Department of Teacher Education

Majors and Degrees Offered

Education (B.A.)
Education (B.A.) with an Emphasis in:

Minor Offered

Education

Special Study Opportunities

Within the School of Education students may pursue traditional education courses and activities, including supervised practica, independent studies, and reading courses, or explore issues in the field of educational philosophy, theory, and methodology through a variety of professional activities. Other options may include experiences in varied educational settings at Webster University’s international campuses, conferences, study tours, Professional Development Schools, Student Literacy Corps, and other service learning opportunities and field experiences in inclusive schools, all of which prepare students for teaching in an increasingly diverse society.

The Beatrice and David Kornblum Institute for Teaching Excellence

The Beatrice and David Kornblum Institute for Teaching Excellence is an integral part of Webster University’s School of Education. The Institute supports innovative education, program development, community service, and improved teaching and learning with emphasis on economically disadvantaged minority, immigrant, and/or disabled (at risk) public school children from the urban setting.

General Information

Students pursuing teacher certification will be dropped from EDUC methods courses if all sections of the C-Base Exam have not been successfully completed upon earning 64 college-level credit hours. Transfer students must complete the C-Base during the first semester following transfer to Webster.
Upon successful completion of EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society, an official Teacher Education Manual will be issued to the student. School of Education publications, the Teacher Education Manual, and Apprentice Teaching Handbook outline policies and procedures. These documents are on file in the School of Education Office.
Students must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 3.0 in the education major. A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 in all college-level coursework for students pursuing initial teacher certification is required.
Students must demonstrate satisfactory competency in regard to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions identified in the School of Education Conceptual Framework.
Courses completed with a grade of D do not count toward fulfilling specific course requirements of the major.

Teacher Certification

Because students pursue initial teacher certification as part of their degree, a Program of Study (POS) is designed to meet the general education requirements of both the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the degree requirements of Webster University.

Teacher Certification Programs

Early Childhood Education (birth-3)
Early Childhood Special Education (birth-3)
Elementary Education (1-6)
Middle School Education (5-9)
Secondary Education
- Art (K-12)
- English (9-12)
- Foreign Language (K-12) (French, German, Spanish)
- Journalism (9-12)
- Mathematics (9-12)
- Music (K-12)
- Social Studies (9-12)
- Unified Science/Biology (9-12)
- Special Education (K-12) (Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical)

Students seeking secondary education certification choose a major in their specialty area. Advisors from the specialty area work closely with the School of Education to assure that students meet the requirements of both their majors and teacher certification. Students pursuing a secondary school certificate in a specialty area must maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in all professional education and content coursework required by DESE.

Admission to Teacher Certification

Admission to teacher certification includes the following:

successful completion of all sections of the C-BASE Exam by 64 credit hours of college-level coursework (transfer students must pass all sections of the C-Base during the first semester following transfer to Webster University);
written Program of Study (POS) outlining the degree and program requirements developed by completion of 64 credit hours;
completion of a college composition course with a grade of B- or better;
completion of a college mathematics course (appropriate to the area of emphasis) with a grade of B- or better;
completion of EDUC 3150 with a grade of B- or better;
a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 in all college-level coursework.

Practicum/Apprentice Teaching

A 3000-level practicum is required as a prerequisite to apprentice teaching. To enroll in a practicum, students must make formal application to the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience at least eight weeks prior to the term/semester in which they plan to complete the practicum. Application must be filed during periods designated and posted.

Apprentice teaching is a requirement for all initial certifications. To enroll in apprentice teaching, students must make formal application to the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience at least one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to practice teach. Application must be filed during periods designated and posted.

Note: The application for apprentice teaching will not be accepted if the student has not been formally accepted to teacher certification status.

Students should contact the Office of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience to obtain an application for apprentice teaching. Apprentice teaching and practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts. Students should not contact school officials or teachers about placement, but they should contact the office of the Coordinator of Apprentice Teaching and Field Experience for such information. The Apprentice Teaching Handbook will be issued at the apprentice teaching orientation meeting. All students enrolled in apprentice teaching must participate in a mandatory seminar.

All Undergraduate candidates for certification must complete either their practicum or apprentice teaching in a diverse setting.

