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Department of MIDDLE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

College of Education

Chair: David Foulk

The Department of Middle and Secondary Education consists of six program areas: English education, health education, mathematics education, multilingual/multicultural education, science education, and social science education. Each of these program areas offers undergraduate degrees to prepare middle and high school teachers in specific disciplines. Successful completion of a degree qualifies candidates for certification to teach in high schools in Florida and for national certification. Please refer to the 'Teacher Preparation General Education Requirements' section of the "College of Education" chapter in this General Bulletin for additional details.

Program requirements for state-approved educator preparation programs are subject to revision based on changes in State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066, Approval of Preservice Teacher Preparation Programs, as amended August 7, 2000.

State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites

The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for the following University degree programs. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division programs and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to these programs. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program.

The following lists the common prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into these upper-division degree programs:

English Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics; natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. SPC X600;
  6. One three (3) semester hour literature course;
  7. Three (3) semester hours of electives in English.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Foreign Languages Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. At least twelve (12) semester hours must come from the following areas: courses in elementary and intermediate grammar, composition and advanced conversation; culture and civilization in the target language.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Health Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Plus the following general program prerequisites:
    1. Personal health: three (3) semester hours;
    2. Three (3) semester hours of anatomy and physiology plus lab;
    3. Introduction to nutrition: three (3) semester hours;
    4. Six (6) semester hours of electives in health, natural and social sciences.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in category 5 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Biology Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Eight (8) semester hours of biology with lab;
  6. Eight (8) semester hours of chemistry with lab or physics with lab;
  7. Six (6) semester hours of electives in science.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Chemistry Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Eight (8) semester hours of biology with lab or physics with lab;
  6. Eight (8) semester hours of chemistry with lab;
  7. Six (6) semester hours of electives in science.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Earth/Space Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Eight (8) semester hours of biology with lab or chemistry with lab or physics with lab;
  6. Four (4) semester hours of geology with lab;
  7. Three (3) semester hours of oceanography.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Physics Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Eight (8) semester hours of biology with lab or chemistry with lab;
  6. Eight (8) semester hours of physics with lab;
  7. Six (6) semester hours of electives in science.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Middle Grades Science Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Eight (8) semester hours of biology with lab or chemistry with lab or physics with lab;
  6. Four (4) semester hours of geology with lab;
  7. Three (3) semester hours of oceanography.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–7 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Secondary Mathematics Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Four (4) semester hours of calculus and analytic geometry I;
  6. Four (4) semester hours of calculus and analytic geometry II;
  7. Three (3) semester hours of computer programming language (applicable to microcomputer); and
  8. Four (4) semester hours of electives in mathematics.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–8 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Junior High/Middle School Mathematics Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Four (4) semester hours of biological science;
  6. Four (4) semester hours of calculus and analytic geometry;
  7. Three (3) semester hours of computer programming language (applicable to microcomputer); and
  8. Four (4) semester hours of electives in mathematics or physical science.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses specified in categories 5–8 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Social Sciences Teacher Education

  1. EDF X005;
  2. EDG 2701;
  3. EME 2040;
  4. Forty-five (45) semester hours chosen from the following liberal arts and sciences areas: communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical sciences, fine arts and/or humanities, and social sciences. These hours must include:
    1. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in English, including writing, literature, and speech;
    2. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in mathematics (MGF, MGT, MAC and STA prefixes only), excluding MAT 1033, and including college algebra or higher, and geometry. MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I meets the intent of the program approval rule with respect to the inclusion of geometry in the mathematics requirement;
    3. A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in the natural and/or physical sciences, including earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated lab;
    4. A minimum of six (6) semester hours in the humanities, including philosophy and fine arts;
    5. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the social sciences, including general psychology and American history.
  5. Three (3) semester hours of American Government;
  6. One course each from four of the following six areas for a total of twelve (12) semester hours: anthropology, cultural geography, economics, history, psychology, and sociology.

Education courses may not be used to meet these communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

In addition to EDG 2701, the student must take six (6) additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. The eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact the department and/or adviser for details.

Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: courses in categories 5–6 may be applied to the corresponding requirements in liberal arts and sciences noted above.

Programs

Students should note that the following courses are applicable to each of the major programs in middle and secondary education, listed below.

