.

IDT 8600 - Seminar in IDT Research (1-3)
Contemporary research trends and issues in the field of instructional design and technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

IDT 8810 - Practicm Instr Design/Technlgy (3-9)
Planned, supervised experience in an instructional setting appropriate to student's specialization area of instructional design and technology. The student will have the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills and demonstrate professional competencies in educational or training settings. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7070-8070 and 3 additional hours of IDT graduate coursework. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

READING (RDNG)

RDNG 7540 - Clasrm Inovatn Tchg Lit (3)
Foundations, issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with teaching of literacy; focus on linking theory to practice. Restricted to MS and EdD students.

RDNG 7541 - Adv Assess Reading Perf (3)
Principles of assessment, evaluation, and prognosis in reading; formal and informal procedures and instruments used in assessing reading and related cognitive abilities; multiple causation approach to reading difficulties. PREREQUISITES: Teaching experience and RDNG (or CIED) 7540, or permission of the instructor.

RDNG 7542 - Alt Proced Reading Prob (3)
Application of differentiated instruction within a clinical setting to meet the needs of the disabled reader. PREREQUISITES: RDNG (or CIED) 7540 and 7541 or permission of instructor.

RDNG 7543 - Adv Read Instr/Sp Lrnr (3)
Etiology of reading disabilities unique to various types of handicapped children; planning and treatment selection related to gifted and talented, learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped, and other categories of special learner.

RDNG 7544 - Rdng/Stdy Skls Cont Area (3)
Research based theories and steps necessary for academic disciplines: techniques for improving vocabulary, cognition, study skills, and reading rate.

RDNG 7545 - Tchg Read Subject Areas (2-3)
Methods, materials, and organizational patterns by which reading skills are developed and improved through integration with teaching strategies in subject areas. Field experience: 8 hours. Prerequisite: TEP admission

RDNG 7546 - Computr Appl/Read Instr (3)
Incorporating computers in the reading classroom and curriculum development of educationally relevant reading programs. PREREQUISITE: ICL (or CIED) 7060-8060 or permission of instructor.

RDNG 7547 - Reading Clinic (3-6)
Emphasis on practical experiences of clinical diagnosis and treatment. PREREQUISITES: ICL (or CIED) 7540-8540 or permission of instructor. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

RDNG 7549 - Foundtns Lang/Read Dev (2)
Instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for teaching language arts and reading. Field experience: 4 hours. PREREQUISITES: Admission to TEP. Restricted to licensure-only or MAT secondary students.

RDNG 7553 - Literacy Dev K-4 (3)
Teaching and assessing literacy development in grades K-4 with focus on major theories and current research. 12 hours of field experiences are required. Restricted to students seeking licensure. Prerequisite: TEP admission

RDNG 7554 - Literacy Dev 5-8 (3)
Furthering literacy development in grades 5-8 with emphasis on teaching and assessment grounded in current research and theory. 12 hours of field experiences are required. Restricted to students seeking licensure. Prerequisite: TEP admission

RDNG 7560 - Literacy Leader and Coach (3)
Develops knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for successful literacy coaching.

RDNG 7561 - Literacy Coach Practicum (3)
Application of knowledge about literacy coaching in a practical classroom setting.

RDNG 7809 - Reading Research Practicum (3)
(CIED 7800-8800). Participation is required in a supervised research practicum; the experience includes either a clinical or field-based component. The development of a research paper is required. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

RDNG 8155 - Hist Reading Instruction (3)
This course considers the history of reading from three perspectives: 1) as a cognitive, social and cultural activity, 2) the teaching of reading, and 3) the study of reading from the advent of the written work to the present. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program in reading.

RDNG 8540 - Clasrm Inovatn Tchg Lit (3)
Foundations, issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with teaching of literacy; focus on linking theory to practice. Restricted to MS and EdD students.

RDNG 8541 - Adv Assess Reading Perf (3)
Principles of assessment, evaluation, and prognosis in reading; formal and informal procedures and instruments used in assessing reading and related cognitive abilities; multiple causation approach to reading difficulties. PREREQUISITES: Teaching experience and RDNG (or CIED) 7540, or permission of the instructor.

