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EDER 761 - Graduate Research and Design
An introduction to the methods and skills important to the conduct and consumption of research. 3 credits
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EDER 765 - Data Driven Decision Making
This course addresses the use of relevant data sources and data-based research strategies that focus on student learning to promote an environment for improved student achievement. Also included are the strategic planning processes that facilitate the development of a vision and the importance of regularly monitoring, evaluating, and revising the vision. 3 credits
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EDER 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
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EDER 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-6 credits
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EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education
This course focuses on education in the multicultural society of the United States. From the founding of common schools in the nineteenth century to the drive to provide mass public schooling in the twentieth century, the purposes of education often have been conflicting and the outcomes of schooling complicated. The course will urge you to develop new understandings of the role and nature of schools and teaching, as well as to construct alternative perspectives on and approaches to examining educational issues. Additionally, students will complete classroom observations, receive an introduction to the PPAT, and understand the expectations of NSU School of Education. 3 credits
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EDFN 200 - Classroom Instructional Management
This course is aimed toward the paraprofessional in education. Topics included will be phases and stages in the developing child; learning activities and learning centers for the elementary classroom; discipline and classroom management issues; classroom organization; policies and procedures of the workplace; legal issues; and topics geared toward the role of the paraeducator. 3 credits
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EDFN 210 - Issues and Strategies in Reading
This is a practical course in which students will discuss the interrelationships of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing. Using a hands-on approach, students will develop strategies for teaching phonics, vocabulary, fluency and the comprehension of reading. 2 credits
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EDFN 292 - Topics
A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 325 - Instructional Design
This course provides instruction in the current best practices for the development of lessons, units and courses. The role of national and state standards, learned societies, and benchmarks in development of curriculum will be investigated as well as consideration of developmentally appropriate activities for students. Admission to Teacher Education required 1 credit
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EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education
A survey of the goals, history, organization, and philosophy of pre-K-12 American education, with emphasis on teaching as a profession; contemporary issues and practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, and attributes of effective teachers. 2 credits
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EDFN 395 - Practicum
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1 credit
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EDFN 440 - Classroom Management
This course is designed to explore the principles and practices of effective classroom management. It also examines methods of establishing a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 2 credits
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EDFN 442 - Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families
In this course, students develop an understanding of the changing dynamics of families and society as well as the diverse needs of P-12 students, to include English as a Second Language and differentiated instruction. 2 credits
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EDFN 445 - Methods of Teaching English and Academic Content to English Learners
This course introduces practical and valid methods for teaching English Learners. Students will examine strategies and techniques for simultaneously teaching language skills and appropriate content. New ways of planning will be considered with respect to learners’ language and cultural differences resulting in authentic and meaningful assessment. The course will also address criteria for successful program assessment. 3 credits
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EDFN 446 - Curriculum and Instruction for New Language Acquisition
This course is a linguistic exploration into second language acquisition. Emphasis will be on the stages of language development, styles of communication, public and private voices of language, and acculturation. Students will examine theories, processes, and policy with implication for designing curriculum and instruction for all English Learners. Includes an embedded practicum of 15 hours to be spent in an EL classroom observing under the supervision of an EL endorsed instructor. 3 credits
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EDFN 455 - Research-Based Literacy Instruction and Assessment
This course will focus on current research in the area of literacy, including effective instructional strategies and methodologies. Students will also investigate the use of formal and informal literacy assessment instruments. 3 credits
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EDFN 456 - Curriculum and Instruction for New Language Acquisition
This course is a linguistic exploration into second language acquisition. Emphasis will be on the stages of language development, styles of communication, public and private voices of language, and acculturation. Students will examine theories, processes, and policy with implication for designing curriculum and instruction for all English Learners. Includes an embedded practicum of 15 hours to be spent in an EL classroom observing under the supervision of an EL endorsed instructor. 3 credits
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EDFN 468 - Literacy in the Content Area for English Learners
This course will explore multiple topics related to promoting literacy development in K-12 English learners. The primary focus will be on best practices in literacy instruction at each stage of development. The relationship between oral proficiency and content literacy will be discussed as well as the role of culturally responsive teaching in fostering reading and writing proficiency in English learners. 2 credits
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EDFN 472 - School Law and Ethics for Educators
Addresses the legal foundations of P-12 education in American society and the application of legal principles to promote educational equity and provide safe and supportive learning environments. Topics include an analysis of laws relating to general and special education, employment and continuing contract, confidentiality, church/state conflicts, control over the curriculum, teachers’ legal responsibilities, and students’ rights. Also addressed is the Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers. 2 credits
