Elementary Education Graduate Program
Curriculum
| M.Ed Elementary Education |
T&L 518 |
School Science in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 519 |
Social Studies in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 522 |
Mathematics in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 530 |
Foundations of Reading and Instruction |
3 cr |
| T&L 580 |
Practicum: Elementary Education |
3 cr |
| Elective |
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3 cr |
| T&L 995/997 |
Scholarly Project |
2 cr |
| EFR 500 |
Foundations of Educational Thought |
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T&L 569
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Action Research *Recommended |
3 cr |
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| M.S Elementary Education |
T&L 518 |
School Science in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 519 |
Social Studies in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 522 |
Mathematics in the Elementary School |
3 cr |
| T&L 530 |
Foundations of Reading and Instruction |
3 cr |
| T&L 580 |
Practicum: Elementary Education |
3 cr |
| Electives |
*Depends on thesis or non-thesis option |
3-6 cr |
| T&L 995/997 |
Scholarly Project |
2 cr |
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| T&L 998 |
Thesis |
4-6 cr |
Course Descriptions
TL518 Science in the Elementary School. 3 credits. A study of current trends and practices associated with teaching and assessing inquiry-based science in elementary classrooms.
TL519 Social Studies in the Elementary School. 3 credits. A study of current trends and practices associated with teaching and assessing social studies in elementary classrooms.
TL522 Mathematics in the Elementary School. 3 credits. A study of current trends and practices associated with teaching and assessing inquiry-based math in elementary classrooms.
TL530 Foundations of Reading Instruction. 3 credits. A study of developmental reading instruction. Emphasis is placed on the psycholinguistic process of teaching and learning, critiquing historical and current research, and the instructional approaches each supports.
TL569 Action Research. 3 credits. Prerequisite: graduate status. The study of the philosophy and methods of action research. Emphasis is focused on analysis of and reflection on one’s teaching for the purpose of improvements in student learning. S
TL580 Practicum in Schools. 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational and major area courses, and consent of the instructor and advisor. Practicum in study of desirable school practices, observations in nearby schools, and application of research findings in solving practical problems. May be repeated.
TL995 Scholarly Project. 2 credits. The scholarly project demonstrates critical analysis and application of information and experiences gained throughout the program of study. The project allows students to demonstrate scholarly skills in an integrated manner that is directly related to their roles as teachers, program evaluators, and action researchers. The scholarly project must be approved by the student’s adviser.
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4/24/09