Application for Certification

All students seeking initial certification are required to present an electronic portfolio demonstrating competency in teaching as identified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

All students seeking teacher certification must achieve the Missouri minimum score on the PRAXIS II, which is administered at least six times a year. Information on this test may be obtained in the Office of Teacher Certification.

Undergraduate Registration into M.A.T. Courses

Courses in the 5000 series are graduate courses. An upper-division undergraduate student may enroll in them with the written permission of his or her advisor and the appropriate dean.

In addition, undergraduate students are not eligible to register into M.A.T. courses until M.A.T. pre-registration is completed. Then, if open seats are available in a particular course, the student may consult with his or her advisor regarding registration in M.A.T. courses.

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Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours
27 general education credit hours
65 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
One of the following: 3 hours
- EDUC 3500 Techniques of Secondary School Teaching
- EDUC 3600 Classroom Organization and Curriculum Implementation

One of the following: 3 hours
- EDUC 2070 Child Development
- EDUC 2120 Adolescent Development
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology
- PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology
Professional elective courses:
- EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher to complete the 36 hours,
  as determined with an advisor.
One of the following:
- EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
- EDUC 49** Apprentice Teaching (appropriate to certification area) 13 hours

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Education with an Emphasis in Elementary Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours
27 general education credit hours
65 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
EDUC 3600 Classroom Organization and
Curriculum Implementation 3 hours
One of the following: 3 hours
- EDUC 2070 Child Development
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology

Professional elective courses:

EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher, to complete the 36 credits, as determined with the advisor.

One of the following:

EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Primary (Grades 1-3) OR
EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Intermediate (Grades 4-6) 13 hours

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Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours
27 general education credit hours
59 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2850 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 hours
EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
EDUC 3600 Classroom Organization and
Curriculum Implementatioin 3 hours
- EDUC 4740 Child Development II 3 hours
- EDUC 4830 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 hours
One of the following: 3 hours
- EDUC 2070 Child Development
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology
Professional elective courses:
- EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher, to complete the 36 credits,
  as determined with the advisor.
One of the following:
- EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
- EDUC 4940 Apprentice Teaching: Early Childhood (PreK-Kindergarten) 8 hours AND
- EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Primary (Grades 1-3) 8 hours

Note: Apprentice teaching must total 13 credit hours.

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Education with an Emphasis in Middle School Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours
27 general education credit hours
65 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2080 Early Adolescent Development 3 hours
EDUC 2240 Middle School Philosophy and History 3 hours
EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
EDUC 4200 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction 3 hours
Professional elective courses:
- EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher to complete the 36 hour
  requirement, as determined with an advisor.
One of the following:
- EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
- EDUC 4965 Apprentice Teaching: Middle School
  (Grades 5-9) 13 hours

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Education with an Emphasis in Secondary Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours

27 general education credit hours

65 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
EDUC 3500 Techniques of Secondary School Teaching 3 hours
One of the following: 3 hour
- EDUC 2120 Adolescent Development
- PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology
Professional elective courses:
- EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher to complete the 36 hours,
  as determined with an advisor.
One of the following:
- EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
- EDUC 4970 Apprentice Teaching: Secondary
  (or appropriate K–12 Apprentice Teaching) 13 hours

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Education with an Emphasis in Special Education

Degree Requirements

36 required credit hours

27 general education credit hours

65 elective credit hours

Required Courses

EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual 3 hours
EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society 3 hours
EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum 1 hour
EDUC 4330 Intro to Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 hours
EDUC 4450 Psychoeducational Assessment 3 hours
EDUC 4460 Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities I 3 hours
One of the following: 3 hours
- EDUC 2070 Child Development
- EDUC 2120 Adolescent Development
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology
- PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology
Professional elective courses:
- EDUC courses at the 3000 level or higher to complete the 36 hours,
  as determined with an advisor.
One of the following:
- EDUC 4650 Senior Overview 3 hours
- EDUC 4980 Apprentice Teaching: Special Education
  (Grades K-12) 13 hours

Postbaccalaureate Certification—Nondegree

Students who already hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be able to pursue initial or additional certification through Webster University. Information regarding acceptance and requirements may be obtained from the Office of Teacher Certification. Students classified as nondegree students requesting Apprentice Teaching or Practicum in Special Education must have successfully completed a minimum of 6 credit hours in coursework from the School of Education at Webster University prior to application.

