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General Education Requirements (EDUC), School Leadership/Instructional Leadership (EDUC), Higher Education Administration (H E), Education-Early Childhood Courses (EDUC), Library Science (L S), Reading Education (R ED), Special Education Courses (S ED)

General Education Requirements for Degree and Certification Areas (EDUC)

EDUC 000* Field Experience (0) - Section 09
Involves weekly experience with children and youth in participating public and private local schools and service agencies. Requires registration in the Office of Educational Field Experience each semester. A minimum of 100 clock hours must be met for "satisfactory" grading.

EDUC 411A Effective Instruction in Secondary and K-12 Education (3)
Integrates the theory and practice of teaching; topics include classroom management, planning, techniques and strategies, evaluation, reading in the content area, instructional materials, and technology.

EDUC 451 Student Teaching/A-Q (6, 6)
Involves supervised, full-time classroom teaching with gradual assumption of total teaching responsibilities in two different placements according to the scope of certificate. (Select appropriate section of 442 A-Q.) Requires sign-up in the Field Experience Office. (Prerequisite: student teaching clearance by Education Department.)

EDUC 470 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction ("Block")
Develops teaching strategies, K-6 curriculum elements and instructional resources in the context of research while modeling best practice. Requires related field experience participation.

EDUC 470D Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Music and Art (3)
Assists students in understanding how the arts can reinforce, clarify and supplement the learning process.

EDUC 470F Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics (3)
Engages pre-service students in an active, materials-based, collaborative investigation of mathematics learning/teaching, in light of NCTM Standards. Students are required to pass a basic skills test in order to successfully complete the course.

EDUC 470G Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Science (3)
Applies science theories and methodology through cooperative, hands-on teaching experiences.

EDUC 470H Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Social Studies (3)
Encompasses strategies that promote informed, responsible citizenship in a pluralistic society. Emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and NCSS Curriculum Standards.

EDUC 470J Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Physical Education/Health Education (2)
Acquaints students with current methods and materials for elementary health and physical education programs.

EDUC 473 A, B Teaching Internship (12)
Students officially enrolled in Marywood's teaching intern program fulfill their student teaching requirements through participation in this semester-long course. Once an intern student secures full-time employment in a school district, he/she must register for this course. Marywood's teacher intern supervisors participate in the supervision of the intern during the semester. Student must be enrolled in Marywood University's intern certification program, must have completed all coursework and must have passed all PRAXIS I and II series tests:

PRAXIS I Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading, Writing, Mathematics

Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge (not required for 7-12 areas)

PRAXIS II Specialty Area (required in each area of certification)

EDUC 501 Research Theory (3)
Introduction to the methodology of research-historical, descriptive-survey, experimental design, critical interpretation and case study techniques, with attention to specialized data-gathering procedures, such as the questionnaire, the interview, observation, etc.; introduction to statistical concepts. Directed toward the writing of a thesis or a professional contribution (PC) as a degree requirement.

EDUC 502 Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education (3)
Basic principles of educational theory derived from a study of major works and integrated theories from the history of education, philosophy and social sciences; research of the social sciences on educational problems, processes and values; contemporary issues and multicultural issues explored.

EDUC 511 Children's Literature for Early Childhood and Elementary School Teachers (1.5 or 2)
Presents a brief history of children's literature, the characteristics of twentieth century publications for children, with the relationship between literature read by children and the psychology of the child. Evaluation of representative current and retrospective titles for classroom use. Reading Specialists must take 2 credits.

EDUC 520 Universal Design for Learning: Principles, Practice and Leadership (3)
This course will examine the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and address the practical application of UDL in the classroom to teach and reach all students. This course will provide an overview of learner differences, brain research on learning, and the use of multimedia technologies to include all students. It will also provide participants with strategies to integrate the application of UDL into the curriculum as well as hands-on practice with multimedia technologies. Mentoring techniques will also be discussed and action plans for mentoring colleagues, utilization of technology resources, and integration of UDL in the classroom will be developed.

EDUC 523 Seminar: Psychology of Education (3)
Course deals with the dynamics of teacher-student-other relationships with consideration of learning and classroom management. Analyzes individual differences of students in relation to the educative process. Emphasis on relating educational research to current school practice. Lesson plan and unit plan designs are covered.

