In addition to the required general education courses and the required content major courses, the professional education courses described below are also required.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (Grades K-6) 51 HRS.
EDU 111	Freshman Practicum (1)
EDU 211	Sophomore Practicum (1)
EDU 212	Introduction to Music Fundamentals (2)
EDU 222	Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers (2)
EDU 301	**Introduction to Teaching Practicum (1)
EDU 303	Introduction to Teaching (3)
EDU 311	Junior Practicum (1)
EDU 312	Exceptional Children in the Schools (2)
EDU 323	Foundations of Education (3)
EDU 353	Children’s Literature (3)
EDU 441	**Teaching of Reading Practicum (1)
EDU 445	**Teaching of Reading (5)
EDU 452	Art for the Elementary Teacher (2)
EDU 454	**Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science (4)
EDU 462	**Educational Measurement (2)
*EDU 463	Educational Media and Technology (3)
EDU 464	**Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies (4)
EDU 470	**Supervised Student Teaching (10)
EDU 471	**Student Teaching Seminar (1)
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (Grades 9-12) 37 HRS.
EDU 111	Freshman Practicum (1)
EDU 211	Sophomore Practicum (1)
EDU 232	Educational Psychology for Middle and Secondary Teachers (2)
EDU 301	**Introduction to Teaching Practicum (1)
EDU 303	**Introduction to Teaching (3)
EDU 311	Junior Practicum (1)
EDU 312	Exceptional Children in the Schools (2)
EDU 323	Foundations of Education (3)
EDU 333	**Reading in the Content Area (3)
EDU 432	**Practicum in Teaching—Secondary (2)
EDU 442	**Special Methods for the Secondary Teacher (2)
EDU 462	**Educational Measurement (2)
*EDU 463	Educational Media and Technology (3)
EDU 470	**Supervised Student Teaching (10)
EDU 471	**Student Teaching Seminar (1)
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (Grades 5-12) 6 HRS.
EDU 412	The Middle School (2)
EDU 422	Middle School Methods (2)
EDU 472	**Practicum in Teaching—Middle School (2)

*Course meets general education computer literacy requirement
**Course must be taken at TSU

EDU 111 FRESHMAN PRACTICUM 1-0-1
A study of teaching as a career. The candidate examines conditions and responsibilities at lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school, high school, and alternative school levels. Field experience.

EDU 211 SOPHOMORE PRACTICUM 1-5-1
A study of the responsibilities of teaching in a specific setting. The candidate is assigned to an area school according to subject matter and grade level of planned certification. Field experience. Prerequisite: EDU 111

EDU 212 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS 2-0-2
A study of general music fundamentals and methods. There is an emphasis on integrated instruction and the appropriate use of music to enhance the cognitive and psychomotor domains. Open to elementary and PE (K-12) majors. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 111

EDU 222 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR EARLY
CHILDHOOD/MIDDLE CHILDHOOD TEACHERS 2-1-2
A study of the application of basic psychological principles to classroom instruction and the school environment at the K-6 level. Current research about motivation, theories and philosophies of how children learn, and major theories of child growth and development are explored. All developmental domains of children from birth through early adolescence are examined. Field Experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 111, PSY 113

EDU 232 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR MIDDLE GRADE AND SECONDARY TEACHERS 2-1-2
A study of the application of basic psychological principles to classroom instruction and the school environment at the middle and high school levels. Motivation, principles of learning, crucial issues and alternative learning environments are explored. All developmental domains of the early adolescent through young adult are examined. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 111, PSY 113

EDU 301 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PRACTICUM 0-5-1
An in-depth study of the responsibilities of teaching in a specific setting. The candidate is assigned to an area school according to subject matter and grade level of planned certification. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211, Benchmark #1; Corequisite: EDU 303

EDU 303 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING 3-0-3
A study of the problems, purposes, and responsibilities of teaching, including educational standards, deductive and inductive instructional strategies, assessment, needs of diverse learners, daily and long-range planning, classroom management, and parental involvement in the schools. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211, Benchmark #1; Corequisite: EDU 301

EDU 311 JUNIOR PRACTICUM 1-1-1
A study of educational programs and practices in schools with multicultural populations. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211

EDU 312 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS 2-1-2
A study of exceptional children and programs in K-12 educational settings. Areas of study are program design, identification processes, curriculum development, inclusion, mainstreaming and program evaluation. Special education areas of concentration include learning disabilities, visual/hearing impaired, physically handicapped, emotionally handicapped, and mentally handicapped. (Gifted area of concentration includes academic.) Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

EDU 323 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 3-0-3
A study of the historical, philosophical, and social aspects of American public education. The legal and financial basis of public education and the rights and responsibilities of teachers and students are reviewed. Significant professional issues are identified and explored. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