Postbaccalaureate Certification—M.A.T.

All students interested in pursuing the M.A.T. degree concurrently with certification must be admitted separately to the M.A.T. Program and the Teacher Certification Program. Program requirements will vary according to prior coursework and experience.

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Education Course Listings

EDUC 1050 Outdoor Education (2-3)
An introduction to adventure education that includes environmental living skills, curriculum enrichment through outdoor activities, stress challenge, group dynamics, environmental education, and exploration of the city as an adventure.

EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (1-2)
This practicum provides supervised field experience for students who are beginning their education studies. The focus of this practicum is observation of teachers and students in a specific classroom setting. Prerequisite: filing of appropriate form eight weeks prior to beginning of placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 2070 Child Development (3)
This course presents the theories of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan. The emphasis is on developmental processes during the early childhood and middle childhood years. Theories of child development are interrelated and integrated with observations of children and discussions of educational applications. Children are studied in the context of family, school, community, and society. Issues of diversity in child development including multicultural perspectives and inclusion strategies are examined.

EDUC 2080 Early Adolescent Development (3)
Early adolescent development focuses on the physical, intellectual, personality, emotional, sexual, and social growth and adjustments of the young adolescent ages 9-14. This course also explores the relationship of the school environment to the adolescent’s development.

EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3)
Foundations course on communication models and the affective domain. This course helps students become more self-aware and to develop their interpersonal communication skills.

EDUC 2120 Adolescent Development (3)
This course involves the theoretical and empirical study of adolescence. Topics addressed include physical, emotional, social, intellectual, vocational, and moral reasoning development. Intracultural and intercultural variations in development are examined. The education applications for each topic are explained.

EDUC 2210 Clinical Field Experience (2)
This field experience provides opportunities to observe classes at various levels of education (preschool-grade 12) in a variety of education settings including: urban and suburban, public and private schools, and special education.

EDUC 2240 Middle School Philosophy and History (3)
This course examines the history of the middle school movement and its evolving philosophy. Implications for teacher professionalism, school and classroom design, and teaching methodologies are also studied. Prerequisite: EDUC 2080.

EDUC 2550 Student Literacy Corps (1-3)
The Student Literacy Corps is a service learning program that strives to establish literacy role models by training students to work as tutors in the community. Students attend class two hours per week plus an additional four-hour training session. Students learn strategies to support literacy as well as become aware of cultural and ethnic differences within their own community. Students are required to tutor two hours per week for each credit hour enrolled. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.

EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education (3)
This course enables pre-service teachers to explore diverse values and beliefs about learning and teaching. Three perspectives, history, philosophy, and social science research, provide the foundation for analysis. Pre-service teachers define their own personal approach to teaching. Prerequisites: WRIT 1010 or WRIT 2000 with a B or better, and EDUC 2110.

EDUC 2850 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)
This course addresses the historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations of early childhood education. It is designed to help students gain understanding of the state of the art of early childhood education and the forces shaping its future. Field observations and participation with children and adults are required. Must be completed with a grade of B- or better. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2070 or PSYC 2200.

EDUC 2900 The Exceptional Individual (3)
Emphasizes abilities and disabilities of children commonly classified as exceptional. Introduces unique characteristics of each disability and their significance for educational programming and therapeutic intervention.

EDUC 3000 Intermediate Practicum in Education (1-4)
The focus of this practicum is observation and participation in classrooms in a variety of settings: early childhood, elementary, middle school, secondary, special, and inclusive education. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2900, 6 credit hours of professional education coursework for secondary placements or 12 credit hours of professional education coursework for elementary placements, and filing of appropriate form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment (3)
This course connects the historical and philosophical foundations of education to theories of learning. Based on these theories, it develops principles of teaching and assessment common to all disciplines.

EDUC 3125 Technology in the Classroom (3)
This course is intended for education majors and pre-service teachers. This is a hands-on, project-based course designed to help educators use technology creatively and effectively in support of curriculum in the elementary, middle, and secondary school classrooms. Emphasis is on learning how to use the software and the Internet in the classroom. Production and/or application of various media, and education of available hardware and software with class use potential will be covered. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, using the Web effectively in the classroom, productivity tool software, multimedia projects, and creating Web pages.