Definition of Prefix

EDG - Education: General
EDM - Education: Middle School

EDG 2701. Teaching Diverse Populations (3). Students will acquire an understanding of the complexity and diversity in the American and Florida populations in general and the school and community populations in particular. Students will participate in a field-based experience.

EDM 3001. Introduction to Middle School (3). This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the modern middle school. It will include the philosophy and practice of the ideal middle school. The development of the middle school will be studied.

ENGLISH EDUCATION

Professor: Carroll; Assistant Professors: Bowman, Wood; Professor Emeritus: Simmons

Secondary English Education Undergraduate Program

The program in English education requires course work in English, English education, and professional education. After meeting State of Florida Common Course prerequisites, students in English education must complete a minimum of twenty-one (21) semester hours of English course work. Courses must include those that focus specifically on these areas: minority American literature, American literature, multicultural literature, Shakespeare, British literature, linguistics, and advanced composition. Students should see an advisor in English Education for specific courses satisfying these requirements.

In English education, candidates must complete LAE 3331, 3333, 4323, 4360, 4860, 4941, and 4942 (student teaching). Additional English education course work may be taken as independent study (LAE 4905r) or in special topics in teaching English (LAE 4930).

Six (6) semester hours of upper division professional education courses are required (as explained in the College of Education section of this General Bulletin). Students must complete all required course work before being admitted to student teaching. Students are encouraged to student teach in the local area (Area I) or in the other areas supported by the College of Education.

In addition to meeting the College of Education criteria for admission to teacher education, students must meet the following retention standards: 1) a minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in English courses; 2) a minimum 3.0 GPA in English education courses; 3) a minimum 2.75 GPA in professional education courses; 4) completion of all required English education courses with no lower than a "C"; and 5) approval by the English education faculty.

Students who fail to meet any one of these criteria will not be allowed to student teach.

Students who meet certification requirements in English may seek to obtain certification in speech. Consult the College of Communication for current speech certification requirements.

Definition of Prefixes

LAE - Language Arts and English Education
RED - Reading Education

Undergraduate Courses

LAE 3331. Teaching Literature and Drama in High Schools (3). Prerequisite: a minimum of six (6) semester hours of literature at the 2000, 3000, and/or 4000 level. Recent adolescent literature, resources and methods for teaching literature in high schools, uses of creative dramatics in teaching literature and language skills.

LAE 3333. Teaching Writing and Language in High Schools (3). Prerequisite: a minimum of six (6) semester hours in composition. Attitudes, materials, and procedures for teaching written composition, language, and grammar; planning instruction and evaluating student writing.

LAE 4323. Teaching English in the Middle School (3). Prerequisite: a minimum of six (6) semester hours of literature and six (6) semester hours of com position. Review of contemporary approaches to instruction in young adult literature, language, and language development, oral and written composition, corrective and developmental reading, and study skills. All English components will be considered in the light of early adolescent learning characteristics.

LAE 4332. Applied English Linguistics for Teachers (3). A course for prospective middle and high school teachers in contemporary approaches to English linguistics taught in Florida public secondary schools: grammar, usage, dialectology, diction (vocabulary development), semantics, and lexicography. Linguistic content will be related to contemporary theories of learning.

LAE 4360. Classroom Management and Planning Instruction in Middle/High School English (3). Prerequisites: Two from LAE 3331, 3333, and 4323. A careful consideration of the role of the secondary schoolteacher of English with special attention to effective classroom management and planning for instruction and evaluation of student progress. To be taken during the final semester of course work, with LAE 4941.

LAE 4860. Using Technology in Teaching Language Arts (3). Prerequisite: EME 2040 or equivalent. Survey of the uses of technology to improve the achievement of students in English at the secondary level. Course includes: video, film, video camcorders, computers, computer software evaluation, media literacy, the Internet, homepages, CD-ROM, and Hypertext.

LAE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

LAE 4930. Special Topics in Teaching English (1–3). Intensive investigations of problems and issues affecting secondary English instruction prior to and during teaching internship.

LAE 4937r. Honors Work (3). May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

LAE 4941. Methods and Observation/Participation in Middle/Secondary English (2). M(S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Two of the followingLAE 3331, 3333, 4323. A series of observation and participation activities designed to provide the English education undergraduate with prestudent teaching classroom experiences. To be taken during the final semester of course work, with LAE 4360.

