EDUC-EDUCATION
– 2005-07
College
of Education
EDUC 125 Efficient
Development of reading
efficiency required in modern business, industry, and the professions, as well
as study skills in subject matter content areas. Total credit limited to 4
units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture, 1 activity.
EDUC 207 Introduction to the Learner’s
Development, Culture, Language, and Identity (5) (Also listed as CD 207)
Theoretical
background of child development for teaching-learning in all aspects of
development that influence the teaching-learning process. Special emphasis on multicultural,
language, and other diversity issues. Introduction to
Multiple Subject Credential Program, and Program Portfolio. Fieldwork activities and other settings. 4
lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
EDUC 300 Introduction to the Teaching
Profession (3) (CR/NC)
Supervised
observation and participation in cooperating public schools. A minimum of forty-five hours of
observation and participation. Discussion focuses on instructional
practice and subject matter taught in grades observed, as well as the
historical, philosophical, and social foundation of American public education.
Total credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing or
consent of instructor.
EDUC 304 Orientation to the Teaching of
Students with Disabilities (2) (CR/NC)
Introduction
to the Education Specialist Credential and role of special education in the
public school. Required
first course in program. Orientation to program and
study of self and others, laws and current conditions of special education.
Required field observations and activities. 1 seminar, 1 activity. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program, and
must have fulfilled early field experience requirement.
EDUC 310 Effective Teaching and Classroom
Management with a Multicultural Perspective in K-3 and 4-8 Settings (4)
Knowledge, theory,
fieldwork and research related to effectively managing, planning, and teaching
in K-3 and 4-8 classrooms; connections between preventing discipline problems
and choices about curriculum, instruction, and management; creating a positive
learning environment for all students. 2 seminars, 2
activities. Prerequisite: LS 230.
EDUC 400 Special Problems for Undergraduates
(1–4)
Individual
investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4
units per quarter. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
EDUC 412 Schooling in a Democratic Society (4)
(CR/NC)
The role
and aims of public education for culturally diverse learners. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2
lectures, 1 laboratory, 1 activity 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Program or senior standing for
Agricultural Education candidates. Concurrent: EDUC 414 and EDUC 416 and
content methods course (except students enrolled in Agricultural Education
Credential Program). Change effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 414
Curriculum and Organization in Secondary Schools (4) (CR/NC)
Principles, methods and
practices of organizing and managing secondary schools and classrooms including
multiple models of classroom discipline as related to adolescent development,
classroom routines, learning environments, introduction to legal requirements
for educating English language learners (ELL) and special needs students, and
backward design curriculum development and assessment. Site visits to local
schools to allow analysis of routines and policies of local schools. Credit/No
Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory, 1 activity 2 activities. Prerequisite: Admission
to the Single Subject Credential Program or senior standing for Agricultural
Education candidates. Concurrent: EDUC 412 and EDUC 416 and content methods
course (except students enrolled in Agricultural Education Credential Program).
Change effective
Fall 2006.
EDUC 416
Literacy and Learning in Secondary Schools (4) (CR/NC)
Theories
of literacy, learning, assessment and second language acquisition. Observing classrooms, tutoring
English language learners, and designing instructional lessons and assessments
to address learners’ needs across content areas. Developing
theories of learning consistent with content teaching standards.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory, 1 activity 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program or senior
standing for Agricultural Education candidates. Concurrent: EDUC 412 and EDUC
414 and content methods course (except students enrolled in Agricultural
Education Credential Program). Change effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 418
Advanced Topics in Teaching and Learning (4) (CR/NC)
Differentiated
instruction and further theoretical knowledge and skills needed for successful
teaching of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2
lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: EDUC 412, EDUC 414, EDUC 416 and
content methods course. Concurrent: EDUC 420 and EDUC 469, or AGED 438 for
students enrolled in Agricultural Education Credential Program.
EDUC 420 Professional Development and
Collaboration (4) (CR/NC)
Further development in the
areas of assessment and teaching special needs students. Knowledge and skills
needed for successful collaboration with other education professionals.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: EDUC 412, EDUC 414, EDUC 416 and content methods course.
Concurrent: EDUC 418 and EDUC 469 (except students enrolled in Agricultural
Education Credential Program).