EDUC 3130 Adventure Education Program (2-6)
A field practicum in adventure education with students kindergarten through high school. Includes curriculum develop-ment, instruction, and evaluation. Prerequisite: EDUC 1050 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society (3)
This course enables pre-service teachers to explore values and beliefs about learning and teaching in a multicultural setting. Typically held in a local K-12 school, the course has a concurrent 1-credit-hour field experience at the site, EDUC 3155. Must be completed with a grade of B- or better. Prerequisites: college level composition course with a B- or better; EDUC 2110.

EDUC 3155 Early Diversity Practicum (1)
This early practicum is designed to accompany EDUC 3150 Education in a Diverse Society and will take place in the diverse school in which the course is offered. Students will be assessed using the School of Education Dispositions. In order to be admitted to Teacher Certification, students must attain a grade of B- or better in this course. Prerequisites: EDUC 2210.

EDUC 3170 Language Arts (3)
This course is an overview of major theories and methods of teaching language arts. Emphasizes integrating language arts (thinking, speaking, writing, reading, listening, and viewing) with other areas of curriculum, using such expressive arts as storytelling, creative drama, puppetry, and readers theatre. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 3180 Children’s Literature (3)
This course is designed to explore the world of children’s literature and appreciate the role it plays in understanding the human condition. Content will include multicultural and contemporary issues in a variety of texts and materials. Examines methods of extending use of children’s books in developing an integrated curriculum. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 3190 Adolescent Literature (3)
Students will select, read, evaluate, and explore uses of text, including multiethnic and international literature, for working with students in grades 5-12. Discussion strategies, alternatives to book reports, literature extension projects, and unit planning will be addressed. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 3300 Topics in Education (1-3)
A variety of topics are presented dealing with specialized areas of interest in the field of education. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
Economics for Educators (3)
Basic economic principles are presented with emphasis on application in a classroom setting. Students will be acquainted with the method and analysis of economists in the context of current events.
Writing for Teachers (3)
This course is designed to help students/prospective teachers develop their ability to write clearly and effectively in a variety of educational and professional settings. The content also focuses on the students’ discovery of themselves as writers. Through self-evaluation, peer response, and teacher evaluation, students will learn to assess their writing skills and identify their strengths as well as weaknesses where they need improvement. A review of grammar and mechanics is included.

EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3)
This is an introductory course in the principles and techniques of behavioral management for pre-service classroom teachers, psychology majors and other students interested in school-based services. The purpose of this course is to provide prospective teachers and other professionals with a basic understanding of the social, cultural, emotional, motivational, and environmental factors that influence human behavior and development, and strategies that promote self-esteem, autonomy and self-regulation. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150 and EDUC 3155.

EDUC 3500 Techniques of Secondary School Teaching (3)
Explores activities and interactions of teachers and pupils in the development of conditions for learning in secondary schools. Students study the teaching/learning process, methods of instruction and evaluation, classroom management, and individualized instruction. Concurrent registration in a content appropriate 3000-level practicum is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 3520 Teaching of Reading, Elementary (3)
Examines variety of approaches and models of teaching reading in elementary schools, including basal text, individualized, and language experience. Special emphasis on balanced theory approaches. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 3540 Art and Music Methods (2)
Studies methods of integrating art and music into the general curriculum. Emphasizes activities and materials, demonstration of methods, and study of resources. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2070, or PSYC 2200.

EDUC 3550 Health and Physical Education Methods (2)
Studies curricular and instructional objectives for teaching health and physical education in the elementary school. Covers ways of incorporating physical education into the general curriculum. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2070, or PSYC 2200.

EDUC 3560 Science Methods for the Elementary Grades (3)
Studies curricular and instructional objectives for teaching science in the elementary school. Emphasizes materials, techniques, and resources. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2070, or PSYC 2200.

EDUC 3570 Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Grades (3)
Studies curricular and instructional objectives for teaching social studies in the elementary school. Emphasizes materials, techniques, and resources. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2070, or PSYC 2200.

