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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Economics
  
  
  

  • EC 440 International Trade

    Analyzes the causes and consequences of international trade. Topics covered include: the theory of comparative advantage, models of international trade under perfect and imperfect competition, strategic trade policy, the impact of trade on welfare, protectionism, trade and the environment, the role of trade in developing countries, the effects of free trade agreements.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201  and EC 202  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • EC 441 International Monetary Economics

    Examines the macroeconomic linkages between countries. Topics include: institutions of flexible and fixed exchange rates, the balance of payments, the choice of an exchange rate regime, international money markets, currency crises, international policy coordination and international debt and direct investment.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201  and EC 202  or consent of instructor


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  • EC 444 Labor Economics

    Applies microeconomic theory to understand the behavior of labor market dynamics in the U.S. and other industrialized countries. Topics include: the demand and supply of labor, human capital, compensation and risk differentials, minimum wage/living wage legislation, unemployment, collective bargaining and unions.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201  and EC 202  
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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Education
  

  • ED 100 Introduction to Education

    Introduction to the historical, cultural and philosophical foundations of our system of American public education. Students will reflect upon and critique their own educational experiences and articulate their own beliefs and values about teaching, learning and schooling. Students will also examine current and historical roles, expectations, stereotypes and characterizations that define teaching as a profession.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 200 Foundations of Education

    Focuses on historical foundations of education; education policy and practice; the system alternatives to public education; legal rights and responsibilities of teachers and students; professional development of teachers; student pluralism; and current issues and effective schools. Course helps participants evaluate their commitment to becoming a professional educator and reflective practitioner who will be able to make informed decisions to enhance the environment for children and youth.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 220 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Introductory course in the principles and basic theories of early childhood education. An overview will be presented of the physical, perceptual-motor, social-emotional and cognitive development of the young child. Opportunities will be given to observe and participate in developing experiences for young children.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 231 Typical & Atypical Development

    Overview of typical and atypical development in young children from 3 years - 4th grade. Traditional and current theories of development are discussed with an ecological framework and an emphasis on brain research, risk factors, culture and the implications of atypical development as it relates to developmental appropriate practices in inclusive early childhood environments.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 232 Health & Safety Practices for the Early Childhood Environment (birth-4th grade)

    Prepares the early childhood educator to meet the physical needs of young children of all abilities through preparation of a safe environment, planned routines and positive experiences in the area of health, safety and nutrition. Focuses on the physical needs of children, child abuse and neglect.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 233 Applied Adolescent Learning and Development

    Teacher candidates learn to apply theories of human development and learning to a variety of classroom settings. Major theories of learning are examined as they apply in elementary/middle through high school grades and instructional decision-making. Teacher candidates seeking licensure at the elementary/middle level can take this class or ED 242 .
    Credits: 3
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 242 Applied Children’s Learning and Development

    Teacher candidates learn to apply theories of human development and learning to a variety of classroom settings. Major theories of learning are examined as they apply in preschool through elementary grades and instructional decision-making.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PSY 218 
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 250 Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Settings (birth-4th grade)

    Explores inclusive practices in early childhood settings for diverse children from birth-4th grade of all abilities. Includes an exploration of the following: foundations of early childhood/early childhood special education theory and practices; characteristics of young children with disabilities and other special needs; impact on the family, accessing research and resources; approaches to screening; types of programs; adaptations and accommodations of the inclusive settings; advocacy, integration and future trends.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ED 220  
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 259 Special Education and Inclusive Communities

    Introductory class provides a survey of models, theories and philosophies that form the basis for special education practices. An overview is provided of legal, social and educational issues in the provision of education and related services for individuals with disabilities from early intervention through transition to adulthood.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 301 Introduction to Chicano/a Studies

    An introductory course designed to assist students from diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds in addressing and understanding their heritage within the American society. Focus on Chicano/a history in the United States beginning with Spanish colonization and continuing with present day issues of assimilation and acculturation.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 322 Early Childhood Motor Development and Movement Education

