Northeastern State University

EDUCATION (EDUC)

3113 Educational Psychology

A required course in the professional education sequence with an emphasis on learning theory. Units in student entry characteristics, the task of instruction, educational tests and measurements and accountability are included within the scope of instruction. EDUC 3113 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching, and SPED 4433, Introduction to Exceptional Child. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and an overall grade point average of 2.50.

3223 Educational Evaluation Including Tests and Measurements

A study of the means of evaluating educational achievement, including the purposes for which evaluations are made, the instruments available for measuring educational achievement, techniques and procedures in common use, and newer devices that are begin proposed. Prerequisite: EDUC 3313.

3312 Pre-Internship I

Only those students who have completed an introductory course to teacher education but have not met the field-based clinical experience requirement to satisfy degree/certification requirements for teacher education will be approved for this course. Students are placed in the public schools for a minimum of 8 days during the semester. Students observe in the classroom and participate in activities under the supervision of a professional educator. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit hours and an overall grade point average of 2.50. Course is required for Admission to Teacher Education. Students must have approval of Head of Department of Teacher Education to enroll in the course.

3313 Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I

This course is a study of the role of the school in a democratic society and teaching as a profession. All students enrolled in the course are required to complete a fieldbased clinical experience in the public schools for a minimum of 8 days during the semester. The clinical experiences include classroom observation and participation in activities at different grade levels under the supervision of a professional educator. EDUC 3313 must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3113, Educational Psychology, and SPED 4433, Introduction to Exceptional Child. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 credit hours, an overall GPA of 2.5, taken the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) -- verification required.

4030 Pre-Internship II

A junior-senior level observation and participation experience placing emphasis on a high level of participation in the teaching-learning process. Students shall be required to utilize instructional skills, demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and reflect a general fitness for the role of the professional teacher. Taken concurrently with EDUC 4353, or ELED 4313. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to teacher education and have received a passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).

4050 Elementary Intern Teaching (Mentoring Program Internship)

Elementary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidates must be accepted by the participating school. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship. Before enrollment, the student must have:

1. Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better;
2. An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core;
3. Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433, and appropriate courses in methods of teaching;
4. Been recommended by the staff of his/her academic major field;
5. Must be admitted to teacher education. Full internship is not offered during the summer sessions.

4060 Secondary Intern Teaching (Full Internship Program)

Secondary Intern Teaching includes a complete semester of full-time intern teaching in the school to which the teacher candidate is assigned. Teacher candidate must be accepted by the participating school. Application to full internship is made through written application at least one semester in advance of the time the student wishes to enroll in his/her internship. Before enrollment, the student must have:

1. Established 90 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or better;
2. An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better in major field and professional core;
3. Credit in EDUC 3313, EDUC 4032, EDUC 3113, SPED 4433. Students should take Pre-Internship II with appropriate courses in methods of teaching;
4. Been recommended by the staff of his/her academic major field;
5. Must be admitted to teacher education. Full Internship is not offered during the summer sessions.

4252 Seminar

Offered in connection with full semester intern teaching assignments by the university staff member responsible for coordination of theory and practice.

4353 Teaching Methods and Practices

A general methods course designed to assist the student in interpreting the philosophy and objectives of elementary-secondary education through classroom management, methods of presenting instructional materials, and evaluating results. Includes methods in audio-visual education. Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 -- Pre-Internship II. Prerequisite: EDUC 3313 and EDUC 3113, admittance to Teacher Education.

4810 Individual Studies, Special Topics

Course will have different topics each semester and summer session to allow for addressing current and critical issues in education.

4823 Technology in Education

Students majoring in the Teacher Education Program must complete this course in order to satisfy degree/certification requirements. Technology in Education focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum through the teaching and learning process. Students are made aware through demonstration and hands-on activities of the selection and application of computer hardware, software, and web-based resources as well as construction of digital tools for classroom instruction and professional development. Relevance of course content is applied through Service Learning projects. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Intermediate computer skills are expected.