EDUC 423 Bilingual Literacy (4)
Patterns
of classroom organization, application of reading programs, approaches, methods
in English and Spanish, and supervised field experiences in elementary
classrooms with bilingual students.
3 seminars, 1 activity. Limited to
students seeking BCLAD certification. Prerequisite: Junior status,
Spanish proficiency and/or consent of instructor.
EDUC 427 Theories, Methods, and Assessment for
First and Second Language Acquisition in Secondary Schools (3)
Theories,
methods, materials and assessment involved in the instruction of limited
English proficient (L.E.P.) students. Bilingual,
transitional, and English only programs compared across a historical framework.
An integrated language arts approach emphasized, including application of
reading programs based on theories of language acquisition. 2
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to single subject teaching
credential program or junior standing in agricultural education major. (Course reinstated,
with modifications, effective Spring 2006)
EDUC 428
Teaching K-3 Reading, Language Arts, and Children’s Literature
with a Multicultural Perspective (4)
Knowledge and skills for
planning, teaching, and evaluating in a balanced, comprehensive, research-based
primary (K-3) language arts program, with fieldwork, to ensure children of all
abilities and backgrounds success as citizens who read, write, speak, listen
and think effectively. 2 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted into the Multiple Subject Credential Program
(STEP I or STEP A).
EDUC 429 Teaching 4-8 Grade Reading, Language
Arts, and Children’s Literature with a Multicultural Perspective (4)
Knowledge and skills for
planning, teaching, and evaluating in a balanced, comprehensive, research-based
4-8 grade language arts program, with fieldwork, to ensure children of all
abilities and backgrounds success as citizens who read, write, speak, listen
and think effectively. 2 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Must meet all requirements for acceptance into the Multiple
Subject Credential Program and EDUC 428.
EDUC 430 Teaching Reading and Language Arts
with a Multicultural Perspective (6)
Development of knowledge
and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating the teaching of a
balanced, comprehensive, research-based reading and language arts program in
grades K-8 with attention to children of all abilities and backgrounds. State and national trends. Language
development. 4 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Must meet all requirements for admission into the Multiple
Subject Credential Program and ENGL 391, ENGL 390, or ENGL 290, and EDUC 310,
EDUC/CD 207, and application for Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDUC 431 Teaching Social Science and the Arts
with a Multicultural Perspective (4)
Development of knowledge
and skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating integrated social
science units of instruction; effects of culture on the selection and
implementation of curriculum; knowledge and integration of physical education,
art, and music. 2 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Must be admitted into the Multiple Subject Credential Program
(STEP I or STEP A).
EDUC 432 Teaching Science and Mathematics with
a Multicultural Perspective (4)
Curriculum
and methods in teaching science and mathematics. Selecting, organizing, presenting
science and mathematics lessons at the appropriate level throughout the
curriculum. Emphasis on thinking processes,
manipulative and process skills within the context of the curriculum
frameworks. 2 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: Admission to STEP II or STEP B of the Multiple Subject Credential
Program. Taken concurrently with Student Teaching I (EDUC 434
or EDUC 454).
EDUC 433 Bilingual Foundations (2)
Limited
to students seeking BCLAD Certification. Theories, methods, and techniques in bilingual
education. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Spanish
proficiency, junior status and/or consent of instructor. Repeatable to 4 units. Change effective Fall
2006.
EDUC 434
Student Teaching – Multiple Subject Credential
(10) (CR/NC)
Field
assignment involving observation, teaching, research and related activities in
public elementary and middle school classrooms. Credit/No Credit grading only. Concurrent: EDUC 455.
Prerequisite: EDUC 430 and EDUC 431, and admission to STEP II or STEP B of the
Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDUC 440 Educating Individuals with Exceptional
Needs (4)
Characteristics,
incidence, and etiology of individuals with exceptional needs. Problems, assessment, and approaches toward
accommodating students with exceptional needs in the regular classroom. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Any course in GE Area D4, EDUC
300, EDUC 301 or EDUC 305.
EDUC 441 Education Specialist Level II
Induction Seminar (2) (CR/NC)
Orientation
class to develop a two (minimum) to five (maximum) year plan that will result
in a Professional Clear Education Specialist Credential. Plan to contain elements that extend the learning of
the Level I credential, foster critical reflection, include involvement of
employer (i.e., school district) representatives, and include both university
and non-university academic work. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission into Level II
Special Education Credential Program.
