EDUC-EDUCATION

EDUC 100. Orientation to Education - 3 cr.

Introduction to public education and teacher tasks and responsibilities.

EDUC 102. Internship I - 3 cr.

Supervised experience in elementary education settings.

EDUC 103. Internship in Bilingual Education/ESL - 1-4 cr.

Supervised experience in bilingual education/ESL elementary or secondary classroom settings for prospective bilingual education/ESL teachers.

EDUC 150. Math for Paraprofessionals - 3 cr.

Applied math skills for paraprofessionals working with children. Prerequisite: CCDM 103.

EDUC 151. Math for Paraprofessionals II - 3 cr.

Applied math skills for paraprofessionals working under the direction of a teacher. Prerequisite: EDUC 150.

EDUC 161. Project Wild - 1 cr.

A supplemental, interdisciplinary instructional program for teachers of K-12 students. A way for teachers to incorporate concepts related to people, wildlife and a healthy environment into all major school subject and skill areas. Emphasizes lively, hands-on, diverse and instructionally sound educational activities. Community Colleges only.

EDUC 162. Project WET - 1 cr.

Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), an international, interdisciplinary, water science and education program for formal and non-formal educators of K-12 student. Facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the development and dissemination of classroom ready teaching aids based on the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide, a collection of over 90 innovative, interdisciplinary activities that are hands-on, easy to use and fun. Community Colleges only.

EDUC 163. Project Learning Tree - 1 cr.

An award winning environmental education program for teachers and other educators of students PK-12. Uses the forest as a window to the world to increase students understanding of our complex environment; stimulate critical and creative thinking; develop the ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instill the confidence and commitment to take responsible action. Includes activities that help teach science, mathematics, English, language arts, social studies history, visual and performing arts. Community Colleges only.

EDUC 168. Educational Uses of Computers - 2 cr.

Word processing, databases, spread sheets, telecommunications, and curricular applications.

EDUC 181. Field Experience I - 1 cr.

Introduction to public school teaching, school visits, classroom observations and discussion seminar.

EDUC 195. Individual Topics in Education - 1-3 cr.

Supervised study in a specific area of interest. Each course shall be designated by a qualifying subtitle. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

EDUC 200. Educational Foundations - 3 cr.

The psychological, philosophical, sociological, and legal bases of education. Prerequisite: must be a co-op student.

EDUC 202. Internship II - 3 cr.

Supervised experience in junior high settings. Prerequisite: must be a co-op student.

EDUC 204. Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Education - 3 cr.

Explore and review the historical, legal, philosophical, theoretical and pedagogical paradigms of bilingual/ESL education.

EDUC 216. Independent Studies - 1-3 cr.

Independent studies in education for education associate majors. Prerequisite: Education associate major or consent of instructor. Restricted to EA and OECC majors.

EDUC 219. Pre-Teacher Preparation - 3 cr.

Assists students in developing the necessary competencies needed for acceptance to the Teacher Education Program. Course content includes basic skill development, test taking skills, and completion of teacher preparation packet. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U. Community Colleges only.

EDUC 300. Instructional Methodology - 3 cr.

Classroom planning, curriculum development, teaching techniques and applications. Prerequisite: must be a co-op student.

EDUC 302. Internship III - 3 cr.

Student teaching in public school classroom according to major area of interest.

EDUC 303. Internship in Bilingual Education/ESL - 2 cr.

Placement and observation in an educational bilingual setting for prospective bilingual education teachers. Same as EDUC 381.

EDUC 315. Multicultural Education - 3 cr. (2+2P)

The conceptual manifestations of culture, race and ethnicity, class, gender, exceptionalities, language and bilingualism within the schooling process. Same as EDUC 515 with differentiated assignments for graduate students.

EDUC 317V. Multicultural Issues in Society - 3 cr.

Conceptual manifestations of culture, race, ethnicity, class, gender, exceptionalities, language, and bilingualism within and across society.

EDUC 342. Sheltered English Instruction for the ESL Classroom - 3 cr.

Addresses the acquisition of English proficiency by speakers of other languages.

EDUC 343. Language, Literacy, and Culture in the ESL Classrooms - 3 cr.

Framework and strategies for developing the written abilities of second language learners.

EDUC 344. Issues in Schooling for Bilingual Learners - 3 cr.

