EDU 250    Discover Teaching: Introduction to Teacher Education    3 Hours

Introduction to teaching including knowledge of teaching, ethics, professionalism, dispositions, diversity, and curriculum. Clinical field experiences are required. Students must arrange transportation and meet P-12 eligibility requirements to fulfill required outside field experiences.

Equivalent(s): AGED 250

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; summer 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; fall 2026

ASTR 104    Astronomy of the Solar System    3 Hours

An introductory study of that portion of the physical universe extending beyond the earth from the sun to the outer limits of the solar system, including its relationship to the rest of the universe and to the earth. Topics include phenomena visible from earth, the earth's motions and timekeeping, eclipses, motions of planets and satellites, and the historical development of scientific understanding of the solar system. Comparison of physical properties among the sun, planets, and satellites interrelate the earth and its life forms with the extraterrestrial environment that supported the development and continuation of life on earth. This course contains an integral laboratory that includes planetarium exercises and evening observing sessions using telescopes. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SL, E-NS | SL, NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; fall 2026

EDU 260    Classroom Assessment    3 Hours

An introduction to the integrated use of assessment in the classroom context for K-12 student learning, teacher planning, and school improvement.

Prerequisite(s): (EDU 250 or permission of instructor)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; summer 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; summer 2026; fall 2026

PSY 310    Educational Psychology: Development and Learning    3 Hours

A required educational psychology course for students seeking teacher certification. Educational psychology is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the theories and principles of psychology as applied to teaching and learning. The students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of theories and principles of development, learning, memory, motivation, individual differences, instruction, classroom management, and measurement and evaluation. PSY 310 may not be counted toward the psychology major or minor. Note: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required if the student does not have an ACT of 21 or higher.

Prerequisite(s): ((EDU 250 or MGE 275 or AGED 250 or SMED 101 or SMED 301 or IECE 321 or AMS 329) or permission of instructor)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; summer 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; summer 2026; fall 2026