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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • CIG 765 - Instructional Design


    Credits 3

    Trends, issues, and research findings on effective instructional planning, presentation, and evaluation.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 766 - Evaluation of Teaching


    Credits 3

    Survey of current methods in evaluating teaching including summative and formative evaluation; high and low inference instruments; validity, reliability and legal issues; and techniques of data gathering. Explores evaluation as a method of improving instruction.

    Prerequisites
      and Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 767 - Human Relations for the Teacher Educator


    Credits 3

    Inquiry into the role of cultural, racial, and social minorities in education.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 768 - Advanced Curriculum Studies


    Credits 3

    Examines various philosophical and theoretical traditions in contemporary Curriculum Studies, including progressive educational thought, postmodern, post-structural, psychoanalytic, Marxist, postcolonial, feminist, and queer theory. One of three courses that fulfills the requirement for two Educational Foundations courses.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 769 - Advanced Curriculum Evaluation in Education


    Credits 3

    Development and application of evaluation models, instruments, and strategies. Applications of selected models, instruments, and strategies to curriculum program evaluation projects. Requires in-depth evaluation report based on field experience project.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 770 - Current Trends and Issues in Education


    Credits 3

    Contemporary trends and issues in curriculum development, teaching and learning in education.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 771 - Comparative Studies in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum


    Credits 3

    Examines relationships between learning, curriculum, teaching, and teacher development within and across different countries and analyzes goals, theoretical assumptions, methodological dilemmas, and implications of such comparisons.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 772 - Introduction to Cultural Studies in Education


    Credits 3

    Examines the political, theoretical, and historical roots of Cultural Studies as it applies to issues of power, culture and knowledge in the field of education. Popular culture, media studies, youth/child culture figure prominently.

    Notes
    This is a compulsory core for those in the International and Cultural Studies emphasis area.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status

  
  • CIG 773 - Critical Literacies/Critical Pedagogies


    Credits 3

    Explores the work of Paulo Freire and the development of Critical Literacy and Critical Pedagogy.

    Notes
    This is a required course for students of International and Cultural Studies and can be used as an elective for those doctoral students in literacy education.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral Status or Consent of Instructor

  
  • CIG 774 - Gender and Sexuality of Education


    Credits 3

    Examines current research and scholarship on curricular issues related to gender and sexuality in educational settings. The course will emphasize the pedagogical production of gender and sexual identities, drawing on gender, feminist, queer, postmodern and postcolonial theory.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral Status or Consent of Instructor

  
  • CIG 775 - Theoretical Frameworks for Science Education


    Credits 3

    Examines the backgrounds and applications of a variety of theoretical frameworks for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research in science education, including constructivist, hermeneutic, and critical theory frameworks. Students will analyze and critique such frameworks as they apply toward their own potential research topics.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral Status or Consent of Instructor

  
  • CIG 776 - Philosophical Foundations of Science Education


    Credits 3

    An exploration of the works of twentieth century philosophers of science who were most influential in shaping the thinking about science among science education community. Aims to help participants develop informed and critical views of nature of science and its implications for science teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status or Consent of Instructor

  
  • CIG 777 - Principles of Learning Science


    Credits 3

    This advanced course is designed to develop an understanding of the theoretical ideas related to how people learn scientific concepts. Using a combination of current research from cognitive science, educational psychology, and evaluations of classroom interventions, students will explore a range of topics that relate directly to science learning.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 779 - Advanced Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction


    Credits 3

    Concentrated study of literature on specified topics in curriculum and instruction studies. Specific topic announced in the schedule of classes.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 780 - Research on Teaching and Schooling


    Credits 3

    Examines, analyzes, and critiques research literature in contexts and cultures of teaching and schooling, teachers’ knowledge and beliefs, school change and teacher change processes, and schooling for diverse learners.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.   and   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 781 - Theories and Research in Classroom Management


    Credits 3

    Assists teacher educators in exploring major models of classroom management with emphasis on developing strategies to promote teacher growth. Models include behavioristic, humanistic, and cognitive approaches toward managing student behavior. Development of classroom routines, preventive discipline, and organization of classroom environment.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 782 - School Climate