    Integrates theory and practice of the foundations of human movement for children from birth through grade 4 in inclusive environments. Content includes the importance of physical activity for young children; recommended physical activity guidelines for varying stages of childhood; connections among children’s psycho-motor, cognitive and affective development; dynamic systems and children’s motor development and learning; developmentally appropriate movement for children; methods of motor task variation and adaptation for children with varied abilities and disabilities; and contemporary methods for teaching children movement education.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 324 Creative Arts in Early Childhood Settings (birth-4th grade)

    Utilizes the Creative Arts (art, music and dramatic play) and play as central approaches to teaching and learning with young children from birth-4th grade in inclusive early childhood settings. Focuses on an integrated approach to an arts-based curriculum by examining authentic arts experiences and the role of play in children’s growth and development.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 325 Elementary Science Methods

    Supports the development of pedagogical content knowledge in science by emphasizing content knowledge application of content, planning for instruction and instructional strategies to improve preK-9 learning. Includes strategies related to specific scientific content in state and national science standards, STEM, scientific practices as well as children’s learning of science.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in GS 325 


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  • ED 345 Designing Early Childhood Environments (birth-4th grade)

    Focus is on investigating learning environments for young children from birth-4th grade in inclusive early childhood settings (Head Start, public and private pre-K, child care, K-4 classrooms, etc.) and how to plan for children of all abilities. Students will spend time in the field observing and documenting classroom environments in inclusive early childhood settings.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 348 Developmentally Appropriate Practices: EC Play, Development and Literature

    Exploration of play and literacy as integral components of early learning. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the teacher in observing play and literacy, developing and refining teaching strategies that support and extend children’s play and literacy and advocating for play in the early childhood curriculum. Focuses on young children ages birth-4th grade in inclusive early childhood settings. Students will be spending time in the field in inclusive environments.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 353 Elementary Mathematics Methods

    Designed to emphasize mathematics content knowledge, application of content, planning for instruction and instructional strategies to improve preK-9 learning, including students of diverse backgrounds and needs. Includes strategies related to mathematics content in state and national standards, STEM and mathematical practices, as well as children’s learning of mathematics.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ED 373 , MTH 211 , MTH 212 , MTH 213  and MTH 396  (MTH 396  can be taken concurrently); ED 353 should be taken during one of the last two terms before entering the ED program


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  • ED 354 ECE Numeracy & Mathematics

    Methods and materials in teaching and assessment in early childhood numeracy and mathematics. Methods for facilitating early math learning using developmentally appropriate practicers for learners of all abilities (birth-8 years) will be discussed. Interactions with young children in inclusive settings will provide experiential learning and teaching opportunities. ED 354 should be taken during one of the last two terms before entering the Early Childhood Professional ED Core.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ED 373 , MTH 211 , MTH 212  , MTH 213  and MTH 396  (MTH 396  can be taken concurrently)


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  • ED 368 Science & Social Studies in Early Childhood Settings (birth-4th grade)

    Focuses on the study and practice of science and social studies education and exploration for young children in inclusive early childhood settings (birth- 4th grade) focusing on appropriate content, goals and methods. Students will have opportunity to design, plan and implement lesson plans.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 373 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment

    Supports the development of instructional strategies and the means to create assessments, analyze data and evaluate instruction in various classroom settings using the framework of teacher work sampling. The basics of unpacking standards, developing goals and objectives in lesson planning, instructional methods, assessment planning and differentiation are introduced.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ED 230 


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  • ED 374 Teaching Writing in the Elementary Classroom

    Introduction to teaching writing in the early childhood and elementary school classroom. Particular emphasis will be placed upon developmental writing with young children, authentic and naturalistic approaches to language and writing, the connection between reading and writing and research-based approaches to feedback and assessment on student writing. Course involves authentic experiences at a local elementary school. Students enrolled in this course will need to grant Oregon Department of Education permission to conduct a background check.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ED 230  or ED 240  or ED 348  


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  • ED 380 Infant and Toddler Development

    Designed to teach students to apply theory and research to infants and toddlers (prenatal-3 years) utilizing an ecological systems and culturally responsive practices approach. Participants will learn and gain experience with best practices in service delivery models for infants and toddlers of all abilities. Participants will gain experience interacting with infants and toddlers within a family system.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 404 Clinical Experience Seminar I