LAE 4942. Student Teaching in Secondary School English (1–2). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: All English, LAE, and EDF requirements. Internship in secondary English.

Graduate Courses

  • LAE 5064. Reader Response to Literature: Research and Practice (3).
  • LAE 5637r. Problems and Trends in Secondary English Curriculum (3-6).
  • LAE 5736. Written Composition in the Secondary School: Theory and Research (3).
  • LAE 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
  • LAE 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • LAE 5932r. Special Topics in English Education (1-3).
  • LAE 5940r. Field Laboratory Internship (1-8). (S/U grade only.)
  • LAE 5945r. Supervised Teaching (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • RED 5337. Supervision and Instruction in Secondary School Reading (3).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

HEALTH EDUCATION

Professors: Foulk, Sutherland

The health education program includes teacher certification or community health education and leads to either a bachelor of science (BS) or a master of science (MS) degree. This program is designed to prepare health educators to assist individuals in achieving an optimal level of health, to prevent disease and debilitating conditions from occurring, and to minimize the impact of such diseases and conditions upon individuals who have been affected. With a degree in health education, an individual may choose from such practice settings as the school system, business and industry, community agencies, and governmental and tax-supported agencies, as well as the medical care systems.

Admission to the undergraduate program (both school and community health) requires a minimum composite score of 20 on the Enhanced ACT or a combined score of 960 on the SAT I, and a passing score on each section of the CLAST (exemptions not accepted). If the student desires teacher certification, additional admission requirements are explained in the "College of Education" section of this General Bulletin. For further details, see the program advisor.

Degree/Certification

The bachelor of science (BS) and master of science (MS) degrees are available. The BS degree requires sixty (60) semester hours of upper-division course work, including either student teaching or a community health field experience.

Students entering the master's degree program without an undergraduate degree in health education or some area of allied health may be required to take additional courses. Master's degree candidates desiring teacher certification as an area of specialization must meet additional requirements. For further details, refer to the Graduate Bulletin.

Note: students are not guaranteed a student teaching experience or community health field experience in the greater Tallahassee area. See the requirements for clinical education placements described in the "College of Education" section of this General Bulletin.

Definition of Prefix

HSC - Health Education and Safety

Undergraduate Courses

HSC 2100. Health Implications of our Changing Culture (3). Contemporary health problems arising from changing living patterns, morals, values, and environment.

HSC 3002. Introduction to Health Promotion (3). A survey course of the theory and practice of health education. At the completion of this course students will be able to apply one of a number of health education theories to a community or school setting and outline the steps needed to develop, implement, and evaluate a program specific to those identified needs. Types of theories include underlying theories of health education, theories of individual behavior, and theories of integrative models of behavior change. Finally students will be able to discuss the relationship between historical foundations in health education and the evolving health reform in our nation.

HSC 3120. Consumer Health (3). Demonstrate appropriate decision-making skills and other life skills as applied to the purchasing of health goods and services.

HSC 3312. Problems in Health Education (3). Prerequisite: HSC 4200. Analyzes and applies the appropriate individual and group health educators/health promotion teaching/learning interventions.

HSC 3313. Strategies for Effective Health Education Program Development (3). Prerequisite: HSC 4200; Corequisite: HSC 3312. Participate in a variety of techniques useful in educational settings; to analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate health education methodologies and strategies for a school setting.

HSC 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)

HSC 4143. Preventive Approaches and Strategies in Drug Education for the Educator (3). A review of preventive strategies related to drug usage. Stressed are physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug use and drug abuse.

HSC 4200. Introduction to Community Health (3). Philosophy and practice of public and community health including economic, sociologic, and legal justifications.

HSC 4300. School Health Methods/Strategies (4). Prerequisites: HSC 3312, 3313. Health instruction, services, and environment are presented and problems/issues of practicing health educators, K–12, are discussed.

HSC 4814r. Community Health Education Field Experience (5-15). (S/U grade only.) Application of theoretical knowledge and strategies to the development of health education skills in a community health setting. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours.

HSC 4870r. Student Teaching in Health Education (1-15). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: HSC 4300. Application of school health education theory to the practice under the direct supervision of a school health educator. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours.

HSC 4906r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

HSC 4935r. Selected Special Topics in Health Education (3). An analysis of selected topics related to health education. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours when topics vary in content and area.

