May 03, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • EDEL 331 - Teaching Elementary School Art


    Techniques of handling art media, finger paint, clay, easel paint, chalk, and water colors. Scheduled observations in the public schools.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   and PPST scores: Reading 174, Writing 172, Math 172 or PRAXIS CORE Scores: Reading 156, Writing 162, Math 150
  
  • EDEL 405 - Curriculum and Assessment Elementary Education


    Introduces standards and resources of elementary school curriculum and assessment and supports students to develop, implement, and assess instructional units developed in school contexts using curriculum standards, student learning, and school resources.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 408 - Classroom Management Elementary Education


    Introduction to management of the elementary classroom by surveying literature in supervising psychosocial environment, physical environment, curriculum implementation, fundamentals of classroom control, discipline, and monitoring of student learning.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and  , Admission to Elementary Education Program.

     

  
  • EDEL 431 - Standards-Based Curriculum Elementary Mathematics


    Elementary mathematics curriculum standards as outlined by national organizations and state agencies. Emphasis on determining expectations locally, regionally, and nationally and on teachers’ knowledge of theoretical bases of elementary school mathematics pedagogy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics


    Current methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics including review of content, objectives, curriculum, and assessment for developmentally appropriate instructional practices.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or EDEL 313  
    Prerequisites:   and  , admission to Elementary Education Program, passing PPST score or passing PRAXIS core scores.
  
  • EDEL 443 - Teaching Elementary School Science


    Current methods and materials for teaching life, physical, and earth sciences using process skills, guided discovery activities, and curriculum integration techniques.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or  EDEL 313  
    Prerequisites:  , (  and   or  CHEM 105  and CHEM 106 ) and (GEOG 103  and GEOG 104 ).
  
  • EDEL 453 - Teaching Elementary School Social Studies


    Current methods and materials for teaching social studies

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDEL 311  or EDEL 313  
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Elementary Education Program and and passing PPST Score or passing PRAXIS core scores.
  
  • EDEL 481 - Elementary Supervised Student Teaching


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Prerequisites: EDEL 313  with a B or better.
  
  • EDEL 482 - Elementary Supervised Student Teaching Seminar


     Elementary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel. 

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 483 - Elementary Supervised Teaching Internship


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits. 

    Credits: 1-16
  
  • EDEL 484 - Elementary Supervised Internship Seminar


    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 485 - Elementary Supervised Teaching Residency Student


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Elementary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school for a total of 10-16 credits.  

    Credits: 1-16
  
  • EDEL 486 - Elementary Supervised Residency Seminar


     Elementary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDEL 493 - Elementary Education Independent Study


    Specialized instruction in elementary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of a current educational trends and issues.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Notes: Maximum of six credits from independent study courses accepted toward a degree.
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDEL 495 - Elementary Education Topics:


    Specialized instruction in elementary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational topics.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Notes: Maximum of six credits from education topics courses accepted toward a degree.
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDH 220 - Introduction to Sport Management


    Exploration of historical developments, contemporary issues, industry trends, and best practices pertinent to the leadership and management of sport. Examination of how sports enterprises are led and managed, and the impacts that such enterprises have on the economic and social fabric of communities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum B- grade in LCE 230 .
  
  • EDH 320 - Sport Event Management and Promotion


    A study of the approaches sport leaders can utilize for conducting relationships with consumers and participants in sport environments.  Topics include strategic sport marketing, sport consumer behavior, marketing plan development for sport events, corporate sponsorships, endorsements, marketing ethics, as well as application of market research in sport contexts.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: B- minimum grade in EDH 220 .
  
  • EDH 420 - Internship in Sport Management


    The internship serves as a cornerstone to the certificate program experience by applying academic foundations to practical training in the sport industry and extending professional network development through direct engagement working in a Las Vegas based sport organization.

    Credits: 3-6
    Prerequisites: Minimum B- grade in EDH 320 .
    Notes: S/F grading only.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • EDMS 453 - Teaching Middle School Mathematics


    Planning and teaching mathematics lessons for students in grades 5-8 consistent with NCTM’s “Standards” and the Nevada Mathematics Standard.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   or  .
    Prerequisites: Completion of twenty-four credit hours of mathematics.
  