EDUC 3600 Classroom and Curriculum Implementation (3)
Focuses on multiple factors affecting curriculum, including classroom organization and structure, lesson planning, and evaluation. A practical approach to implementing curriculum in the classroom setting. Prerequisites: senior standing; education majors only; course may only be taken semester prior to graduation or apprentice teaching.

EDUC 3700 Strategies in Reading and Writing Instruction (3)
This course is designed to explore various strategies for involving primary, intermediate and middle school students in literacy experiences. Explores alternatives to basal reading materials for reading instruction. The course involves students in planning, teaching, and evaluating reading strategies with children.. Prerequisite: EDUC 3520.

EDUC 4020 Health, Nutrition, and Safety (2-3)
Examines the principles of health, nutrition, and safety as they apply to young children and explores ways teachers can incorporate these principles into the curriculum. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850 and EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4070 Teaching of Reading in the Content Areas (3)
This course is designed for middle school and secondary teachers to fulfill the state certification requirement for secondary reading. It includes a study of the reading-learning process with practical applications to specific content areas. Various instructional strategies are introduced and applied appropriately to service individual interests. Prerequisite: EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4080 Reading and Writing as Cognitive Processes (3)
This course is designed to examine the cognitive connection between reading, writing, and thinking. Current theory and research relevant to this connection are read, discussed, and related to practical classroom application. Students will be ex-pected to design integrated lessons demonstrating this connection across the curriculum. Prerequisites: EDUC 3520 and EDUC 3700.

EDUC 4110 Methods of Teaching Secondary English (3)
This course examines issues, attitudes, and trends in teaching English at the middle school and secondary level. Methods used to teach and evaluate speaking and listening, writing and reading, and acting and viewing in the junior high and senior high school classroom are discussed. Prerequisites: EDUC 3000 and EDUC 3500.

EDUC 4120 Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies (3)
This course examines issues, attitudes, and trends in teaching methods of social studies at the secondary level. Prerequisites: EDUC 3000 and EDUC 3500.

EDUC 4130 Teaching Writing (3)
This course focuses on current theories and practices of teaching writing and rhetoric. Students will practice evaluating papers, designing writing assignments, and organizing courses and activities for writing. Prerequisites: EDUC 2080, EDUC 2240, and EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4200 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This course examines curricular and instructional strategies for middle school grades 5-9. Interdisciplinary curricular, personalization of learning, instructional technologies, and other teaching strategies for the early adolescent are discussed. Prerequisites: EDUC 3150, EDUC 2240, WRIT 1010 or WRIT 2000 with a grade of B- or better.

EDUC 4330 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
This course is an overview of mild/moderate disabilities, including learning disabilities, behavior disorders, mental retardation, physical disabilities, and other health impairments. Course content focuses on identification and characteristics of students with mild to moderate disabilities in each category. Prerequisite: EDUC 2900.

EDUC 4440 Inclusion Strategies in the Regular Classroom (3)
An exploration of educational strategies that promote social and academic integration of individuals with special needs within the regular classroom. Topics include collaboration, consultation, problem-solving strategies, planning and organization, team building, and integrating community resources and supports. Prerequisites: EDUC 2900 and 9 credit hours of professional education courses or permission of instructor.

EDUC 4450 Psychoeducational Assessment (3)
Overview of assessment of students from educational perspective, including formal and informal instruments and techniques, including portfolio assessment. Norm-referenced tests of intelligence, language, perceptual-motor abilities, and academic achievement are demonstrated and discussed. Interpretations and educational implications are derived from test profiles of multidiagnostic data. Prerequisite: EDUC 4330 or permission of instructor.

EDUC 4460 Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities I (3)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher of students with mild/moderate learning disabilities, behavior disorders, mental retardation, and physical and other health impairments to develop instructional strategies and curricula to provide an effective program in a range of placement settings, with an emphasis on inclusive placements. It emphasizes a metacognitive approach to instruction, based on the functional analysis of the learning behaviors. It makes constant reference to a team model of planning and delivery, including parents, regular and special education teachers, administrators, and support specialists. Prerequisites: EDUC 4330 and EDUC 4450.