EDUC 554 Contemporary Learning Theories (3)
Emphasizes the aspects of learning theory having direct bearing on the teaching-learning process. Included are points of view that need to be understood by teachers so they might be discerning in their procedures in the classroom, their reading of materials in the field and their participation in professional discussions.

EDUC 555 Professional Contribution (0)
Thesis, project, series of demonstrations or professional performance in accordance with the Guidelines for Master's Degrees Culminating Experiences.

EDUC 561 Methods, Materials, and Assessment in Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
This course will provide an in-depth look at practical application of instructional strategies, materials, tasks, and assessment techniques that effective teachers use to promote language and literacy development in a second language. Focus will be on methodologies of teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and culture of K-12 ESL classroom.

EDUC 591 M.A.T. Student Teaching (6, 6) - Master of Arts in Teaching Students
Involves supervised, full-time classroom teaching with gradual assumption of total teaching responsibilities in two different placements. Requires registration in the Field Experience Office and approval of the Chair of the Education Department.

EDUC 595 Seminar: Graduate Student Teaching (1.5)
Considers the expanding scope of elementary education, with emphasis on evaluative, humanistic, sociological and legal aspects of the teaching/learning process. Incorporates research and experience gained through student teaching.

School Leadership/Instructional Leadership (EDUC)

EDUC 545 Administrative Theory for School Leaders (3)
Examines the role of the administrator as instructional leader, manager and leader of the community within the school environment. Theory is derived from leadership principles and current concepts of administration. Communication and decision-making skills are emphasized.

EDUC 546 Seminar: Current Problems and Issues in Education (3)
Examines practical issues of current concern in education.

EDUC 547 Curriculum Planning for Schools (3)
Designed to aid the school administrator, special education supervisor and curriculum/media specialist in the role of curricular and instructional leader. Augments, through practical application, various curriculum theories and trends. Instructional design, curriculum standards and curriculum building competencies are stressed.

EDUC 548 Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction (3)
Provides the administrator with the knowledge and skills needed to supervise faculty including special education faculty in evaluating quality of program instruction. Various approaches will be investigated with an emphasis on models of clinical supervision and adult development.

EDUC 549 Law and the School (3)
Includes an analysis of the legal issues including special education mandates in school.

EDUC 551 School Finances (3)
Focuses on aspects of financing needed by school administrators. Includes areas such as budgeting, marketing and planning.

EDUC 552 Personnel Leadership in Schools (3)
Designed to aid in the development of those skills needed for effective leadership in the area of recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff, including special education staff, and for developing relationships among faculty, students and the community. Communication and decision-making skills are emphasized.

EDUC 593 Administrative Internship (3)
Designed to give the potential school leader practice in school administration; structured internship at a selected educational institution.

EDUC 604 (D/ED 1011) School, Community, Public Relations (3)
Examines the role of the school district in the life of the civic community. Develops public relations programs that bring about positive school-community interaction. Stresses effective relationships between central office personnel and school board.

EDUC 605 (D/ED 1012) Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics (3)
Develops communication theory first explored in principalship program. Stresses effective communication skills. Explores organizational systems and related social structures. Stresses motivation theory and change dynamics.

EDUC 606 (D/ED 1013) Labor Relations and Negotiations (3)
Explores collective bargaining, negotiation skills, union movements and related contemporary issues critical to central office leadership.

EDUC 607 (D/ED 1014) Business and Facilities Management (3)
Examines financing and construction of educational facilities. Explores current state regulations on new and renovated facilities. Gives special emphasis to bonding initiatives and aesthetic and environmental concerns.

EDUC 608, 609 Field-Based Internship (6)
Provides an opportunity for the student participant to integrate theory and practice in the field of central school office administration. It is an individualized internship, collaboratively designed by the student, a faculty mentor and a site supervisor and addresses competencies explored during coursework. The internship is accomplished at a central school office site.

EDUC 610 (D/ED 1005) Models of Teaching (3)
Integrates learning theory and the actual practice of instruction. Models of effective teaching are explored, including methodologies and authentic assessment strategies. A major component of the course will be opportunities for actual college classroom teaching experience.