  • EDRL 301 - Literacy Survey


    Processes involved in literacy learning and associated terminology from historical, psychological, and sociological perspectives.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 401 - Children’s Literature Elementary School Curriculum


    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.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Elementary Education program or admission to the Early Childhood Education program, EDU 201  and passing PPST scores or passing PRAXIS core scores.
  
  • EDRL 402 - Literature for Young Adults


    Acquaintance with and critical analysis of literature and other instructional materials in all subject areas.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • EDRL 405 - Teaching Literature Secondary Schools


    Emphasizes current theories of teaching and learning of literature, explores integration of minority literature, examines teaching of literary genres, and promotes student-centered literature curriculum.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: Enrollment in a practicum.
    Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of 24 credits hours in English content.
  
  • EDRL 411 - Teaching Language Arts Elementary Schools


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

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   or  .
    Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education Program.
  
  • EDRL 425 - Teaching Writing Secondary Schools


    Emphasizes current theories of writing, explores writing processes, examines teaching of writing, and promotes process of writing themes about literature.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: Enrollment in a practicum.
    Prerequisites: Junior standing,   and  .
  
  • EDRL 437 - Teaching Reading


    Current methods and materials for teaching from kindergarten through high school. Intended for special education majors.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 442 - Literacy Instruction I


    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.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.   or  .
    Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education Program.
  
  • EDRL 443 - Literacy Instruction II: Clinic-based


    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.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in a practicum.
    Prerequisites:   and   or  .
  
  • EDRL 451 - Content Area Literacy Instruction


    Strategies for developing comprehension and critical reading/writing in content areas for intermediate through high school grades.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: EDSC 323  
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Secondary Education Program,    and PPST scores or passing Praxis Core Scores.
  
  • EDRL 461 - Diagnosis Assessment and Instruction Literacy


    Survey of diagnostic-prescriptive techniques and materials for use with disabled readers.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 469 - Literacy Practicum


    Supervised experience in teaching reading in either a one-on-one or small group setting. Experiences include assessment and implementation of appropriate instruction.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDRL 471 - Language Acquisition, Development and Learning


    Contemporary philosophies of second language acquisition, with selected topics related to language use and ideology.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   and passing PPST scores.
  
  • EDSC 301 - Secondary Curriculum and Foundations for Global Teaching


    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum and Professional Learning Foundations for Secondary Programs.   

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Enrolled in UNLV and junior standing 
  
  • EDSC 311 - Secondary Methods Practicum I


    Supervised field experience in a secondary classroom. Students work in middle-level or high school classrooms to develop skills working with students and implementing instructional plans.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  .
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Secondary Education Program, EDU 202  and PPST scores or passing Praxis Core Scores.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • EDSC 313 - Secondary Methods Practicum II


    Students work in a secondary classroom with a teacher to implement lessons planned in subject matter methods. Students have the opportunity, with supervision, to manage classrooms and to implement instructional plans. Course taken the semester prior to student teaching.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites: Current enrollment with subject matter methods.
    Prerequisites:   with a B or better.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • EDSC 323 - Teaching and Learning Secondary Education


    Develops prospective teachers’ understanding of and abilities in effective instructional planning and techniques. Decision making, learning principles, course strategies, planning schemes, instructional tactics, class pacing, and student evaluation investigated. Participation in micro-peer teaching required.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 324 - Secondary Methods and Assessment for Global Teaching


    Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching methods and assessments for the Secondary  Programs.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDSC 408 - Classroom Management Secondary Education


    Develops prospective teachers’ understanding of effective classroom management techniques and management programs. Students develop, examine and evaluate a teaching rationale, philosophy, management style and learning style. Topics include school and classroom climates and motivation. Students construct their management scheme and explore problem solving, effective communication and conflict resolution.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:    and admission to Secondary Education Program.
  
  • EDSC 413A - Teaching Secondary Arts: Art


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  
    Prerequisites: EDSC 311  ,  
  
  • EDSC 413T - Teaching Secondary Arts: Theatre


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  ,  ,  .
  
  • EDSC 433 - Teaching Secondary English


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies, and approached to assessment unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; and use of technology.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  
    Prerequisites: EDSC 311 ,  ,   
  
  • EDSC 443 - Teaching Secondary Foreign/Second Language


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  
    Prerequisites:  ,  ,  ,  
  
  • EDSC 453 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   or   
    Prerequisites: MATH 126  or higher.
  