Current thought and direction regarding bilingual education in the United States and New Mexico.

EDUC 381. Field Experience III - 2 cr.

Intensive observations, case study development, classroom language and culture, special education resources, student assessment and discussion seminar. Same as EDUC 303.

EDUC 395. Special Topics in Education - 1-3 cr.

Offered under various subtitles in the Schedule of Classes. May be taken for a maximum of 3 cr. per semester and a total of 6 credits overall.

EDUC 402. Internship IV - 6 cr.

Supervised co-teaching in educational setting according to major area of interest. Prerequisite: must be a co-op student.

EDUC 450. Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Education - 3 cr.

Characteristics of the young child, play, guidance, communication, methods, materials, models, issues.

EDUC 451. Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Methods and materials for teaching elementary school science. Includes components of lessons and the use of multimedia. Prerequisites: 9 hours of science from biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, with no more than 3 hours from any one department. Corequisites: ECED 450, EDUC 452, and RDG 360 (Block A courses). Same as EDUC 551 with differentiated assignments for graduate students.

EDUC 452. Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Content, theories of cognition, and instructional approaches for the teaching of mathematics in the elementary grades. Prerequisite: MATH 111. Corequisites: ECED 450, EDUC 451, and RDG 360 (Block A courses). Same as EDUC 552 with differentiated assignments for graduate students.

EDUC 453. Methods of Teaching Elementary School Language Arts - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Implications of language acquisition and development for instructional practices. Focus on student-centered response to literature, writing process, whole language learning, based on socio-psycholinguistic theory and research. Corequisites: RDG 361, EDUC 454, and EDUC 455 (Block B courses). Same as EDUC 553 with differentiated assignments for graduate students.

EDUC 454. Methods of Teaching Elementary School Social Studies - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Focus on social studies curriculum and instruction including student-centered approaches, active learning, educational technology, nontextual curriculum, integration, multicultural education, authentic assessment, and practical applications. Corequisites: RDG 361, EDUC 453, and EDUC 455 (Block B courses). Same as EDUC 554 with differentiated assignments for graduate students.

EDUC 463. Teaching Science at the Middle and High School Level - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Integrating content knowledge and pedagogy for the middle and high school teacher in science. The focus will be on a variety of instructional strategies and pedagogical skills that will enhance the learning of science for students in grades 6-12. Practicum required. Same as EDUC 563.

EDUC 470. Elementary Student Teaching - 9 cr.

Synthesis of knowledge and skills appropriate to teaching in elementary schools. Graded S/U.

EDUC 471. Secondary Student Teaching - 9 cr.

Synthesis of knowledge and skills appropriate to teaching in secondary schools. Graded S/U.

EDUC 475. Contemporary Issues in Education - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Discussion of contemporary issues including: classroom management, motivation, conferences, professional organizations, professional ethics, community influences, cultural pluralism, reform movements, instructional influences, and educational technology. Requires field experience component in a school or community setting. Same as EDUC 575.

EDUC 480. International Student Teaching Seminar - 1 cr.

Preparation for students planning to teach in an international setting. Prerequisite: Must be scheduled one semester before graduation.

EDUC 481. Elementary Student Teaching Seminar - 3 cr.

Discussion of elementary school issues related to student teaching. Taken concurrently with EDUC 470. Graded S/U.

EDUC 482. Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar - 3 cr.

Discussion of secondary school issues related to student teaching. Taken concurrently with EDUC 471. Graded S/U.

EDUC 483. Second Language Acquisition - 3 cr.

Exploring affective, cultural, linguistic, cognitive factors that influence the second-language-acquisition process with application to classroom practice. Same as EDUC 583.

EDUC 487. Methods of TESOL - 3 cr.

Effective second language teaching approaches that provide for interactive learning situations, meaningful input language models, varied language use materials, adaptive teacher response strategies, and assessments of student processing needs.

EDUC 489. Topics - 1-3 cr.

Offered under various subtitles which indicate the subject matter to be covered. A maximum of 3 credits in any one semester and a grand total of 3 credits.

EDUC 495. Directed Study Courses in Education - 1-3 cr.

Each course shall be identified by a qualifying subtitle. Maximum of 3 credits in any one semester and a grand total of 6 credits.