RDNG 8542 - Alt Proced Reading Prob (3)
Application of differentiated instruction within a clinical setting to meet the needs of the disabled reader. PREREQUISITES: RDNG (or CIED) 7540 and 7541 or permission of instructor.

RDNG 8543 - Adv Read Instr/Sp Lrnr (3)
Etiology of reading disabilities unique to various types of handicapped children; planning and treatment selection related to gifted and talented, learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped, and other categories of special learner.

RDNG 8544 - Rdng/Stdy Skls Cont Area (3)
Research based theories and steps necessary for academic disciplines: techniques for improving vocabulary, cognition, study skills, and reading rate.

RDNG 8546 - Computr Appl/Read Instr (3)
Incorporating computers in the reading classroom and curriculum development of educationally relevant reading programs. PREREQUISITE: ICL (or CIED) 7060-8060 or permission of instructor.

RDNG 8547 - Reading Clinic (3-6)
Emphasis on practical experiences of clinical diagnosis and treatment. PREREQUISITES: ICL (or CIED) 7540-8540 or permission of instructor. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

RDNG 8548 - Adv Sem Reading Resrch (3-6)
Survey and analysis of reading research to create background information for study of selected topics in reading; translating research into practical applications in classroom and school. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521, 7523, 7541, or permission of instructor.

RDNG 8549 - Theoretical Models Read (3)
Explores extant theoretical models of the reading process; appropriate for advanced graduate students interested in reading/literacy education, special education, educational psychology, early childhood, and elementary education. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

RDNG 8551 - Directed Readings Read (1-3)
Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change in topic for 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

RDNG 8552 - Research In Reading (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

RDNG 8580 - Comp:Theory/Practice (3)
Provides in-depth knowledge of theory, research and pedagogy as related to the field of composition in K-12 education. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program in reading.

RDNG 8585 - Issues in Urban Literacy (3)
Provides in-depth knowledge of scientific research on the development of literacy skills in urban and high-poverty settings. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program in reading.

RDNG 8590 - Thry/Prac Fam Lit Home Sch (3)
This course will have two foci: family literacy as a descriptor of practices which occur between family members and as programs aimed at increasing children's academic success through parental involvement and education. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program in reading.

RDNG 8854 - Lang Inqry Lit Res/Tchg (3)
A review and analysis of linguistic approaches to studies of language structures and functions in literacy classrooms, including discourse analyses, inquiry based instructional methods, and descriptions of literary genres. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program in reading.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)

SPED 6000 - Meth/Mat Modrt/Sevr Dis (3)
Curriculum, methods, and materials applicable to special educational needs of moderately/severly disabled learners, emphasizing educational and vocational skills that facilitate normalization and independent living. PREREQUISITES: SPED 3501 or SPED 6601; COREQUISITES: SPED 4001 or 7042.

SPED 6513 - Asst Tech/Trans Instruc (3)
Transition issues, life skills, and vocational training to prepare students with significant exceptionalities for community living; focuses on legal and family concerns and effective transition programming; includes familiarity with available community resources and interagency collaboration; emphasizes assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication as major tools for community integration.

SPED 6601 - Student Phys/Health Dis (3)
Emphasizes physical and educational modifications to facilitate learning and vocational skills; examines accessibility, movement patterns, prosthetic and augmentative communication devices, and supportive medical procedures. Includes practicum with students with physical/health impairments.

SPED 6900 - Consultn Schl/Fmly/Cmty (3)
Current professional development issues that impact on educator interaction with students, parents, and other professionals including the development of communication and consultation skills.

SPED 7000 - Intro Excptional Learnr (3)
Study of the relevant research dealing with the physical, mental, emotional, and social traits of all types of individuals who are exceptional; consideration of major current problems and practices in the development of various programs. Field Experience: Required. NOTE: Not required if equivalent course taken at the undergraduate level. Substitutions must be approved by advisor.