  • EDSC 459 - Technology Applications Secondary Mathematics


    Overview of computer- and calculator-based applications in secondary mathematics and science education. Topics include evaluation and selection of educational software, spreadsheets, teacher tools, graphics, telecommunications, computer-based multimedia, calculators, and calculator-based laboratories and probes.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites:  
  
  • EDSC 463 - Teaching Secondary Science


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of technology.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:   
    Prerequisites:  ,  , EDSC 311 , EPY 303  
  
  • EDSC 469 - Technology Applications Secondary Science


    Overview of computer- and calculator-based applications in secondary science education. Topics include evaluation and selection of educational software, spreadsheets, teacher tools, graphics, telecommunications, computer-based multimedia, calculators, and calculator-based laboratories and probes.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 473 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies


    Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in courses to complete three-fourths of the course work in their respective teaching fields. Methods, materials, teaching techniques and strategies unique to the specialized area; curriculum; classroom organization; test construction/evaluation, use of audio-visual materials and equipment.

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites:  
    Prerequisites:  EDSC 311 EDSC 323   
  
  • EDSC 481 - Secondary Supervised Student Teaching


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Corequisites:  .
    Prerequisites: EDSC 313   with a B or better.
    Notes: Letter grade only.
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDSC 482 - Secondary Supervised Student Teaching Seminar


    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  .
  
  • EDSC 483 - Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Corequisites:  .
    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
    Notes: Letter grade only.
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDSC 484 - Secondary Supervised Internship Seminar


    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  , EDSC 483A , or EDSC 483B .
  
  • EDSC 485 - Secondary Supervised Teaching Residency


    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the student’s program of study teaching field(s). Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school for a total of 12-16 credits.

    Credits: 1-16
    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
    Notes: Letter grade only.
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDSC 486 - Secondary Supervised Residency Seminar


    Secondary teacher candidates attend required seminar sessions during student teaching. The seminar is designed to provide 1) support for correlating professional education courses to actual classroom teaching experiences, 2) reflective opportunities for self-assessment of teaching competencies, and 3) systematic connections between university and school district supervisory personnel.

    Credits: 1-3
    Corequisites:  , EDSC 485A  or EDSC 485B .
    Prerequisites: See Student Teaching in the College of Education section and Student Teaching in the Secondary Education section of this catalog for specific prerequisites.
  
  • EDSC 493 - Secondary Education Independent Study


    Independent study instruction in secondary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational trends and issues. Maximum of six credits from independent study courses accepted toward a degree.

    Credits: 1-6
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDSC 495 - Secondary Education Topics:


    Specialized instruction in secondary education designed to develop in-depth understanding of current educational topics. Maximum of six credits from education topics courses accepted toward a degree.

    Credits: 1-6
    May be repeated.

  
  • EDSP 401 - Problems in Special Education


    Specialized instruction in special education designed to develop in-depth understanding of a current educational problem.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings


    Exploration of techniques/principles commonly employed in special education and their usefulness to regular class teachers, recreation personnel, parents, and others who work with handicapped children in regular settings.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   or EDU 203  or ECE 250  or MUS 271  
  
  • EDSP 412 - Foundations of Motor Skills


    Psychological, kinesiological, and mechanical principles for understanding and applying motor activities and remedial techniques.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSP 413 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education


    (Same as PED 465 .) Adapted physical education and recreational programming for the physically challenged child. Emphasis on gross and fine motor coordinative activities, fitness, and recreational activities in special education.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Ten credits in special education and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDSP 414 - Career Education for Students with Disabilities


    (Same as  .) Consideration and design of career education programs for students with disabilities. Transition and adult programs discussed.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSP 415 - Second Language Pedagogy for Students in Inclusive Settings


    (Same as  .) Introduction to English as a Second Language (ESL) methods, strategies, and instruction, including topics for teaching and accommodating English Language Learners (ELL) with and without special needs in inclusive classrooms.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,   .
  
