Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


A wildcard character can be used to enhance your course search.  For example: use an asterisk and enter ACCT 5* to find all 5000-level ACCT courses.
For more information about courses or to request a copy of a course syllabus, contact the Academic School that offers the course.
Course offerings (days/times) can by found online and in MyCentral under “Records and Registration.”  Fall courses are available to view by early February, spring courses in late September, and summer courses in late December. 

 

 

Economics

  
  • ECON 5090 - Analytical Applications to Business (3)

    An advanced course in predictive model applications. Students will be exposed to different models in financial economics, and datasets, to make informed business decisions. This course is co-listed with ECON 4090. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA program, BADM 5400 , and ECON 5085 .

Education Administration

  
  • EDAD 5000 - Special Projects (1-5)

    Individual or group study of selected problems/issues in special areas of interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours.
  
  • EDAD 5110 - Foundations of Education Administration (3)

    An introductory course in school administration. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5120 - School Law (3)

    An introductory class in school law for teachers and administrators with a special emphasis upon Missouri school law. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5130 - School Supervision (3)

    An intensive study of the problems, processes and techniques in the evaluation, supervision, and improvement of the institutional programs at the elementary and secondary levels of the school. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5150 - Ethics in Leadership (3)

    This course provides advanced study in ethical systems of decision-making in educational leadership through philosophic/social theories and case studies. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5310 - Curriculum for School Leaders (3)

    A study of curriculum development and administration, focusing on the school leader’s role in assessing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating a data-driven school improvement process.
  
  • EDAD 5420 - Elementary School Administration (3)

    The organization, administration and problems relating to elementary school administration. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5520 - Secondary School Administration (3)

    The organization, administration and problems relating to secondary school administration. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5620 - K-12 Administration (3)

    An introductory course where key aspects of school leadership are developed, including leadership styles, stakeholder communication, curriculum, data-driven school and teacher improvement, student supervision, organizational aspects such as staffing and master scheduling, special education, legal issues, and time management. 
  
  • EDAD 5710 - Public School Finance (3)

    A basic course in theory and practice of public school finance. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5720 - Administration of the Middle Grades (3)

    This course addresses organizational and educational issues relevant to the administration of the middle (5-9) grades. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5730 - School Personnel Administration (3)

    The organization and administration of school personnel activities and related problems. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5770 - Instructional Leadership and School Improvement (3)

    This course will focus on the leader’s role in creating a positive learning climate that maximizes teacher and student performance. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 5960 - Data Analysis for School Leaders (3)

    This course examines educational research and data analysis within the context of school improvement process. Students will critically analyze school-related data to identify a problem or challenges related to student learning, research the problem, identify potential solutions, and develop a plan to address the problem.
  
  • EDAD 6120 - Advanced School Law (3)

    School law for teachers and administrators plus a study of function and structure of courts and legal problems involving school finance, school property, and school board policy. Prerequisite(s): EDAD 5120 . This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6160 - School and Community Relations (3)

    Strategies and skills for communication, consensus building, community relations, and collaboration in various contexts involving parents/guardians, community members, and other stakeholders. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6700 - School District Administration (3)

    The administrative and related functions of the school superintendency. Prerequisite(s): EDAD 5420  or EDAD 5520 . This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6710 - Advanced School Finance (3)

    An advanced course in school finance and business management. Prerequisite(s): EDAD 5710 . This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6720 - School Facilities (3)

    School facilities: planning, construction, operation and maintenance. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6730 - Administration of K-12 Curriculum (3)

    Provides advanced study in district level curriculum construction and design for school administrators through curriculum theories, curriculum alignment, and curriculum coherence applications. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6760 - Politics and School Leadership (3)

    This course will focus on the district leader’s role in working within the social, political and ethical dimensions of school administration. Particular emphasis is placed on policy development at the federal, state and local levels.
  