SPED 7001 - Test Meas Excp Chl/Adul (3)
Overview of psychoeducational assessment practices and issues with emphasis on educational and psychological tests used in special education; focus on informed interpretation of test data and implications for instructional practice. Field experience: Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000.

SPED 7002 - Indep Stdy Spec Educ (1-6)
Opportunity for self-directed, independent study in special education. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of A-F will be given.

SPED 7010 - Ethical Issues in ABA (3)
This course will provide an overview of ethical and legal issues faced by the behavior analyst. This course covers the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's guidelines for responsible and professional conduct, ethical issues related to the application of Applied Behavior Analysis in Special Education, and other ethical and legal considerations.

SPED 7025 - Microcomputers In Sped (3)
Emphasis on matching software programs with the unique learning needs of students with disabilities; adaptive interfacing techniques for students who have physical and/or sensory disabilities also addressed.

SPED 7042 - Fld Exp/Comprehen Sped (3-6)
Supervised experience(s) with individuals with moderate to severe disabilities in cooperation with university, local, state, and/or national education personnel. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 7050 - Teach Exceptnl Learner (2-3)
Overview of special education including characteristics and education of students with various exceptionalities; emphasis on developing skills for effective teaching of exceptional student in regular classroom.

SPED 7101 - Foundations E Chld Sped (3)
Overview of early childhood special education including current issues, laws, and practices that influence programs serving children with disabilities birth through age eight; emphasis on research dealing with physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of young children with various exceptionalities. Clinical/Field Experience Required.

SPED 7121 - Ed Prog Presc Ed/Disbl (3)
Methods involved in developmental assessment and educational planning for children with disabilities in pre-school years. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 OR 7101-8101.

SPED 7141 - Field Exper Early Child (3-6)
Observation and supervised experience in early childhood special education settings. PREREQUISITES: ECED 6540 and SPED 7121-8121. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 7201 - Char/Indvl W/Mild Disab (3)
Examination of etiological, psychological, social, and physical conditions related to the educational performance of individuals with disabilities in developmental life periods. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 7203 - Char/Indvl Emot Disturb (3)
Characteristics of persons with emotional and behavioral disorders; emphasis on social, psychological, and biological theories of causality, assessment, and education with a variety of emotional and/or behavioral problems.

SPED 7205 - Prin/Thry Inclusive Education (3)
This course will explore the foundations of inclusive education. Research, policy, and professional standards which are the basis of inclusive practices will be discussed. In addition, the examination of social issues that support the evolution of the inclusive movement in educational environments will occur.

SPED 7206 - Rsrch/Prac Inclusive Education (3)
The essential elements of inclusive instruction will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on strategies such as co-teaching, collaboration, cross curricular instruction, unit planning, universal design for learning, and content delivery formats. Implementation of best practices in inclusive settings and evaluation are the focus of this course.

SPED 7207 - Ldrshp/Facil Inclusion/Edu Set (3)
This course promotes the development of inclusion facilitators, professional development design and leaders. Presentation and design of the flexible schedules and grouping will occur. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of teaching partners and facilitating the cooperative educator process. Handling sensitive issues, setting up venues, and designing materials will be presented.

SPED 7211 - Academic Instruct Sped (3)
Academic methods, remediation, and educational planning for individuals with disabilities. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 7212 - Content Methods in Special Edu (3)
Study of best practices and methods for mathematics, social studies and science instruction presently being used in special education and inclusive settings. Also curriculum for transition and daily living skills. The use of assistive technology for education is included. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 7221 - Behavior Mgmt Spec Ed (3)
Methods of changing behaviors of individuals with mild to severe disabilities in various educational settings. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 7222 - Meth Tech Tchg Eml Dstb (3)
Procedures for educating individuals with emotional disturbance; emphasis on teaching behaviors, psycho-educational management of behavior, and effective teaching techniques. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

SPED 7224 - Tchng Childrn Deaf/Hh (3)
Overview of teaching for children who are deaf or hard of hearing; addresses philosophical and historical perspectives, methodologies, assessment, and intervention; discusses curriculum planning, hearing-aid technology, cochlear implants, and career development.