  • EDSP 421 - Education of Students with Emotional Disturbance


    Study of existing educational programs for students with emotional disabilities in public schools, day care, and community programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDSP 422 - Education of Students with Physical Disabilities


    Study of educational programs for students with physical disabilities within the school, agency, and clinical settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDSP 423 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education


    Introduction to the collaborative consultive model in special education with emphasis on the role of the special educator in the collaborative process. Practical consultive techniques emphasized.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • EDSP 431 - Legal Aspects of Special Education


    Analysis of federal, state, and local statutes, policies and titles which affect the funding and direction of special education programs particularly as related to the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  
  
  • EDSP 432 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities


    Considerations relevant to federal mandates and appropriate to the development of individualized educational programs for exceptional children. Emphasis given to parental roles, rights and responsibilities, the employment of special teaching personnel, and external agency resources in IEP planning and implementation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDU 201  or  EDU 202  or  EDU 203   or ECE 250  or MUS 271  
  
  • EDSP 441 - Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities


    Introduces common characteristics and educational needs of students with emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities. Appropriate educational strategies discussed.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   
  
  • EDSP 442 - Curriculum Planning for English Language Learners With Diverse Needs


    Principles of curriculum organization, development, and implementation examined relative to English Language Learners (ELLs) with and without disabilities. Connection between research, theory, and practice studied, focusing on integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in well developed second language curriculum.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,   and passing PPST scores.
  
  • EDSP 451 - Assessment of Diverse Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings


    Presentation of essential diagnostic and prescriptive strategies applicable to students with disabilities, including English language learners.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDU 203  and EDSP 441  and TESL 471  and TESL 474  
    Notes: Must be taken prior to or concurrently with EDSP 487.
  
  • EDSP 453 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities


    Principles of behavior management and social learning theory to aid parents and educators in improving academic and social behavior of students with and without disabilities in the classroom and home settings.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Ten credits in special education.
  
  • EDSP 461 - Oral and Written Language Instruction for Students with Disabilities


    Provides specific strategies for assessing and teaching oral and written language skills to students with disabilities, with emphasis on educational needs rather than clinical classifications.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDSP 462 - Math Methods for Students with Mild Disabilities


    Provision of math instruction to students with mild disabilities. Focuses on appropriate methods and interventions for teaching mathematics skills to students with mild disabilities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or   and   or MATH 124  and ESPBS or ESPBA.
  
  • EDSP 464 - Strategies for Students with Disabilities


    Practical methods and learning strategies for teaching students who are at risk for school failure. Specific training in the strategies intervention model.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and  . Admitted to program, passing PPST scores or PRAXIS CORE.
  
  • EDSP 465 - Student Growth Models and Data-Based Instructional Decision Making


    Students obtain skill in analyzing and utilizing commercial and teacher-made instruments and materials to identify and enhance children’s learning styles.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  
  
  • EDSP 466 - Group Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities


    Selection and application of specific curricular learning and procedures designed to facilitate the task of the student teacher.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ESPBS or ESPBA and     and    and EDSP 481  and EDSP 442  and EDSP 423  and EDSP 462  and EDSP 453 

     

     

  
  • EDSP 471 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education


    Characteristics of young handicapped children from birth to eight years; local, state and national programs; legislation; assessment and intervention strategies; curriculum; classroom management; family involvement; and coordination of community agencies.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and ECEBS major.
  
  • EDSP 473 - Developmental Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education


    Survey of issues related to assessment of children with atypical patterns of development. Introduction to principles of unstructured and structured observations of young children with developmental delays or those at-risk for developmental delays. Issues of cultural diversity considered.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDSP 471  and ECEBS major.
  
  • EDSP 474 - Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Special Education


    Introduction to the various curricular approaches to the education of children birth to 8 years of age with disabilities. Focuses on materials, published guides, and descriptions of curricular methods used with young children with developmental delays or those at-risk for developmental delays.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDSP 471  and ECEBS major.
  
  • EDSP 475 - Strategies for Teaching Young Children with Disabilities


    Survey of strategies for teaching children with atypical patterns of development. Emphasis placed on methods that can be employed in the general education setting. Includes strategies for adapting the general curriculum and setting for young children with developmental delays. Issues of cultural diversity considered.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDSP 471  and ECEBS major.
  
  • EDSP 481 - Practicum in a Resource Room


    Provides supervised experience in working with students with mild disabilities in a resource room setting.

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites:  ; EDSP 441 . Admitted to the ESPBA or ESPBS program and PPST scores or PRAXIS CORE scores.
  
  • EDSP 486 - Internship in Reading


    (Same as EDRL 469.) Supervised experience in teaching reading in regular classrooms, resource rooms, and other appropriate settings. Students work five hours per week (75 hours per semester) in an assigned setting and meet one hour weekly on campus with the instructor of record.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  
  
  • EDSP 491 - Student Teaching in Special Education


    Full-time supervised practice teaching with exceptional children.