Graduate Courses

  • HSC 5006. Foundations of Health Promotions (3).
  • HSC 5142. Health/Drug Education/Promotion Strategies in Schools (3).
  • HSC 5247. Seminar in Community Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation (3).
  • HSC 5506. Epidemiological Practices for Health Educators (3).
  • HSC 5817r. Supervised Community Health Education Field Experience (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
  • HSC 5875r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • HSC 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1–3).
  • HSC 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • HSC 5935r. Selected Special Topics in Health Education (3).

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Associate Professors: Aspinwall, Jakubowski, Presmeg, Shaw; Assistant Professor: Fernandez; Professors Emeriti: Denmark, Kalin, Nichols, Wheatley; Distinguished Professor Emeritus: Nichols

The secondary mathematics and middle grades mathematics teacher certification programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. All students are advised to see a program faculty member each semester as requirements are subject to revision based on changes in Florida Board of Education rules.

Curriculum for Teachers of Secondary School Mathematics Leading to a Baccalaureate Degree and Florida Teacher Certification

A student preparing to teach secondary school mathematics must take at least twenty-one (21) semester hours of mathematics, statistics, and/or computers beyond the common degree prerequisites. Specific course requirements are provided by the department.

Each student preparing to teach secondary school mathematics must take MAE 4320, 4330, 4335, 4862, 4940, 4945; and TSL 4324 or an approved substitute. A student must earn at least a "C" in the required courses.

Curriculum for Teachers of Middle Grades Mathematics Leading to a Baccalaureate Degree and Florida Teacher Certification

A student preparing to teach middle grades mathematics must take at least sixteen (16) semester hours of mathematics, statistics, and/or computers beyond the common degree prerequisites. Specific course requirements are provided by the department.

Each student preparing to teach middle grades mathematics must take EDM 3001; CHD 3240 or DEP 3305; MAE 4320, 4335, 4862, 4940; and TSL 4324. A student must earn at least a "C" in the required courses.

In order to satisfy state requirements in both programs, students take courses in assessment, reading in the content area, and human development and learning. Specific courses meeting these requirements are provided by the department.

In either program a student may not earn more than one "D" in a mathematics or statistics course. Should that occur, the student may retake the course. For details, refer to the forgiveness policy in the "Academic Regulations and Procedures" section of this General
Bulletin. Some departments have specific policies with respect to grades. Please refer to these sections in this General Bulletin.

In addition to the College of Education criteria for admission to teacher education, the following criteria must be met: 1) pass all parts of the CLAST (exceptions to the University policy are not acceptable); 2) complete Calculus with Analytic Geometry I with a "C–" or better; 3) an overall 2.5 GPA; and 4) approval by the department. Admission to one of the programs is required prior to taking courses in the major.

Students must meet the following requirements in order to graduate from either program: 1) pass all parts of the FTCE or a state recognized alternative; 2) an overall 2.5 GPA; and 3) demonstrate at a satisfactory level all of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices at the preprofessional level during student teaching (MAE 4945.)

Definition of Prefixes

MAE - Mathematics Education

Undergraduate Courses

MAE 4320. Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School (4). Prerequisite: MAC 2311, MAE 4816, or consent of instructor. Introduces students to the nature of the student learning and mathematics curricula in grades five through nine (5–9). Appropriate pedagogical strategies for the mathematical content of the middle grades are considered.

MAE 4330. Teaching Secondary School Mathematics I (4). Prerequisite: MAC 2311, 2312, or consent of instructor; Nature of mathematics, the high school mathematics curricula, mathematics as problem solving, pedagogical strategies, use of technology such as graphing calculators, video cameras and overhead projectors in teaching mathematics.

MAE 4335. Teaching Secondary School Mathematics II (4). Prerequisite: MAC 2311 or consent of instructor; Pedagogy of early algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus using problem solving, cooperative learning, and appropriate technology.

MAE 4540. Techniques and Strategies Utilized in Teaching Low Achievers (2). Corequisite: MAE 4942r (minimum of one [1] credit hour.)

MAE 4551. Helping Students Read Mathematics (2). This course satisfies the state certification requirement for reading in the content area for mathematics education majors. It addresses the teaching of reading in the content of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

MAE 4862. Using History in the Teaching of Mathematics (3). The course examines the historical origins and evolution of key mathematics concepts. Selected topics are chosen from number systems, numeration, computation, number theory, algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, and calculus.