    First seminar in the three-term Professional Education Core supporting clinical experience. Focus is to begin to explore the concept of professionalism as it relates to teaching and learning. Teacher candidates will be introduced to the Clinical Experience Workbook and review the expectations for the term.
    Credits: 1


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  • ED 405 Clinical Experience Seminar II

    Second seminar in the three-term Professional Education Core supporting clinical experience. Focus is to expand on the concept of professionalism, reflective practice, leadership and collaboration as it relates to teaching and learning. Teacher candidates will refer to the Clinical Experience Workbook and review expectations for the term.
    Credits: 1


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  • ED 409 Practicum

    Students must obtain a signature from director of field services one term before registering for the following: bilingual education/ESL, early childhood education, educational media, elementary, middle level, high school.
    May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 1-12
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 418 Assessment, Planning and Instruction

    Course enables teacher candidates to apply assessment and instructional strategies in the planning, designing and implementation of instruction within various classroom settings and in different subject areas utilizing the TWS Framework.
    Credits: 3
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 427 Professional Development: Early Childhood Studies Capstone

    A culminating course devoted to analyzing and synthesizing knowledge and skills gained through the Early Childhood Studies major as it applies to early childhood education. Students will examine teaching and learning through core studies and preparation for their final portfolio.
    Credits: 3
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 443 Supporting Language, Literacy and Culture

    Major theories of language and literacy will be examined as they apply to diverse emergent and developing readers in preschool through elementary grades. Teacher candidates learn how to administer a variety of reading assessments to guide instructional decision-making and design standards-based rationales and lesson plans that differentiate to meet all students’ unique needs.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 444 Content Literacy

    Course will focus on content area literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening) for students from early childhood through high school. In-depth examination and application of a standards-based approach to instruction and assessment will be a major focus. Digital literacies will also be explored as a means to present, illuminate and assess content.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 446 Environments for Diverse Learners

    Enables teacher candidates to increase awareness of student diversity in P-12 settings. Course explores multiple theories and models to inform and apply pedagogical frames in order to differentiate instruction and enhance learning opportunities.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 448 Early Childhood Curriculum (birth- 4th grade)

    Course emphasizes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating programs for young children with diverse learning needs ages birth-4th grade within the framework of developmentally appropriate practices for young children in inclusive settings. Students will explore, plan and implement curriculum and environments using individually responsive, developmentally and culturally appropriate methods and materials.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 449 Observation and Assessment of the Young Child

    Measurement theory, observation, screening and assessment practices, familiarization with selected instruments, legal and ethical guidelines for assessing young children ages birth through 4th grade in inclusive settings. Assignments will be tied to student teaching experiences.
    Credits: 3
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 461 Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners

    Focus on identification of students’ skills, readiness levels, interests and learning styles and the exploration of teaching techniques and resources that respond to their unique needs. Preservice teachers explore aspects of teaching that promote an inclusive classroom.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 462 Encouraging Discouraged Children

    Ideas from Dreikurs, Adler, Ellis, Glasser and other theorists are examined with a goal of applying these ideas in the classroom and/or home. Focus on the concept of discouragement and how discouragement influences the teacher, student and parent constitute the primary focus of this class.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 464 Families & Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education

    Strategies for developing family and culturally appropriate family-professional partnerships to benefit young children birth-4th grade of all abilities. Theories and research that support family-centered practices are explored. Focus on family and professional rights and responsibilities in the special education process.
    Credits: 3
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 466 Technology in Inclusive Early Childhood Environments

    Designed for teacher candidates and early childhood studies majors to explore trends, issues and tools related to the use of technology with young children from birth-4th grade of all abilities in inclusive settings. Students will gain experience identifying, evaluating and using a variety of technologies that are appropriate in a variety of areas. The evaluation and use of assistive technology to support learners of all abilities is an integral component of this course.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 477 Literacy at the Middle Level

    Promotes reading/literacy in middle school and upper grades of elementary school. Emphasis will be on the reading/literacy process, content area literacy goals and strategies, importance of recreational reading, assessment of reading growth and new trends and materials for a balanced literacy approach.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 479 Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms: Latin America

