Development of professional knowledge and skills needed for teaching. May be repeated for up to 6 cr. Students will be awarded a grade of Credit or No Credit. Prerequisite(s): Must be an education major to enroll.

Introductory course on essential knowledge of cultural diversity and strategies in effectively navigating with a culturally pluralistic society.

This course provides an orientation to teaching that includes legal and organizational aspects of public education; history and philosophy of education; and provides multicultural insight to support the educational needs of diverse students in their learning environment.

This course is an introduction to the preparation, selection, application, evaluation, and integration of media and technology in instructional settings, including audiovisual and microcomputer applicatons. Laboratory practice includes the production of projected, nonprojected, and computer-based instructional materials.

Psychological, social, and educational needs of exceptional, at-risk, and culturally diverse secondary students, including legal, social, and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

Direct instruction and basic assessment strategies in specific content areas for grades 7-12. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

Integration of advanced teaching strategies and assessment strategies in specific content areas. Prerequisite(s): CURR 3003. Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

Practices in teaching foreign language in high school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Methods of organizing and presenting English materials in high school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Techniques of organizing and teaching arithmetic, algebra and plane geometry in high school; solution of selected problems to illustrate fundamentals; interpretation and solution of reading problems. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Methods of organizing and presenting materials in natural and physical sciences in high school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Materials, techniques, and methods of teaching social studies in high school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Theory and application of classroom art. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Materials, techniques and methods of teaching speech. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

An in-depth examination of theories, principles, and strategies of instructional organzation and the study of technique for behavior and self management that will enhance the classroom environment. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

A study of theories, strategies, and principles of effective classroom/behavior management and techniques for enhancing instructional planning and organizational skills. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

The examination and practice of theories, principles, and strategies of instructional organization and management to enhance the classroom environment. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing

Summary course in education. Open only to students with senior standing who have been admitted to a teacher education program.

This course is designed to teach the principles of test and measurements for both elementary and secondary teachers; types of tests, accommodative assessment strategies, the essentials of good questions, and objective and standardize tests. The course offered in traditional and web-based(internet format) in the spring and fall semesters and in the summer in a 15-day workshop format.

Purposes and needs of testing with emphasis on technique and administration of tests in physical education. Prerequisites: For graduate credit a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Materials, techniques, and methods of teaching health in schools. Ten (10) hours of classroom observation will be completed during this course. Prerequisites: Junior standing and for graduate credit a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly Kinesiology 4031.) F, Sp, Sum

Techniques of organizing and testing mathematics in the classroom through methods and practicum. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Co-teaching/teaching and participation in an elementary or secondary classroom in an approved school with an approved mentor.

Directed observation and supervised teaching in an approved secondary school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education. F, S

Directed teaching and participation in classroom activities in the elementary grades in an approved elementary school with and approved mentor.

Various topics in curriculum and instruction. May be repeated. Credit may not be applied toward a degree. Grade of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.

Provides experience with planning and delivery of instruction that integrates a variety of software, hardware, applications, and learning tools. Develops technology and content rich lessons that promote improved student learning and reflect effective grouping and assessment strategies for diverse populations. Prerequisite: CURR 2085 or permission of instructor. F, Su

Internship program designed to give supervised experience in the school. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours credit. Must be admitted to Teacher Education. F (Formerly CURR 483A)

Internship program designed to give supervised experience in the school. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours credit. Must be admitted to Teacher Education. F (Formerly CURR 483B)

Investigative study on selected problems by students with particular needs. By permission only.

Study and application of teaching strategies and techniques that are applicable to grades 7-12. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

This course focuses on methods and techniques for effective behavior management and classroom organization to meet the unique needs of all students. Legal, philosophical,and cultural issues are presented. Application of Functional Behavioral Assessments(FBAs) are incorporated utilizing Positive Behavioral Supports (PBSs) to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as supported through field based experiences.

Extensive work with software utilization and applications. Prerequisite: 4082 or Computer Science 5003. Sp

This course addresses research and application of knowledge of learning theories as they apply to information processing, instructional practices, and motivation.

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514A)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514B)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514C)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514D)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514E)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514F)

Designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students in elementary and secondary education. This course will allow for the development of advanced specific and appropriate strategies and practices necessary in the changing educational setting. Prerequisites: Must have credit in a methods, behavior management, and/or a curriculum course at the graduate level. (Formerly CURR 514I)

The examination and practice of theories, principles, and strategies of instructional organization and management to enhance the classroom environment.

This course will provide experiences in the use of various technologies in content-specific areas. Prerequisite: 4082 or Computer Science 5003 or Permission of Department Head.

This course will explore technologies that are presently being used as educational tools, and prepare students for technology use beyond the computer based information systems. Prerequisite: 4082 or Computer Science 5003 or Permission of Department Head.

Contrasting patterns of programs for early adolescents; characteristics of middle school and junior high pupils; trends and instructional patterns. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

A survey of present and past factors which affect the secondary school curriculum; an analysis of existing patterns in secondary schools in order to plan for effective curriculum improvement. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Analysis of the instructional needs of exceptional children and the application of instructional strategies and curricular modifications within regular classroom. Prerequisites: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly CURR 545A)

Analysis of the instructional needs of exceptional children and the application of instructional strategies and curricular modifications within regular classroom. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in school and non-school environments by providing experiences in instructional program development, curriculum design, analysis of state and national school technology standards and planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of technology staff development activities as well as related experiences in non-school environments. (Same as EDFN 555).

An investigation of individual differences significant to learning and how teachers may arrange learning opportunities based on indivudual abilities and needs. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly Individualizing Instruction.)