  • EDAD 6960 - Research Problems (3)

    A research investigation of an approved problem in school administration resulting in a research paper. A prospectus is required. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6969 - Internship in School Administration I (2)

    One of two courses of a year-long practicum for initial principal degree candidates to be completed as a capstone of the program. May be repeated for additional certification. Prerequisite(s): Adviser consent. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6971 - Internship in School Administration II (2)

    One of two courses of a year-long practicum for initial principal degree candidates to be completed as a capstone of the program. May be repeated for additional certification. Prerequisite(s): Adviser consent. Spring, Summer. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDAD 6972 - Internship: Central Office Administration (2)

    Field experience course providing practicum in school administration at the district level. May be repeated up to 4 sh. Superintendency degree option requires two semesters of Internship. Prerequisite(s): Adviser consent. This is a professional education course.

Educational Foundations and Literacy

  
  • EDFL 5000 - Special Projects (1-6)

    Opportunities for individual or groups of students to pursue an emerging or special professional topic or issue. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  
  • EDFL 5100 - MAT Internship (3)

    Designed to provide relevant and practical application of the teaching/learning process within the actual classroom. A portfolio is required, students must be admitted to the MAT program and provide a current, clear State Highway Patrol and FBI criminal background check and the student must be participating in a student teaching or be a contracted teacher in their certification area. Prerequisite(s): Students must participate in student teaching or be a contracted teacher, and must complete a minimum of 24 hours of MAT program of study prior to enrolling in EDFL 5100. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5105 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning (3)

    An analysis of the historical and theoretical foundations of education including philosophical, social and cultural influences along with ethical and legal issues. Emphases on critical thinking and problem solving surrounding curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and assessment. This course is co-listed with EDFL 4105. Prerequisite(s): Department consent. Corequisite(s): It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with FLDX 2150, but not required. Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • EDFL 5120 - Advanced Foundations of Education (3)

    Focuses on legal issues, school funding, educational delivery systems, societal influences, philosophy, and history of education. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5130 - Middle School Foundations (3)

    A graduate course which provides an introduction to the philosophy, organization, curriculum, instruction and classroom management strategies appropriate to the middle level learner. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5150 - Methods for Teaching ESOL (3)

    This course explores different approaches, methods, techniques and strategies for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Candidates are introduced to effective classroom practices that address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse English learners in all contexts and settings. Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted to the MSE in ELL program and Advisor consent. Fall.
  
  • EDFL 5200 - Advanced Educational Psychology (3)

    Provides the graduate student in education with Psychological principles, processes, theories, and research from learning, development, motivation, and measurements as they relate to the educative process. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5205 - Methods and Materials for Literacy Enhancement (3)

    Examination, comparison and evaluation of recent and traditional methods and materials for literacy development, with an emphasis on language and literature. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5208 - Content Area Literacy (3)

    Prepare teachers to address reading/literacy needs common to middle and high school, focusing on promoting basic and higher-order literacy within the content areas. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5209 - Instructional Interventions for Reading Deficits in the Content Areas (3)

    Prepare content area teachers to assess literacy deficits in students and design instructional interventions accordingly.  Prerequisite(s): EDFL 5208 . Fall.
  
  • EDFL 5210 - Assessment of Literacy Development (3)

    Prepares the graduate learner with theories, materials, and procedures of formal and informal assessment of student development in literacy for curricular decisions. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5211 - Introduction to Content Area Literacy (2)

    Provide an introduction to content area literacy, or the reading, writing, and critical thinking in and across the various disciplines for secondary and K-12 certification areas, along with instructional interventions for students with reading deficits. This course is co-listed with EDFL 4210. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 and FLDX 2150 and EDFL 2240. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5212 - Literacy in the Disciplines I (2)

    Designed to build on and advance the knowledge -based EDFL 4210 including focus on discipline-specific applications of content area literacy unique to differing secondary subjects, for all students, including second language learners. This course is co-listed with EDFL 4212. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 and EDFL 2240 and FLDX 2150; EDFL 5211  or concurrently. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5220 - Practicum in Literacy Assessment (3)

    Provides the graduate student with a clinical experience in formal and informal literacy assessments for K through 12th grade students. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 5210 ; UCM graduate students who have an approved program of study or school chair consent. Corequisite(s): EDFL 5230 . This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5225 - Ethnographic Research (3)

    Candidates are introduced to ethnographic research techniques as a way to gain an understanding of other cultural groups to better understand their unique cultural and linguistic
    needs. Candidates will apply these techniques to a pilot study demonstrating their understanding of rigorous ethnographic methods. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Fall.
  
