ENGL 1101  English Composition I

3 Credits

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

General Education Core Curriculum Mathematics & Quantitative Skills

3 Credits

MATH 1001 or MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or STAT 1401

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)

4 Credits

SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)

General Education Core Curriculum Institutional Priorities

3 Credits

BLCK 1102 or ASIA 1102 or AMST 1102 or COMM 1100 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or LDRS 2300 or PAX 1102 or ISD 2700 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102

General Education Core Curriculum Social Sciences

3 Credits

HIST 1100 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112

ENGL 1102  English Composition II

3 Credits

A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

POLS 1101  American Government

3 Credits

This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.

ECON 1000  

Credits

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EDUC 2120  Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec

3 Credits

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science

3 Credits

STAT 1401 or DATA 1501 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1160 or MATH 1190 or MATH 2202 or MATH 1179

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)

3 Credits

SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)

MATH 2008  Found'tns Number & Oper's

3 Credits

This course is an Area F introductory mathematics course for early childhood education majors. The course emphasizes the understanding and use of the major concepts of number and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving are used and discussed in the context of various topics.

ISCI 2001  Life & Earth Science Concepts

3 Credits

Life and Earth Science Concepts defines science, examines how science is done, and develops an understanding of fundamental concepts in biology, geology, and meteorology. Laboratories will emphasize experimental design and data analysis. Course is primarily for early grades and middle education majors, and cannot be used for credit towards a degree in Biology programs. Notes: Not acceptable for use as General Education requirement.

EDUC 2130  Exploring Teaching & Learning

3 Credits

Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Note: Verification of professional liability insurance is required

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2130 or ENGL 2140 or PHIL 2010 or WLC 1002 or WLC 2209

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ART 1107 or DANC 1107 or MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107

MAED 3316  Rat'l Numbers Prop Reasoning

3 Credits

A continuation of MATH 2008 designed for the P-5 teacher. Topics include the conceptual development of the rational numbers and extension to the real numbers, operations and problem solving with real numbers, patterns and relationships, and proportional reasoning. Experience and exploration with appropriate technology and physical models will be an integral part of the study of these ideas.

ISCI 2002  Physical Sciences

3 Credits

Physical Science defines science, examines how science is done, and develops an understanding of fundamental concepts in astronomy, chemistry and physics. Laboratory experiences will emphasize experimental design, data analysis, and inquiry methods. Course is intended for early grades education majors. Cannot be used for credit towards a degree in Biology programs. Notes: Not acceptable for use as General Education requirement.

ECE 2270  Child Development & Families

3 Credits

In this course candidates learn about child developmental theories, educational/early care environments, play, and learning from conception to middle childhood. Building relationships with families and communities within the broader social and political contexts of education is also addressed through reflection and critique of the contexts for educator preparation. Candidates use the knowledge gained in the course to examine and identify high-quality learning environments for children ages birth through fifth grade and their families.

General Education Core Curriculum Political Science & US History

3 Credits

HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

General Education Core Curriculum Social Science

3 Credits

CRJU 1101 or GEOG 1101 or PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or STS 1101 or ANTH 1102 or ECON 2106

MAED 3317  Geometry&Measurement Elem Tchr

3 Credits

This course is designed for the P-5 teacher as a continuation of MAED 3316. Topics will emphasize the critical content and conceptual development of measurement; transformational geometry; symmetry in the plane; and constructions. Geometric concepts will be explored and developed using physical models, visual models and educational software.

ECE 3313  PreSchool Curriculum&Assess

3 Credits

In this course candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate, standards based curriculum and lessons for preschool children; practice developmentally appropriate screening and assessment with preschool children; and describe effective techniques for working with young children with challenging behaviors. 30 hour field experience required. Candidates must pass the college of education mandatory background check and a mandatory state Bright from the Start criminal background check prior to beginning field experience.

ECE 3320  Literacy Assess Instruct P-2

3 Credits

This course emphasizes research-based strategies for instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool to second grade. Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate literature contextualizes classroom experiences in lesson planning, literacy instruction, and assessment. This course includes multiple theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy instruction as well as media and extensive field experience to enhance learning.

