ED 102 Teaching as a Career 1(1-1) Orientation to teaching and teacher education. Class sessions and classroom observation required. Not required for teacher certification. (F,S) 

ED 202 Foundation of Education 3(3-0) Historical, philosophical and sociological dimensions of education including legal and financial challenges associated with the institution of education. (F,S,SS) 

ED 210 Human Growth and Development for Educators 3(3-0) Physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the individual; provides teachers with needed perspectives on elementary and secondary school students. (F,S,SS) 

ED 280 Educational Media and Technology 3(3-0) Prepares teachers to use technology for instruction, assessment, management, and research. (F,S,SS) 

ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching 3(3-0) Includes approaches to designing learner-centered classroom communities through applications of standards-based instruction, effective planning and assessment, and classroom management; 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: completion of 45 credit hours and 2.5 cumulative GPA. (F,S) 

ED 325 Early Field Experience with the Atypical Learner (1-3 VAR) Development and implementation of principles in teaching atypical learners in a tutorial situation. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program. (*) 

ED 380 Integrated Methods in Elementary 3(3-0) Prepares elementary teachers to integrate the expressive arts and physical education into the elementary curriculum; 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, ART 100 and MUS 118. (F,S) 

ED 400 Workshop (1-3 VAR) Designed for special activity-oriented experiences to be conducted in short sessions. Each workshop has a subtitle and no subtitle may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: acceptance to the Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor. (*) 

ED 412 Teaching Diverse Learners 3(3-0) Focuses on legislation for special education, nature of exceptionalities, and meeting the needs of K-12 students, including second language learners; 30 hours field experiences. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 413 Teaching Social Studies 3(3-0) Methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school. Part of elementary field experience block. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 414 Teaching Elementary Science and Health 2(1.5-1.5) Methods of teaching health and science in the elementary school. Part of elementary field experience block. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 417 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School 2(1.5-1.5) The scope and sequence of elementary school mathematics are examined. Instructional methods are considered in terms of both the content and the cognitive developmental rates and other individual differences of children. Prerequisites: MATH 361 and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 420 Microcomputer Applications in Education 2(1-2) Current microcomputer application in the classroom and principles of educational software. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (*) 

ED 435 Classroom Management 3(2-3) Includes general teaching methods and strategies, learning theories applied to teaching discipline, curriculum educational measurement and evaluation, school organization and school law applicable to classroom teachers. Field experience required. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 440 Teaching Secondary Science (Bio/Chem) I 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Science Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. (*30 hrs/semester field experience required.) Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 441 Teaching Secondary Science (Phy/E Sci) II 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Science Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. (*30 hrs/semester field experience required.) Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 442 Teaching Social Studies in Middle School 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (*30 hrs/semester field experience required.) (F) 

ED 443 Teaching Social Studies in High School 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (*30 hrs/semester field experience required.) (S) 

ED 444 Teaching Secondary Science 4(3-2) Focuses on teaching methods, materials, and assessment strategies necessary to prepare students to teach in secondary standards-based science classrooms; 60 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F) 

ED 445 Applied Educational Assessment & Instruction K-12 2(2-0) Familiarization with concepts and issues in K-12 educational assessment including planning, constructing, analyzing and applying assessment principles in a standards based curriculum. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S,SS) 

ED 446 Teaching K-12 Art 4(3-2) Focuses on art curriculum, methods, and assessment to prepare art educators to successfully teach in K-12 standards-based art classrooms; 60 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F) 

ED 447 Teaching English in Secondary Schools 4(3-2) Familiarizes students with Colorado foreign language standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning, and authentic assessment; 60 hours of field experiences. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F) 

ED 448 Teaching Foreign Language (K-12) 4(3-2) Familiarizes students with Colorado foreign language standards, standards-based lesson and unit planning, and authentic assessment; 60 hours of field experiences. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F) 

ED 449 Teaching Choral Music (K-12) 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Music Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, MUS 144, 145, 186, 241, 242, and 246. (F,S) (*30 hrs/semester field experience required) 

ED 450 Teaching Instrumental Music (K-12) 3(2-2) Familiarization with the Colorado Music Content Standards. Standards based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment will be discussed, and demonstrated. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, MUS 144, 145, 186, 241, 242, and 246. (*30 hrs/semester field experience re­quired) (F,S) 

ED 451 Teaching Secondary Social Studies 4(3-2) Familiarizes students with the Colorado content standards, including standards-based lesson and unit planning strategies and authentic assessment; 30 hours of field experiences. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F) 