    Credits: 1-12
    Corequisites:  .
    Prerequisites: Completion of all course work: Must have a B or better in   and  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ESP 691. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • EDSP 492 - Student Teaching Seminar


    Application of specific curricular learning and procedures designed to facilitate the task of the student teacher.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:  .
    Prerequisites: Must have a B or better in   and  .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ESP 692. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
  
  • EDU 164 - Success in Mathematics


    This course is an elective course designed to improve study skills and emphasize mathematical thinking in preparation for increasing student performance on tests such as the Praxis or ALEKS placement test.

    Credits: 1
  
  • EDU 201 - Introduction to Elementary Education


    Overview of teaching as a professional career for prospective elementary school teachers. Requires 25 hours of structured/guided observation and non-teaching tasks in an elementary school under the supervision of an experienced teacher and/or guided observations using videos and group on-site school observations
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 .
  
  • EDU 202 - Introduction to Secondary Education


    Engages pre-service teacher candidates in self-assessment, examination of personal and practical models of teaching, and experiences related to complexities of contemporary secondary school. Current issues and multicultural, social, and psychological foundations emphasized. Requires up to 25 hours of field experiences and/or guided video observation.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 .
  
  • EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education


    Survey of the characteristics, training, and educational needs of students with disabilities and gifts and talents. Designed for undergraduate students in special education, general education, nursing, counseling, psychology, and related fields. Prerequisite to all subsequent courses in special education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDU 210 - Nevada School Law


    Constitutional provisions and legislative enactments regarding state and local school matters. Does not satisfy the university’s Constitutions requirement.

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
  
  • EDU 214E - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology


    Addresses key technology hardware, software, web-based tools, and instructional practices in schools with a focus on developing teacher candidates’ knowledge, skills, and strategies for integrating information technology into the classroom. EDU 214E is for elementary; 214S is for secondary.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDU 214S - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology


    Addresses key technology hardware, software, web-based tools, and instructional practices in schools with a focus on developing teacher candidates’ knowledge, skills, and strategies for integrating information technology into the classroom. EDU 214E is for elementary; 214S is for secondary.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDU 280 - Valuing Cultural Diversity


    Introduces pre-service educators to micro-cultures which may include class, ethnicity, gender, exceptionalities, religion, language, and age. Culturally appropriate pedagogical practices, dimensions of multicultural education, and educational implications of diversity emphasized.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 .
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement.
  
  • EDUC 480 - School Administration for the Pre-Service Teacher


    Acquaints pre-service teachers with various organizational, legal, fiscal, and operational procedures of schools. Various behavior roles manifested by administrators and, conversely, expectations administrators may have for pre-service or newly employed teachers. Credits earned may not be utilized in programs in educational administration.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,   
  
  • EDUC 490 - School Administration for the Layman and/or the Professional


    Acquaints the variety of publics affected by or involved with the administration of schools.

    Credits: 1-4 credits
    Prerequisites:  ,   
    Each section may be repeated for a total of four credits. a) implications for teachers and parents, b) the public and negotiations, c) legal foundations of public schools, d) school boards and the public. Credits earned may not be utilized on programs in educational administration.

  
  • EDUC 495 - Education Topics:


    Seminar taught by various College of Education faculty members. Topics might include multicultural education, exceptional children, consultation skills for teachers, or other topics as appropriate.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

  
  • EDUC 498 - Special Problems in Administration and Supervision


    Develops in-depth understanding of current or special problems in the areas of supervision and the administrative process.

    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisites:  ,  .
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • EDWF 135 - Workforce Skills and Content


    Skills and content in individual career and technical education teaching areas: a) adult education, b) agriculture education, c) business and office education, d) marketing education e) allied health education, f) family and consumer science education, g) technical education, h) trade and industrial education. Credit by examination up to a maximum of 16 hours in one section only.

    Credits: 1-16
    Prerequisites: Enrollment open only to students majoring in Workforce Education and Development.
    Notes: S/F grading only.
  
  • EDWF 430 - Curriculum Development in Workforce Education


    Developing curriculum for secondary and adult education programs utilizing various models.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • EDWF 439 - General Methods of Teaching Workforce Education


    Methods course for prospective teachers of postsecondary students and adults. Develops understanding of and abilities in effective instructional techniques with the adult learner.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
 

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