The social studies include history, economics, geography, and civics. Each discipline becomes relevant to young members of our democracy as they formulate their understanding of roles in our society.

The development of competencies for the teaching of reading and other language arts (writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visual representation) is the focus of this course. Course will also provide an overview of reading and language arts development from grades K-5. Twenty hours of laboratory work in the schools are required. Course aligns with all current international, national, and state accreditation and teacher preparation standards.

The development of competencies for the teaching of reading and other language arts (writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visual representation) is the focus of this course. Course will also provide an overview of reading and language arts development from grades K-5. Twenty hours of laboratory work in the schools are required. Course aligns with all current international, national, and state accreditation and teacher preparation standards.

Development of competencies for the teaching of writing and other language arts, including digital texts and other 21st century platforms, to groups. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

Designed to give the student practical experience through observation, planning, teaching, and evaluating procedures. The student works with children on all grade levels under the guidance of the supervising teacher. TO BE OFFERED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS ONLY.

A study of classroom management in theory and practice, with a focus on planning and assessment in middle level classrooms. This course is in conjunction with a four-week experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's area of content concentration.

Introduction to theory, research, purposes, methods and materials appropriate to social studies instruction in the middle grades. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.