    Credits 3

    Study of research on effective schools relative to school climate; curricular, instructional, psychological, affective, and processing. Emphasis on utilization of research in developing and inservice education.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 783 - Theory and Research in School Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Analysis and evaluation of theories and research in school mathematics methods and curriculum with emphasis on theories and research leading to contemporary programs.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status. Six hours of course work in educational research, one 700-level course in mathematics methods, and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 784 - Theory and Research in School Science


    Credits 3

    Analysis and evaluation of theories and research in school science methods and curriculum with emphasis on theories and research leading to contemporary programs.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status. Six hours of course work in educational research, one 700-level course in science methods, and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 785 - Theory and Research in School Social Studies


    Credits 3

    Analysis and evaluation of theories and research in school social studies methods and curriculum with emphasis on theories and research leading to contemporary programs.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status. Six hours of course work in educational research, one 700-level course in social studies methods, and consent of instructor

  
  • CIG 786 - Individual Instruction in Education


    Credits 1 – 6

    Application of theory, actual research, or replication of studies related to school education.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree. Must be approved prior to registration.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 787 - Individual Instruction in Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Application of theory, actual research, or replication of studies related to mathematics education.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree. Must be approved prior to registration.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 788 - Individual Instruction in Science Education


    Credits 3

    Application of theory, actual research, or replication of studies related to science education.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree. Must be approved prior to registration.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 789 - Individual Instruction in Social Studies Education


    Credits 3

    Application of theory, actual research, or replication of studies related to social studies education.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree. Must be approved prior to registration.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 790 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Credits 3

    Designed to assist a cohort of doctoral students in varying stages of dissertation development: prospectus writing, research design, data collection, data analysis, and oral defense.

    Notes
    Maximum of nine credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIG 791 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction


    Credits 1 – 3

    Individually structured apprenticeship experience preparing students for future service. Requires up to 50 hour of work experience for each credit earned.

    Notes
    Maximum of twelve credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 3

    May be taken for variable credits over a period of several semesters, with final grade being withheld until the dissertation has been successfully defended. Once a student enrolls in CIG 799, enrollment must be continuous until the dissertation is successfully defended.

    Notes
    May be repeated but only a maximum of 24 credits may be allowed in the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of advisor. 3-24 credits in increments of three.

  
  • CIL 501 - Children’s Literature Elementary School Curriculum


    Credits 3

    Exposes teacher candidates to a wide range of children’s literature and develops knowledge for selecting and sharing quality children’s literature in the elementary classroom. Focuses on the role that children’s literature plays in the elementary curriculum.

    Formerly
    CIL 615

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDRL 401. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

  
  • CIL 511 - Teaching Language Arts Elementary Schools


    Credits 3

    Current methods and materials for teaching language arts including oral language arts including oral language development, speaking and listening, written expression, spelling, and handwriting.

  
  • CIL 542 - Literacy Instruction I


    Credits 3

    Methods of instruction and assessment for primary grade readers and writers. Designed to help teacher candidates acquire knowledge and strategies related to literacy development and engagement through classroom application, reflection, analysis, and implementation of lessons with diverse learners.

    Formerly
    CIL 655

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDRL 442. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST

    Corequisite
    Enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIL 543 - Literacy Instruction II: Clinic-based


    Credits 3

    Methods of instruction and assessment for intermediate grade readers and writers. Designed to help teacher candidates acquire knowledge and strategies related to literacy development and engagement through classroom application, reflection, analysis, and implementation of lessons with diverse learners through tutoring.

    Formerly
    CIL 720

    Same as
    EDRL 443

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDRL 443. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
      

    Corequisite
    Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIL 600 - Topics Literacy Education


    Credits 1 – 6

    Examines specific topics and issues of content, materials, methods, and procedures related to literacy and literacy learning.

    Formerly
    CIL 702

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

  
  • CIL 601 - Foundations of Literacy Learning


    Credits 3

    Surveys theories and historical trends leading up to present day literacy instruction. Incorporates application of current research to the methods and philosophies of teaching reading and writing.