  • EDFL 5230 - Practicum in Instructional Techniques for Literacy Enhancement (3)

    Provides the graduate student with a clinical experience in curricular planning for literacy instruction for K through 12th grade students. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 5210 ; UCM graduate students who have an approved program of study or school chair consent. Corequisite(s): EDFL 5220 . This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5240 - Advanced Language Arts Methods: Culture and Communication (3)

    This course addresses methods for culturally responsive language arts pedagogy; the use of Information & Communications Technologies (ICT’s) in literacy instruction; and the role of aesthetics in literacy/language arts teaching. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5250 - Language Development in the Literacy Program (3)

    This course supports graduates studies in reading education by focusing on the subjects of language acquisition and curriculum development to enhance literacy for all students. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5260 - Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement in the Literacy Program (3)

    This course examines the capacity and achievement assessment processes implemented in schools and their effects on curricular decisions in literacy education. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5270 - Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (3)

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with instructional strategies and methods of assessment for English language learners. Students will examine the theoretical and pedagogical consideration of second language teaching and learning. The course also provides candidates background on culturally responsive pedagogy.   Fall, Spring.
  
  • EDFL 5300 - Advanced Assessment and Evaluation (3)

    Provides instruction in the use and interpretation of standardized testing, the construction of formal and informal classroom assessment tools, and the interpretation of assessment results. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5305 - Working with Immigrant and Displaced Students (3)

    This course explores the social and educational integration of immigrant and refugee students and their subsequent achievement; the impact of age upon entry, language loss and
    maintenance, accommodation and assimilation, straight-line and segmented assimilation theories, policy revisions; and the ways in which immigration affects student learning and
    academic achievement. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Fall.
  
  • EDFL 5320 - Curriculum Development and Assessment (3)

    Examines curriculum, its development, and how to assess curriculum and learning. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5330 - Classroom Discipline and Motivation (3)

    Designed to help teachers advance their knowledge and skills in general classroom management and in helping the apathetic and/or behaviorally troubled student. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5340 - Contemporary Instruction: Theory and Practice (3)

    Foundations of the most recent research on instructional theory and practices. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5400 - Differentiation in K-12 Learning Environments (3)

    Provides an analysis of differentiated instruction and diverse learners in the K-12 learning environments. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5410 - Advanced Curriculum Development and Assessment (3)

    This course will allow teacher leaders to examine curriculum development and assessment issues from the broader context of the school, district, state, and federal perspective. This course will demonstrate to teacher leaders the importance of a systemic approach to school improvement through curricular alignment and balanced assessment to increase student learning outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate Program.
  
  • EDFL 5440 - Middle School Curriculum and Instruction (3)

    A course that provides graduate students with integrative and interdisciplinary middle school curriculum development. Prerequisite(s): Students must have a background check on file with the Office of Clinical Services and Certification.  This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5460 - K-12 Curriculum for ELL (3)

    This course offers an introduction to elementary through high school English Language Teaching (ELT) and learning. Students will design and develop curricular materials including
    lesson plans and teaching materials to be used with English Language Learners (ELL) of all english proficiency levels. Students will experiment with different theories of world language learning methods, assessment, and the use of technology in the English language classroom. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 4460. Spring.
  
  • EDFL 5530 - Sociolinguistics (3)

    This course will provide students an introduction to the basic concepts, scope, and methodology of the science of sociolinguistics in its historical and descriptive aspects, including topics and issues in current sociolinguistic and applied linguistics studies. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 4530. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Fall.
  
  • EDFL 5535 - Assessment of English Language Learners in K-12 (3)

    This course explores assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 schools in the United States. Candidates are introduced to the core concepts and terminology concerning assessment, different forms of assessment, assessment procedures for identifying and placing ELLs in English Language Development (ELD) programs and exiting them from these programs, and the concept of fair, effective and appropriate language and content assessments for ELLs in K-12. Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted to the MSE in ELL program and must have advisor consent.
  
