418. EXCEPTIONALITIES  2 cr.  Overview of the identification process and delivery of educational services for students with special needs in light of current legislation.  Includes the on-site application of instructional strategies during internship.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

419. THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER  3 cr.  Learning problems of the exceptional child, including intellectual, physical, emotional, and social exceptionalities. Emphasis on the professional educator’s responsibilities in light of inclusion legislation.

425. INTEGRATED LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION  3 cr.  In-depth examination of early childhood practices and curricula.  Presents content, instructional methods and materials for integrated approaches to learning in grades Pre-K through 3rd.  Emphasizes active engagement, positive interactions in concepts development, problem-solving, and skill development.  Fieldwork site-based placement included.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidate only.

426A. LEARNING ACROSS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS IN THE CONTENT AREAS  3 cr.  Exploration of methods, curriculum and material that promote meaningful learning experiences for children at different developmental levels across early childhood.  Consideration of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development, individual needs and interests, cultural backgrounds, and exceptionalities.  Subject areas addressed: Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Art.  Fieldwork site-based placement included.  For School Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

426B. LEARNING ACROSS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS IN THE CONTENT AREAS  3 cr.  Exploration of methods, curriculum and material that promote meaningful learning experiences for children at different developmental levels across early childhood.  Consideration of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development, individual needs and interests, cultural backgrounds, and exceptionalities.  Subject areas addressed: Mathematics, Science, Music, Physical Education.  Fieldwork site-based placement included.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

432. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND INSTRUCTION  3 cr.  Historical development, goals, philosophy, and mission of middle-grades education.  Planning and managing, developmentally and culturally responsive instruction and the use of organizational elements such as interdisciplinary team, flexible scheduling and grouping.  Includes middle-grades field experience.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

433. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND SPECIAL METHODS:  LANGUAGE ARTS 3 cr.  Curriculum issues, methods, instructional resources and assessment strategies for middle-grades language arts.  Students take two special-methods courses concurrently during pre-service teaching semester.  Courses are team-taught to foster interdisciplinary learning.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

434. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND SPECIAL METHODS:  SOCIAL STUDIES 3 cr.  Methods, instructional resources and assessment strategies for middle-grades social studies.  Students take two special-methods courses concurrently during pre-student teaching semester.  Courses are team-taught to foster interdisciplinary learning.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.

435. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND SPECIAL METHODS:  SCIENCE 3 cr.  Methods, instructional resources and assessment strategies for middle-grades science.  Students take two special-methods courses concurrently during pre-student teaching semester.  Courses are team-taught to foster interdisciplinary learning.  For School-Based M.Ed. Program candidates only.