SPED 7225 - Tchng Spch/Lang Deaf/Hh (3)
Focuses on the acquisition of basic speech/language skills in the development of effective communication in children with hearing impairments.

SPED 7226 - Manual Communication (3)
Develops beginning competencies in manual communication modes, both fingerspelling and signing, emphasizing accurate, clear fingerspelling and the ability to read fingerspelling presented slowly; also introduces basic signs in American Sign Language (ASL). Practice will be provided.

SPED 7227 - Tchng Read Chld Deaf/Hh (3)
Modern trends, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and assessment tools in reading instruction for children with hearing impairment.

SPED 7241 - Superv Practicm In Sped (3-9)
Enhanced student teaching in settings with individuals who have disabilities. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 7401 - Psyc Soc Aspct Lrn Dsab (3)
Psychological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities; theories and philosophies regarding the treatment, etiology, and management considerations stressed.

SPED 7411 - Meth Teach Learng Disab (3)
Remedial approaches for children with learning disabilities; emphasis on developmental sequence and educational practices.

SPED 7511 - Mental Retardation (3)
Emphasis on diagnostic and pedagogical techniques used with children who have mental retardation at the pre-academic level. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7000, 7501, or their equivalents.

SPED 7513 - Scndry Schl Transition (3)
Emphasizes transition issues, life skills, and vocational education to prepare students with exceptionalities for life after secondary school; also focuses on legal issues, family concerns, and effective transition programming. Familiarity with available community resources and the importance of interagency collaboration stressed.

SPED 7514 - Intro/Appl Behav Anlys (3)
Overview of the principles, processes, concepts, and ethics of behaviorism and behavior analysis.

SPED 7516 - Adv Prin/Conc Appl Behv (3)
Knowledge and skills to select behaviors and interventions, measure behavior, evaluate the effects of interventions, and apply results of educational research to classrooms. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 7517 - Func Anlys/Treat Prob Behv (3)
Examines principles, issues, approaches, and strategies for conducting Functional Behavior Assessment and Functional analysis. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514/8514.

SPED 7518 - Evidence-Based Prac in ABA (3)
Study of instructional strategies developed from applied behavior analysis, including Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, Discrete Trial Training, and others. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 7519 - Prac/Appld Behav Anlys (3-12)
Supervised experience in the application of behavior analytic strategies in education settings; requires 20 hours per week (10 direct client hours) and a minimum of 1000 hours total. Must be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours credit. On campus seminars addressing special topics are required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514/8514, SPED 7517/8517, SPED 7518/8518 with a grade of 3.0 or higher and permission of instructor.

SPED 7520 - Behaviorism in Education (3)
This course will provide the student with an in depth analysis of the philosophical underpinning of behavior analysis and how those underpinnings relate to teaching and learning. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7514/8514. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours.

SPED 7521 - Facil General/Maint of Lrng (3)
An overview of the principles, strategies, and tactics that promote generalized outcomes of learning across people, time, settings, and behaviors. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 7522 - Tiered Interventions (3)
An advanced study of the science of implementing and assessing tiered interventions for early intervening and identifying students with learning disabilities. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7514-8514 and SPED 7211-8211 or permission of instructor.

SPED 7523 - SPED Research/Dissem (3)
This course helps students acquire and develop skills for professional writing and publication. Gives guidance in conducting literature reviews and evaluating research practices appropriate for students with disabilities and/or special education settings. Procedures for preparing and submitting manuscripts to professional journals will be covered.

SPED 7600 - Intro to Aut Spec Dis (3)
This course will provide an overview of autism spectrum disorders from the diagnosis and early intervention phase to working with families, therapists, and staff in both educational and community settings. The course will be grounded in research-based theory and will assist with the learner with evidence-based decision making from a practical standpoint. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed related to diagnosis, treatment selections, and working effectively with families.