EDUC 611 (D/ED 1007, MED 524) Instructional Design: Theory and Applications (3)
Designed to explore advanced concepts of integrative curricular design. It touches such curricular issues as multiculturalism, change, society, transitions, technology, decision-making, planning and evaluation. A variety of curriculum projects is explored.

EDUC 613 (D/ED 1015) Dynamics of Leadership and Change (3)
This course provides a thorough examination of contemporary leadership theory and styles. Essential leadership skills for 21st century institutions of learning will be explored through the use of case studies and simulations. Models of change and communication strategies will be addressed.

EDUC 614 (D/ED 1150) Practicum in Resources Utilization I (3)
This one semester internship provides the student participant an opportunity to focus on the creative and effective utilization of faculty, parents and community-at-large to achieve curricular purposes of the school. It addresses both staffing and staff development needs. This internship addresses competencies explored during coursework and is accomplished at a central office site.

EDUC 615 (D/ED 1151) Practicum in Resource Utilization II (3)
The one-semester internship provides the student participant an opportunity to focus on creative and effective resource allocation and budgeting procedures. It also deals with building management and resource enhancement to support curriculum initiatives. This internship addresses competencies explored during coursework and is accomplished at a central office site.

Higher Education Administration (H E)

H E 525 (D/HE 1025) – Student Issues in Higher Education (3)
This course will discuss the multifaceted issues related to a student-centered campus.  It will present practical problem-solving strategies in dealing with adult learners.

H E 530 (D/HE 1030) – College Finance and Strategic Planning (3)
A practical application of strategies for both financial and long-range strategic planning will be the focus of this course.

H E 604 (EDUC 605) – Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics (3)  Stresses effective communication skills.  Explores organizational systems and related social structures.  Stresses motivation theory and change dynamics.

H E 609 (D/HE 1109) Higher Education Law and Policy (3) Stresses effective Law in higher Education introduces students to the legal and policy aspects of higher education.  Law and policy as it relates to due process for both students and employees at colleges and universities will be emphasized.

H E 640 (D/HE 1140) Program Evaluation (3)
This course will explore traditional and non-traditional institutional programs and student outcomes/assessment designs for the purpose of heightening achievement at all levels.

H E 592 Internship in Higher Education (3 or 1.5,1.5)
An on-site, individually designed internship/practicum will conclude work in this program.  Students must address at least 8 of 13 competencies in higher education administration during the internship experience. The internship is 300 hours which may be taken fulltime (300 hours) in one semester or part time (150 hours) in each of two consecutive semesters.  Internships are only available in fall and spring semesters.  A manual is available to help students plan their experience.  Students need to inform the department of their intent to begin internship by January 15 or September 15 to begin the following semester.

H E 555 – Professional Contribution (0)
Thesis, project, series of demonstrations or professional performance in accordance with the Guidelines for Master's Degrees Culminating Experiences.

Education-Early Childhood Courses (EDUC)

EDUC 506 Problems and Issues in Early Childhood Education/Intervention (3)
Survey of traditional and new programs with special reference to societal changes. In-depth study of selected problems in home and child-care settings.

EDUC 507 Inclusive Early Childhood Education Settings and Assessment (3)
Explores different models of early childhood settings and focuses on curriculum, methods of teaching and activities for all children - birth through age eight. Course stresses formal and informal assessment for programming and evaluation; emphasizes planning and adaptation of learning experiences for all young children.

EDUC 508 Integrated Curriculum (3)
Focuses on learning to plan, adapt, modify, implement and evaluate learning so all children may be involved within the range of their own abilities and styles.

EDUC 509 Administration, Organization and Supervision of Early Childhood Education/Intervention Programs (3)
Includes the physical structure, organization and management of environments for all young children; study of professional leadership in establishing and maintaining effective programs.

EDUC 592 Supervised Early Childhood Education Internship (3)
Coordinated, guided study in selected school setting or early childhood settings or other agency; intended for students who need practical experience in one or more of the following areas: observation, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, administration. The internship is arranged in cooperation with the Office of Field Experience.

Library Science (L S)

L S 502 Issues and Trends in the (Library) Information Environment (3)
Legal, ethical and economic challenges in the delivery of information, particularly electronic, including the development of policies to address copyright, access, censorship, and ownership issues. Guidelines for fair use, filtering procedures, acquisition of multimedia products and electronic books and journals, licensing, as well as implications for distance learning technologies, local area network servers and online resource sharing are emphasized.