EDUC 4470 Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities II (3)
This course introduces teachers to the curriculum, organizational strategies, and instructional techniques appropriate to the needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities, with a focus in the content areas of physical education, health, art, music, science, child and adolescent literature and social studies (government, geography, and economics). It emphasizes the use of technology in adapting the regular curriculum, based on a functional assessment of the curriculum and learner behavior. The course models team planning and delivery, including parents, regular and special education teachers, administrators, and support specialists. Prerequisites: EDUC 4330 and EDUC 4450.

EDUC 4510 Advanced Practicum: Elementary Education (2-6)
Advanced field practicum with elementary students. This practicum involves an intensive teaching experience and is only for students who are in their final semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and filing of official form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4520 Advanced Practicum: Early Childhood Education (2-6)
Advanced field experience with children ages two to eight. This practicum involves an intensive teaching experience and is only for students who are in their final semester. Prerequisites: senior standing, EDUC 2850, and filing of official form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4530 Advanced Practicum: Special Education (3)
Provides supervised field experience for students whose major interest is special education. Practicum in learning disabilities, behavior disorders, or mental retardation, physical and other health impairments, or cross-categorical disabilities designed by student, advisor, and supervising teacher. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and filing of official form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4540 Practicum: Gifted Education (2-4)
Advanced field experience with gifted students. Practicum in life science/biotech, space academy, or ancient academy offered in conjunction with the Gifted Resource Council. Prerequisites: EDUC 2110, EDUC 3150, permission of the in-structor, and permission of the director of Gifted Resource Council. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4550 Advanced Practicum: Middle School (2-4)
The advanced practicum with middle school children (ages 9-14) involves an intensive teaching experience and is only for students who are in their final semester. Prerequisites: senior standing, EDUC 3150, and filing of official form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4570 Advanced Practicum: Secondary Education (2-6)
Advanced field experience with secondary school students. This practicum involves an intensive teaching experience and is only for students who are in their final semester. Prerequisites: senior standing, EDUC 3150, and filing of official form eight weeks prior to placement. Practicum placements will be made in the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4610 Reading Course (1-3)
Prerequisite: filing of official form.

EDUC 4650 Senior Overview (1-3)
Culminating senior project for major in education. Each student identifies, analyzes, researches, and critically discusses an important issue in education. Class sessions are devoted to presentation and critique of work in progress. Prerequisite: senior standing.

EDUC 4690 Assessment and Advancement of Reading Abilities (3)
Examines both traditional and innovative means of analyzing reading abilities and needs. Emphasis is on preventing reading problems by providing necessary and developmentally appropriate experiences for individuals to develop and advance as readers. Prerequisites: EDUC 3520 and EDUC 3700.

EDUC 4700 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (3)
Explores characteristics, identification, and intervention strategies appropriate for students with reading disabilities. Includes the study of formal and informal assessment, miscue analysis, and recommendations for instructional materials and techniques. Prerequisites: EDUC 2900, EDUC 3520, EDUC 4450, or permission of instructor.

EDUC 4730 Language Development for Exceptional Students (3)
Explores language development in children and youth with special needs. Formal and informal evaluation procedures are examined, intervention strategies appropriate to the language impairment are reviewed, and language arts strategies are developed. Prerequisites: EDUC 2900 and EDUC 4450.

EDUC 4740 Child Development II (3)
This course examines child development from conception to eight years of age. Students examine the whole child in context of family, community, and society. An in-depth investigation of cognition, communication, perceptual/sensory, motor, and emotional development and their interaction is the focus of this course. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850 and EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4741 Infant/Toddler Practicum (1)
The focus of the 1-credit-hour practicum is observation and participation in classrooms serving infants and toddlers. It is typically taken concurrently with EDUC 4740 Child Development II and supports an understanding of child development from conception to eight years of age. Prerequisites: concurrent registration in EDUC 4740.

EDUC 4770 Assessment of Young Children (3)
This course focuses on the assessment of young children from birth to age eight. The assessment process takes into account the whole child: cognition, communication, sensory, perceptual, motor, and social/emotional. Assessment will be examined within the context of the family, environment, and culture. Emphasis is on the use of observation and authentic assessment with some exposure to formal standardized tests. Prerequisite: EDUC 4740, EDUC 4830 or concurrent registration in EDUC 4830.