SPED 7601 - ASD: Class Mgmt and Design (3)
This course will introduce common behavior management strategies shown to be effective for children with autism. These strategies will focus on both individual and group contingencies. Further, this course will discuss functional behavior assessment interpretation and treatment design, as well as data collection methods. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7600 (Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - concurrent enrollment allowed).

SPED 7602 - ASD: Instruct Methods I (3)
This course will introduce evidence based methods of instruction specific to teaching academic and social skills to children with autism. Additionally, this course will focus on distinguishing between evidence-based and unsupported but common strategies in treatment of autism. Common unsupported strategies will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7600 (Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders), SPED 7601 (Classroom Design and Data Collection).

SPED 7603 - ASD: Instruct Methods II (3)
This course will introduce methods of instruction specific to facilitating communication for students with autism. Additionally, this course will focus on assistive technologies related to the academic instruction, communication (AAC) and behavior modification of students with autism. Course content will emphasis data driven instructional practice, manual and technology-based data acquisition practices, data presentation and using data to drive instructional practice. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7600 (Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders), SPED 7601 (Classroom Design and Data Collection), SPED 7602 (ASD: Methods I - concurrent enrollment allowed).

SPED 7900 - Advanced Practicum/Capstone (3)
Designed as a culminating experience exposing students to the application of behavior analytic strategies and tactics in a variety of settings. Direct participation is required for the successful completion of a field-study, on-site project or other classroom based experience. This course must be taken during the last semester of coursework. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

SPED 8001 - Test Meas Excp Chl/Adul (3)
Overview of psychoeducational assessment practices and issues with emphasis on educational and psychological tests used in special education; focus on informed interpretation of test data and implications for instructional practice. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000.

SPED 8002 - Indep Stdy Spec Educ (1-6)
Opportunity for self-directed, independent study in special education. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of A-F will be given.

SPED 8010 - Ethical Issues in ABA (3)
This course will provide an overview of ethical and legal issues faced by the behavior analyst. This course covers the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's guidelines for responsible and professional conduct, ethical issues related to the application of Applied Behavior Analysis in Special Education, and other ethical and legal considerations.

SPED 8041 - Fld Exp/Modified Sped (3-6)
Supervised experience(s) with individuals with mild disabilities in cooperation with university, local, state, and/or national educational personnel. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 8042 - Fld Exp/Comprehen Sped (3-6)
Supervised experience(s) with individuals with moderate to severe disabilities in cooperation with university, local, state, and/or national education personnel. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 8101 - Foundations E Chld Sped (3)
Overview of early childhood special education including current issues, laws, and practices that influence programs serving children with disabilities birth through age eight; emphasis on research dealing with physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of young children with various exceptionalities. Clinical/Field Experience Required.

SPED 8121 - Ed Prog Presc Ed/Disbl (3)
Methods involved in developmental assessment and educational planning for children with disabilities in pre-school years. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 OR 7101-8101.

SPED 8141 - Field Exper Early Child (3-6)
Observation and supervised experience in early childhood special education settings. PREREQUISITES: ECED 6540 and SPED 7121-8121. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 8201 - Char/Indvl W/Mild Disab (3)
Examination of etiological, psychological, social, and physical conditions related to the educational performance of individuals with disabilities in developmental life periods. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 8203 - Char/Indvl Emot Disturb (3)
Characteristics of persons with emotional and behavioral disorders; emphasis on social, psychological, and biological theories of causality, assessment, and education with a variety of emotional and/or behavioral problems.

SPED 8205 - Prin/Thry Inclusive Education (3)
This course will explore the foundations of inclusive education. Research, policy, and professional standards which are the basis of inclusive practices will be discussed. In addition, the examination of social issues that support the evolution of the inclusive movement in educational environments will occur.

SPED 8206 - Rsrch/Prac Inclusive Education (3)
The essential elements of inclusive instruction will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on strategies such as co-teaching, collaboration, cross curricular instruction, unit planning, universal design for learning, and content delivery formats. Implementation of best practices in inclusive settings and evaluation are the focus of this course.