  • EDFL 5900 - Introduction to Research (3)

    Overview and planning for graduate studies with an introduction and study of the major principles, tools, and techniques employed in educational research, including the development of a research prospectus. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5950 - Introduction to the Study of Language for ESOL Teachers (3)

    This course is an introduction to the study of language for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers who teach in culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 settings. The course covers basic knowledge in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, morpho-syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, and their implications for teaching different aspects and domains of English to English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 settings. Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted to the MSE in ELL program and must have advisor consent.
  
  • EDFL 5955 - Reading Interventions for English Language Learners (3)

    This course explores the key principles of effective reading intervention programs for all students with reading deficits, discusses the differences between effective reading practices/interventions for ELL and non-ELL students, and provides effective reading intervention strategies that ESOL, classroom, and content area teachers can use with English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 schools. Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted to the MSE in ELL program and must have advisor consent.
  
  • EDFL 5960 - K-12 Clinical Field Experience with ELL (3)

    Students will develop proficiency in the application of instructional strategies designed to support the needs of ELL in a K-12 classroom. Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours of supervised ELL instruction in an approved K-12 educational setting. Not available to those with credit in EDFL 4960. Prerequisite(s): Advisor consent. Spring
  
  • EDFL 5971 - K-12 Content Area Literacy (1)

    Designed to build on and apply the knowledge-base of EDFL 5211  for teaches receiving certification in K-12 subject areas by focusing on discipline-specific theory- into- practice of content area literacy. This course is co-listed with EDFL 4971. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100 and EDFL 2240 and FLDX 2150; EDFL 5211  or concurrently. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 5972 - Literacy in the Disciplines II (2)

    Designed to build on and apply the knowledge-base of EDFL 4210 and EDFL 4212, by focusing on discipline-specific theory-into-practice of content area literacy. The student work in this course, under unified learning objectives, becomes individualized based om the students’ certification areas. This course is co-listed with EDFL 4972. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 2100, EDFL 2240, FLDX 2150; EDFL 5211  and EDFL 5212  or concurrently. This is a professional education course.
  
  • EDFL 6110 - Capstone (3)

    Designed to synthesize information from MSE course work and classroom experiences within the actual classroom. Students must have a contracted teaching position in order to complete a summative portfolio assignment reflecting NBPT Standards. Prerequisite(s): Students must complete a minimum 24 hours in their MSE program of study, and must have been or currently are a contracted teacher.
  
  • EDFL 6220 - The Literacy Coach (3)

    Designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for literacy coaching.
  
  • EDFL 6240 - Supervision of the Literacy Program (3)

    Examination of the supervisory problems concerned with literacy programs including program planning, program assessment, and effective instruction.
  
  • EDFL 6250 - Theoretical Applications: Scholarly Portfolio (3)

    Instruction is provided to candidates as they write a comprehensive professional portfolio, prepare an oral presentation, and addressing national literacy standards. They are guided through the development of the portfolio, which must provide performance evidence of successful integration of research, theory and best practices in literacy education. Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 21 MSE in Literacy hours completed, or advisor approval (Capped at 4 student per instructor)
  
  • EDFL 6900 - Readings in Education (1-5)

    For advanced students in education. Individual study and research regarding problems or areas of particular interest in education. A written report or reports will be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours.
  
  • EDFL 6960 - Research Problems (2)

    Special investigation of an approved problem in the major field. A prospectus is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): EDFL 5900 .
  
  • EDFL 6990 - Thesis (3)

    Special investigation of an approved problem in classroom teaching resulting in a formal thesis. A prospectus is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

Electronics Technology

  
  • ET 5010 - Special Problems in Electronics Technology (1-3)

    Meets individual student needs for additional research and/or laboratory experiences in the development of technical knowledge and skills in electronics technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. An additional fee is associated with this course.

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECEL 5000 - Special Projects (1-6)

    Opportunities for individual or groups of students to pursue an emerging or special professional topic or issue. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  
  • ECEL 5120 - Curriculum Design and Assessment (3)

    This course prepares the teacher candidate to use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and to design units of instruction that meet individual needs of children. This course is co-listed with ECEL 4120.  Prerequisite(s): Departmental consent required. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5140 - Communication Arts Integration (5)

    This course prepares the teacher candidate to apply a balanced communication arts program within a school setting. An integrative approach to teaching the communication arts will be emphasized as relevant to early and elementary literacy programs. This course is co-listed with ECEL 4140. Prerequisite(s): Department consent required. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5170 - Advanced Foundations of Childhood Education (3)

    Focuses on legal issues, school funding, educational delivery systems, societal influences, philosophy, and history of education in early and middle childhood.
  