ED 461 Atypical Students in the Secondary School 3(2-2) Individual differences as they affect the learning process. Instructional alternatives for meeting individual needs including handicapped and gifted. Emphasis on main streamed students. Field experience required. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (F,S) 

ED 485 Capstone Seminar in Education 2(2-0) Explores substantive issues facing teacher, including meeting the needs of at-risk students; creating inclusive, equitable learning communities, and methods of effective inquiry in education. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and enrollment in student teaching. (F,S) 

ED 487 Student Teaching Elementary (6, 12 VAR) Elementary level. Application must be submitted on or before date in the Teacher Education Handbook prior to the semester in which student teaching will commence. Prerequisite: approved application for student teaching. (F,S) 

ED 488 Student Teaching Secondary (6, 12 VAR) Secondary level. Application must be submitted on or before date in the Teacher Education Handbook prior to the semester in which student teaching will commence Prerequisite: approved application for student teaching. (F,S) 

ED 489 Student Teaching K-12 (6, 12 VAR) K-12 level. Application must be submitted on or before date in the Teacher Education Handbook prior to the semester in which student teaching will commence. Prerequisite: approved application for student teaching. (F,S) 

ED 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*) 

ED 494 Field Experience (1,3,5,10 VAR) Field experience in an educational setting. Not applicable to teacher certification (S/U grading). (*) 

ED 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR) (*) 

GRADUATE COURSES 

ED 500 Workshop (1-3 VAR) Designed for activity-oriented experiences to be conducted in short summer sessions. Each workshop has a subtitle and no subtitle may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 505 Education Across Cultures 2(2-0) Analysis of multiculturalism and how the educational process can be adapted to children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 512 Teaching the Special Child 3(2.5-1.5) Includes history, philosophy and legislation for special education, the nature of and definitions for exceptionalities and child abuse; focus on meeting the instructional and social needs of special children in elementary classrooms. Special project required. Prerequisites: graduate standing plus PSYCH 351 or ED 555. (F,S) 

ED 520 Microcomputer Applications in Education 2(1-2) Current microcomputer applications in the classroom and principles of evaluating education software. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (F) 

ED 522 Issues in Education 2(2-0) Contemporary problems in education, their historical development and philosophical implications. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 524 Advanced Techniques of Teaching Elementary Social Studies 2(2-0) Analysis of techniques for conceptual approaches to teaching socialization skills, critical thinking and inquiry skills; and helping children develop healthy attitudes and values. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 525 Advanced Techniques of Teaching Elementary Science and Health 2(2-0) Emphasis on the newest concepts, techniques and materials for teaching elementary school science and health. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 526 School Health Curriculum 2(2-0) Training (by grade level) in the use of by “Growing Healthy” -the Primary Grades Health Curriculum Project and the School Health Curriculum Project. This is lateral spread training only, by agreement with the Rocky Mountain Regional Training Center. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 530 Instructional Programming 2(2-0) Principles of curriculum design, educational goals, instructional objectives, and developing long- middle- and short-range plans. For elementary and secondary teachers. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 542 Contemporary Techniques of Classroom Management 2(2-0) What research and professional practice say about organizing students, space, information, and resources; motivating, goal setting, communicating, and problem solving with student; and handling disruption and behavior problems. (*) 

ED 545 Applied Educational Assessment & Instruction K-12 2(2-0) Familiarization with concepts and issues in K-12 educational assessment including planning, constructing, analyzing and applying assessment principles in a standards based curriculum. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. (F,S,SS) 

ED 555 Foundations of Learning Disorders 3(3-0) Exceptionalities: emphasis on high-incidence handicaps. Includes recent legislation and identification, referral, staffing and placement procedures. Major intervention strategies examined. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 560 Professional Development in Curriculum and Instruction (1-3 VAR) Stresses skill-building in classroom instruction, including curriculum development and student assessment. Current innovations in public education are also addressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 561 Atypical Students in the Secondary School 3(2-2) Individual differences as they affect the learning process. Instructional alternatives for meeting individual needs including handicapped and gifted. Emphasis on mainstreamed students. Graduate project required. Prerequisites: graduate standing plus PSYCH 351 or ED 555. (F,S) 

ED 591 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 592 Research (1-3 VAR) Prerequisites: graduate standing and permission of graduate adviser. (*) 

ED 593 Seminar 3(3-0) Prerequisite: graduate standing. (*) 

ED 595 Independent Study (1-2 VAR) Prerequisite:graduate standing and permission of graduate adviser. (*) 

ED 599 Thesis Research (1-6 VAR) (*)