Undergraduate Courses

Course offerings are subject to change but typical offerings are noted by the following:
F=fall semester, SP=spring semester, SSI=summer session 1 and SSII=summer session 2.

Early Childhood Education N-3 (will not be issued by PDE after Aug. 31. 2013)

  • EACN 202 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits) - (SP)
  • EACN 301 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum (3 credits) - (SP)
  • EACN 302 - Preschool Curriculum (3 credits) - (F)
  • EACN 401 - Inclusion in Early Childhood (3 credits) - (F)
  • EACN 402 - Student Teaching ELED/EACN (12 credits) - (F,SP)

Elementary Education k-6 (will not be issued by PDE after Aug. 31. 2013)
Program effective September 2005 for freshman
Program effective September 2007 for transfer students

  • EDUN 105 - Intro to Teaching in Diverse Society - (SP)
  • EDUN 201 - Educational Psychology (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 203 - Developmental Reading (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 204 - Reading Assessment/Instruction (3 credits) - (SP)
  • EDUN 202 - Intro to Curriculum, Planning, & Assessment - (SP)
  • EDUN 210 - Observation 1 - (F)
  • EDUN 211 - Observation 2 - (SP)
  • EDUN 322 - A Student-Centered Approach to Elementary Math Instruction (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 321 - Social Science Methods (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 320 - Classroom Management (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 324 - Language Arts & Technology (3 credits) - (SP08)
  • EDUN323 - A Student-Centered Approach to Science Instruction (3 credits) - (SP08)
  • EDUN 315 - Practicum I (1 credit) - (F,SP)
  • EDUN 316 - Practicum II (1 credit) - (F,SP)
  • SPEN 202 - Issues in Special Education (3 credits) - (F, SP, SSII)
  • EDUN 402 - Student Teaching (12 credits) - (F,SP)
  • EDUN 404 - Senior Seminar (3 credits) - (F,SP)

Secondary Education

  • EDUN 331 - General Secondary Methods and Technology (3 credits) - (F)
  • EDUN 332 - Secondary Education Curriculum in the Content Area (3 credits) - (SP)
  • EDUN 402 - Student Teaching (12 credits) - (F, SP)
  • EDUN 404 - Senior Seminar (3 credits) - (F, SP)

Special Education N-12 (will not be issued by PDE after August 31, 2013)

  • SPEN 202 - Issues in Special Education (3 credits) - (F, SP, SSII)
  • SPEN 301 - Assessment/Evaluation/Instruction I (3 credits) - (F)
  • SPEN 302 - Assessment/Evaluation/Instruction II (3 credits) - (SP)
  • SPEN 401 - Teaching People with Severe and Profound Disabilities (3 credits) - (F,SSI)
  • SPEN 402 - Management Strategies for Special Educators (3 credits) - (F)
  • SPEN 403 - Student Teaching ELED/SPED (12 credits) - (F,SP)

Early Childhood PK-4 (New Program- For PDE certification after Sept 1, 2013)
EDEC 101 Child Development and Learning Ages PK-5 (4 credits)
EDEC 102 Child Development and Learning Ages 6-9 (4 credits)
EDEC 201: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
EDEC 203: Developing Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Skills (3 credits)
EDEC 204: Literacy Instruction for Young Learners – Part I   (3 credits)
EDEC 205: Theory and Pre-Practicum I (3 credits)
EDEC 206: Theory and Pre-Practicum II (3 credits)
EDEC 301: Literacy Instruction for Young Learners – Part II (3 credits)
EDEC 302: Science and the Young Child (3 credit)
EDEC 303: Mathematics and the Young Child (3 credits)
EDEC 304: Social Studies and the Young Child (3 credits)
EDEC 305: Theory and Practicum I – Grades PK-1 (3 credits)
EDEC 306: Theory and Practicum II – Grades 2-4 (3 credits)
EDEC 401: Student Teaching – PK-4 (12 credits)
EDEC 403: Family and Community Relations (3 credits)
EDEC 404: Internship in Special Topics (4 credits)
EDSP 203:  Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 303: Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 304: Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 303: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)

Middle Level 4-8 (New Program- For PDE certification after Sept 1, 2013)
EDML 107: Introduction to Middle Level Schools: Philosophy, Organization and Community (3 credits)
EDML 301: Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3 credits)
EDML 302: Reading and Writing Assessment (3 credits)
EDML 303: Reading and Writing Using Children’s Literature (3 credits)
EDML 402: Student Teaching – EDML (9 credits)
EDML 404: Senior Seminar – EDML (3 credits)
EDSP 203: Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 303: Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 304: Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 201: Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDUN 303: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 315: Practicum I (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 316: Practicum II (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 320: Classroom Management (3 credits)
EDUN 331: General Methods and Technology (3 credits)
EDUN 332: Education Methods and Curriculum in the Content Area (3 credits)

Secondary Education 7-12 (New Program- For PDE certification after Jan. 1, 2013)
EDSP 203: Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 303: Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 304: Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 201: Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDUC 205: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3 credits)
EDUN 303: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 315: Practicum I (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 316: Practicum II (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 320: Classroom Management (3 credits)
EDUN 331: General Methods and Technology (3 credits)
EDUN 332: Education Methods and Curriculum in the Content Area (3 credits)
EDUN 412: Student Teaching – Secondary Education (6 credits)
EDUN 414: Senior Seminar – Secondary Education (3 credits)

Art Education K-12 (New Program- For PDE certification after Jan. 1, 2013)
EDSP 203: Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 303: Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 304: Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 201: Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDUC 205: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3 credits)
EDUN 303: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUN 315: Practicum I (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 316: Practicum II (Field Experience/Mentorship) (1 credit)
EDUN 320: Classroom Management (3 credits)
EDUN 412: Art Area - Student Teaching  (6 credits)
EDUN 414: Senior Seminar – Secondary Education (3 credits)

Early Childhood PK-4/Special Education PK-8 (New Program-For PDE certification after August 31, 2013)
EDEC 101: Child Development and Learning Ages PK-5 (4 credits)
EDEC 102: Child Development and Learning Ages 6-9 (4 credits)
EDEC 201: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
EDEC 203: Developing Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Skills (3 credits)
EDEC 204: Literacy Instruction for Young Learners – Part I   (3 credits)
EDEC 301: Literacy Instruction for Young Learners – Part II (3 credits)
EDEC 302: Science and the Young Child (3 credit)
EDEC 303: Mathematics and the Young Child (3 credits)
EDEC 304: Social Studies and the Young Child (3 credits)
EDEC 305: Theory and Practicum I – Grades PK-1 (3 credits)
EDEC 306: Theory and Practicum II – Grades 2-4 (3 credits)
EDEC 401: Student Teaching – PK-4 (12 credits)
EDEC 403: Family and Community Relations (3 credits)
EDEC 404: Internship in Special Topics (4 credits)
EDSP 203: Foundations in Inclusive Education for All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 205: Special Education Systems (3)
EDSP 207: Including Students with Significant Support Needs (3)
EDSP 303: Collaboration and Assessment Practices to Meet the Needs of All Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 304: Collaboration and Best Practice Designs to Meet the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
EDSP 305: Assessment in Special Education: Theory and Practice (3)
EDSP 306: Instructional Design in Special Education (3)
EDSP 308: Positive Management Strategies in Special Education (3)
EDSP 405: Enhancing Communication and Literacy through Technology (3)
EDSP 406: Student Teaching (PK-4/SPED)   (12)
EDSP 408: Family & Consultative Models   (3)
EDUN 303: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)