Primary Education (Grades PK-5)
Course/Credit Hours*
English 1110 – Basic College English (or its equivalent) (3)
Practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, as illustrated in the student’s own writing and in the essays of professional writers.
EDUTL 3160 – Child Development (3)
Designed for students to apply theories and research of child growth and development in multiple learning contexts.
EDUTL 2368 – Children’s Literature (3)
This is a survey course in which students study the historical and contemporary elements of literature intended for children, including picture books; traditional tales; novels of realism and fantasy; nonfiction; poetry; and multicultural books.
ESEPSY 2309 – Psychology Perspectives on Education (3)
This course deals with the major theories of human development, motivation, and learning. Planning of instruction, teaching strategies, assessment and classroom management are examined. Authentic pedagogical practices are used to gain an understanding of the teaching and learning process.
ESPHE 4280 – History of Modern Education (3)
Development of educational institutions, practices and theories in the modern world, particularly in U.S., and the social and intellectual movements influencing them.
Middle School Education (Grades 4-9)
Course/Credit Hours*
English 1110 (or its equivalent) (3)
Practice of the fundamentals of expository writing, as illustrated in the student’s own writing and in the essays of professional writers.
EDUTL 3160 – Child Development (3)
Designed for students to apply theories and research of child growth and development in multiple learning contexts.
EDUTL 3356 – Literature for Adolescents (3)
Literature for individual, group, and whole class reading in junior and senior high schools; interest factors and literary value as criteria for selection; bibliographic aids.
ESEPSY2309 – Psychology Perspectives on Education (3)
This course deals with the major theories of human development, motivation and learning. Planning of instruction, teaching strategies, assessments and classroom management are examined. Authentic pedagogical practices are used to gain an understanding of the teaching and learning process.
ESPHE 4280 - History of Modern Education (3)
Development of educational institutions, practices, and theories in the modern world, particularly in the U.S., and the social and intellectual movements influencing them.
*Additional courses can be approved as available