NOTE: EDU 2113, EDU 2313 and Field Experience (observing/assisting) are prerequisites for admittance toupper-level elementary, middle and secondary education courses. Either EDU 2113 or 2313 must be takenat Southwest Baptist University unless consent is obtained from the Director of Teacher Education. EDU 3333 must be taken at Southwest Baptist University. EDU 2343 and EDU 2353 are also prerequisites for admittanceto upper-level elementary methods courses. Enrollment in upper-level education courses is limited to thosestudents who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, have a documented ACT or SAT score on file in the Office ofTeacher Education (if applicable), have passed all sections of the C-BASE and have completed their file in theOffice of Teacher Education. Only professional education courses transferred from Missouri junior collegesthat are state approved and from senior colleges having state-approved teacher education programs can beused to meet certification requirements.

EDU 2113. Educational Psychology - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Study of social and behavioral theory, including the nature of educational psychology, measurement, personality, theclassroom as a social system, learning and instruction. Prerequisites: ENG 1113 and 2213, or ENG 1123. Should be enrolled concurrently in Field Experience Level 1 or Field Experience Level l may be taken with EDU 2313, Foundationsof Education.

EDU 2121. Field Experience Level 1: (observing/assisting) in Elementary School, Grades 1-6 - 1 hour (Fall, Winterfest, Spring) Thirty clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the elementary school level. Prerequisites: EDU 2113 or EDU 2313 (or either may be taken concurrently), 2.0 GPA and completion of the teacher education file. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained, and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 2131. Field Experience Level 1: (observing/assisting) in Middle/Jr. High - 1 hour (Fall, Winterfest, Spring) Thirty clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the middle/junior high level. Prerequisites: EDU 2113 or EDU 2313 (or either may be taken concurrently), 2.0 GPA and completion of the teacher education file. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained, and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 2141. Field Experience Level 1: (observing/assisting) in Secondary 9-12 or K-12 School - 1 hour (Fall, Winterfest, Spring) Thirty clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the secondary level. Prerequisites: EDU 2113 or EDU 2313 (or either may be taken concurrently), 2.0 GPA and completion of the teacher education file. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained, and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 2232. Introduction to Early Childhood Education - 2 hours (Fall) This course is designed to provide an introduction to the study of early childhood education B birth through eight years of age (grade 3). It includes an historical perspective, goals of early childhood education, the role of play in early childhood development, developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum models. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 2381 or EDU 2391 is required. Prerequisites: ENG 1113, 2213, or ENG 1123 and 2.0 GPA.

EDU 2243. Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child - 3 hours (Spring) Provides information about current concepts in the fields of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the young child; includes application of principles of health, safety and nutrition for young children. Prerequisites: EDU 2113 or EDU 2313 or concurrent enrollment and 2.0 GPA.

EDU 2313. Foundations of Education - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) The course presents major issues of schooling and education basic to professional preparation. Areas included are philosophy, history of American education, administration,governance,finance, legal aspects, social issues, use of technology in instruction, and current topics in the field. Prerequisites: ENG 1113 and 2213, or ENG 1123 and 2.0 GPA.

EDU 2332. Teaching the Young Child - 2 hours (Spring) This course provides a continuation of the study of early childhood education – birth through eight years of age (grade 3). It includes a study of how to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and how to set up a well-run, purposeful, developmentally appropriate program that is responsive to participant needs. Additionally, there is a focus on how to advance the physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of young children with an emphasis on the application of brain research in the preschool and kindergarten classroom. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 2381 or EDU 2391 is required. Prerequisites: EDU 2232, EDU 2381,or EDU 2391 and 2.0 GPA.

EDU 2343. Emergent Literacy - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) This course develops an understanding of communication arts instruction with a particular focus on emergent language and literacy development. It is designed as a foundational course to additional reading methods courses and provides an understanding of how young children learn oral and written language, of the learning environment necessary for this learning to develop naturally, and the cultural and societal influences upon literacy development. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313 or concurrent enrollment, 2.0 GPA, and 30 hours completed. Lamination fee $5.

EDU 2353. Children's Literature - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Study of children's literature with demonstrations of teaching literature in the early childhood through middle school classrooms. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313 or concurrent enrollment, 2.0 GPA, and 30 hours completed. Lamination fee $5.

