Learning, Teaching and Educational Transformation (Non-Licensure) Track

Program Requirements

Complete 33 credits from 11 courses, including one foundations course, one diversity course, one curriculum & instruction course, seven concentration electives, and one capstone.

Capstone: In consultation with your advisor, complete a comprehensive exam or a written paper & oral prespenation as part of a capstone class.

Statute of Limitations: Five years

Foundations Core (3 Credits)

Take one from below.

ABA 653 - Skill Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 601 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 602 - Creative Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 655 - Metacognition 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 688 - Reflective Practice 1-3 Credit(s)
ECHD 601 - Foundational Understandings of Early Childhood/Early Intervention and Special Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 644 - Developmental Stages across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 648 - New Literacies and Emerging Technologies across the Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 661 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 633 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education 3 Credit(s)

Curriculum & Instruction Core (3 Credits)

Take one course from below.

ABA 654 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
APLING 611 - Teaching in World Language Classrooms 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 611 - Seminar in Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 616 - Dialogue Processes 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 618 - Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 670 - Thinking, Learning, and Computers 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 621 - Creating Effective Learning Environments and Fostering Positive Social Interactions 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 622 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 640 - Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 619 - Designing Instruction: Science 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 621 - Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 626 - Integrating Social Studies and the Arts 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 646 - Understanding Reading: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 656 - Teaching the English Language Arts at the Elementary Level 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 662 - Social Studies Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 665 - Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 668 - Content & Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 669 - Math Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 676 - Advanced Strategies for Teaching Social Studies and History to ELL and SPED students 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 607 - Behavioral and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 624 - Standardized Assessments for Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 662 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Collaboration 3 Credit(s)

Diversity & Justice Core (3 credits)

Take one course from below

APLING 603 - Language, Culture and Identity 3 Credit(s)
APLING 605 - Theories and Principles of Language Teaching 3 Credit(s)
APLING 665 - Immigration and Education 3 Credit(s)
COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 615 - Holistic & Transformative Teaching 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 627 - Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 606 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 611 - Development and Characteristics of All Young Learners Including Those with Special Needs. 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 630 - Inclusion PreK-12:Diversity and Equity in Inclusive Settings 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 650 - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 621 - Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 663 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programs, Services, and Supports 3 Credit(s)

Concentration Core (21 Credits)

Take seven courses approved by your advisor in an area of concentration.

Capstone (3 Credits)

Students pursuing the written paper & oral prespenation option should take one from below. Students completeing the comprehensive exam will select another elective for their concentration core.

ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 693 - Action Research for Educational, Professional & Personal change 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 689 - Teacher Research 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 696 - Independent Study 1-6 Credit(s)
EDC G 697 - Special Topics in Education 1-6 Credit(s)
EDC G 698 - Internship in Education 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 664 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Field Experience 3 Credit(s)