MAE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

MAE 4940. Teaching Mathematics Practicum (4). Prerequisites: MAC 2311, MAE 4816, or permission of instructor. Instructional strategies, planning, evaluation, and class management.

MAE 4941r. Field Experiences in Teaching Mathematics (1-3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

MAE 4942r. Field Experiences in Teaching Mathematics (1-3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

MAE 4945. Student Teaching in Mathematics (12). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: MAE 4940. Supervised semester-long classroom teaching experience in a Florida public school.

Graduate Courses

  • MAE 5146. School Mathematics Curriculum (3).
  • MAE 5337. Seminar on the Teaching of Algebra (2).
  • MAE 5338. Seminar on the Teaching of Geometry (2).
  • MAE 5641r. Special Topics in Mathematics Education (2–3).
  • MAE 5658. Using Technology in the Teaching of Mathematics (3).
  • MAE 5690. Ethnomathematics (3).
  • MAE 5691. Mathematics Learning and Teaching (3).
  • MAE 5795. Seminar on Research in Mathematics Education (2).
  • MAE 5865. Using History in the Teaching of Mathematics (3).
  • MAE 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
  • MAE 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • MAE 5942r. Field Laboratory Internship (1-8). (S/U grade only.)
  • MAE 5946r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • MAE 6148. Curriculum in Math Education (3).
  • MAE 6797. Advanced Seminar on Research in Mathematics Education (4).
  • MAE 6938r. Doctoral Seminar in Mathematics Education (1–3).
  • MAE 6939. Seminar in Mathematics Teacher Education (3).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

MULTILINGUAL/MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

Professor: Jenks; Associate Professors: Brooks, Platt; Assistant Professor: Pappamihiel; Professor Emeritus: Leamon

Multilingual/multicultural education provides instruction to individuals who are seeking teacher certification in foreign languages (undergraduate) and/or teaching English as a second language (graduate) and who are pursuing graduate degrees specializing in foreign language education, teaching English as a second language, or multicultural education. Students entering the multilingual/multicultural teacher education program are required to have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have a passing score on each section of the CLAST.

Curriculum for Teachers of Foreign Language Leading to a Baccalaureate Degree and Florida Teacher Certification

The bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (BS) degrees may be earned, including certification (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education [NCATE] approved with reciprocal agreements in more than 40 states). Course work leading to the teaching certificate requires thirty (30) upper division semester hours in each certified language and may involve more course work than minimum degree requirements. A study abroad experience is strongly encouraged. Professional requirements include FLE 3033 (offered in fall semester) and FLE 4941 and 4945 (student teaching, offered in spring semester). Prior to student teaching, students must take and pass: 1) the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview in their major foreign language with a rating in the "advanced range"; and 2) the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE). Students must take TSL 4324, ESOL Instruction in Content Areas, as well as complete requirements for assessment, human development and learning, and reading.

Definition of Prefixes

ENS - English for Nonnative Speakers
FLE - Foreign Language Education
LIN - Linguistics
TSL - Teaching English as a Second Language

Undergraduate Courses

FLE 3033. Introduction to Teaching Foreign Language (4). Historical development, sequence, and objectives of foreign language study; the nature of language and teaching for communication.

FLE 4591. Second Language Testing and Evaluation (3). Prerequisites: EDF 1005; EDG 2701; EME 2040; admission into teacher education program. This course is designed to acquaint students with principles of second language assessment and standardized testing, to inform them of general principles of second language test construction and administration, including traditional and nontraditional assessments, and to provide practical experiences in preparing valid items and analyzing tests.

FLE 4794. Applied Linguistics for Second Language Learning (3). Course is designed for preservice teachers in the elementary, early childhood, and English education programs who will teach limited English proficient and other linguistic minority students pre-K-12.

FLE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

FLE 4937r. Honors Work (3). Prerequisite: FLE 4941. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

FLE 4941. Practicum in Multilingual/Multicultural Education (4). Prerequisites: FLE 3033; acceptable oral proficiency interview score. Practical techniques for classroom instruction of basic foreign language skills; teaching intermediate and advanced levels; use and construction of foreign language tests; techniques of planning, classroom management, ethics and school law.