    Formerly
    CIL 701

  
  • CIL 604 - Literacy Instruction for Young Children


    Credits 3

    Current trends, practices, materials, and methods utilized in grades K-3. Includes language development, reading and writing development, and application of current research.

    Formerly
    CIL 604

    Notes
    May include field experience.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 607 - Comprehensive Reading Instruction


    Credits 3

    Study of historical developments, theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 610 - Content Area Literacy


    Credits 3

    Development of literacy processes and strategies in content areas.

    Formerly
    CIL 710

  
  • CIL 616 - Teaching Writing


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in teaching and assessing writing. Throughout the course students will explore the writing process through personal writing assignments.

    Formerly
    CIL 716

  
  • CIL 617 - Southern Nevada Writing Project: Invitational Institute


    Credits 6

    Participants in the SNWP Invitational Institute explore writing and the teaching of writing by engaging in the process themselves, demonstrating effective writing practices, planning school and community-based inquiry, and reading and responding to professional resources.

    Formerly
    CIL 717

    Notes
    As an invitational institute, application and interview process required.

    Prerequisites
    Application and interview.

  
  • CIL 621 - Assessment in Literacy


    Credits 3

    Examines naturalistic assessment procedures in literacy based on a holistic philosophy. Students expected to field test selected assessment procedures. Strategies for improving instruction presented. K-12 perspective.

    Formerly
    CIL 721

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 622 - Practicum Literacy Diagnosis and Instruction


    Credits 3

    Practicum in the application of principles, materials, and instructional strategies for teaching students with literacy difficulties.

    Formerly
    CIL 722

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CIL 629 - Reading Conference


    Credits 3

    Annual conference to bring together teachers and experts in reading, the related language arts, and reading in the content area. Presentation of timely topics, new teaching techniques and technology-based media.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • CIL 641 - Instruction English and Language Arts


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based instructional practices in the teaching of English/language arts.

    Formerly
    CIL 711

    Prerequisites
    CIL 701 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 642 - Instruction English Education


    Credits 3

    Designed to connect the study of curriculum theory and research related to the teaching of English with the practices of teacher in the secondary English classroom. Methods for reading, writing, speaking and listening skills addressed.

    Formerly
    CIL 712

  
  • CIL 643 - Curriculum Development English Education


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures in the English/language arts.

    Formerly
    CIL 713

  
  • CIL 661 - Literacy Development Bilingual Classroom


    Credits 3

    Current trends, practices, materials, and methods in literacy instruction in a bilingual (Spanish-English) classroom, including Spanish language development, reading and writing development, and application of research.

  
  • CIL 664 - Assessment Bilingual Classroom


    Credits 3

    Assessment of bilingual (Spanish-English) students; selection of appropriate bilingual (Spanish-English) assessment instruments, their administration, scoring, and interpretation.

    Formerly
    CIL 764

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CIL 665 - Curriculum Development Bilingual Classroom


    Credits 3

    Principles of curriculum organization, development, adaptation, and implementation of a bilingual (Spanish-English) curriculum.

    Formerly
    CIL 762

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CIL 671 - Materials Selection School Library


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods of assessing and selecting school library material to meet curricular needs and reading interests and abilities of students. Methods of acquisition include design and implementation of collection development policies and survey of bibliographic tools used in the selection of K-12 materials.

    Formerly
    CIL 731

  
  • CIL 672 - Reference Methods and Resources School Library


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods of the school library’s informational curricular support function including the role of the school library specialist as an information resource consultant, teacher and instructional partner. Examines selected print and electronic reference tools including dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, periodical indexes and subject area references.

    Formerly
    CIL 732

  
  • CIL 673 - Technology Applications School Library


    Credits 3

    Examines the issues and methods for the application of library science-based technology in the school library.

    Formerly
    CIL 733

  
  • CIL 674 - Organization and Classification School Library


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the principles, practices and trends of organizing information in the school library including the classification, cataloging, and processing of materials for effective access and retrieval.

    Formerly
    CIL 734

    Prerequisites
      and   or consent of instructor.

    Corequisite
    Concurrent or prerequisite  .