  • ECEL 5240 - Instructional Leadership and Analysis (3)

    Current leadership theory and analysis of teaching practices to promote Instructional leadership. Development and implementation of curriculum and instruction from an instructional leadership pedagogical analysis case study.
  
  • ECEL 5350 - Mentoring and Teacher Leadership (3)

    Designed to meet the practical needs of accomplished teachers who are responsible for leading, mentoring, and supporting teachers.
  
  • ECEL 5360 - Instructional Leadership Trends and Issues in Childhood Education (3)

    Critical examination of current instructional leadership issues, historical and contemporary views that influence childhood education. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  
  • ECEL 5400 - Classroom Management and Interactions (3)

    This course seeks to provide the preservice teacher with authentic and applicable classroom management knowledge and strategies that enhance and enrich teaching and learning.  This course is co-listed with ECEL 4400. Prerequisite(s): Departmental consent required. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5710 - Early Childhood Education: A Constructivist Approach for 21st Century Thinkers (3)

     Engaging young learners in active, meaningful learning experiences begin with culturally-appropriate and meaningful curriculum developed with children’s background, experiences, prior knowledge and interests in mind. This course assists professional teachers in becoming instructional leaders in designing constructivist curriculum for engaging young minds.
  
  • ECEL 5715 - An Ecological Perspective of Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Provides theoretical, ecological and empirical perspectives connecting families and educators in reciprocal and intentional ways to support quality early learning experiences. Family engagement that is built upon relationships and dialogue and provides a framework that supports educational growth is pertinent to learner understanding. Learners will analyze layers of inquiry to result in a complex and rich portrait of family engagement. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5720 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction (3)

    With a clear focus of taking theory to practice, this course design addresses research-based curriculum, assessment, and instruction to promote documented growth and development of children.
  
  • ECEL 5725 - Early Childhood Business and Legal Issues (3)

    In this course The professional teachers learn about the components of effective management including: systems and the importance of systems thinking; stakeholder analysis and management; the strategic planning process; how policies, procedures, and systems are interconnected; and tools for taking charge of program operations. The professional teachers understand how to manage a fiscally responsible early childhood business and be introduced to effective budgeting and accounting. The professional teachers develop the skills needed to promote a positive public image. The professional teachers learn how to create environments that welcome and support the learning of children and adults, as well as promote their health and safety. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5730 - Exemplary Instructional Practices (3)

    This course focus offers the accomplished teacher an opportunity to examine, explore, practice, and document current exemplary strategies, processes, and instructional leadership techniques that increase the effectiveness of learning opportunities for children in their schools and district.
  
  • ECEL 5740 - Play and Advocacy in the 21st Century (3)

    Provides theoretical and empirical perspectives advocating for play in the 21st century classroom from multiple perspectives. The course provides a community for supporting the inclusion of play in the early childhood classroom through group dialogue, book club, and course content. The professional teacher will synthesize the positionality, perspectives and play-based content presented in order to apply learning to current and future educational experiences. The professional teacher will integrate and synthesize course content from related readings and/or additional research on play, relying on and supporting peers. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5750 - Multicultural Education Beliefs, Curriculum and Pedagogy (3)

    Multicultural Education in the early childhood classroom begins with the development of cultural competence leading to effective culturally responsive teaching beliefs and practices for today’s diverse society. This course experience illuminates multicultural education as a vehicle to provide equitable education for young children. Graduate students will examine their own development of cultural competence, analyze multicultural education theories and ideals impacting early childhood education, identify, observe and synthesize culturally responsive teaching practices, and create a cultural competence and teaching/leadership personal plan. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5780 - Making and Learning: STEM in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Early childhood teachers can foster children’s engagement and enjoyment of STEM but more importantly extend children’s learning. This course will demonstrate ways to integrate STEM learning into the classroom and curriculum planning. Students will also learn the research and theory behind children’s STEM learning. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5785 - Teaching Strategies and The Classroom Environment for Active, Engaged Learning (3)

