School of Education
SEED 546 - Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork A 60-hour fieldwork requirement to support the practical application of SEED 545 Secondary Curriculum content. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local secondary schools. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519, LEDU 330 or SEED 526, and LEDU 341 or SEED 541. LEDU 425 or SEED 525 (concurrent registration permitted). Corequisite(s): SEED 533, 545. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 437 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. SEED 549 - Studies in Children’s Literature Focus is on how to effectively use children’s literature to enhance and strengthen children’s literacy development. Special emphasis is placed upon connecting students’ language, interests, and cultural background in order to increase their motivation and academic achievement. Active engagement in a wide range of responses to literature including art, music, drama, and writing provide current and future teachers with a repertoire of strategies to use in elementary school classrooms. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 380 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. SEED 550 - Literature Study in the Classroom Designed to provide an understanding of the historical perspective on children’s literature through literature, film, lecture, and discussion. Literature representative of a variety of cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in order to strengthen cultural understanding. Emphasis will be upon developing a variety of responses to literature through art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children’s literacy development. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 551 - Practicum in Language and Literacy Observation, case study construction and analysis, assistance and instruction of one or more language minority students in an actual language and literacy environment. This practicum affords opportunity to apply theory to practice in natural field-settings. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 552 - Supervision in Language and Literacy Laboratory experience in language and literacy under the supervision of qualified instructional leaders and University supervisors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 553 - Writing Literature Reviews This course prepares the graduate student to write papers using the guidelines provided by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students select a topic, search the literature discussing that topic, and use these sources effectively to strengthen the content of their literature review. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a “B-” is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. SEED 554 - Professional Writing This course prepares the graduate student to write APA papers and conduct effective library research. This course also prepares the graduate student to submit journal articles, query letters, and book proposals to educational publishers. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a “B-” is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 555 - Seminars in Education Seminars in legislation, National Board Certification, cooperative learning, curriculum, instruction, instructional media, classroom control and management, organization of schools, management of personnel, public relations, implementation of Christian philosophy, and early childhood education. Note(s): May be repeated for up to six credits. Restricted to School of Education approval. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. SEED 556 - Early Childhood Curriculum Examines ways to create meaningful curriculum that is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards and the Common Core Standards. Teacher candidates develop curriculum plans that integrate language and literacy, mathematics, and play for children ages 3 to 6. Particular attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting physical, social and intellectual development for all children. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200 or equivalent; LEDU 335 or equivalent. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
SEED 557 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings Examination of family, community, societal, and cultural influences on children’s schooling and learning. Emphasis on strategies for integrating family members and community resources into the learning process. Exploration of culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches that support all children and their families. Lecture/Lab Hours: An 18-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 558 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings Overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom. Includes a review of learning and developmental theories. Effective strategies that facilitate active learning and differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learning needs are introduced. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200 or equivalent; LEDU 335 or equivalent; LEDU 356 or SEED 556. Note(s): Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 559 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children This course explores the selection and use of formal and informal assessments to determine initial information for facilitating individual learning strategies and environments. Candidates enhance observational skills, assessment abilities, and communication reporting to families. Particular attention is given to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of results obtained from assessments of young children to determine skills and abilities for the purpose of curriculum planning, learning environment design, and accommodations for children with special needs. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 12-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200 or equivalent; LEDU 335 or equivalent; and LEDU 356 or SEED 556. Note(s): Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 560 - Family, Community, and Academic Partnerships Examination of teaching practices that are effective in working with diverse student populations to promote equal learning opportunities. Overview of methods that enhance successful community collaboration with service providers, business leaders, policy makers, and parents, addressing the complex diversity of families and teaching situations. Primarily focused on teachers and schools building constructive partnerships with parents and requires a case study of a local school’s efforts to meaningfully include parents in the education of their children. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 561 - Issues in Special Education A basic introduction to the history and educational philosophy of special education. Study of mild/moderate disabilities (specific learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and emotional and behavioral disturbances). Examination of legal issues and laws pertaining to special education, giving attention to school compliance and student and parent rights. Note(s): Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. SEED 562 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners Introduction to the types and uses of assessments to identify the strengths and needs of exceptional learners and evaluate results to develop meaningful educational practice. Provides knowledge and skills necessary for selecting, administering, interpreting and reporting results of tests related to cognitive, affective, psychomotor and social development. Emphasis is given to translating assessment data into making informed educational decisions. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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