EDUC 442 Elementary Field Experience in General
and Special Education (2-4) (CR/NC)
Public school classroom
experiences in both general education classrooms and special education classrooms
at the elementary level. Teaching individuals and small
groups, emphasis on reading skills. Minimum 20 hours per week. Total
credit limited to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 304, EDUC
440. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 451.
EDUC 443 Assessment of Level II Education
Specialists (2) (CR/NC)
Use of multifaceted
assessment process to verify that candidates have met the Level II Performance
standards, including portfolio review, coursework competency review, and oral
presentation before an assessor panel composed of trained professional
practitioners. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Admission into the Professional Level II Special
Education Credential Program and completion of all Level II coursework and
related activities.
EDUC 444 The Atypical Infant (4) (Also listed
as PSY 444)
Exploration
of issues pertinent to the development of atypical infants. Relationship of theory and research
to intervention efforts with handicapped, developmentally delayed infants, and
other at-risk infants. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, PSY 256 or CD 209, and EDUC 440 or consent of
instructor.
EDUC 445 Reading/Language Arts Instruction for
Special Educators (4)
Diagnosis
and remediation of reading problems.
Review of reading programs. General education (K-12) reading
instructions. Alternative methods of developing
English language reading skills. Field activities required. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level
I Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440, EDUC 446.
EDUC 446 Special Education and Instruction in
the K-12 Curriculum (4)
For Level I Special
Education Credential candidates. Curriculum and method in teaching science,
social science, mathematics, reading and the arts at the elementary schools
including scope and sequence and appropriate methods for English language
learners. The learning environment in the middle, junior high
school, and secondary school with emphasis on specific single subject teaching
area. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440.
EDUC 447 Secondary Field Experience in General
and Special Education (2-4) (CR/NC)
Public school classroom
experiences in both general education classrooms and special education
classrooms at the secondary level. Teaching individuals and
small groups, emphasis on behavior management. Minimum 20 hours per
week. Total credit limited to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program,
EDUC 440. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 451.
EDUC 449 Special Education Student Teaching (4)
(CR/NC)
Participation
in public schools as a student teacher in activities representing different
roles of special education teachers.
Assumption of a teacher's responsibility for individual and
small groups. Minimum 20 hours per week. Total credit limited to 8
units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I
Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440, EDUC 442, EDUC 446, EDUC 447
and completion of all program requirements. Must be taken
concurrently with EDUC 451.
EDUC 450 Behavior Disorders and Positive
Behavior Support Strategies (4) (5)
Assessment
of students whose behavior impedes either their own learning or the learning of
other students. Strategies
for facilitating proactive educational, environmental and social-emotional
techniques for supporting students with challenging behavior. 3
seminars, 1 activity 2 activities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I
Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440, EDUC 445, EDUC 446. Change effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 451
Special Education Seminar (4) (4) (4)
First enrollment emphasizes
the role of special education in the public school, laws, understanding of
field experiences and communication between general and special education.
Second enrollment emphasizes collaborative development of behavior management
strategies and direction of the activities of paraeducators.
and third enrollment emphasizes co-teaching structures
and the collaborative development of instructional strategies. Total credit
limited to 12 units. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Must be
taken concurrently with EDUC 442, EDUC 447, EDUC 449.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program.
EDUC 452 Support and Transition Strategies in
Special Education ( 4 5)
Basic
guidance techniques for teachers working with exceptional individuals and their
families. Career
selection, preparation, and counseling. Transition
from school to work, and community resource utilization. 3 seminars, 1 activity, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I
Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440, EDUC 445, EDUC 446, EDUC 450. Change effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 454
Multiple Subject Student Teaching I (7) (CR/NC)
Field
assignment involving observation, teaching, professional growth and related
activities in public K-8 classrooms.
Taken concurrently with EDUC 455 and EDUC 432.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Senior standing in BS in Liberal
Studies and completion of LS 461, acceptance in STEP II or STEP B of the
Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDUC 455 Multiple Subject Student Teaching
Seminar I (2)
Educational issues and
research; rights and legal responsibilities (teachers and students); reform
movements and moral dimensions in education; self evaluation based on teaching
performance expectations (TPEs) and domains from
standards for the teaching profession; student assessment and evaluation and
development and assessment of MSCP Program Portfolio; and preparing a job
search. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing in
BS in Liberal Studies and completion of LS 461, acceptance in STEP II or STEP B
of the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Taken
concurrently with EDUC 434, or EDUC 454, and EDUC 432.