ECE 4408  Teaching Mathematics P-2

3 Credits

This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in preschool through second grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes field experience to enhance learning.

INED 3304  Educ of Exceptional Students

3 Credits

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of disabilities, in a diverse society. The course focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practice in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course requires an observational experience in an assigned school placement. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement.

ECE 3305  Classroom Assessment for Elem

3 Credits

This course examines purposes, principles and uses of assessment in relation to instructional decision making in the elementary classroom.

ECE 3330  Literacy Assess Instruct 3-5

3 Credits

The relationship of reading, writing, speaking, and listening is studied in the context of the diverse elementary classroom, grades 3-5. Assessment, instruction, management, and differentiation of reading comprehension and writing composition are stressed as well as the incorporation of technology to support and extend literacy skills for all learners.This course has a required field experience.

ECE 4409  Teaching Mathematics 3-5

3 Credits

This course consists of the integration of mathematics concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of mathematics in grades three through five. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum. This course includes a required field experience.

ECE 4465  Elem Classroom Management

3 Credits

The course is designed for elementary teacher candidates to explore and understand classroom management, guidance, and ways of dealing with challenging behaviors in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways. Topics include classroom management strategies, the importance of relationship building, reflective practice, stakeholder communication, and building cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships as a part of developing as a professional.

ECE 3360  Read,ProcessWritLangArtP-5

3 Credits

This course explores the relationship between reading and writing, specifically focusing on evidence-based connections and current trends in the field. This course ensures candidates have knowledge of process writing, handwriting development, writing workshop, and how writing solidifies the reading process. Other issues and trends within writing and language arts across the P-5 space are included as needed.

ECE 4402  Teach.Sci.in Erly Childhd.Edu.

3 Credits

This course is the study of integrating science concepts, principles and processes into the teaching of science in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis will be placed upon developmentally appropriate practices in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the science curriculum.

ECE 4403  Teach.Soc.Stu.in Erly Child Ed

3 Credits

This course consists of integrating social studies across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in social studies in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon developmentally appropriate practices and culturally relevant pedagogies in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in the social studies curriculum.

ECE 4410  Read/Writ Across Curriculum

3 Credits

This course consists of integrating language arts across the curriculum and effective strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in preschool through fifth grade. Emphasis is placed upon assessment techniques and approaches to conducting guided lessons in reading and writing that are culturally and developmentally appropriate.

EDUC 4610  Intro to Yearlong Clinical Exp

0 Credits

This course is the beginning to the co-teaching Yearlong Clinical Experience in education. Candidates will attend the entirety of pre-planning at their assigned school before the start of the academic year (the exact timing of which will depend on the placement school?s schedule). Additionally, candidates will also attend the first week of the academic year in order to familiarize themselves with the policies and routines of their placement school and Collaborating Teacher.

ECE 4650  Yearlong Clinical Exp I (P-5)

3 Credits

This course is the first semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical experience in elementary education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars. Proof of liability insurance is required.

ITEC 3100  Tech in Elementary Grades

3 Credits

Teacher candidates learn to use technologies to promote student achievement in elementary content-area and technology literacy standards. Special topics include using technology to improve students' English language learning, to assess student learning, and to differentiate instruction. Candidates also learn to manage their digital activities in ways appropriate for a professional educator; advocate for students without beyond-school access; and teach K-12 students how to use technology safely, ethically, and legally.

ECE 4660  Yearlong Clinical Exp II (P-5)

6 Credits

This course is the second semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical experience in elementary education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars and the completion of a content pedagogy assessment. Proof of liability insurance is required.

HPE 3670  Early Childhood Hea/Phy Ed

2 Credits

The study of health education and move?ment experiences for early childhood school children as part of the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP). Planning, teaching, and evaluating a developmental program in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be placed upon integrated planning experiences. Notes: Includes field experience.