EDCI - Education - Curriculum & Instruction

EDCI - Education - Curriculum & Instruction

EDCI 2405  Elementary Practicum in Computer Science  (1-1-1)  
Supervised participation in planning, instructing, and assessing student learning in computer science in a P-2 classroom.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior students.

EDCI 3455  Practicum I for Middle-Grades and Secondary Education  (0-4-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
A field-based course linked to requirements in middle grades, foreign language, or a secondary education program (English, mathematics, science, social studies): emphasis on observation, supervised tutorials, and guided participation in planning, instructing, and assessing student learning. (Course Fee Required)
EDCI 4455  Practicum II for Middle Grades and Secondary Education  (0-4-2)  
Co-requisite: enrollment in selected methods/curriculum courses determined by major. The second of two practica linked to requirements in a middle grades, secondary or foreign language education program with in-depth supervised participation in planning, instructing, and assessing student learning.
EDCI 4485  Student Teaching  (0-40-10)  
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching. Observation, participation, and instruction in a school classroom in the student's major field. Cooperative supervision by selected classroom teachers and college faculty. (S/U grading)
EDCI 4698  Teaching Internship  (0-(8-40)-(0-5))  
Prerequisite: Admission to the Internship Program. An internship experience for provisionally certified teachers seeking initial certification in Georgia. Cooperative supervision and evaluation from university and school district personnel. Successful completion of two semesters of internship required.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 98 times or 10 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof, College of the Arts or Department Prerequisite colleges.

EDCI 5555G  Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction  ((0-6)-(0-12)-(1-6))  
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Course may be taken three times for credit when topics differ.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDCI 5555U  Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction  ((0-6)-(0-12)-(1-6))  
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Course may be taken three times for credit when topics differ.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDCI 6000  Induction into Elementary Education  (0-0-0)  
This course provides an introduction to the history of the elementary education profession including current trends. It is designed to help students understand the expectations and responsibilities of becoming a part of a professional community.
EDCI 6158  Trends and Issues in Middle Grades and Secondary Education  (2-0-2)  
A survey of contemporary trends and issues affecting middle-grades and secondary curriculum and teaching. Consideration of school reform, technology, global perspectives, national standards, and belonging.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6159  Integrating Multicultural/Global Studies Throughout the Curriculum  (3-0-3)  
An examination and study of literature, curricula, and psychological issues that recognize and appreciate ethnic differences within an education setting.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6225  Foundations of Education - American Education  (2-0-2)  
Prerequisite: College Baccalaureate degree in an area certifiable by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or in a related field. This course is part of the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. An examination of contemporary American education and issues, such as motives for teaching, the challenges of teaching, ethical and legal issues in education today, and creating a community of learners.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 98 times or 8 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6226  Foundations of Education - Instructional Applications  (0-4-2)  
Prerequisite: College Baccalaureate degree in an area certifiable by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or in a related field. This course is part of the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. Students will become familiar with several methods and strategies for planning lessons and units of study and will then develop units and lessons in their content area. This course contains a 40-hour field experience (20 hours in general education and 20 hours in special education).
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6227  Foundations of Education - Human Development, Motivation, and Learning  (2-0-2)  
Prerequisite: College Baccalaureate degree in an area certifiable by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or in a related field. This course is part of the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. The interrelationships between human development, teaching and learning, including stage theories of development and age characteristics of learners, understanding cultural and socioeconomic differences, motivation and classroom management.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6228  Foundations of Education - Special Education  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite: College Baccalaureate degree in an area certifiable by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, or in a related field. This course is part of the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. Emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of learners with exceptionalities in general education programs. Required adaptations and modifications and available resources and services for these learners are stressed. Following a general overview, students will be provided with information on basic characteristics of learners with exceptionalities as well as effective practices for planning, implementing, and/or assessing instruction.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6255  Teacher Inquiry and Investigation  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): EDUF 6116
An individualized action research oriented course related to inquiry into and investigation of the graduate student's effectiveness as a teacher in his or her content specialty. Presentation at the Teacher Education Graduate Symposium or at another approved professional meeting is required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6411  Clinical Experience  (0-6-3)  
Prerequisite(s): EDSE 6116 with a minimum grade of C or EDMT 6215 with a minimum grade of C or EDSE 6145 with a minimum grade of C or EDUT 6145 with a minimum grade of C or EDSC 6215 with a minimum grade of C
Provides the teacher candidate an opportunity to apply learning to real classroom situations in grades 4-8, 6-12, or P-12 based on certification requirements. Includes experiences in planning, instructing, evaluating, and performing other teaching-related duties.
EDCI 6412  Student Teaching  (0-40-3)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y and EDCI 6411 with a minimum grade of C
A continuation of EDCI 6411. An intensified learning experience consisting of observation, participation, instruction, and assessment in a school classroom in the student's major field. Cooperative supervision by selected classroom teachers and college faculty.
EDCI 6485  Student Teaching  (0-0-(1-10))  
An intensive learning experience consisting of observation, participation, and instruction in a school classroom in the student's major field. Cooperative supervision by selected classroom teachers and college faculty. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 6555  Selected Topics in Education  ((1-3)-0-(1-3))  
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Course may be taken three times for credit when topics differ.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 2 times or 9 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDCI 6698  Teaching Internship  (0-0-(1-9))  
An internship for working teachers establishing credit for initial certification in Georgia. Outcomes-based assessment and portfolio development.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 98 times or 24 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.