EDUC 456 Multiple Subject Student Teaching II
(12) (CR/NC)
Second
field assignment involving observation, teaching, professional growth and
related activities in public K-8 classrooms. Credit/No Credit grading only. Taken
concurrently with EDUC 457. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC
454, EDUC 455, and LS 461.
EDUC 457 Multiple Subject Student Teaching
Seminar II (3)
Issues related to
teaching, moral responsibilities of educators, setting professional goals,
parent conferencing, self-assessment, implementation of formal and standardized
assessments, interviews, completion of materials for a job search, and
beginning the first year as a teacher. Planning, implementation, and evaluation
of units of instruction, teaching performance assessments, and multiple subject
program portfolio. 2 seminars, 1
activity. Taken concurrently with EDUC 456.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC 454 and EDUC 455, and EDUC 430,
EDUC 431 and EDUC 432.
EDUC 458 Summer Quarter Field Experiences:
General and Special Education (4) (CR/NC)
Participation
in public schools in activities representing different teaching roles in
general and special education. Assumption of a teacher's responsibility for individual and small
groups. May include student teaching in special
education. Minimum 20 hours per week. Total credit limited to 12 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: EDUC 304 and acceptance into
Education Specialist Credential program. Must be taken
concurrently with EDUC 459.
EDUC 459 Summer Quarter Special Education
Seminar (4) (CR/NC)
Provides
support and understanding of field experiences and the role of general and
special education. Total credit
limited to 8 units. 4 seminars. Credit/No Credit
grading only. Prerequisite: EDUC 304 and acceptance into Level I Special
Education Credential Program. Must be taken concurrently with
EDUC 458.
EDUC 469 Part-Time Student Teaching (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time
assignment in a classroom (Single Subject only). Includes teaching activities under
the direction of a selected cooperating teacher in consultation with a
university supervisor. Assignment consists of an entire morning in the
classroom (or the equivalent) for one quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Completion of courses and requirements to begin student teaching
and approval of campus screening committee for credential candidates. Taken concurrently
with EDUC 466, EDUC 467, EDUC 468.
EDUC 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class
schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4
lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
EDUC 479 Student Teaching (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time
assignment in a classroom (Single Subject only). Includes teaching activities under
the direction of a selected cooperating teacher in consultation with a
university supervisor. Assignment consists of an entire teaching day in
the school for one quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite:
Completion of all courses and requirements prerequisite to full-time student
teaching and approval by campus screening committee for credential candidates.
EDUC 480 Computer Based Curriculum (3)
Computer assisted
instruction and computer based technology. Lesson planning
and integration of technology into the K-12 curriculum. Familiarization with available educational courseware and software.
Emphasis on classroom application. 2
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Computer literacy, CSC 488 or CSC
416, or equivalent.
EDUC 481 Community Based Technology Integration
(2)
Creation of materials and
procedures to meet requirements for Level II technology, as defined by the
CCTC, in a community based learning environment. Application
of technology in a K-12 classroom. 1 seminar, 1
activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 480 or test equivalent.
EDUC 500 Individual Study (1–4)
Advanced study planned and
completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only
to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition. Total
credit limited to 8 units. Only 6 units may be applied to degree
requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate
major advisor, and supervising faculty member. Change effective Summer
2005.