EDU 2381. Practicum - Introduction to Early Childhood Education - 1 hour (Fall, Spring) Provides 30 clock hours of experience with infants and toddlers. Students will experience a variety of infant/toddler facilities. Students will apply developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Lab fee $10. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 2232 or EDU 2332 and 2.0 GPA are required.

EDU 2391. Practicum - Teaching the Young Child - 1 hour (Fall, Spring) Provides 30 clock hours of clinical experience and student participation in a PreK and Kindergarten setting. Involves planning and teaching daily activities and a weekly unit that incorporates the use of literature, art, science, music, mathematics, language and motor skills which are developmentally appropriate for the preschool child. Lab fee $10. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 2232 or EDU 2332 and 2.0 GPA are required.

EDU 2463. Foundations of the Middle School - 3 hours (Fall) A focus on the historical and philosophical foundations of the traditional junior high and subsequent middle school movement. This course will provide an examination of middle level practices and organizational components, with an emphasis on connection of these practices with research that is both supportive of their implementation and based on the needs of young adolescents. Prerequisites: EDU 2113 and 2313 or concurrent enrollment, and 30 hours completed.

EDU 2483. Home, School and Community Involvement - 3 hours (Spring) Exposes student to the history, current trends and issues of parent and community involvement in the schools. Utilizes materials, techniques and resources for the improvement of home, school and community involvement in the education of children. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313 or concurrent enrollment and 2.0 GPA.

EDU 2512. Teaching Reading in the Middle School - 2 hours (Spring, odd years) Examines methods and materials currently being used to teach reading in today's middle school classroom. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of English composition courses, EDU 2113 and EDU 2313 or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2113 and EDU 2313.

EDU 2823. Media and Computers in Education - 3 hours (Fall, Winterfest, Spring) Develops teachers who are able to apply computer skills and strategies in a variety of personal functions including the development of a professional portfolio, to effectively use media to maximize student learning, and to use a wide variety of media and technological systems in teaching and evaluation of student learning. Prerequisites: CIS 1103. Lab fee $20.

EDU 2951-3. Special Topics in Education - 1-3 hours (On demand) An intensified approach to selected education topics or subject matter not regularly offered by the department.

EDU 3002. Teaching Social Sciences in Early Childhood and Elementary Schools I - 2 hours (Fall) This course is designed for interactive, integrated learning of methods, techniques, and skills for engaging early childhood and elementary students in social studies concepts including history, civics, social and cultural relationships. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2343, 2353. Lamination fee $5.

EDU 3022. Teaching Social Sciences in Early Childhood and Elementary Schools II - 2 hours (Spring) This course is designed for interactive, integrated learning of methods, techniques, and skills for engaging early childhood and elementary students in social studies concepts including geography, economics, and civic education. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2343, 2353, 3002. Lamination fee $5.

EDU 3114. Teaching Reading/Language Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education I - 4 hours (Fall) Designed to explore various approaches and strategies that are appropriate for use in facilitating developmental reading skills in today’s early childhood and elementary classrooms. Strategies designed to foster phonemic awareness and develop phonemic knowledge are also addressed. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2343, 2353.

EDU 3124. Teaching Reading/Language Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education II - 4 hours (Spring) Emphasizes identifying learning styles, strengths, and needs of learners. Materials, methods, and instructional strategies are then suggested based on individual needs of learners in the regular classroom. Strategies to enhance vocabulary development, comprehension, and reader fluency are also addressed. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2343, 2353, 3114.

EDU/HPE 3133. Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School - 3 hours (Spring) Teaching methods; selection of activities; program planning; emphasis on development of a progressive curriculum.

EDU 3143.Integrating Art, Music and Physical Education into the Early Childhood and ElementarySchool - 3 hours(Fall) This course is designed to enable the student to integrate literature, art, music and physical education/movement into the early childhood and elementary classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 3162. Teaching Integrated Math in Early Childhood and Elementary Education - 2 hours (Fall) This course is a study of methods of teaching mathematics in early childhood and elementary classrooms and of integrating mathematics in other content areas in ways that are developmentally appropriate and are reflective of the NCTM standards. Methodology includes developing investigative lesson plans, using technology and learning centers in the math classroom, evaluating mathematics textbooks, formulating performance goals and objectives, and assessing the learning of mathematics. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, two college level math courses above MAT 0123.

