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EDUC 4150 Certification Preparation Seminar

This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR.  Sessions emphasize test content and test-taking strategies.  The seminar is required of all secondary, 8-12, all level, and technology applications certifiers.  Lab fee.

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EDUC 4190 Independent Study

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

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EDUC 4191 Seminar

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.
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EDUC 4250 Certification Preparation Seminar

This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR.  Sessions emphasize test content and test-taking strategies.  The seminar is required of EC-6 and 4-8 certifiers.  Lab fee.

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EDUC 4290 Independent Study

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

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EDUC 4291 Seminar

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.
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EDUC 4306 Internship or Student Teaching – All Grades

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4313 Child and Adolescent Development

This course focuses on the development of human beings from birth to adolescence, with respect to physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.  Major theories of child development are explored.
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EDUC 4316 Curriculum Design I- Secondary/All Level

This course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).  The course addresses working with special populations.  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of EDUC 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department of Education interview, and satisfying the Basic Skills requirement.

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EDUC 4318 Student Teaching Secondary I

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4319 Student Teaching - Secondary II

Secondary student teaching requires a minimum of ten (10) weeks of full days with experience in each of two teaching fields for which certification is sought. Group and individual conferences are scheduled with the instructor. Transportation to and from student teaching assignments is the responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: See Prerequisites for Student Teaching in this catalog. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4324 Classroom Management

This course includes classroom and behavior management techniques as well as approaches to encouraging parental involvement. Emphasis is given to guidelines for working with various populations in schools. Preventive, supportive, and corrective behavior management techniques are explored. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department Interview, and satisfying the Basic Skills Requirement.
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EDUC 4328 Curriculum Design I

This course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).  The course addresses working with special populations.  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of EDUC 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department of Education interview, and satisfying the Basic Skills requirement.
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EDUC 4329 Curriculum Design II

Building on the understanding of the lesson model from Curriculum Design I, this courses explores response to intervention, content-specific methodologies (for math and science), and in-depth study of working with special populations.  Prerequisite – EDUC 4316 or 4328, Curriculum Design I.  Lab fee.

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EDUC 4335 Student Teaching Elementary PE/Art/Theater/Technology

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms grades elementary. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4336 Student Teaching Middle Level PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms throughout the middle level. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4337 Student Teaching Secondary PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms secondary level. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4385 Educational Internship

The State of Texas requires pre-service teachers to acquire multiple hours of field experience working with student on public school campuses prior to student teaching.  In this course, students are placed with an elementary, middle level, or high school mentor teacher for 80 hours of classroom interaction and involvement.  The course also involves research and written reflection.  Lab fee.

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EDUC 4390 Independent Study

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

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EDUC 4391 Seminar

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.
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EDUC 4435 Student Teaching Elementary Music

Student Teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms grades elementary. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4436 Student Teaching Grades Middle Level Music

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms middle level. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4437 Student Teaching Grades Secondary Music

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms secondary level. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4490 Independent Study

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

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EDUC 4491 Seminar

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.
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EDUC 4501 Elementary Student Teaching I

Student Teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the lower grades (Early Childhood-3). Students will begin student teaching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4502 Elementary Student Teaching II

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the upper grades (4-6). Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4503 Middle Level Student Teaching I

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in the lower middle level. Students will begin student teaching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4504 Middle Level Student Teaching II

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in the upper middle level grades. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4505 Secondary Student Teaching I

Student teaching will consist of a half semester of observation and teaching experience in the lower secondary level. Students will begin student teaching the first day of class for the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4506 Secondary Level Student Teaching II

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in higher secondary level. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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EDUC 4603 Internship or Student Teaching Elementary or Middle Level

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

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