  
  • CIL 675 - Administration School Library


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based principles and strategies for planning, organizing and administering school library programs and practices related to policy development, budgets, personnel, public relations, facilities planning, and systematic program planning and evaluation.

    Formerly
    CIL 735

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CIL 676 - Supervised Practicum School Library


    Credits 3

    Supervised library practicum under the direction of professional librarians in school settings.

    Formerly
    CIL 736

    Prerequisites
      

    Corequisite
    Concurrent or prerequisite  .

  
  • CIL 680 - Contemporary Literature Children and Young Adults


    Credits 3

    Designed for teachers and librarians. Evaluation, selection, and use of recent literature for children and young adults.

    Formerly
    CIL 740

    Notes
    May be repeated after a six-year period.

  
  • CIL 684 - Multicultural Literature


    Credits 3

    Study and critical evaluation of multicultural and multiethnic literature and media for children and young adults.

    Formerly
    CIL 741

  
  • CIL 687 - Literature-Based Instruction


    Credits 3

    Study and application of principles and techniques of teaching reading and language arts with children’s literature (trade books) as primary content.

    Formerly
    CIL 742

    Prerequisites
     , CIL 681 or CIL 682

  
  • CIL 688 - Historical Development of Literature


    Credits 3

    Survey of the development of literature for children; investigation of social and cultural factors affecting children’s reading and the publication of children’s books during different periods of United States history; critical analysis of the literary value of children’s books.

    Formerly
    CIL 743

    Prerequisites
     , CIL 681, or CIL 682 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 691 - Organization and Supervision Literacy Programs


    Credits 3

    For individual serving in or preparing for leadership roles in literacy. Emphasis on the effects of education reform; evaluation of model programs; design, implementation and evaluation of district-wide programs; development of guidelines for staff development.

    Formerly
    CIL 726

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours graduate coursework in literacy or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 693 - Literacy for a Diverse Society


    Credits 3

    Advanced course work focuses on literacy issues for students, including diverse learners from various cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and language groups.

    Formerly
    CIL 728

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours graduate coursework in literacy or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 699 - Literacy Research Seminar


    Credits 3

    Examination of seminal and current literacy education research through readings, writings, discussions, and presentations.

    Formerly
    CIG 717

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours of graduate coursework or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 747 - Literary Theories and Children’s Literature


    Credits 3

    Explores various theoretical positions within the framework of literary theory and how these positions have influenced reading and literature instruction. Participants will come to understand a range of perspectives within literary theory and be able to relate these theories to reading comprehension and literacy development.

    Prerequisites
    CIL 740 or CIL 741

  
  • CIL 770 - Advanced Practicum in Diagnosis and Instruction of Literacy Difficulties


    Credits 3

    Advanced practicum in the application of principles, materials, and instructional strategies for teaching students with literacy difficulties.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIL 772 - Cognitive Foundations of Literacy


    Credits 3

    Examines theories and research on cognition related to literacy learning and programs of literacy instruction for adults and children. Required of doctoral students in the literacy emphasis sequence.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIL 774 - Historical Foundations of Literacy Research and Instruction


    Credits 3

    Examines the historical foundations of literacy research and instruction. Overview of significance of research and theories within literacy and the implications for instruction today.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

  
  • CIL 776 - Social and Political Issues in Literacy


    Credits 3

    Examines the social and political implications of literacy access and development by investigating the role of literacy in culture, government, economics, technology and its future in society.

    Prerequisites
      and   or consent of instructor. Doctoral status.

  
  • CIL 782 - Theory and Research in the English/Language Arts


    Credits 3

    Critical interpretation and evaluation of research and theoretical writing in English/language arts.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
      and   or consent of instructor. Doctoral status.

  
  • CIL 784 - Theory and Research in Literacy


    Credits 3

    Critical review of major studies in literacy with the student identifying an area or areas which warrant investigation; planning a possible implementation of research proposal.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Six hours of educational research from   , or  . Doctoral status.

  
  • CIS 513A - Teaching Secondary Art


    Credits 3

    Provides an overview of methods and materials to include instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and classroom management techniques for teaching secondary school art. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the content coursework in art.

