All programs in the Bachelor of Science degree (early childhood, elementary, K -12 secondary) typically follow the certificate programs outlined in the Teacher Education Handbook. However, variations are allowed with approval of the Chair of the School of Education. In all cases substantial course work must be completed in both specialization and professional education.

ED 2102 Self-Concept Development (2 Hours)
A course designed to assist students in developing a wholesome self-concept and understanding their role in society. Specific assistance will be given to the student in establishing positive self-identity, self-orientation and self -direction.

ED 2103 English Grammar (3 Hours)
An overview of the principles of English syntax and contemporary English usage.

ED 2111 Intro to Education and Teaching Lab (1 Hour)
A course designed to assist the student who is considering education as a profession. Emphasis is placed on individual self-evaluation as a prerequisite to choosing a vocation and exploration of teaching from the practitioner's point of view. Includes a first phase internship in public school classroom. Grading is on P -F system.

ED 2142 Educational Technology (2 Hours)
Since computers are an essential part of the "basics" of education, this course introduces the student to a variety of elements necessary for an "adequate" understanding of this role. The course focuses primarily on "application" software tools such as word processing, multimedia, Internet access and database management. Attention will also be given to the selection of educational software for the classroom and "technology implementation."

ED 2162 Foundations of Education (2 Hours)
A course designed for the beginning philosopher or educator. The basic design of the course is to learn educational approaches, historical development, and societal problems as they are affected by underlying philosophical thought. Includes an internship in the public school classroom. Prerequisite: 24 hours completed.

ED 2173 Psychology of Children & Youth (3 Hours)
A study of physical, cognitive, moral, and social development of the individual from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between and importance of these processes in facilitating development in the context of schools, as well as other professional areas and future parental lifestyles.  Prerequisite: GSE: no prerequisite.

ED 3122 Learning & Evaluation (2 Hours)
This course is designed to introduce the student to psychological principles and theories in orderthat this information can influence teaching decisions for maximum learning in the classroom. The course will also provide information on reading standardized tests to improve the teaching-learning process. Includes .5 hours of peer teaching.

ED 3182 Methods in Foreign Languages K-12 (2 Hours)
Methods and materials for teaching foreign languages on the elementary /secondary levels (K -12).  Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ED 3212 Methods in Secondary Mathematics (2 Hours)
Methods for teaching mathematics in the secondary school. Offered second semester.   Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ED 3222 Child Development (2 Hours)
An intensive study of the developmental process of early childhood. Emphasis is given to some of the major, present-day development theories and their application in dealing with children. Includes 11 hours of observation. (Early Childhood majors only)  Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ED 3323 Developmental Reading & Practicum (3 Hours)
This is an introductory course designed to focus on language acquisition, emergent and early reading, and materials at the primary and elementary level. Special attention is given to the foundations and development of literacy, basic approaches to reading, the phonetic structure of language, strategies of a balanced reading curriculum, new trends in reading research, and means of evaluation and field experience. Candidates complete practicum experiences with small groups of elementary students. This is the first reading course of three required for all elementary education majors.

ED 3422 Primary Literature/Language Arts (2 Hours)
This course is for undergraduate elementary and early childhood majors preparing for their student teaching assignment. All aspects of the language arts will be reviewed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visual representing. Emphasis will be placed on developing classrooms where young children discover the richness of language.

ED 3432 Music/Art (2 Hours)
This course is designed to prepare teachers for classroom teaching in both disciplines. Attention is given to integrating these areas into other subjects.

ED 3442 Primary Math/Science (2 Hours)
This course is designed to give the prospective teacher necessary knowledge and skills to teach Pre-K through Primary.

ED 3453 Intermediate Math/Science (3 Hours)
This course is designed to prepare students for effective teaching of Mathematics and Science at the intermediate school level.