EDU 3182. Teaching Integrated Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education - 2 hours (Spring) This course involves a study of methods of teaching science in the early childhood and elementary schools using process inquiry skills, of integrating science with other content areas, and of teaching science in ways that are developmentally appropriate and are reflective of the National Science Education Standards and the Missouri Grade-level Expectations. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 3162, two science courses - a biological science with a lab and a physical science with a lab.

EDU 3212. Screening, Diagnosis and Prescription in Early Childhood Education - 2 hours (Fall) A study of methods, procedures and instruments used in early childhood for screening and diagnosing individual children in order to prescribe specific learning activities. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2332, 2343, 2381, 2391.

EDU/ENG 3303. American Literature for the Young Adult Reader - 3 hours (Fall) The study of young adult and ethnic American literature and of methods for teaching this literature in the middle and secondary school classrooms. Designed for those seeking teacher certification.

EDU 3311. Field Experience Level 2 in Early Childhood, Birth-Grade 3 - 1 hour (Fall, Spring) Minimum of thirty-five clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the early childhood level taken concurrently with methods courses. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2391 or 2121. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 3321. Field Experience 2 in Elementary School, Grades 1-6 - 1 hour (Fall, Spring) Minimum of thirty-five clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the elementary school level taken concurrently with methods courses. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2391 or 2121. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 3331. Field Experience Level 2 in Middle/Jr. High School (NOT SECONDARY) - 1 hour (Spring) Minimum of thirty-five clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the middle/junior high level taken concurrently with EDU 4493. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained, and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 3333. Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction - (Fall, Spring) This course will emphasize examining and implementing teaching methods, developing critical thinking skills, analyzing learners and the learning process, refining communication skills, and constructing curriculum. EDU 3333 must be taken at SBU. A Field Experience Level 2 (EDU 3341) must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, and 2141.

EDU 3341. Field Experience Level 2 in Secondary School - 1 hour (Fall, Spring) Minimum of thirty-five clock hours of supervised practical experience in the classroom at the secondary school level. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 3333. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. Permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences must be obtained and student must pre-enroll. Course fee $5. Pass/Fail credit is given.

EDU 3613. Teaching Reading in the Content Areas - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Designed to assist middle school/junior high and/or secondary teachers in the use of functional reading strategies which enable students to use reading as a tool to learn in various content areas. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU/MUS 3813. Elementary Music Education - 3 hours (Spring) Study of administrative teaching techniques and survey of materials for teaching vocal and instrumental music in early childhood and elementary grades. Examination of musical concepts and skills appropriate at each age or learning level. Training in use of piano, recorder, autoharp and fretted instruments. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, MUS 1621 and 1623 (music majors and minors only).

EDU 3823. Behavior and Classroom Management in Early Childhood and Elementary Education - 3 hours (Spring) The content of this class is an exploration of the dynamics of behavior and management that make a community of learners in a classroom. Emotional, social, and physical aspects will be considered in making an environment conducive to teaching and learning. Management of student behavior, discipline approaches, and the total make-up of the classroom will be studied, discussed, researched, and observed in early childhood and elementary class settings. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, and 2391 or 2121.

EDU 3833. Behavior and Classroom Management - Secondary - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) An examination of current and past principles of classroom management will be examined in light of biblical, theoretical, and philosophical assumptions concerning humankind. Modern theories of discipline will be evaluated as to effectiveness and will be contrasted with historical views of schooling and education. It is intended that students will be challenged to contemplate methods of instructing and modeling behavior (proactively) instead of simply responding (reactively) to inappropriate student actions. Wisdom and virtue, the cornerstones of any education, will be discussed as goals for students versus simply controlling and conforming behavior. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2141, 2313.

EDU 4112. Teaching Writing - 2 hours (Block-Fall, odd years) This course is designed to stress the teacher's role in the writing process and introduce writing activities that may be implemented in the classroom for different areas of the curriculum. A variety of instructional approaches to teaching middle school students to write will be addressed. The course will focus on writing as process and product Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester.

EDU 4473. Psychology of the Middle School Student - 3 hours (Fall) This course offers a broad overview of the history of young adolescent psychology, its advocates, researchers and its implications for middle level educational practices. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2463.

EDU 4493. Middle School Curriculum - 3 hours (Spring) This course offers an in-depth study of curriculum development and instructional strategies targeting the young adolescent. As a result of this course, students will develop pedagogical practices that meet the vast physical, emotional, social, intellectual and affective developmental needs of young adolescents. Middle school majors must take Field Experience Level 2 (EDU 3431) concurrently. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 2463.