Analysis of the interpersonal processes which exist in the classroom with emphasis on open communication and interaction between students and teachers.

Critical review of research literature and methods with emphasis on understanding and evaluating results. Designed for the student whose professional duties are unlikely to include conducting sophisticated research studies.

Curriculum strategies, methods, and techniques of career education with emphasis on student development, vocational information, decision making, and vocational maturity.

Internship provides supervised experiences for employed teachers in elementary school. Includes problem-solving seminars addressing candidates' real and emerging issues. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study.

Internship provides supervised experiences for employed teachers in middle/high school. Includes problem-solving seminars addressing candidates' real and emerging issues. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study.

Internship provides supervised experiences for employed teachers in inclusive elementary settings. Includes problem-solving seminars addressing candidates' real and emerging issues. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study.

Internship provides supervised experiences for employed teachers in inclusive middle/secondary settings. Includes problem-solving seminars addressing candidates' real and emerging issues. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study.

Supervised internship in K-12 learning environments. Includes problem-solving seminars. Candidates receive 6 hours credit by enrolling in 3 hours two consecutive semesters while employed full time in certification area as a temporary teacher in a state approved school. This course provides instructional opportunities in authentic environments for multiple levels. Pre-requisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences.

Strategies to help learn how to make honest and considered choices; to help clarify one's values on a broad spectrum of issues; to learn how to apply the process in the classroom. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Designed for evaluating learning systems with emphasis on constructing measures to evaluate progress and outcomes in social, affective, and cognitive areas.

Various topics in curriculum and instruction. May be repeated. Credit may not be applied toward a degree. Grade of CR (credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.

Identification of characteristics of effective teaching and strategies for appraising teacher effectiveness. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly Effective Teaching.)

Internship program designed to give supervised experience in elementary school. Prerequisites: must be admitted to Teacher Education and have approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn credit and grade. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours of credit.

Investigative study in selected problems for advanced graduate students.

Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.

Seminars designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students. A. Issues and Trends in Secondary Education; B. Classroom Management and Discipline; C. Content Methodologies; D. Selected Topics. (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.)

Seminars addressing Issues and Trends in Secondary Education designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students. (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.)

Seminars addressing Classroom Management and Discipline designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students. (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.)

Seminars addressing Content Methodologies designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students. (3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.)

Seminars addressing Selected Topics designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students.(3 Cr., Maximum 9 Cr.)

Techniques in organizing, conducting, and developing curriculum improvement. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Supervised experience in instruction, supervision, or administration in public schools or higher education. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn credit and grade.

This course is designed to build requisite knowledge and skills for selecting and implementing best practices teaching models congruent with specific teaching and learning needs at the middle and/or secondary level.

Provides a foundation for students ascending to the doctoral coursework level and introduces students to an array of questions about education immersing them in seminal works of educational literature for pursuing issues for the rest of their career.

Designed to introduce students to the plural worlds of educational research. Examines the major phases of research for design of study, data collection and analysis, interpretation and reporting. This is the initial foundational research course taken. (Same as LECF 7000)

Provides and introduction to data analysis and statistical inference where students learn to describe data quantitatively and graphically, compute statistical estimates and hypothesis tests, and use the computer in text editing, data management, and statistical processing of research data.

This course focuses on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials that are created according to instructional design principles. By applying these principles, students will have knowledge, skills, and dispositions to solve instructional problems in educational settings.

Introduces students to techniques of multivariate data analysis and statistical inference commonly used in education and the social sciences. Students learn about federally funded and publicly available data sets to conduct multivariate analysis. Prerequisite: CURR 7002

Examines the theories and methods of qualitative educational research including ethnography, case studies, interview studies, and document analysis with emphasis placed on selecting methods appropriate to the research question. Techniques for data collections, analyses, and presentation are studies and practiced. (Same as LECF 7003)

This course introduces subcultures including political, economic, and social backgrounds that impact the global needs in an educational manner. (Same as LECF 7004)

This course examines research-based theories and practices of teaching and learning.

Presents methods and styles of communication, which facilitates positive interpersonal communication and introduces techniques and methods to conflict resolution for faculty, students, and administrators.

This course explores the intellectual, social, moral and political foundations of education through multiple theoretical lenses. The course bridges theory with practice by examining the ways in which recurrent themes in curriculum scholarship are present in modern curriculum and policy.

Provides in depth study of Educational Policy Process in Public School Administration and Supervision. Includes decisionmaking,principalship, superintendency, school law, and ethics. (Same as LECL 7014)

Investigates the current theory and practice of programs, personnel, data collection and analysis,reporting of the evaluation, and analysis of current national, state, and local program evaluations and their findings. Participants conduct and model evaluation strategies through field project reports.

This course is designed to explore the inter-related and multifarious dimensions and uses of assessment in education and instructional decision-making. Includes application of knowledge about available sources of data and assessment techniques to real-world educational problems. (Same as LECC 7009)

An analysis of the professional environment with emphasis on procedural strategies for professional development as evidenced by teaching, service, and research. Two complementary facets include organizational behavior in educational environments and the development and maintenance of effective professional development programs. (Same as CURR 7010)

This core course presents decision making and problem solving situations in educational settings with particular emphasis on school improvement and accountability. Students present case studies depicting decision making models for analyzing and developing strategies for reaching solutions. (Same as LECC 7005 and LECL 7005)

This course is an independent application of research,design, and methods that leads to the completion of an original research study under the guidance of the student's doctoral committee.

Candidates in the program examine a problem of practice (POP) within their discipline. The POP is an identified area of concern gleaned from an examination of the context of said discipline. An action plan will include a proposed solution, feasibility of implementation, predicted impact and outcomes of the plan.