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EDFN 475 - Human Relations
This course is designed to reflect the six strands of the human relations component as mandated by the South Dakota Board of Education. Students will develop expertise in listening and communicating to create a climate within the school environment that is more conducive to learning. The course is also designed to help the education and to encourage the teachers to be more aware of ways to strengthen community involvement in the school. Another area that will be addressed is the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotyping. 3 credits
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EDFN 490 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 495 - Practicum
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 540 - Classroom Management
This course is designed to explore the principles and practices of effective classroom management. It also examines methods of establishing a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 2 credits
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EDFN 542 - Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families
In this course, students develop an understanding of the changing dynamics of families and society as well as the diverse needs of P-12 students, to include English as a Second Language and differentiated instruction. 2 credits
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EDFN 545 - Methods of Teaching English and Academic Content to English Learners
This course introduces practical and valid methods for teaching English Learners. Students will examine strategies and techniques for simultaneously teaching language skills and appropriate content. New ways of planning will be considered with respect to learners’ language and cultural differences resulting in authentic and meaningful assessment. The course will also address criteria for successful program assessment. 3 credits
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EDFN 546 - Curriculum and Instruction for New Language Acquisition
This course is a linguistic exploration into second language acquisition. Emphasis will be on the stages of language development, styles of communication, public and private voices of language, and acculturation. Students will examine theories, processes, and policy with implication for designing curriculum and instruction for all English Learners. Includes an embedded practicum of 15 hours to be spent in an EL classroom observing under the supervision of an EL endorsed instructor. 3 credits
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EDFN 555 - Research-Based Literacy Instruction and Assessment
This course will focus on current research in the area of literacy, including effective instructional strategies and methodologies. Students will also investigate the use of formal and informal literacy assessment instruments. 3 credits
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EDFN 568 - Literacy in the Content Area for English Learners
This course will explore multiple topics related to promoting literacy development in K-12 English learners. The primary focus will be on best practices in literacy instruction at each stage of development. The relationship between oral proficiency and content literacy will be discussed as well as the role of culturally responsive teaching in fostering reading and writing proficiency in English learners. 2 credits
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EDFN 575 - Human Relations
This course is designed to reflect the six strands of the human relations component as mandated by the South Dakota Board of Education. Students will develop expertise in listening and communicating to create a climate within the school environment that is more conducive to learning. The course is also designed to help the education and to encourage the teachers to be more aware of ways to strengthen community involvement in the school. Another area that will be addressed is the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotyping. 3 credits
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EDFN 590 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 593 - Workshop
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 595 - Practicum
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 720 - Philosophies of Education
This course is a study in the analysis of basic philosophies that have influenced and given direction to American education. 3 credits
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EDFN 737 - School Culture and Change
This course will examine organizational culture and change concepts, processes, procedures, implications on behavior, and educational practices in P-12 schools. A variety of topics related to school culture and change will be covered. 3 credits
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EDFN 742 - School and Community Partnerships
This course focuses on the knowledge, dispositions, and skills needed by school leaders in order to understand and respond to diverse community systems, interests, and needs; collaborate effectively with families and community members; mobilize community resources to benefit students and families; and interpret the school to the public through a variety of media and modes. 3 credits
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EDFN 752 - Research Based Curriculum and Instruction
This course addresses the design, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum that meets state and national standards and fully accommodates learners’ diverse needs; also addressed are the principles of effective instruction and the application of best practices for student learning. 3 credits
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EDFN 760 - Writing for Learning
Philosophy, theory, research and application of writing in all curricular areas and at all levels of instruction, K-16 and beyond. 3 credits
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EDFN 765 - Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Engagement
This course will focus on differentiated instruction and classroom engagement strategies. Students will learn how to differentiate four classroom aspects including: content, process, product, and environment while tailoring instruction to meet the needs of individual students. Student engagement techniques will also be addressed and emphasized throughout the course. 3 credits
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EDFN 788 - Master’s Research Problem/Project
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 790 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
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EDFN 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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EDFN 794 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. 1-6 credits
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EDFN 798 - Thesis
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. 1-6 credits
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Elementary Education |
