Education (EDUC)

EDUC 1010 College Success

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

This course is designed to increase student success in college by assisting the students in obtaining skills necessary to reach their educational goals. Study skills, life skills, career goals, college resources and elements of Blackboard will be covered.

EDUC 1110 Intro to Professional Education

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

An overview of education in the United States viewed in terms of history, philosophy, finance and governance. Encourages critical thought regarding the role of education in our ever-changing diverse society, the role of the teacher, and educational practices in schools. The course is designed to help students explore education as a prospective career.

EDUC 1900 Field Exp: Human Services

1.0 credit hours

60.0 Classroom Hours = 60.0 Lab Hours

The student will be assigned to a human services agency that works with youth and families. This is for UNK transfer students.

EDUC 2000 Educational Psychology

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

This course is a study of the three focal areas in education: the learner, the learning process, and the learning environment. It is a survey of the principles of psychology as applied to classroom teaching; emphasis on development, learning, motivation, evaluation, adjustment, and educational techniques and innovations.

EDUC 2300 Intro to the Exceptional Learner

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

This introductory course is a study of the characteristics of students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Emphasis is on the psychosocial implications, identification differences, learning characteristics and manifest behaviors. The effects of educational practices and attitudes, and nature of and forces for social change will be explored. This course will include 10 hours of observation in a special education classroom. Prerequisites: EDUC 1110 or permission of instructor.

EDUC 2350 Children's Literature

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

An introduction to the literature of literacy for children. Practice in creating literacy experiences for children and in selecting and developing appropriate materials.

EDUC 2590 Instructional Technology

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

This course is an introduction to a variety of technologies and strategies for use in the instructional process to accommodate all learners. The focus will also be on the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology. Prerequisites: EDUC 1110 or permission of instructor.

EDUC 2800 Professional Practicum

1.0 credit hours

50.0 Classroom Hours = 50.0 Lab Hours

Designed to acquaint the student with the classroom situation and atmosphere by participation in the teaching-learning process. Includes observation and assistance in classroom-related activities under supervision of an experienced teacher.

EDUC 2801 Profesional Practicum

1.0 credit hours

50.0 Classroom Hours = 50.0 Lab Hours

Designed to acquaint the student with the classroom situation and atmosphere by participation in the teaching-learning process. Includes observation and assistance in classroom-related activities under supervision of an experienced teacher. Prerequisite: EDUC 1110.

EDUC 2802 Professional Practicum

1.0 credit hours

50.0 Classroom Hours = 50.0 Lab Hours

Designed to acquaint the student with the classroom situation and atmosphere by participation in the teaching-learning process. Includes observation and assistance in classroom-related activities under supervision of an experienced teacher. Prerequisite: EDUC 1110.

EDUC 2803 Professional Practicum

1.0 credit hours

50.0 Classroom Hours = 50.0 Lab Hours

Designed to acquaint the student with the classroom situation and atmosphere by participation in the teaching-learning process. Includes observation and assistance in classroom-related activities under supervision of an experienced teacher. Prerequisite: EDUC 1110.

EDUC 2980 Directed Study

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

Directed Study

EDUC 2990 Special Topics

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

Special topic course description upon request.