L S 503 Management Role of the Information Professional (3)
An introduction to the technological, social and economic aspects of information delivery as well as to the role of management, professional information organizations and publications. Theories and structure of management in today's information agencies with primary emphasis on the educational environment are stressed, including such topics as resources allocation, decision-making and planning, budget administration, facilities and supervisory issues, the development of mission and program statements, impact of current technology.

L S 504 New (Communications) Technologies for Searching, Retrieval and Presentation of Information (3)
An overview of the communications technologies that provide the underpinnings for modern information storage and retrieval and of the telecommunications technologies that facilitate today's information systems and networks. Understanding search interfaces and retrieval methods from databases and the Internet are emphasized. Using and organizing information with automated tools, spreadsheets and word processing, presentation programs, multimedia systems, digital technology and web formats are included as they relate to instruction and responsible delivery of information.

L S 505 Meeting Information Needs and Services through Instructional Collaboration (3)
Integrating information resources and technologies and information-seeking skills into the curriculum through the design of instructional strategies, lesson planning, and cooperation with administrators and classroom teachers. The development of library programs related to school curriculum, educational objectives, critical thinking and assessment standards will be required.

L S 507 Building K-12 Multi-Media Collections (3)
The processes and procedures for developing and maintaining a multi-media collection that is responsive to curricular needs and student interests. Methods and reviewing sources for the selection and evaluation of culturally diverse and developmentally appropriate materials are covered. The preparation of policy, criteria for acquisition and weeding, and literary standards are studied.

L S 509 Cataloging, Classification and Collection Management in an Electronic Age (3)
The purpose and structure of basic organizational methods for library collections with emphasis on contemporary practices. The defining principles of Dewey Decimal Classification, the Library of Congress system, ALA filing rules and MARC cataloging, and other procedures are introduced. Basic automated systems and their administration, current trends in electronic access and collection management, choosing outsourcing of technical processing are covered.

L S 515 Seminar (1.5)
Monthly campus support meetings for participants in the required Internship or Student Teaching experience. Group discussion and seminar format for exploration of current research, issues and concerns. Suggested topics include school library advocacy, methods of research, teaching responsibilities and liabilities, storytelling/other promotional activities, new children's and young adult literature, professional development.

L S 520 Practicum (3)
Practical application of library routines and procedures in a field-based internship under the supervision of a qualified school library media specialist. Open to students who are certified as teachers and wish to extend certification to include Library Science K-12. Minimum of 100 hours of field work.

L S 591 Librarian Internship (6)
For those with no teaching certification, twelve weeks of observation and participation in a school library program under the guidance of a certified professional librarian are required. Working relationships with students and faculty are emphasized, including reading, guidance, development of teaching strategies, application of library theory and technical skills.

Reading Education (R ED)

R ED 524 A Creative Teaching of Language Arts (4)
The reading process is approached from a cognitive, linguistic, and social perspective.  Students explore their own philosophy of reading and relate it to theories and models of reading derived from research studies.  The main purpose of the course is to enable students to connect theory with practice, in order to be able to make enlightened decisions in the classroom.

R ED 526 Teaching Content Area Reading (3)
This course acquaints students with the recent theories regarding the reading process and extends their knowledge on how children read to learn. Emphasis is placed upon the psycholinguistic theory of reading, the place of metacognition in the reading act and the relationship that exists between teacher, student and text. Instructional strategies are presented to enable the teacher to make a practical application of the theories and models presented.

R ED 530 Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis (3)
The course focuses on the correlates of reading disabilities and the types of informal and formal assessments that can be employed to determine the extent of a reading problem. Students have the opportunity to test and diagnose children and/or adults under the supervision of an experienced clinician. Case studies analyzing the testing information are a requirement of the course.

R ED 533 Remedial Techniques (3)
Emphasis in this course is on the different methods and materials that can be used to correct the various types of reading problems. More detailed testing procedures are also introduced and administered to clients under supervision. Case studies analyzing testing results also include Instructional programs designed to correct specific reading problems. (Prerequisite: R ED 530.)