EDUC 501 Applied Practices in Curriculum
Development (4)
Overview of major
curriculum trends; planning and development of a comprehensive curriculum
project geared toward use of technology in teaching. Emphasis
on practicality. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 503 Seminar in Language Arts Curriculum
and Methods (4)
Language arts curriculum:
objectives, methods, content, materials, evaluation, current trends, research
and field work activities. 3 seminars. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 504 Seminar in Science and Mathematics Curriculum
and Methods (4)
In-depth
study of science and mathematics curriculum. Objectives, methods, content,
materials, evaluation, current trends, and assessments. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 505 Seminar in Social Studies Curriculum
and Methods (4)
In-depth study of the
social studies curriculum: objectives, methods, content, materials, evaluation,
current trends and field work activities. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 506 Models of Instruction (4)
Analysis of a wide variety
of approaches to elementary and secondary teaching that guide instruction in
the classroom and in other educational settings. In-depth analysis and
implementation of selected teaching strategies. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 507 Instructional Materials and Technology
(4)
Examination
of instructional practices using technology. Review and application of
commercial and teacher-made supplemental materials, software, and technological
tools in curriculum, and their implementation. Systematic
evaluation of the effectiveness of materials and technology for improving
instruction. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 510 Educational Finance and Resource
Allocation (4)
Financing
public schools in
EDUC 511 Educational Law and Governance (4)
Legal
aspects of school administration including unions, collective bargaining, and
contract administration. Governing roles of federal, state, and local agencies including
boards and district administrators. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
EDUC 512 Educational Organization and
Management (4)
Principles
of organization, management, and leadership and their relationship to
educational effectiveness and productivity. Activity experience in the
application of management theory in schools. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of
instructor.
EDUC 513 Educational Planning and Decision
Making (4)
Concepts of planning and
decision making in educational administration that utilize a wide range of data
gathering and analysis procedures. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
EDUC 514 School Site Administration (4)
Principles and practices of
effective building level administration in multicultural/multilingual
environment. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing and consent of instructor.
EDUC 515 Educational Program Management and
Evaluation (4)
Supervision,
management, and evaluation of educational curriculum and educational programs. Current trends in program
management including mapping, monitoring, alignment. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of
instructor.
EDUC 516 Educational Personnel Supervision and
Evaluation (4)
Principles and processes
for the supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff
including legal, research, and professional considerations. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of
instructor.
EDUC 518 Administrative Services Fieldwork (3)
(CR/NC)
Supervised
fieldwork in school administration for supervision at the elementary and secondary
level. Assignments must encompass
three of the four academic quarters and must involve some multicultural
experience. Total credit limited to 18 units, only 9 of which may be applied
toward master's degree. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Admittance
to the Administrative Services Credential program and consent of instructor.
EDUC 525 Literacy and Reading Processes,
Programs and Technology (4)
Physiological,
psychological and psycholinguistic components of the reading process. Applications of research findings
of teaching reading, including innovative programs and the use of reading
technology. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 526 Diagnostic Procedures in Literacy and
Reading (4)
Formal
and informal methods of diagnosing and remediating
reading problems in classrooms and reading clinics. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 527 Language and Literacy Models for
Second Language Learners (4)
Theory and models of
learning in a second language at the high levels needed for school success. Analysis and synthesis of research in bilingualism and second
language acquisition for teachers of second language learners. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 lectures, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: EDUC 423 or EDUC 433 or comparable BCLAD coursework.
EDUC 529 Bilingual Special Education and
Reading Instruction (4)
Principles, procedures and materials
for teaching reading to bilingual students coupled with diagnostic and
prescriptive methods for understanding reading problems of the bilingual and
bilingual special education student. 2 seminars, 2
activities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 530 Secondary, College, and Adult Literacy
Practices (4)
Principles,
procedures, and materials for improving literacy and reading in the subject
matter areas with students of different backgrounds and abilities in grades 7
through college. Field experiences
in teaching reading to adults, college, or secondary students. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 532 Advanced Field Experiences in
Education (3–12) (CR/NC)
Supervised advanced field
experience and practical application of specialty for classroom teachers,
reading and special education specialists, administrators and school support
personnel. Total credit limited to 18 units for specialist credentials. Total
credit limited to 6 units for the master's degree. 30 hours work experience per
unit of credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing,
completion of basic teaching or administrative credential, or consent of
instructor.
EDUC 542 Administration of Special Programs and
Services (4)
Principles
and practices of organizing and administering special education, reading,
counseling, and other support programs. Assessment and placement procedures, middle
management's role, overview of specially funded programs, historical precedents
and future trends. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
EDUC 543 Advanced Studies in Assessment,
Behavioral Support, Curriculum for Transition in Special Education (4)
Advancement of Level II
candidate’s knowledge and skills in assessment driven decision making for
pupils with disabilities, supporting pupils with serious emotional or
behavioral problems, and preparing pupils with disabilities for major life
cycle school transitions. Analyzing assessment data to determine how to modify
academic instruction, provide behavioral support,
social skills training, career and vocational preparation. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission into the Professional
Level II Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 441.