SPED 8207 - Ldrshp/Facil Inclusion/Edu Set (3)
This course promotes the development of inclusion facilitators, professional development design and leaders. Presentation and design of the flexible schedules and grouping will occur. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of teaching partners and facilitating the cooperative educator process. Handling sensitive issues, setting up venues, and designing materials will be presented.

SPED 8211 - Academic Instruct Sped (3)
Academic methods, remediation, and educational planning for individuals with disabilities. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 8212 - Content Methods in Special Edu (3)
Study of best practices and methods for mathematics, social studies and science instruction presently being used in special education and inclusive settings. Also curriculum for transition and daily living skills. The use of assistive technology for education is included. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 8221 - Behavior Mgmt Spec Ed (3)
Methods of changing behaviors of individuals with mild to severe disabilities in various educational settings. Field Experience Required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7000 or equivalent.

SPED 8222 - Meth Tech Tchg Eml Dstb (3)
Procedures for educating individuals with emotional disturbance; emphasis on teaching behaviors, psycho-educational management of behavior, and effective teaching techniques. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

SPED 8401 - Psyc Soc Aspct Lrn Dsab (3)
Psychological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities; theories and philosophies regarding the treatment, etiology, and management considerations stressed.

SPED 8411 - Meth Teach Learng Disab (3)
Remedial approaches for children with learning disabilities; emphasis on developmental sequence and educational practices.

SPED 8511 - Mental Retardation (3)
Emphasis on diagnostic and pedagogical techniques used with children who have mental retardation at the pre-academic level. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7000, 7501, or their equivalents.

SPED 8513 - Scndry Schl Transition (3)
Emphasizes transition issues, life skills, and vocational education to prepare students with exceptionalities for life after secondary school; also focuses on legal issues, family concerns, and effective transition programming. Familiarity with available community resources and the importance of interagency collaboration stressed.

SPED 8514 - Intro/Appl Behav Anlys (3)
Overview of the principles, processes, concepts, and ethics of behaviorism and behavior analysis.

SPED 8516 - Adv Prin/Conc Appl Behv (3)
Knowledge and skills to select behaviors and interventions, measure behavior, evaluate the effects of interventions, and apply results of educational research to classrooms. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 8517 - Func Anlys/Treat Prob Behv (3)
Examines principles, issues, approaches, and strategies for conducting Functional Behavior Assessment and Functional analysis. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514/8514.

SPED 8518 - Evidence-Based Prac in ABA (3)
Study of instructional strategies developed from applied behavior analysis, including Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, Discrete Trial Training, and others. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 8519 - Prac/Appld Behav Anlys (3-12)
Supervised experience in the application of behavior analytic strategies in education settings; requires 20 hours per week (10 direct client hours) and a minimum of 1000 hours total. Must be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours credit. On campus seminars addressing special topics are required. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514/8514, SPED 7517/8517, SPED 7518/8518 with a grade of 3.0 or higher and permission of instructor.

SPED 8520 - Behaviorism in Education (3)
This course will provide the student with an in depth analysis of the philosophical underpinning of behavior analysis and how those underpinnings relate to teaching and learning. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7514/8514. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours.

SPED 8521 - Facil General/Maint of Lrng (3)
An overview of the principles, strategies, and tactics that promote generalized outcomes of learning across people, time, settings, and behaviors. PREREQUISITE: SPED 7514-8514.

SPED 8522 - Tiered Interventions (3)
An advanced study of the science of implementing and assessing tiered interventions for early intervening and identifying students with learning disabilities. PREREQUISITES: SPED 7514-8514 and SPED 7211-8211 or permission of instructor.

SPED 8523 - SPED Research/Dissem (3)
This course helps students acquire and develop skills for professional writing and publication. Gives guidance in conducting literature reviews and evaluating research practices appropriate for students with disabilities and/or special education settings. Procedures for preparing and submitting manuscripts to professional journals will be covered.