ED 3464 Elementary Literature/Language Arts (4 Hours)
This course is for undergraduate elementary education majors preparing for their student teaching Assignment. All aspects of the language arts will be reviewed: listening skills, oral language skills, written skills, and reading. Emphasis will be placed on developing classrooms where young children discover the richness and power of written and oral communication. (4 hrs of teaching in public school)

ED 3512 Social Studies in Elementary School (2 Hours)
A course designed to acquaint the student with curriculum materials to methodologies used at the elementary level. Descriptions of specific teaching strategies include discussion, questioning techniques, problem solving, contracts, computers and audio audio-visual instruction, learning centers, community resources, role role-playing and simulation activi activities. Attention is given to multi-cultural aspects of teaching social studies.

ED 3542-3 Methods in Secondary Physical Education (2 or 3 Hours)
Methods and materials in physical education at the secondary level.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ED 3553 Reading Theory & Practicum (3 Hours)
A course designed to focus on refining and extending reading competence through skill development, content reading and developing intrinsic motivations. Special attention is given to classroom organization, lesson plans, material planning, evaluation, and field experience (20 practicum hours). Recommended: Spring of Junior year.

ED 3562 Health, Safety, Nutrition, & PE (2 Hours)
Theory and laboratory course concerning methods and techniques of teaching health, safety, nutrition and physical education in the elementary schools. Emphasis on group organization and program planning for instruction in the progression of activities which will improve the health related fitness components (ardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and nutritional & body composition.

ED 3633 Child Guidance: Theory & Practicum (3 Hours)
The course emphasizes special methods, materials and techniques for guiding the young child's learning experiences. The child development approach to teaching and the positive approach to communication, human relations and discipline as related to all learning areas are integrated throughout the course. Parent education is also an important component of the course. A simultaneous practicum with three, four and five five-year year-old children is part of this course.

ED 3682 Language Development & Reading (2 Hours)
A course for those preparing to teach young children with special emphasis directed toward the acquisition of language and the language experience approach to pre and beginning reading. The integration of all areas of language as applied to listening, speaking, writing, reading, literature, story telling and dramatization are integral parts of the course. Appropriate techniques, methods and materials are included as well as classroom simulations and field experiences. (Must be taken simultaneously with Motor Skill Development/Creative Arts (ED 3692).

ED 3692 Motor Skill Development/Creative Arts (2 Hours)
A course designed for the student preparing to teach young children at the pre -kindergarten, kindergarten and primary levels. Psychomotor skill development is emphasized through play and physical fitness as related to gross motor skill develop development; and through manipulative materials, handwriting and graphic arts as related to fine motor skill development. All areas of music, rhythm, art and creativity with appropriate methods, materials and classroom simulations are included throughout the course. (Must be taken simultaneously with Language Dev./Reading - ED 3682).

ED 4005 Student Teaching I (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first -hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester. (Liability insurance included in ‘Professional Semester’ fee).

ED 4105 Student Teaching I & II (5 Hours each)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation throughobservation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas.  Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester. (Liability insurance included in ‘Professional Semester’ fee).

ED 4142 Survey of the Exceptional Child (2 Hours)
A general course designed to acquaint the student with the various types of exceptionality in children. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the psychological characteristics and the educational needs of the exceptional child. Includes 3 hours of observation in a public school. (Elementary and Secondary majors only).  Prerequisite: Psychology of Children and Youth (ED 2173) or equivalent and admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ED 4273 Professional Decision Making (3 Hours)
Based on systems theory, this course emphasizes: 1) a systems model of learning-teaching; 2) developing and managing a positive classroom climate through an understanding and application of group processes; 3) developing instructional objectives, units, evaluation instruments and curricula; and 4) classroom management.  Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. This course is a prerequisite for the Professional Semester.

ED 4281 4281-3 Directed Study (1-3 Hours)

ED 4333 Reading Diagnosis and Practicum (3 Hours)
This course is designed to provide student learning and experience with informal and formal diagnostic instruments. The student will also be involved with direct tutoring experiences (20 hrs) using diagnosis and remedial techniques. Includes 1.5 hours of teaching.

ED 4352 Music Methods: Elementary (2 Hours)
Methods for teaching music in the elementary school.

