EDTL 611 - The Curriculum (3) Sources of curriculum; foundational bases for contemporary curriculum; forces that shape design and development of curriculum; and factors related to implementing, modifying, and evaluating curriculum. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDTL 616 - Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3) On demand. Study of early childhood curricula and instructional activities. Analysis and evaluation of strategies.

EDTL 710 - Curriculum and Instructional Design (3) Spring, Summer. An analysis of curriculum and instructional systems, structures, and designs. Historical and philosophical bases for contemporary curriculum and instructional innovations and practices will be examined. Representative models will be presented and discussed to facilitate the creation of student-generated designs.

EDFI 641 - Statistics in Education (3) Statistics as a tool in education and research, descriptive statistics, transformation of scores, sampling and probability, linear correlation and regression, introduction to statistical inference, basic tests of significance, and effect size. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 642 - Research in Education (3) Identification and evaluation of research problems, research designs, use of library resources, data gathering, and writing research reports. Prerequisite: EDFI 641 or equivalent. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDTL 653 - Qualitative Approaches to Classroom Inquiry (3) Introduction to qualitative methods focusing on naturalistic inquiry, ethnographic methodologies, and interpretive research to be used in classroom research. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 627 - Development of the Elementary School Child (3) Study of the physical, intellectual, and social development of the elementary school-age child and school programs and environments which affect development at this age. Specific emphasis is placed on school intervention programs intended to promote prosocial behavior, cognitive functioning, and physical well-being.

EDFI 671 - Human Growth and Development (3) Fall, Summer. Study of basic knowledge and theories of human development and behavior from a multidisciplinary approach. Special emphasis placed on the sociocultural nature of human development including the physical, intellectual, and socioemotional growth patterns of individuals throughout the life span. Prerequisite: six hours of psychology, educational psychology, or consent of instructor. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 673 - Adolescence Development within Social Context (3) Spring. Study of the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development of adolescents in relation to their socio-cultural environments. Specific emphasis placed on adolescent behavior within the family, school, peer groups, and within the context of various historical and cultural settings. Prerequisite: six hours of psychology, educational psychology, or consent of instructor.

EDFI 677 - Contemporary Theory and Research in Classroom Learning (3) On demand. Theories, principles, and concepts pertaining to learning process; variables associated with basic classroom learning problems. Recent theoretical and research developments related to classroom learning problems; current practices and innovations in educative process; and the learning development of children, adolescents, and young adults. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 600 - Philosophy of Education (3) Fall, Spring. Philosophical examination of issues pertinent to educational theory and practice. Readings of influential work in classical and contemporary philosophy, educational theory, and adjacent disciplines. Reading list varies depending upon the course focus. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 601 - Comparative Education (3) Fall, Summer. Comparative study and critique of the role of education in national and global development. Emphasis on the interrelationship between cultural, economic, and political factors and the roles of education in selected developed and developing nations.

EDFI 602 - History of Education (3) Spring, Summer. Historical background of contemporary educational theory, practice, and reform. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDFI 603 - Cultural Studies in Education (3). An interdisciplinary introduction to the concept of culture and its relation to education; cross-cultural and international education; globalization; text and language; immigration and displacement; human possibility, subjectivity and identity.

EDIS 623 Curriculum and Instruction for the Young Child with Special Needs EDIS 623. Service Coordination and Teaming in Early Childhood Intervention (3). On demand. Presents an overview of service coordination and teaming in the early childhood intervention process, emphasizing roles and responsibilities, team building strategies and evaluation, and strategies for developing inter- and intra-agency collaboration involving professionals and families.

EDIS 654 - Behavior and Classroom Management (3) Fall, Summer. Analysis and interpretation of behavioral information and data, design, and evaluation of behavioral treatment interventions according to the principles of applied behavior analysis.

EDIS 649 - Seminar: Issues and Practices in Special Education (3) Fall, Summer. For leaders and resource personnel in special education services: consideration of critical issues and policies in special education and disability services. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDTL 639 Technology for Teachers EDTL 639. Special Topics in Classroom Technology (1-3). On demand. Consideration of current topics in classroom technology, for example: classroom technology and science education, equity and classroom technology, classroom technology and adaptive devices, and constructivism and classroom technology. Content will vary by offering. May be repeated for credit.

EDTL 610 - Advanced Language Arts Instruction (3) Fall. Survey of current research and theory on teaching/learning the language arts from preschool through grade 8. Critical examination of strategies for developing and assessing language abilities using integrated and holistic perspectives. Development of reflective abilities for decision making in contemporary, multicultural classrooms through classroom and library research.

EDTL 620 - Content Literacy P-12 (3) Analysis of the unique nature of learning with informational texts across grade levels and subject areas. Investigation of literacy requirements, teaching and learning strategies, and materials. Topics include nonfiction genres, word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension, writing to learn, study skills, and assessment and evaluation methods. Approved for Distance Ed.

EDTL 640 - Methods of Teaching Writing, K-6 (3) Spring. Examination of research leading to methods for teaching written expression. Includes all aspects of writing, from prewriting through conferencing techniques, to evaluation.

EDTL 641 - Advanced Methods in Elementary School Mathematics (3) Fall, Summer. A systematic examination of research, trends, and issues affecting a contemporary program of elementary school mathematics. Attention is focused on theories, methods, objectives, and materials as applied to individualized diagnostic and prescriptive instruction.

EDTL 642 - Advanced Methods in Elementary School Science (3). Spring, Summer. Theories, methods, objectives, and materials for teaching science concepts and processes in elementary and middle schools. Development of teaching aids and practices.

EDTL 643 - Advanced Methods in Elementary School Social Studies (3) Fall, Summer. Designed to explore current trends, developments, and practices in social studies as related to the elementary curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of social studies with other content areas as well as techniques to develop a specific elementary social studies program for grades K-8.

EDTL 645 - Problems in Teaching High School Science (3) On demand. For science teachers and science supervisors. Improved techniques, current literature, new approaches to teaching high school science, and problems confronting science teachers in classroom and laboratory.

EDTL 646 - Seminar in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics (3). On demand. Current research, recommendations, and materials pertaining to teaching secondary school mathematics.

EDTL 647 - Inquiry in Secondary School Social Studies (3). On demand. Emphasizes analysis of current experimental programs that include inquiry as base component. Student plans units with consistency among instructional materials, teaching strategies, objectives, and evaluation of learning. Research paper or unit plan required.

EDTL 670 - Readings in Curriculum and Instruction (1-4). On demand. Independent study, supervised study, or selected problems, and tailored readings. Proposed program of study must be approved by instructor prior to registration. Must have approval of student's advisor if graduate program credit desired or at discretion of student for recertification or for personal growth.