SPED 8524 - Adv Seminar In SPED Res (3-6)
Survey and analysis of reading research to create background information for study of selected topics in special education; translating research into practical applications in special education program settings. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7521or 7523, 8541, 8561, or permission of instructor. Grades of A-F will be given.

SPED 8622 - Readings In SPED (1-3)
Individually directed readings culminating in synthesis of ideas. May be repeated with change of topic for 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or I will be given.

SPED 8623 - Supervised Research SPED (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty, including planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in concentration and permission of instructor.

SPED 8900 - Advanced Practicum/Capstone (3)
Designed as a culminating experience exposing students to the application of behavior analytic strategies and tactics in a variety of settings. Direct participation is required for the successful completion of a field-study, on-site project or other classroom based experience. This course must be taken during the last semester of coursework. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

ADVANCED STUDY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (ASTL)

These courses are restricted to students enrolled in the Regents Online Master of Education Degree Program and will not be used to fulfill requirements for other graduate degrees. Department permit is required.

ASTL 7700 - Portfolio Development (3)
(5700). Portfolio as authentic assessment tool documenting scholarship of teaching; use of artifacts/products/teacher work samples/ student work samples as evidence of effective teaching; instructional examples organized into planning and teaching, actual teaching, assessment and evaluation, learning environment, professional growth, and communication following National Board for Professional Teaching Standards requirements.

ASTL 7701 - Teacher As Learner (3)
(5701). Improves knowledge and practice through professional reading, writing, dialogue, inquiry, and reflection; uses hardware and software to create effective literacy learning experiences; learn how to find, access, and assess materials from a variety of sources and to design and develop multi and hypermedia learning environments that promote active learning.

ASTL 7703 - Knowledge Of Learner (3)
(5703). Human development from conception through adolescence applied to school settings; aspects of human development impacted by human interaction and nurturing and those unaffected by environmental input; includes gross and fine motor development, temperament, visual and auditory perception, family characteristics, genetic inheritance, attention, cognitive tempo, play, and language development.

ASTL 7705 - Assessment Of Learning (3)
(5705). Introduction to learner-centered systematic assessment at the classroom level; overview of models for planning and implementing classroom assessment projects with emphasis on implementation, data collection, analysis, and reporting of results; overview of tools, techniques, and issues considered to design and use assessments focused on learner needs.

ASTL 7706 - Learning Instruction Strategy (3)
(5706). Analysis of theoretical and research support for selected models of instruction; emphasis on teaching applications.

ASTL 7709 - Action Research (3)
Empowers classroom teachers to construct their own knowledge and to make it available to others for the benefit of all learners; helps educators and other professionals understand the relationship between their own professional development and the process of improving the quality of pupils' and/or colleagues' learning.

ASTL 7721 - Thry/Foundtn Dev Litrcy (3)
(5721). Explores nature of learning, of language, of the reading process, of the writing process, how children learn language, receptive vs. productive language, relationships among learning one's "mother tongue" and learning to read and write, and implications for classroom instruction and assessment; includes applications of technology and diversity issues.

ASTL 7723 - Teaching Begin Literacy (3)
(5723). Exploration of theory and best practices for family literacy from birth to school age, from preschool to kindergarten, followed by explorations of best practices for teaching reading and writing in the primary grades. Candidates will work with primary grade children to understand and implement best practices.

ASTL 7725 - Literacy Growth/Mid Grd (3)
(5725). Engage candidates in reading and discussions of theory, understanding best practices, and implementing best practices in literacy instruction grades 4-8; instructional strategies will focus on understanding reading and writing as tools for learning in all content areas.

ASTL 7726 - Literacy Problems/K-8 (3)
(5726). Engages candidates in reading, discussions, and implementation of diagnostic tools and techniques in literacy for struggling students grades K-8.

ASTL 7729 - Rem/Literacy Problm K-8 (3)
(5726). Engages candidates in reading, discussions, and implementation of instructional strategies based on the data derived from the diagnostic tools employed with students in Literacy IV. These students will be struggling readers in grades K-8. Issues related to improving student writing will also be presented and explored.