EDCI 6796  Introduction to Teaching and Inquiry-Based Instruction  (3-0-3)  
An introduction to the theory and practice that is necessary to design and deliver effective instruction in grades 6-12.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 7013  Specialist Portfolio Exit  (0-0-0)  
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 7111 and EDCI 7112
Graduating EdS candidates exhibit their learning through the program in a culminating portfolio during their last semester. Satisfactory grade in this course indicates completion of the specialist portfolio for the EdS Program.
EDCI 7111  Specialist Portfolio Orientation  (1-0-1)  
This course introduces the EdS Specialist portfolio assessment, its components, structure, rubrics, and expected level of success criteria. EdS candidates understand the purpose of a portfolio assessment and begin working with the portfolio template.
EDCI 7112  Specialist Portfolio Midpoint Review  (1-0-1)  
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 7111
Midpoint review of the specialist portfolio provides feedback for the EdS candidates. EdS candidates should have a working draft of their portfolio with components from the coursework completed up until that point. Students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in the program before taking this course.
EDCI 7119  Specialist Project Proposal  (1-0-1)  
Prerequisite(s): (EDUF 7117 with a minimum grade of C and EDUF 7118 with a minimum grade of C)
This course is designed to guide candidates in developing a proposal for the capstone specialist project. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDCI 7121  Integrating Multicultural Approaches into Project-based Instruction  (2-0-2)  
An examination and study of literature, curricula, psychological issues, and teaching practices related to cultural differences in education settings. Critically examines how traditional education promotes or hinders student success; identifies elements of culturally responsive pedagogy and their application to curriculum development and learning. Students will use their knowledge of culturally relevant and critical pedagogy to develop and implement lessons that create students as agents of change. Students will also use methods of project-based instruction to create lessons that engage learners with real-world challenges and multicultural education.
EDCI 7125  Curriculum Studies: Mathematics Education  (3-0-3)  
Curriculum theory, design, and evaluation in mathematics education. Analysis of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and model curricula.
EDCI 7359  Specialist Project  (0-0-(1-2))  
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 7119 with a minimum grade of S
A capstone course through which candidates demonstrate their knowledge, problem-solving, and leadership skills. (S/U grading.)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDCI 7899  Directed Studies in Education  (0-0-(1-3))  
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. An intensive study of some aspect of teaching and learning. Course may be taken two times for credit when areas of study differ.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 1 times or 6 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDCI 8115  Diversity in Education  (3-0-3)  
This course will deepen the doctoral candidates’ understanding of how culture affects students, classroom teachers, and school leaders from a historical perspective to practical considerations.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8116  Trends and Issues in Curriculum Studies  (3-0-3)  
Develops a comprehensive understanding of modern curricular trends, including historical data and current research with emphasis on aims, purposes, and outcomes of curricula changes. The needs and barriers for effective curriculum implementation will be identified and critiqued.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8117  Professional Development and Learning  (3-0-3)  
Examination of research-based models of effective professional development and the identification of professional development needs at the individual and group level will prepare educators to plan and identify appropriate resources for effective professional development based on reflective practice and student performance data.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8157  Quality Assessment and Evaluation  (3-0-3)  
This course provides an overview of national and international educational evaluation and assessment practices, principles, and policies. It is designed to help teachers, administrators, and researchers understand and improve student achievement.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8167  Curriculum Development and Reform  (3-0-3)  
This course offers exploration and analysis of issues in curriculum development and reform. This course prepares students to be curriculum leaders and theorists that create new ideas and knowledge based on their readings, experiences, beliefs, and practices.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8177  Curriculum Design and Evaluation  (3-0-3)  
This course is a doctoral seminar to the field of curriculum design. The focus of the course is how curriculum is designed for various purposes and how curriculum can be evaluated to determine productivity and performance.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8187  Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning  (3-0-3)  
Advanced critical examination of research and theories relevant to effective teaching, including neurological underpinnings of effective instructional practices, brain-based instruction, learning style theories, multiple intelligence theory, emotional intelligence theory, and other relevant research-based and theoretical frameworks.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDCI 8555  Selected Topics in Education  ((1-3)-0-(1-3))  
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Course may be taken three times for credit when topics differ.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 3 times or 9 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.