College of Education & Human Services
Foundations of Education

ED 205 Introduction to Education and Technology* (2)
An introduction to the career of teaching along with the development of technology skills.  Specific variables related to teaching as a profession are explored, including professional roles and responsibilities, students, curriculum, and the structure of schools.

*Note:  ED 205E (1) is a 40-hour field experience to be taken concurrently with ED 205.

ED 294 Educational Psychology (3)
Explains psychological theory and research related to learning and instruction in various classroom settings.

ED 310 Social Foundations of Education (3)
Historical, social, and multicultural foundations of education will be studied.  Social and ethical issues will be examined with consideration of implications for teaching in order to better understand education within the context of a changing society.  A variety of interactive methods will be employed.  Students in all teaching licensure programs will enroll in ED 310.  Prerequisites:  ED 205, ED 205E, ED 294.

ED 398 Field Experience in Secondary Education (2)
This practicum course provides up to 60 hours of field work in the student's specific area of study.  A seminar including an online unit on reading strategies will accompany this class.  Students will take the course concurrently with or following a discipline-specific methods course in the major field of study.  Prerequisites:  ED 205, SPED 320.

ED 443 Classroom Management Consultation (3)
Understanding and development of skills necessary to create a positive learning environment, encourage appropriate social interactions, and advance engagement in learning.  Secondary focus on the development of the professional consultation skills necessary to initiate and apply appropriate and effective teaming techniques across school and home environments.  Applications for elementary and early childhood settings will be a focus.  Prerequisites:  ED 205, ED 294, ED 310.

ED 601 Psychological Foundations of Education (2)
A systems approach to schools and systems of psychology; principles affecting learning and instruction.

ED 602 Statistics (2)
Basic theory, techniques for using descriptive and inferential statistics, and application in educational research designs.

ED 603 Methods of Research (2)
Methodology of design of research studies, organization, reporting, analysis, and interpretation of research.  Prerequisite:  ED 602 recommended.