    Corequisite
       

  
  • CIS 533 - Teaching Secondary English


    Credits 3

    This course is designed for preservice teachers planning to teach high school English. Course topics include methods, materials, teaching techniques, and strategies unique to the English classroom, as well as curriculum design, lesson planning, assessment, and current issues in the teaching of English.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDSC 433. Credit at the 500 level requires additional work.

    Corequisite
    CIS 702

  
  • CIS 543 - Teaching Secondary Foreign/Second Language


    Credits 3

    Provides an overview of theories, methods, materials to include insturctional strategies, curriculum standards, and classroom management techniques for teaching Languages Other Than English (LOTE) at the secondary school level. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the content coursework in LOTE.

    Prerequisites
    20-24 semester credit hours of LOTE.

    Corequisite
       

  
  • CIS 553M - Teaching Middle School Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Explore mathematics and its relation to education in grades 6 through 9. The focus is to develop skills in planning and teaching mathematics. Lessons incorporate use of technology, cooperative learning, and manipulatives while providing an environment to construct knowledge about arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. Evaluation using formative and summative strategies.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDMS 453. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST

    Corequisite
    Concurrent enrollment in a practicum

  
  • CIS 553S - Teaching Secondary Mathematics


    Credits 3

    The focus is on developing skills in planning and teaching mathematics for grades 9 –12 that are consistent with Mathematics Standards. Students explore instructional strategies to develop understanding of concepts in the topic areas of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, probability, and statistics. Evaluation procedures use formative and summative strategies. 

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDSC 453. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST

    Corequisite
    Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIS 563 - Teaching Secondary Science


    Credits 3

    This course is designed for candidates intending to teach high school science. Course topics include: assessing knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, promoting inquiry-oriented teaching, teaching about evolution and nature of science, scientific literacy, laboratory safety, national and state standards, using technology, and assessing student learning.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDSC 463. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST

    Corequisite
    Enrollment in a practicum and CIS 702.

  
  • CIS 573 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies


    Credits 3

    Teaching Secondary Social Studies

  
  • CIS 601 - Secondary Teacher Development Seminar


    Credits 3

    Designed for students entering the Secondary Graduate Licensure program. Examines contemporary trends for developing classroom expertise with observations in a middle or high school setting. Focuses on theory and practice in fostering personal and professional development for inservice teachers.

    Formerly
    CIS 701

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

    Corequisite
    Admission to Graduate Licensure Program.

  
  • CIS 602 - Secondary School Practicum


    Credits 3

    Designed for Secondary Graduate Licensure students. Exposure to contemporary urban educational settings and basic management and planning strategies through structured experiences in a middle or high school settings, supplemented with campus-based instruction.

    Formerly
    CIS 702

    Prerequisites
    PPST and   

    Corequisite
      and subject area methods.

  
  • CIS 603 - Secondary Process and Instruction


    Credits 3

    Designed to examine effective teaching practices and theories. Students examine research literature in classroom organization and management, instructional planning, classroom contexts and conditions. Provides analyses of the secondary classroom processes, school context, and the community at large.

    Formerly
    CIS 703

    Prerequisites
    PPST and   

    Corequisite
      and subject area methods.

  
  • CIS 604 - Secondary Classroom Management


    Credits 3

    Students engage in the examination of theories, models and application of classroom management to develop a personal philosophy and effective practices of managing contemporary middle and high school classrooms.

    Formerly
    CIS 711

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing

  
  • CIS 610 - Middle School History, Theory, and Philosophy


    Credits 3

    Study of history, theory, and philosophy of middle school learning environments. Emphasis on application of theory and philosophy to contemporary middle school contexts.

    Formerly
    CIS 716

  
  • CIS 611 - Instructional Trends for the Middle School Level


    Credits 3

    Study of application of knowledge about instructional strategies, adolescent development, and models of teaching to the middle school context. Students design lessons appropriate for middle-level learners and examine literature on interdisciplinary teaching and middle-level learners.

    Formerly
    CIS 717

    Prerequisites
    CIS 710

  
  • CIS 612 - Curriculum Development Middle School Education


    Credits 3

    Studies application of curriculum development theory to middle school context. Emphasis on middle-level teacher’s role in curriculum development. Students examine and develop interdisciplinary teaching units.