EDU 4512. Methods of Teaching Art, K-12 - 2 hours (Fall) Understanding motivation, materials and techniques in school art programs. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, 3333 or concurrent enrollment.

EDU 4513. Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 3 hours (Spring) Theory and application of current practices in teaching mathematics in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 4522. Methods of Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 2 hours (Spring, even years) Course will provide practical methods for the prospective teacher to use for the instruction of middle and secondary school students in such areas as laboratory safety, investigative and questioning skills. Course activities will include inquiry teaching, use of demonstrations in teaching, budgeting and supply ordering, science fairs and projects, and the use of the computer in the science classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. EDU/HPE 4533. Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education, 5-12 - 3 hours (Block-Fall) Teaching methods; selection of activities; program planning;emphasis ondevelopment of a progressive curriculum (restricted to health and physical education majors and minors.) Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. EDU 4542. Methods of Teaching Social Science in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 2 hours (Spring) Exploration of basic concepts within each of the social sciences and possible teaching methods. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 4543. Methods of Teaching Writing in the Secondary School - 3 hours (Spring) Theory and application in the teaching of writing and grammar in secondary schools with emphasis on the writing process. A requirement for secondary English majors. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 4552. Methods of Teaching Speech in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 2 hours (On sufficient demand) Emphasis on principles, techniques and problems that are unique in teaching speech. Unit and course plans are developed for all areas of speech. Attention is given to directing forensic and dramatic activities. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 4563. Methods of Teaching Foreign Language - 3 hours (On sufficient demand) Study of methods of teaching modern languages in public school. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU/MUS 4573. Methods of Teaching Vocal Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 3 hours (Fall, odd years) Study of philosophy of music education, administrative and teaching techniques and materials for teaching vocal music in the middle and secondary schools. Music majors and minors only. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, MUS 1621, MUS 1623.

EDU/MUS 4583. Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools - 3 hours (Fall, even years) Study of philosophy of music education, administrative and teaching techniques and materials for teaching instrumental music in middle and secondary schools. Music majors and minors only. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313, MUS 1621, MUS 1623.

EDU 4593. Spiritual Issues in Public Schools – 3 hours (Winterfest, Spring) This course is designed to help teachers plan curriculum in ways that stay true to one’s faith and helps teach Christian values in a multicultural community. Students will review which laws determine the religious rights of students and teachers in public schools and how to apply these laws to real situations in the classroom.

EDU 4832. Tests and Measurement - 2 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) Study of the principles of assessment from organizing the classroom as a social setting, to planning and conducting instruction based on sound objectives, to the formal assessment of student learning, to grading students and finally to interpreting standardized tests and statewide assessments. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester.

EDU 4842. The Exceptional Child - 2 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) Mentally, emotionally and physically exceptional children are studied. Diagnosis and methods of teaching gifted, mentally retarded, visual and sound-impaired, learning disabled and physically handicapped children and children with communication and behavior problems are included. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester.

EDU 4929. Student Teaching in the Elementary School - 10 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) - for Elementary Majors Observation, participation and directed teaching in public schools. Prerequisites: Unconditional admittance to Teacher Education Program. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester. Student Teaching fee $225.

EDU 4939. Student Teaching in the Middle School - 10 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) for Stand Alone Middle School Majors Observation, participation and directed teaching in public schools. Prerequisites: Unconditional admittance to Teacher Education Program. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester. Student Teaching fee $225.

EDU 4949. Student Teaching in the Secondary School - 10 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) for Secondary Certification Observation, participation and directed teaching in public schools. Prerequisites: Unconditional admittance to Teacher Education Program. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester. Student Teaching fee $225.

EDU 4959. Student Teaching in the K-12 School System - 10 hours (Block-Fall, Spring) for Art K-12, Music K-12, and Physical Education K-12 Majors Observation, participation and directed teaching in public schools. Prerequisites: Unconditional admittance to Teacher Education Program. Must be taken as part of the professional block semester. Student Teaching fee $225.

EDU 4951-3. Intensive Studies in Education - 1-3 hours (On demand) An intensified approach to selected education topics or subject matter not regularly offered by the department. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.

EDU 4991-3 Independent Studies (Elementary Majors) - 1-3 hours (On demand) Advanced studies of specific topics arranged by department chair. Prerequisites: EDU 2113, 2313.