Courses

Courses offered through the Education Certification Program are as follows:

EDUC 202(F) CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION(3-0-3)
Exploration of current issues and controversies in education through research and primary experience. Requires a minimum of 14 hours of service or experience in K-12 schools, to be arranged individually. Directed to all students interested in issues of K-12 education, and recommended for those interested in entering the teacher preparation program.

EDUC 301(F) PHILOSOPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3-0-3) Distribution course: Group II
Analysis of events and ideas that have shaped the philosophy and practice of American schools today. Requires at least 15 hours of observation in secondary schools. Appropriate for all students interested in the influences and stresses that have created a unique educational system in our culturally diverse country. Required  for certification unless EDUC 330 is substituted.  Enrollment limited to students with junior status and higher.

EDUC 305(F, S) EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3-0-3)
Distribution course: Group II
The goal of this course is to introduce students to a psychological understanding of teaching and learning through an overview of principles, issues, and related research in educational psychology. The course will examine theories of learning, complex cognitive processes, cognitive and emotional development, motivation, and the application of these constructs of effective instruction, the design of optimum learning environments, assessment of student learning, and teaching in diverse classrooms. It is a general overview of the field and requires no prior preparation. Required for certification. Enrollment limited to students with junior status and higher.

EDUC 310(S) INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION (3-0-3)
This course will introduce and expose students to the field of Special Education.  Students will learn about the various individuals who receive special education as well as other types of exceptionality, included giftedness.  Controversial issues in this field will be xamined along with pertinent legislation.  This course will familiarize students with instructional approaches in special education and the social issues impacting the field.  Students will visit area schools.  Recommended for certification.

EDUC 315 (S) ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (3-0-3)
The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic theories of adolescent development and cognition.  The course will examine principles and concepts in the areas of physical, emotional and psychological development, identity formation, sexuality, and family and peer relations.  Other 'hot topics' such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and teenagers and the media will also be examined.

EDUC 325 (S) ADOLESCENT LITERATURE (3-0-3)
Cultural, literary, and developmental issues in literature written to engage middle and high school students.  Recommended for certification.

EDUC 330(F) THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL (3-0-3)
Survey of the background, purposes, and organization of modern secondary schools and their students and their curricula. Includes the policy and administration of secondary schools, as well as introductory educational research. 15 hours of observation in the schools required. Required for certification unless EDUC 301 is substituted.  Enrollment limited to students with junior satus or higher.

EDUC 335(S) URBAN EDUCATION: ISSUES, POLICY, AND PRACTICE (3-0-3)
Distribution course: Group II
Major issues facing urban education, including poverty, the implications of racial and ethnic diversity for educational institutions, and strategies for improving academic achievement in urban schools. We will examine sociological, political, cultural, and educational research and theory, as well as explore strategies for improvement of urban education at the classroom, school, and policy levels.  Recommended for certification.

EDUC 345(S) COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION(3-0-3)
Technology is and will continue to be deeply involved in the education process. In this course, students will investigate and use computer applications to enhance classroom teaching and facilitate administrative tasks. We will explore relevant design alternatives for educational presentations and websites.  The Internet will be utilized as a teacher and student resource.  Other related topics including copyright, networking, and computer systems will be included.  Recommended for certification.

EDUC 350 (S) EDUCATION POLICY: FROM LEGISLATURES TO CLASSROOMS (3-0-3)
Establish principles of policy analysis and then use those principles to investigate the effects of current educational policies with particular attention to the dynamics and impact on schools, families, children, and communities.  recommended for certification.  Graduate/Undergraduate version: EDUC 550.

The following seminars in teaching (EDUC 410-416) provide the transition from the academic study of theories of teaching and learning and the analysis of the psychological, historical, and organizational context of teaching to the practice of teaching. Each of the seminars is designed to provide the pre-professional student with the theoretical and conceptual paradigms underlying the observations, the modeling of a wide range of pedagogical practices, and the preparation of curriculum materials and resource collections in preparation for teaching. Students will enroll in a seminar in teaching for each field in which the student seeks teacher certification. The appropriate seminar(s) in teaching, EDUC 420 (Curriculum Development) and EDUC 440 (Student Teaching in the Rice University Summer School for Grades 8 through 12) are requirements for certification. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 410(F) THEORY AND METHODS: ART (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 411(F) THEORY AND METHODS: ENGLISH (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 412(F) THEORY AND METHODS: FOREIGN LANGUAGE (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 413(F) THEORY AND METHODS: MATHEMATICS (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 414(F) THEORY AND METHODS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 415(F) THEORY AND METHODS: SCIENCE (hours variable)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 416(F) THEORY AND METHODS: SOCIAL STUDIES (1 to 3)
Study of methods for putting theory into practice in the classroom. Includes multiple methods for educating students in our diverse society, reflection on, and practice of the skills of teaching applicable to the discipline. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530; permission of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 420(S) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (3-0-3)
Integration of theory with practice as students observe a mentor teacher, identify issues of developing and implementing curriculum with a diverse student body, and create curriculum for the Summer School for Grades 8-12. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and committed to student teaching in Summer School. Prerequisites: EDUC 301/501 or EDUC 330/530 and consent of instructor. Required for certification.

EDUC 440 SUPERVISED TEACHING (3-0-3)
Field-based practicum for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar.  Required for certification.  Prerequisite(s): EDUC 420.

EDUC 470 FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (1 to 3)
Study of field-based ethnographic research on teaching and learning. Includes seminar, independent research projects, ethnographic research methods, and directed case studies. Open to upperclassmen and graduate students, particularly those in education, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Undergraduate version of EDUC 570.  Graduate/Undergraduate version: EDUC 570.  May not be in any of the following Classification(s): Freshman, Sophomore. Instructor permission required.  Limited enrollment.

EDUC 490 (S) PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (1-0-1)
Development of a portfolio demonstrating teaching strengths which is required for teacher certification during the last summer of student teaching.  Recommended for certification. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

EDUC 491(F, S) INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH (hours variable)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDUC 501(F) PHILOSOPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 301.

EDUC 502(F) CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 202.

EDUC 505 (F, S) EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 305

EDUC 510(S) INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 310.

EDUC 515 (S) ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 315.

EDUC 525 (S) ADOLESCENT LITERATURE (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 325.

EDUC 530 (F) THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 330.

EDUC 535(S) URBAN EDUCATION: ISSUES, POLICY, AND PRACTICE (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 335.

EDUC 540(F) INTERNSHIP (3-0-3)
Field practice for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC 440 and consent of instructor.

EDUC 545 (S) COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3-0-3)
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 545.

EDUC 550 (S) EDUCATION POLICY: FROM LEGISLATURES TO CLASSROOMS (3-0-3)
Establish principles of policy analysis and then use those principles to investigate the effects of current educational policies with particular attention to the dynamics and impact on schools, families, children, and communities.  recommended for certification.  Graduate version of EDUC 350, additional assignments are required.  Graduate/Undergraduate version: EDUC 350.  May not be  in any of the following Classification(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior.

EDUC 570 (S) FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (1 to 3)
Study of field-based ethnographic research on teaching and learning. Includes seminar, independent research projects, ethnographic research methods, and directed case studies. Open to upperclassmen and graduate students, particularly those in education, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Graduate version of EDUC 470, additional assignments are required.  Graduate/Undergraduate version: EDUC 470.  May not be in any of the following Classification(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Instructor permission required.  Limited enrollment.

EDUC 591(F) INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH (Variable)
Requires field hours. Graduate equivalent of EDUC 491. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.