EDUC 544 Advanced Collaboration and
Consultation for Teachers of Students with Special Needs ( 4 5)
Advanced
studies and skills in educational consultation. Emphasis on the collaborative and consultative role
of the special educator with a wide range of individuals including school
personnel, parents, outside agencies, and paraprofessionals. 3 seminars, 1 activity, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Admission into the
Professional Level II Special Education Credential Program or master’s degree
program. Change
effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 545
Characteristics and Instruction of Pupils with Mild/Moderate
Disabilities (4)
Characteristics of, and instructional strategies for students with
mild/moderate disabilities. Organization and management of
the special classroom. Evaluation of the instructional
system. Individualization of instruction, appropriate
methods for English language learners and interaction in the total school
environment. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program,
EDUC 440.
EDUC 547 Advanced Curricular and Instructional
Adaptations for Students with Special Needs (4)
Advanced
studies and skills in adaptation and modification of curriculum and
instructional techniques to meet the needs of students with special needs. Educational implications of current learning theories
as applied to individuals with special needs. Development and
application of a remedial therapy with appropriate individual(s). 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level
II Special Education Credential Program or master’s degree program.
EDUC 548 Advanced Collaboration, Consultation
and Instructional Techniques for Teachers of Pupils with Moderate/Severe
Disabilities (4)
Advanced
studies in assessment, adaptation and modification of curriculum, and
instructional techniques for teachers of pupils with moderate/severe
disabilities. Emphasis
on the collaborative, consultative, and management roles of the special
educator, focus on interactions with school staff, parents, and outside
agencies. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite:
Admission into the Professional Level II Special Education Credential Program,
EDUC 441.
EDUC 550 Assessment Strategies for Special
Education ( 4 5)
Using norm referenced,
criterion referenced, and curriculum based testing for assessing academic,
behavioral, and physical status of individuals with exceptional needs for
referral purposes. Instructional and evaluation decisions
regarding exceptional students in school settings. 3 seminars, 1 activity, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Level I
Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440, EDUC 446, EDUC 545, EDUC 551. Change effective Fall 2006.
EDUC 551
Characteristics and Instruction of Pupils with Moderate/Severe
Disabilities (4)
Definition and social
behavioral characteristics of students with moderate to severe disabilities. Instructional strategies emphasizing law, assessment, educational
settings, and the collaborative strategies necessary for facilitating the
inclusion of students with moderate/severe disabilities in general education
settings. Emphasis on the communication, social skills, movement,
mobility, sensory and specialized health care issues of students with moderate
to severe disabilities. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into Level I Special Education Credential Program, EDUC 440.
EDUC 553 Current Issues, Emerging Research and
Practices in Special Education (4)
Consideration of
assumptions and techniques of educational research regarding the educational,
personal, social and vocational difficulties affecting the development of
individuals with exceptional needs; emphasizing their applicability to general
and specific educational programs. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: Admission to Level I Special Education Credential Program or masters degree program.
EDUC 555 Introduction to the Counseling
Profession (4)
Overview
of the counseling profession, history, philosophy, theory and ethics. Required activity. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA
Education program.
EDUC 556 Multicultural Counseling (4)
Initiation
of critical analysis of personal beliefs and attitudes regarding counseling in
a diverse society. Focus on a
variety of approaches to explore the beliefs and attitudes of the student in
counseling settings, and examination of strategies considered effective in
working with diverse populations. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Admission to MA Education program.
EDUC 557 Career Counseling (4)
Focus on the study and
application of career development theories in career counseling. Utilizing appraisal instruments, community referral resources,
occupational information, computerized retrieval systems, and personal and
social data and required activities. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA Education program.
EDUC 558 Elementary School Counseling (4)
Focus on the development of
skills for the integration of counseling activities into elementary school
curriculum – specifically the role of the counselor in the development of a
comprehensive guidance program, classroom guidance, counseling, consultation,
program design and evaluation, curriculum and administration of special
programs. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PPS
credential candidate, or consent of instructor.