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ELED 191 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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ELED 291 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits
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ELED 296 - Field Experience
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course. 0-1 credit
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ELED 303 - Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
A non-methods course that presents major concepts and theories in astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific concepts and theories for elementary teachers working with K-8 students. 3 credits
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ELED 320 - K-8 Science Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 science; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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ELED 330 - K-8 Math Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 math; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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ELED 360 - K-8 Social Science Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 social studies; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 social studies; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 social studies; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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ELED 391 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
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ELED 395 - Practicum
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Admission to Teacher Education required 1-2 credits
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ELED 396 - Field Experience
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 1 credit
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ELED 440 - K-8 Language Arts Methods
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum technologies, and state and national curriculum ability to assess student learning in K-8 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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ELED 450 - K-8 Reading Methods
Students develop an understanding of the research and tools of inquiry of K-8 reading, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 reading, the ability to assess student learning in K-8 reading, and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits
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ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching
Students preparing for teaching in the elementary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school. Grade assigned S/U. An additional fee applies to this course. Admission to Teacher Education required 2-16 credits
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ELED 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
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ELED 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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ELED 496 - Field Experience
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 1-12 credits
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ELED 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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ELED 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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ELED 593 - Workshop
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits
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ELED 760 - Math and Engineering Applications in the STEM Classroom
This course introduces the fundamentals of engineering and applied math, with a particular emphasis on integration with other academic disciplines. Students will explore these topics in two components: (1) applied math will be examined in the context of game strategies and cryptography (secret code), and (2) engineering design process in a class engineering project. 2 credits
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ELED 765 - Science Applications in the STEM Classroom
With a particular emphasis on integration with other academic disciplines, this course introduces the fundamentals of science (chemistry, physics, biology, and biotechnology). Students will explore these topics through hands-on real-world activities designed to form hypotheses, collect data through systematic investigations, analyze/interpret data, and communicate their findings. The course will explore (a) the nature of scientific thinking, (b) the importance of science and technology in society, (c) strategies needed for rigorous inquiry and problem solving, (d) strategies for representing data visually, (e) the importance of clearly communicating scientific discoveries, and (f) pedagogies for enhancing scientific thinking in elementary students. 2 credits
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ELED 790 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits
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ELED 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-8 credits
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ELED 792 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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ELED 794 - Internship
Applied, monitored, and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-8 credits
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ELED 798 - Thesis
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. 1-4 credits
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ELRN 385 - Educational Technology and Distance Teaching
This course will prepare education majors to integrate evolving technologies into the curriculum. In addition, the course will include the design, implementation, and assessment of instruction offered via distance in an electronic learning environment. 3 credits
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ELRN 410 - Digital Learning and Communication
This course prepares students to effectively develop learning experiences and communicate using digital technologies and tools. Students will develop learning experiences and communicate with the latest synchronous and asynchronous digital technologies and tools. 3 credits
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ELRN 430 - Web Site Design and Development
Students will be introduced to many of the basic concepts, issues, and techniques relating to designing, developing, and deploying Web sites. In addition, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and will create sites both manually and with current development software. 3 credits
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ELRN 435 - Principles of Instructional Design
Students will engage in a problem-based approach to planning effective instruction in electronic learning environments, including the development of instructional goals and objectives, the design and evaluation of instructional materials, the implementation of instructional methodologies and strategies, and the analysis and assessment of instruction and student performance. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education is required. 3 credits
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ELRN 440 - Multimedia Design and Development