    Explores the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills. It also examines ESOL and bilingual literacy teaching strategies for different language proficiency levels, as well as materials, classroom organizational structures and assessment tools. Approaches for literacy development that bridge experiential and cultural differences are emphasized, including multicultural literature and family involvement in the learning process.
    Credits: 4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education

    Introduction to the field of ESOL and bilingual education. Provides an overview of the principles of second language acquisition and explores classroom practices that allow English language learners at different proficiency levels to access grade-level content while developing skills in academic and social language.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 483 Culture, Community and the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom

    Explores the concept of culture and its manifestation in society, the community and the classroom. Examines the research literature and provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how cultural groups and students’ identities affect the educational process and the classroom climate.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 488 Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms: Latin America

    Explores the concept of culture and its manifestation in society, the community and the classroom. Strategies to maximize learning using cultural and community resources, as well as building partnerships with families. Students participate in relevant experiences in an international context that provides an intensive cultural component. Practicing teachers and those preparing to become teachers develop cultural, linguistic and historical understanding through an immersion experience.
    Credits: 3-4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 492 Classroom Strategies for English Language Development in ESOL and Bilingual Settings

    Theory, methods and strategies for teaching English Language Development (ELD) in ESOL and bilingual settings. Emphasizes techniques for teaching the four language skills, language functions, meaningful grammatical forms and vocabulary through content based lessons.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ED 496 Cross Disciplinary and Advanced Teaching Strategies

    Promotes interaction among students, discussions regarding integrated methodology and exploration of professional opportunities for middle and high school teachers. Focus will be on group processes in the development of integrated multidiscipline approaches, including service-learning.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 548 Early Childhood Curriculum (birth-4th grade)

    Course emphasizes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating programs for young children with diverse learning needs ages birth-4th grade within the framework of developmentally appropriate practices for young children in inclusive settings. Students will explore, plan and implement curriculum and environments using individually responsive, developmentally and culturally appropriate methods and materials.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 549 Observation and Assessment of the Young Child

    Measurement theory, observation, screening and assessment practices, familiarization with selected instruments, legal and ethical guidelines for assessing young children ages birth through 4th grade in inclusive settings. Assignments will be tied to student teaching experiences.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 579 Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms: Latin America

    Explores the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills. It also examines ESOL and bilingual literacy teaching strategies for different language proficiency levels, as well as materials, classroom organizational structures and assessment tools. Approaches for literacy development that bridge experiential and cultural differences are emphasized, including multicultural literature and family involvement in the learning process.
    Credits: 4


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  • ED 581 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education

    Introduction to the field of ESOL and bilingual education. Provides an overview of the principles of second language acquisition and explores classroom practices that allow English language learners at different proficiency levels to access grade-level content while developing skills in academic and social language.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 588 Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms: Latin America

    Explores the concept of culture and its manifestation in society, the community and the classroom. Strategies to maximize learning using cultural and community resources, as well as building partnerships with families. Students participate in relevant experiences in an international context that provides an intensive cultural component. Practicing teachers and those preparing to become teachers develop cultural, linguistic and historical understanding through an immersion experience.
    Credits: 3-4


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  • ED 609 Practicum

    This course is a practicum experience in PK-12 schools (for licensed teachers) or other educational settings. Specific course requirements vary by graduate program; please contact your adviser for specific requirements and/or program prerequisites before enrolling.
    May be repeated once for credit.
    Eligible for the RP grade option
    Credits: 1-15


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  • ED 611 Theories of Teaching and Learning

    Examines how theories of teaching and learning and research aligns and impacts educational practices. Major theories of learning and teaching and their applications in education will be explored. Students will investigate a topic of interest regarding teaching and learning based on reviews of current research studies.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 615 Critical Inquiry Into the Foundational Narratives of Schooling

    This course examines the foundational narratives that give meaning to the modern school experience. Historical, philosophical and societal narratives of schooling are analyzed in an attempt to better understand not only the workings of the American school system but also our lived experience as learners and teachers within the public school.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T.: Initial Licensure Program


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