    Connect with, motivate and promote learning success when you create active, engaged learning environments for young children! This professional teaching course enables early childhood teachers and leaders to acquire professional teaching skills needed for the 21st century learner. Teaching strategies, environmental and classroom resources and materials, as well as current research and practice relevant to inform professional growth will be applied. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5790 - Collaborative Practice in Early Childhood Education (3)

    Professional teaching in the 21st century requires knowledgeable and skillful adult learners, who critically reflect on the development and needs of early diverse learners,  within an ever-changing world. Professional teachers integrate knowledge from a variety of sources, to create intellectually appropriate learning environments.  This course presents central theories, research and practices for creating effective teaching and engaged, innovative learning environments. This is a professional education course.
  
  • ECEL 5800 - Internship in Number and Operations for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (1)

    This course is a supervised mathematics teaching practicum in which the candidate acquires experience working with a range of student and adult learners including elementary students (e.g., primary, intermediate, struggling, gifted, English language learners) and elementary school teachers, both novice and experienced, in a variety of professional development settings. The mathematics focus of this practicum is number and operations concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (2010). Corequisite(s): ECEL 5805 .
  
  • ECEL 5805 - Number and Operations for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (3)

    Designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of pre-number concepts, counting and cardinality, and numbers and operations in base ten. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fi t into the elementary school curriculum. Corequisite(s): ECEL 5800 .
  
  • ECEL 5810 - Internship in Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (1)

    This course is a supervised mathematics teaching practicum in which the candidate acquires experience working with a range of student and adult learners including elementary students (e.g., primary, intermediate, struggling, gifted, English language learners) and elementary school teachers, both novice and experienced, in a variety of professional development settings. The mathematics foci of this practicum is rational number and proportional thinking concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (2010). Corequisite(s): ECEL 5815 .
  
  • ECEL 5815 - Rational Numbers and Proportional Relationships for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (3)

    Designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of rational numbers and ratio and proportional relationships. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum. Corequisite(s): ECEL 5810 .
  
  • ECEL 5820 - Internship in Algebraic Reasoning for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (1)

    This course is a supervised mathematics teaching practicum in which the candidate acquires experience working with a range of student and adult learners including elementary students (e.g., primary, intermediate, struggling, gifted, English language learners) and elementary school teachers, both novice and experienced, in a variety of professional development settings. The mathematics focus of this practicum is algebraic reasoning concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (2010). Corequisite(s): ECEL 5825  .
  
  • ECEL 5825 - Algebraic Reasoning for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (3)

    Focuses on the content and complexities of teaching and assessing algebraic reasoning in grade 1-6 settings. Content will include an examination of the representation and analysis of mathematical situations and structures. Attention will be given to patterns, functions, and the transition from arithmetic to algebra. Corequisite(s): ECEL 5820 .
  
  • ECEL 5830 - Internship in Geometry and Measurement for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (1)

    This course is a supervised mathematics teaching practicum in which the candidate acquires experience working with a range of student and adult learners including elementary students (e.g., primary, intermediate, struggling, gifted, English language learners) and elementary school teachers, both novice and experienced, in a variety of professional development settings. The mathematics focus of this practicum is geometry and measurement concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (2010). Corequisite(s): ECEL 5835 .
  
  • ECEL 5835 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (3)

    Designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of geometry and measurement. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into an elementary mathematics curriculum. Corequisite(s): ECEL 5830 .
  
  • ECEL 5840 - Data and Probability for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (3)

    Designed to develop an understanding of probabilistic reasoning and the collection, exploration, and analysis of data. Emphasis will be given to how children think and learn about these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum.
  
  • ECEL 5850 - Instructional Leadership to Enhance Children’s Physical & Social World (3)

    The accomplished teacher examines research-based techniques, effective materials, and resources to create, promote, and advocate for a positive physical and social world, which highlights children’s developmentally appropriate success. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; EDFL 2240 or equivalent.
  
  • ECEL 5855 - Foundations of Mathematical Leadership for Elementary Mathematics Specialists (2)

    This introductory course provides opportunities for participants to develop knowledge and understanding of leadership principles and the process of continuous improvement as it relates to the roles and responsibilities of elementary mathematics specialists.
 

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