Students will design, develop, and utilize interactive media and multimedia such as audio, video, animation, graphics, hypertext, and still media to deliver e-learning applications. Activities include information literacy; digital media design and production; instructional design media design and production; instructional design and the delivery of digital media; managing, information; information acquisition and evaluation strategies; advanced Web authoring; podcasting, IMs, tablets, and other emerging mobile technology; and technology-related legal, ethical, and societal issues. 3 credits
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ELRN 450 - Digital Learning Tools and Resources
This course introduces digital tools and resources and includes concepts and models for the integration of these tools and resources into educational environments. The course also focuses on planning effective learning experiences that integrate the latest digital tools and resources as well as guidelines for equitable, ethical and fair use of technology. 3 credits
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ELRN 485 - Classroom Technology
This course prepares students to use the latest classroom technologies to effectively support learning in face-to-face settings. Students also learn about current issues with the use of technology in K-12 educational settings. Technologies featured in this course are chosen based on current best practice by K-12 teachers. Students will also learn and use an authentic project-based learning approach to design effective learning experiences using current and future technologies. 3 credits
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ELRN 491 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 492 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 0-3 credits
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ELRN 494 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 510 - Digital Learning and Communication
This course prepares students to effectively develop learning experiences and communicate using digital technologies and tools. Students will develop learning experiences and communicate with the latest synchronous and asynchronous digital technologies and tools. 3 credits
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ELRN 530 - Web Site Design and Development
Students will be introduced to many of the basic concepts, issues, and techniques relating to designing, developing, and deploying Web sites. In addition, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and will create sites both manually and with current development software. 3 credits
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ELRN 535 - Principles of Instructional Design
Students will engage in a problem-based approach to planning effective instruction in electronic learning environments, including the development of instructional goals and objectives, the design and evaluation of instructional materials, the implementation of instructional methodologies and strategies, and the analysis and assessment of instruction and student performance. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education is required. Undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher may request permission from the Office of the Registrar to enroll in 500- or 600-level courses for graduate credit. 3 credits
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ELRN 540 - Multimedia Design and Development
Students will design, develop, and utilize interactive media and multimedia such as audio, video, animation, graphics, hypertext, and still media to deliver e-learning applications. Activities include information literacy; digital media design and production; instructional design media design and production; instructional design and the delivery of digital media; managing, information; information acquisition and evaluation strategies; advanced Web authoring; podcasting, IMs, tablets, and other emerging mobile technology; and technology-related legal, ethical, and societal issues. 3 credits
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ELRN 550 - Digital Learning Tools and Resources
This course introduces digital tools and resources and includes concepts and models for the integration of these tools and resources into educational environments. The course also focuses on planning effective learning experiences that integrate the latest digital tools and resources as well as guidelines for equitable, ethical and fair use of technology. 3 credits
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ELRN 585 - Classroom Technology
This course prepares students to use the latest classroom technologies to effectively support learning in face-to-face settings. Students also learn about current issues with the use of technology in K-12 educational settings. Technologies featured in this course are chosen based on current best practice by K-12 teachers. Students will also learn and use an authentic project-based learning approach to design effective learning experiences using current and future technologies. 3 credits
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ELRN 591 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 592 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 594 - Internship in E-learning
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 740 - HyFlex Principles
Examine the history and philosophy of HyFlex course design and develop a deep understanding of principles, goals, and methods in HyFlex teaching and learning. 3 credits
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ELRN 750 - Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology
This course addresses the instructional uses of current technologies and includes a review of current research focusing on the impact of technology on teaching and learning and the integration of technology in teaching and learning environments. It includes an examination of the issues of equity and ethical use of technology and issues of equity and ethical use of technology and obtained using technology. 3 credits
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ELRN 772 - Applications of Learning Theory
This course will examine how contemporary learning theories, models, and approaches have evolved from historical perspectives on learning and the influences of traditional learning theories with emphasis on the e-learning environment. Students will study how cultural and social influences shape teaching and learning. As a result of this course, students will identify a personal philosophy of teaching, use engagement and motivation strategies to create powerful learning experiences, and provide application of learning theory and principles in teaching and training settings. 3 credits
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ELRN 788 - Master’s Research Problem/Project
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-3 credits
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ELRN 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 3 credits
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ELRN 790 - Seminar
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1 credit
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ELRN 791 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
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