    Formerly
    CIS 718

    Prerequisites
      or   or   

  
  • CIS 613 - Contemporary Middle School Research


    Credits 3

    Assessment of research practices and trends in middle schools. Emphasis on application of research findings to school classroom. Proposals for action research projects in middle school learning environment required.

    Formerly
    CIS 719

    Prerequisites
    Three hours course work in research; six hours in middle school education.

  
  • CIS 617 - Topics Secondary Education


    Credits 1 – 3

    Examines specific topics and issues related to content in secondary subjects.

    Formerly
    CIS 707

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 618 - Instructional Methods Secondary School


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practice and methods related to curricular content in specific secondary subjects.

    Formerly
    CIS 708

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 620 - Topics Secondary School Mathematics


    Credits 1 - 3

    Examines specific topics and issues related to content and pedagogy in secondary mathematics education.

    Same as
      

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Secondary mathematics undergraduate methods course and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIS 622 - Instructional Middle School Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practice and methods in middle school mathematics education.

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 433 or EDMS 453 or EDSC 453 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 624 - Instruction Secondary Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practice and methods in secondary school mathematics education.

    Formerly
    CIS 724

    Prerequisites
    EDMS 453 or EDSC 453 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 628 - Technology Application in Secondary Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Study and development of research-based practices and methods of using computer-based technology to teach mathematics in secondary schools.

    Formerly
    CIS 728

    Prerequisites
      or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 629 - Curriculum Development Secondary Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Examiners research and curriculum studies related to content and procedures within secondary school mathematics programs.

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
      or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 630 - Topics Secondary School Science


    Credits 1 - 3

    Examines specific topics and issues related to content and pedagogy in secondary science education.

    Same as
      

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 632 - Instruction Middle School Science Education


    Credits 3

    This course is designed for teachers of middle school science. Course topics include: assessing knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, promoting inquiry-oriented teaching, teaching about evolution and nature of science, scientific literacy, laboratory safety, national and state standards, using technology, and assessing student learning.

    Prerequisites
    EDSC 463 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 634 - Instruction Secondary Science Education


    Credits 3

    Study off research-based practice and methods in secondary school science education.

    Prerequisites
    EDSC 463 or EDSC 563 and current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 638 - Technology Applications in Secondary Science Education


    Credits 3

    Study and development of research-based practices and methods of using computer-based technology to teach science in secondary schools.

    Formerly
    CIS 738

    Prerequisites
      or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 639 - Curriculum Development Secondary Science Education


    Credits 3

    Examines research and curriculum studies related to content and procedures within secondary school science programs.

    Same as
       

    Prerequisites
      or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 640 - Topics Secondary Social Studies Education


    Credits 1 - 3

    Examines specific topics and issues related to content and pedagogy in secondary social studies education.

    Same as
      

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 644 - Instruction Secondary Social Studies Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practice and methods in secondary school social studies education.

    Prerequisites
    EDSC 473 or EDSC 573 and current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 649 - Curriculum Development Secondary Social Studies Education


    Credits 3

    Examines research and curriculum studies related to content and procedures within secondary school social studies programs.

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 682 - Secondary School Instruction


    Credits 3

    Examines effective teaching practices derived from classroom-based research. Includes instructional planning, instructional strategies, motivational techniques, teaching models, and the teacher-as-researcher.

    Formerly
    CIS 704

    Prerequisites
    EDSC 481 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 684 - Secondary Education Curriculum


    Credits 3

    Examines the major input variables to curriculum decision-making at the secondary level. Emphasis on the levels of curriculum decision-making, decision implementations, and curriculum evaluation.

    Formerly
    CIS 705

    Prerequisites
    EDSC 481 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIS 686 - Curriculum Development Secondary Education


    Credits 3

    Introduces problem of conducting systematic inquiry in the curriculum field related to a subject area discipline, including generation of practical programs, curriculum research and theory, innovative proposals, and critical analysis. Current status of field, literature sources, and work of leading scholars.

    Prerequisites
      or   

 

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