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EDUC 101 Education in Modern Society
3 Credit Hours
Open to any interested student.
An orientation to teaching as a profession and to the teacher-training program. Study and
discussion on school organization and teachers' roles and responsibilities; personal and
professional guidance. Introduction to the learner-centered conceptual base of the
department.
EDUC 202 Educational Psychology 3
Credit Hours
This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological principles
that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal is to introduce
students to the field of educational psychology and apply the concepts, theoretical
principles, and research findings from the discipline of psychology to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is
placed on assisting the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored.
Moreover, through this course the college student who is preparing for employment in the
field of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher's role as a decision
maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions, activities, and field
experience focus on the connections between theory and practice and provide students with
opportunities to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems.
Note: Prior to the conclusion of this course, it is
expected that students will have completed the Praxis I (PPST) exam with scores on file at
The Citadel.
EDUC 208 Teaching Reading in the 3
Credit Hours
Secondary School
Prerequisites: EDUC 202
Designed to acquaint prospective middle school and high school teachers with reading
practices geared to their students. The course will include a broad survey of the field of
reading with attention given to some diagnostic procedures as well as the development of
Reading Across the Curriculum programs for the middle school and senior high school
levels. Different subject areas will be considered. Field experience in a public school is
among course requirements.
EDUC 307 Child Development 3 Credit
Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 202
Acquisition of understanding and appreciation of the mental, physical, social, and
emotional aspects of development in childhood. Emphasis on techniques of motivation,
principles of learning, learning styles, individual differences, and developmental
problems. Field experience is required.
EDUC 308 Adolescent Development 3
Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 202
A survey of the basic principles and theories of human development with a focus on
adolescents and their educational processes. The field experience is designed to
interrelate college classroom learning with public school observations and activities.
EDUC 312 Teaching Students with Special Needs
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 308
Teaching Students with Special Needs is an introductory-level course for education majors
and other interested students. The course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to
define and identify characteristics of students with disabilities and students at risk for
school failure. Teaching Students with Special Needs is based upon the premise that it is
the teacher's responsibility to meet the needs of every learner, typical or atypical. A
field experience component of six to ten hours in the school is required.
EDUC 401 Methods and Materials of Secondary
School Teaching 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior Level Study
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in secondary school teaching;
organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of learning; development of
attitudes, appreciations, and ideals; classroom presentation of formal materials. The
utilization of technology and the development and use of evaluative instruments in the
total teaching-learning process will be emphasized.
EDUC 402 Special Methods in Teaching
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior Level Study
Special techniques, theories, and materials in teaching in the area of specialization in
secondary education, grades 7-12. A. English; B. Science; C. Social Studies; D.
Mathematics.
EDUC 409 Special Topics in Education
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in the field of education
at the undergraduate level.
EDUC 420 Independent Study/Research
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge in the area
of specialized interest related to the field of education. Prior to enrollment, each
student must submit a plan of study to the department. A formal research paper will be
required. Credit in independent study/research is limited to 3 semester hours in a degree
program.
EDUC 499 Internship in Teaching 12
Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Refer to requirements for admission to internship.
A requirement for certification, observation and teaching in approved schools under
approved supervising teachers, supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major
teaching field. This internship covers a minimum of twelve weeks. All students provide
their own transportation. Formal application for internship in teaching must be made not
later than October 1 for spring semester (course offered only spring semester).
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