ED 4362 Music Methods: Secondary (2 Hours)
Methods for teaching music in the secondary school.

ED 4451 4451-4 Early Childhood Practicum (1-4 Hours)
A laboratory course designed for the student who desires to broaden his experiences with young children. The planning, preparation, presentation and evaluation of learning experiences is required throughout the semester while working directly with children in the laboratory school or in the public school kindergarten class. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.

ED 4472 Early Childhood Curriculum (2 Hours)
Includes the historical and philosophical background of Early Childhood Education. Attention is given to current trends in program planning and meeting the needs of children through broad experiences in order to provide a foundation for later learning.

ED 4483-4 Cognitive Development: Math/Science/Social Studies (3-4 Hours)
A course designed for the student preparing to teach at the pre -kindergarten, kindergarten and primary levels, with attention given to the cognitive development of children as related to mathematics and the physical and social sciences. Theories of cognitive development are examined with emphasis given to the Piagetian theory and the process approach. Appropriate teaching strategies and materials are included as well as classroom simulations and field experiences. Taken concurrently with Mathematics in the Primary School (ED 34 tics 3442).

ED 4522 Characteristics of Early Adolescents (2 Hours)
The teacher understands how students learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunitiesthat support their intellectual, social, and physical development at all grade levels including early childhood, elementary, middle level, and secondary. Includes 15 hours of tutoring a middle school student.

ED 4534 Middle School Curriculum & Design (4 Hours)
This course is designed to bridge the gap between the elementary and secondary curriculum. Emphasis will be directed towards grades 5-8 or the young adolescent. Includes 20 hours of observation in a middle school.

ED 4553 Child & Social Systems l (3 Hours)
This course is designed to inform the student as to the wider parameters of school and society. Includes two ( 2) hours of surveys and two (2) hours of interviewing.

ED 4602 Special Methods: 7-12 (2 Hours)
This course is designed for the 7 or 7-12 secondary education major. Its purpose is to enhance the student's ability to develop appropriate instructional goals and objects that are applicable to student needs and learning modes. This course will also include an observation/internship within a multicultural setting. The hours required for this internship will vary depending on what students need in order to complete the Oklahoma State Department's forty-five (45) hour requirement. A participatory and interactive form of instruction will be utilized in this course.

ED 4700 Student Teaching Seminar (0 Hour)
This semester is taken concurrently with student teaching and is designed for student teachers to develop proficiency in interpersonal skills (relating to the teacher/student, teacher/teacher, teacher/parent relationship and multi-cultural learning situations, further understand mainstreaming, discipline problems and solutions, and to prepare to secure a teaching position. NOTE: Professional Semester Fee: The Professional Semester will include a fee for student professional membership, liability insurance, and teacher supervision expenses.

ED 4710 Seminar: Diversity in Education
This seminar, offered during the Student Teaching semester, is required of all education majors preparing for a teaching career. Current research regarding multiculturalism, global and ethnicity studies, as well as economic diversity and students with special needs in educaiton will be utilized to increase the future teacher's knowledge and understanding of diversity issues related to the classroom. Student teachers will complete a series of assignments to reinforce information presented by guest speakers and faculty in panel discussion, lecture and small group formats. No credit - P or F designated on transcript.

ED 4805 Student Teaching: Pre-Kindergarten (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4815 Student Teaching: Kindergarten (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation throughobservation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4905 Student Teaching: 1st Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4915 Student Teaching: 2nd Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).

ED 4925 Student Teaching: 3rd Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and ad admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4935 Student Teaching: 4th Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4945 Student Teaching: 5th Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4955 Student Teaching: 6th Grade (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4965 Student Teaching: Elementary (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in 'Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4975 Student Teaching: Middle School (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in Professional Semester' fee).
Prerequisite: Senior standing and ad admission to the Professional Semester.

ED 4995 Student Teaching: Secondary (5 Hours)
A course designed to give the student teacher first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. (Liability insurance included in Professional Semester' fee).Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to the Professional Semester.