EDUC 4790 Assessment for Intervention of Infants and Young Children (3)
This course examines formal and informal assessment measures for young children with special needs and their families. Issues of cultural diversity, test reliability and validity, and development of IEP’s and IFSP’s from assessment information will be addressed. The assessment process will focus on overall child development and family needs for children birth to eight years of age. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850 and EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4830 Early Childhood Curriculum (4)
This course combines a theoretical and experiential investigation of curriculum for children ages birth through eight years. Students learn how to evaluate published curricula, design developmentally appropriate and responsive curricula, and adapt planned curriculum to the individual needs of children. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850, EDUC 3150, and EDUC 4740.

EDUC 4831 Preschool Practicum (1)
The focus of the 1-credit-hour practicum is observation and participation in classrooms serving preschool children. It is typically taken concurrently with EDUC 4830 Early Childhood Curriculum and supports an understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Prerequisites: concurrent registration in EDUC 4830 or prior successful completion of equivalent, EDUC 2850, EDUC 3150, and EDUC 4740.

EDUC 4832 Early Primary Practicum (1)
The focus of this 1-credit-hour practicum is observation and participation in classrooms servicing children in early primary grades. It is typically taken concurrently with EDUC 4830 Early Childhood Curriculum and supports an understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Prerequisites: concurrent registration in EDUC 4830 or prior successful completion of equivalent, EDUC 2850, EDUC 3150, and EDUC 4740.

EDUC 4840 Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum (2-3)
This is an introductory course for persons interested in working with young children with special needs. Includes the study of appropriate curriculum methods and materials for this specialized area. Topics include collaborative goal setting, individualized curriculum strategies and activities, learning environment considerations, team approaches, family programming, and evaluation strategies. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850, EDUC 2900, and EDUC 4830.

EDUC 4880 Family and Community Resources (3)
Focuses on current family issues and needs as related to childhood education. Includes methods of assessing family concerns, needs, and interests, techniques for interacting with parents, and ways to assess and utilize community resources (including parent volunteers) in the classroom. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: EDUC 2850 and EDUC 3150.

EDUC 4940 Apprentice Teaching: Early Childhood (PreK-Kindergarten) (6)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in early childhood education. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. in the education major, filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement, acceptance into Teacher Certification Program, successful completion of 9 credit hours of foundations requirements, successful completion of all but 4 credit hours of professional education requirements, and EDUC 3000. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Primary (Grades 1-3) (7-13)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in early childhood or elementary education. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A in the education major, EDUC 3000, filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement, acceptance into Teacher Certification Program, successful completion of 9 credit hours of foundations requirements, and successful completion of all but 4 credit hours of professional education requirements. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (10-13)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in elementary education. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. in the education major, EDUC 3000, filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement, acceptance into Teacher Certification Program, successful completion of 9 credit hours of foundations requirements, and successful completion of all but 4 credit hours of professional education requirements. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4965 Apprentice Teaching: Middle School (Grades 5-9) (10-13)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in middle school education. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. in the education major, EDUC 3000, filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement, acceptance into Teacher Certification Program, successful completion of 9 credit hours of foundations requirements, and successful completion of all but 4 credit hours of professional education requirements. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4970 Apprentice Teaching: Secondary (10-13)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in secondary education in a specific content area. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. in the education major, EDUC 3000, filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement, acceptance into Teacher Certification Program, successful completion of all foundation requirements, successful completion of 9 credit hours of professional education requirements, successful completion of all but 6 credit hours of required subject area courses, and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 in foundations, professional education, and content courses with no grade below a C. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City,
St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.

EDUC 4980 Apprentice Teaching: Special Education (Grades K-12) (10-13)
Teacher certification students only. For students seeking certification in special education: learning disabilities, behavior disorders, mentally handicapped, physical and other health impairments, and cross-categorical disabilities. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. in the education major, EDUC 4430, EDUC 3000/EDUC 4530, permission of instructor, and filing of appropriate form one semester prior to placement. The apprentice teaching seminar is designed for all apprentice teachers and consists of a series of lectures and discussions focusing on the concerns of the beginning classroom teacher. This seminar is a mandatory requirement for all apprentice teachers. Apprentice teaching placements will be made in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Fox, and Francis Howell School Districts.