Department of Special Education and Literacy

Undergraduate Courses

Education Courses

EDU 14 Historical, Philosophical, and Social Foundations of Education
This course is an analysis of major movements, institutions, men, women and thoughts in education considered in regard to current trends. Emphasis is on the implications of the analyses for modern educational principles and practices.
Every Semester, 3 credits

EDU 15A Psychological Perspectives: Teaching and Learning
Prospective teachers gain an understanding of teaching and learning, intelligence, development, motivation and management for children from birth through adolescence that will be applied to classroom experiences. The reciprocal relationship between theory and practice is explored through field projects. This course consists of a combination of lectures, readings, work groups, in-class study analyses, video viewing, guest speakers, written assignments and decisions of class topics and journal entries (including e-mail). Students who received credit for PSY 25 or 26 may not enroll in EDU 15A.
Every Semester, 3 credits

EDU 16A Curriculum and Assessment for Pre-service Teachers
This course provides teacher education majors with a knowledge base in the development of the K-12 curriculum and with modes of authentic assessment (portfolio and performance) that helps students evaluate their academic progress. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual foundations and development of curriculum, efforts to reform and re-conceptualize the curriculum, external influences on the process of curriculum change and the role of the teacher in curriculum development and student assessment.
Prerequisite: EDU 15A.
Students who have received credit for PSY 11 may not enroll in EDU 16A.
Every Semester, 3 credits

EDT 10 Computer Literacy for Educators
This course is designed to fulfill the computer competency of the core curriculum. It familiarizes preservice teachers new to computing with: what computers are, how they operate, major instructional and administrative applications.
Formerly EDU 10.
Every Semester, 3 credits

Special Education Courses

EDU 44 Introduction to the Study of the Exceptional Child
This course is a basic introduction to childhood exceptionality. The course is designed to increase understanding of children who are considered to be exceptional - physically, emotionally or intellectually. It provides a basis for planning individual learning opportunities in regular, special and inclusive classroom settings. Field experiences are part of the course requirements.
Prerequisites: EDU 14, 15A, 16A or permission of the instructor.
Annually, 3 credits

EDU 50 Creating Responsible Inclusive Classrooms
Inclusion represents one of the most significant challenges facing education in recent years. It requires change for both general and special educators. This course will explore the concept of inclusion, discuss it from both a theoretical and practical perspective, and present strategies necessary for it to be successful. It will present inclusive practices for use by general educators, as well as special educators.