R ED 540 Practicum/Seminar (3)
Students have the opportunity to test, diagnose and implement a reading program for clients. Actual teaching of clients takes place under supervision. Practical experience includes: a. audiotaping, videotaping and critiquing of testing and teaching; b. writing of case reports; c. interviewing of parents, including interpretation of test results and recommendations for continued improvement of clients; d. exchanging of ideas with instructor and peers. (Prerequisites: R ED 524, R ED 526, R ED 530, R ED 533.)

R ED 542 Organization of School Reading Programs (3)
This course explores current organizational patterns of reading instruction and the organization and administration of school reading programs. It includes "working sessions" in the development of a philosophy, goals, behavioral objectives, resources, program planning, selection procedures, in-service education, budgets and evaluation of school reading programs.

R ED 555 Professional Contribution (0)
Required of all students seeking the M.S. in Reading Education, this closure activity involves the completion of a thesis or project related to the teaching/learning of reading.

R ED 591 Reading Specialist Student Teaching (6)
Gives initial certification candidate the opportunity to demonstrate performance competence in a school setting.

R ED 593 Internship for Reading Supervisor (3)
This course provides an opportunity for the integration of theory and practice in the field of reading. It is an individualized program, designed by the candidate and a mentor. It may include experiences with curriculum development, community relations, policy determination, management, staff development, instructional design and personal professional development. The internship can be accomplished under supervision at the candidate's school.

Special Education Courses (S ED)

S ED 500 Special Education Law and Service Delivery (3)
Presents litigation and legislation involving the rights to treatment, to a fair classification, and to education. Discusses student and teacher rights and responsibilities as well as models for delivery of services.

S ED 507 Characteristics and Remedial Strategies (3)
Detailed examination of etiology, characteristics and intervention for those who need learning, emotional and physical support. Emphasis on the interrelatedness of the disabilities imposed on the processes of motivation, learning, and social adaptation.

S ED 511 Curriculum Adaptations for the Special-Needs Learner (3)
A course dealing with the analysis of performance characteristics of the mildly impaired learner and with the development of remedial procedures, teaching strategies and inclusive practices for amelioration of learning deficits.

S ED 518 Special Topics (variable)
From time to time, offered to give in-depth consideration to a topic of importance. (Prerequisite: two courses in Special Education.)

S ED 519 Practicum in Special Education (3)
Classroom experience relating theory and practice with individuals with disabilities in school settings. Required of all students seeking a second certification. A professional portfolio will be required of all students. Registration is by permission of the Chairperson.

S ED 522 Career Education Students with Disabilities (3)
An in-depth study of methods and techniques to develop career education programs for adolescents and young adults with disabilities. Designed to aid teachers, vocational counselors, administrators, and other concerned personnel in establishing and operating work-study programs and sheltered workshop experiences.

S ED 523 Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child (3)
Explores the strategies developed for identification of the target population from birth to five years, as well as evaluation techniques and early intervention. Investigates the success and problems of established procedures.

S ED 536 Cognitive Assessment and Remediation (3)
The objective of this course is to develop the skills required to assess the level of cognitive functioning of students and to develop programs of remediation and treatment based on existing strengths and challenges.

S ED 539 Behavior Management Approaches (3)
Provides competency in individual and group technology following a format that aims at facilitating setting up and implementing a behavior-change program in applied settings. Design of intervention programs using a variety of strategies is required.

S ED 540 Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs (3)
Consideration of the determination, establishment and function of educational programs for exceptional children, designed for administrative and supervisory personnel.

S ED 544 Practicum in Special Education Supervision (3)
The purpose of this course is to give the student practical experience in supervision. A minimum of 100 clock hours must be spent on this assignment. This is accomplished under the supervision of a certified supervisor, according to a definite schedule, mutually approved by the instructor and cooperating supervisor. A professional portfolio will be required of all students. (Prerequisite: S ED 540.)

S ED 545 A, B, C Individual Research in Applied Settings (1, 1, 1)
The practical application of statistical analysis and research design related to the field of special education and exceptional individuals. An individually-directed, in-depth investigation of scientific methodology is necessary in the development of a research project. Presentation of the completed investigation is required. (Prerequisites: prior topic approval by department faculty; EDUC 501.)