Course Descriptions
Secondary Education (S ED)All junior- or senior-level education courses are open only to students who have been formally admitted to the Professional Education Program in the College of Education.
S ED 3003. The Secondary and Middle School Curricula. A study of concepts and theories of secondary and middle school curricula development in a multi-cultural society. The focus will include the roles of various groups in curriculum planning, social and cultural factors in planning, the availability and organization of knowledge, factors involved in selecting appropriate curricula designs and models, a study of exceptionalities, and selection of software to utilize computers in instruction. Fall, spring semester
S ED 3013. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School English and Speech. Special materials, software, and techniques for the teaching of English and speech. Must be taken concurrently with S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3023. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Art. Special materials and techniques for the teaching of art K-12. This class must be taken concurrently with S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3053. Integrated Curriculum. This course examines history, current trends, standards and competencies, philosophies, and the future of curriculum at the middle level. Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary curricular integration are examined. Integrated Curriculum includes an internship that places students into a workplace setting to experience real-life application and integration of the content in their area of specialization. “What will I teach?” and, “How will I know what to teach?” are questions Integrated curriculum enables the pre-service teacher to answer. For secondary students. Offered – see advisor.
S ED 3083. Methods of Teaching in Secondary and Middle School. A general methods and techniques course for alternative licensure plans. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3113. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Mathematics and Sciences. Prerequisite for science majors: BIOL 3003. Special materials and techniques for the teaching of mathematics and science. Must be taken concurrently with S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3123. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Business and Related Vocational Subjects. Special materials and techniques for the teaching of business and related vocational subjects. Must be taken concurrently with S ED 3002 Supervised Field Experience Level II. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3302. Supervised Field Experience - Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation. Corequisite: S ED 3723. A planned, supervised pre-student teaching experience in the classroom or appropriate school setting. One hour class per week plus 48-60 hours in the assigned public school setting. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3313. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Social Studies. Special materials and techniques for the teaching of social studies. Majors must concurrently enroll in S ED 4023 Supervised Field Experience Level II. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 3723. Methods and Materials in Secondary and Middle School Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation. Prerequisites: Junior standing in HKR; acceptance into the Professional Teacher Education program; satisfactory proficiency in HKR 1113, and consent of department chair. Special materials and techniques for the teaching of physical and health education and recreation. Must be concurrently enrolled in S ED 3302. Fall, spring semester.
S ED 4006. Student Teaching in the Secondary School I. Student Teaching Block. Prerequisite: Approval by the director of Student Teaching, admission to the Professional Education Program with no deficiencies, and approval of completed application. A planned, supervised student teaching experience for the college senior or student completing the teacher education/licensure program. Part I is the first half of the 14 weeks, full days requirement. Must be enrolled concurrently in full block with S ED 4006, S ED 4103, and EDUC 4003. Fall, spring semesters.
S ED 4023. Supervised Field Experience Level II. A planned, supervised pre-student teaching experience in the classroom or appropriate school setting. One hour per week class and 48 hours per semester working in the assigned school setting. Must be taken concurrently with methods and materials class. Fall, spring semesters.
S ED 4053. Middle School Methods and Curriculum. Offered – see advisor
S ED 4103, 4016. Student Teaching in the Secondary School II. Student Teaching Block. Prerequisite: Completion of S ED 4006 Part I (see above). Part II is a continuation of the supervised student teaching assignment in the public school classroom or an appropriate school setting. Must be concurrently enrolled and complete the Student Teaching Block of S ED 4006 plus EDUC 4003. Fall, spring semesters.
S ED 4203. Reading Strategies for Secondary and Middle School. Prerequisite: S ED 3003. Comprehensive study of the reading process, reading in the content fields, teaching materials and techniques, and improving comprehension. Fall, spring semesters.