EDU 333 READING IN THE CONTENT AREA 3-1-3
A study of content area reading at the middle and high school levels. An emphasis on comprehension, study skills, and reading strategies appropriate for the various subject matter disciplines. Field experience. Open to secondary and all-grade majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 353 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 3-0-3
Major emphasis is placed on selection and reading of quality children’s literature associated with early childhood, middle childhood, and early adolescent stages of development. Literary genres are studied in relation to their value to children. Ways to best present literature in the classroom are explored, including children’s responses to literature. Open to elementary and English education majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

EDU 412 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL 2-1-2
A study of the historical and philosophical origins of the middle school. The changing cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs of the middle level learner are examined; team teaching, exploratory, advisor-advisee, intramural activities; scheduling; teacher qualities; parent expectations are examined. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

EDU 422 MIDDLE SCHOOL METHODS 2-1-2
A study of instruction and techniques for successful teaching of middle-level students. Emphasis on planning, application, team teaching, interdisciplinary teaching, interrelationship of subject matter. Fielching of middle-level students. Emphasis on planning, application, team teaching, interdisciplinary teaching, interrelationship of subject matter. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 412

EDU 432 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING—SECONDARY 0-10-2
A supervised field-based experience at the secondary (9-12) level, with an emphasis on effective teaching methods and the philosophy of education. Open to secondary and all-grade majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2; Corequisite: EDU 442

EDU 441 TEACHING OF READING PRACTICUM 0-5-1
An in-depth study of the responsibilities of teaching reading in an elementary setting. Field experience. Open to elementary majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2; Corequisite: EDU 445

EDU 442 SPECIAL METHODS FOR THE SECONDARY TEACHER

2-1-2
A study of teaching methods designed to facilitate competency in specific subject areas; methods, daily and long-range planning, classroom management, instructional technology, curriculum development, secondary school organization, individualized instruction, motivation, concept development, and interdisciplinary teaching. Open to secondary and all-grade majors only. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 232, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2; Corequisite: EDU 432

EDU 445 TEACHING OF READING 5-0-5
A study of multiple approaches used in the teaching of reading including balanced reading programs, phonics, and literature-based programs. A study of reading methods, strategies, and techniques designed to help children who are experiencing difficulties learning to read. Open to elementary majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2; Corequisite: EDU 441

EDU 452 ART FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER 2-1-2
A study of discipline-based art education as it applies to the elementary classroom. Emphasis on the preparation of art projects and the use of art as a tool of learning using a variety of mediums and materials. Open to elementary majors only. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 454 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

4-4-4
A study of methodologies, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of mathematics and science at the K-6 level. Emphasis is on hands-on science and the use of math manipulatives. National and state curriculum standards specific to teaching mathematics and science are examined and included as critical components of effective lesson/unit planning. Open to elementary majors only. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 462 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT 2-0-2
A study of methods of assessment and evaluation that include standardized tests, teacher-made tests, authentic assessment, rubrics, portfolios, performance assessment, informal assessment. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 222, and/or EDU 232, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 463 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY 2-1-3
A study of instructional media and technology used in K-12 settings. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

EDU 464 METHODS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES 4-1-4
A study of methodologies, techniques, technology, and curricular resources used in the teaching of language arts and social studies at the K-6 level. National and state curriculum standards specific to teaching social studies and oral/written expression in language arts are examined and included as critical components of effective lesson/unit planning. Field experience. Open to elementary majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 470 SUPERVISED STUDENT TEACHING 1-40-10
Observation, participation, and teaching in a school under the direction of a master cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Candidate is assigned to an area school for 10-11 full weeks according to subject matter and grade level of
planned certification. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; senior status; 2.5 GPA in major, overall; Benchmark #3; Corequisite: EDU 471

EDU 471 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR 1-0-1
Analysis, synthesis, and reflection based on the student teaching experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; senior standing; 2.5 GPA in major, overall; and Benchmark #3; Corequisite: EDU 470

EDU 472 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING—MIDDLE 0-10-2
A supervised field-based experience at the middle school (5-8) level, with an emphasis on effective teaching methods and the philosophy of education. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, EDU 412, EDU 422, Benchmark #2

EDU 482 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING—ELEMENTARY 0-10-2
A supervised field-based experience at the elementary (K-6) level, with an emphasis on effective teaching methods and the philosophy of education. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, Benchmark #2

EDU 400X DIRECTED STUDIES IN EDUCATION VARIED (1-6 HRS.)
Individual projects, research, and/or directed studies of contemporary issues in the field of professional education. Credit arranged on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Approval of the Dean of the Franks School of Education