克利夫兰州立大学

Designed to provide continued professional development to experienced teachers, the elementary education specialization is intended for individuals who wish to extend their understanding of teaching-learning processes and the situational contexts in which they occur. This specialization offers opportunity for the in-depth study of current theory, research, and practice, particularly related to the design and delivery of effective instruction in the primary and upper elementary or middle school grades. While built around a common College Core, degree requirements are sufficiently flexible to allow for individual needs and interests. For example, students may use elective credits to expand their knowledge of one or more academic disciplines in the elementary curriculum; investigate new teaching methods and technologies; explore the educational needs of a particular age range or group of learners; or expand their understanding of the cognitive, affective, social, cultural, and motivational dimensions of learning. Students also may develop further skills to assume greater leadership roles in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of instructional programs. The Elementary Education Program does not provide for teacher licensure or any type of endorsement.

PROGRAM OF STUDY COLLEGE CORE

(11 credits)

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

EDB 601 - Research in Education and Human Services
ETE 501 - Technology Strand

SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS

SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education
EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education
EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past
EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

EDC 501 - Child Development
EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION CORE

(3 credits)

EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction

SPECIALIZATION

(19 credits)

EDC 500 - Diversity in Educational Settings

SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES BASED ON YOUR CONCENTRATION AREA:

EUT 512 - Integrated Performance Assessment: Methods of Foreign Language Education preK-12
EDC 513 - Instructional Development In English/Language Arts Education
EDC 514 - Instructional Development In Art Education
EDC 515 - Instructional Development In Mathematics Education
EDC 517 - Instructional Development In Science Education

ELECTIVES:

(12 credits minimum, selected with advisor)

EXIT REQUIREMENT

Select one of three options: comprehensive examination, project, or thesis.