EDUC 559 Secondary School Counseling (4)
A
basic understanding of the secondary school environment, the role and
responsibilities of the counselor within the school environment/community, the
components of a secondary school counseling program, the develop-mental issues
of 13-18 year olds, emerging standards for school counselors and the changing
nature of student populations. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: PPS credential candidate, or consent of instructor.
EDUC 560 Counseling Theories (4)
Theories
and practice of counseling with special emphasis on the counseling process. Emphasis of conditions of
counseling, counseling techniques, counseling diverse populations and the
counselor as a professional helper. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 555 and admission to MA Education program.
EDUC 561 Group Counseling (4)
Theory
and practice of group counseling, client selection, group structure, process
and termination, and application of theories to specific developmental groups. Communication and facilitation skills emphasized with
relevant ethics and law. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: EDUC 555, EDUC 560 or consent of instructor.
EDUC 562 Student Development–Higher Education
(4)
Exploration
of the roles and competencies of the student development specialist in higher
education. Review of relevant
developmental theory with emphasis on practical implementation. Explore current
issues and trends in higher education, and organizational framework. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to MA Education program.
EDUC 563 Violence Prevention in Schools (4)
Specific counseling
strategies and issues related to violence in the schools. Alienation, violence,
parenting, as they relate to the factors associated with school violence.
Evaluation of effective intervention programs for K-12 schools. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA
Education program.
EDUC 564 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
4()
Consideration
of legal, ethical, cultural and related professional issues as they affect the
practice of counseling. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA
Education Program or PPS Credential Program.
EDUC 565 Counseling Measurement and Assessment
(4)
Training
and evaluation in the utilization of tests, scales, measures, and other
instruments with K-12, and college-age students. An understanding of culturally
appropriate tests and measures, collaboration with school personnel, parents,
and students in the review and interpretation of test scores and measures.
3 seminars, 1activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA
Education Program, Counseling and Guidance Specialization, or to PPS Credential
Program.
EDUC 566 Leadership and Consultation in
Counseling (4)
Development of skills in
planning, organizing, coordinating, and delivering programs that generate
systemic change through establishing collaboration within schools, communities
and other stakeholders. Emphasis on social action and its
role in the counseling profession. 3 seminars, 1
activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA Education Program or PPS
Credential Program.
EDUC 568 Individual Counseling Techniques (4)
Theory
and practice of individual counseling, process and termination, and application
of theories to specific developmental issues working with K-12 students. Communication and facilitation skills emphasized,
working with diverse populations and following legal and ethical guidelines. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to MA
Education Program, Counseling and Guidance Specialization, or to PPS Credential
Program.
EDUC 573 Field Experience, Counseling (1–12)
(CR/NC)
Practical
application of guidance services and counseling in public schools, colleges and
community settings. Seminars with
university staff included. Total credit limited to 24 units. Credit/No Credit
grading only Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward MA Education.
Prerequisite: EDUC 555, EDUC 560 and Advancement to Candidacy.
EDUC 581 Graduate Seminar in Education (1–3)
Contemporary
problems in education. Trends, developments, and issues. Total credit limited to 9
units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry in Education
(4)
Introduction
to professional literature search techniques and to professional organizations
as a basis for educational inquiry.
Explanation of social construction of knowledge, and the
philosophical basis of quantitative and qualitative research. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to UCTE
master’s program.
EDUC 587 Educational Foundations and Current
Issues (4)
Historical,
organizational, legal and philosophical characteristics of American education. Emphasis on the analysis of
contemporary issues focusing on these characteristics. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 588 Education, Culture, and Learning (4)
Cultural
characteristics of educational institutions and practice. Review of theory and research relating to the social
and organizational context in which learning and teaching takes place. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
EDUC 589 Educational Research Methods (4)
Introduction
to research methodologies, application of inferential and descriptive
statistics, critical analysis of research designs and data collection
techniques. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 586.
EDUC 590 Research Applications in Education (4)
Application
of social science research techniques to problems in education and human
services. Capstone
experience for the UCTE master’s inquiry course sequence. Completion of
an inquiry project required. 2 seminars, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: EDUC 589.
EDUC 599 Thesis or Project (3) (3)
Completion
of a thesis or project pertinent to the field of education. Student must register for each quarter of advisement.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate committee and supervising faculty member(s).