FLE 4945. Associate Teaching in a Foreign Language (10). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: FLE 3033, 4941, passing on FTCE.

TSL 4324. ESOL Instruction in the Content Area (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing. Theory and application of second-language learning and teaching strategies for limited English-proficient students in subject matter classes. Satisfies META requirements for all teachers of LEP students except primary language arts instructors. Appropriate for renewal of all certification coverage.

TSL 4945r. Associate Teaching in English as a Second Language (2-10). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of ten (10) semester hours.

Graduate Courses

  • FLE 5195. Development of Curriculum and Materials in Foreign Languages (3).
  • FLE 5295. Reading in Foreign Language Instruction (3).
  • FLE 5365. Teaching of Culture: Multicultural/Multilingual Perspectives (3).
  • FLE 5595. Testing and Evaluation in Foreign Languages (3).
  • FLE 5775. Seminar: Research in Second Language Learning and Teaching (3).
  • FLE 5795. Applied Linguistics in Foreign Language Teaching (3).
  • FLE 5796r. Seminar: Special Topics in Applied Linguistics (2-3).
  • FLE 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
  • FLE 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • FLE 5940r. Field Laboratory Internship (1-8). (S/U grade only.)
  • FLE 5945r. Supervised Teaching (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • FLE 6776. Research Issues and Designs in Second Language Education (3).
  • LIN 5705. Psycholinguistic Perspectives on Language Acquisition and Development (3).
  • TSL 5005. Teaching of English as a Second/Foreign Language (4).
  • TSL 5325. ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Instruction in the Content Areas (3).
  • TSL 5908r. Directed Individualized Study (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
  • TSL 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
  • TSL 5930r. Seminar: Current Issues in TSL (1-3).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin

SCIENCE EDUCATION

Associate Professors: Davis, Gallard; Professor Emeritus: Dawson

Curriculum for Teachers of Science Leading to a Baccalaureate Degree and Florida Teacher Certification

The program in science education requires course work in the sciences, science education, and professional education. Fifty to fifty-three (50–53) semester hours in science course work approved by the science education faculty must be taken by all students seeking the baccalaureate degree and teaching certification.

All students seeking certification must be admitted to teacher education and meet all of the requirements for pursuing a state-approved program as explained in the "College of Education" section of this General Bulletin. All students must complete requirements for admission to the upper division major in one of the areas of specialization. Areas of specialization are biology, chemistry, earth/space science, middle school science, and physics. In addition to the College of Education criteria for admission to teacher education, the following criteria must be met: 1) 2.5 GPA for science and mathematics courses; 2) 2.5 GPA overall; and 3) approval by the department.

Required Core Courses

Professional Education Core

  • EDF 4214 Classroom Applications of Educational Psychology (3)
  • EDF 4604 Schooling in American Society (3)
  • SCE 4361 Introduction to Middle School Science Teaching (3)
  • SCE 4362 Teaching and Learning Science (3)
  • SCE 4363 Advanced Topics in High School Science Teaching and Learning (3)
  • SCE 4944 Student Teaching in Science (10)
  • SCE 4948r Practicum in Science Education (1-5)

Student teaching involves a 15-week field experience during which students teach classes in their areas of specialization. Opportunities are provided to learn about schools and the manner in which science curricula are administered within schools. The practicum is a course that is conducted in conjunction with student teaching. Students meet to discuss their school-based experiences and to integrate theory and practice.

Specialty Areas (select one)

The student will work with a faculty adviser to design a program to ensure certification and competency in one of the following areas: biological science, chemistry, physics, middle school science, and earth/space science. Students must complete fifty to fifty-three (50–53) semester hours of science for majors in a specialty area. Twenty-two (22) of these semester hours may be satisfied when completing prerequisite and liberal studies requirements for admission to the upper division major. The student will work with a faculty adviser to design a program to ensure certification and competency in one of the following areas: biological science, chemistry, physics, middle school science, and earth/space science.

Definition of Prefix

SCE - Science Education

Undergraduate Courses

SCE 4361. Introduction to Middle School Science Teaching (3). The focus of this course is on the roles and responsibilities of science teachers. There is a field component to this course.

SCE 4362. Teaching and Learning Science (3). The focus of this course is planning, instruction, learning, and classroom environment. There is extensive fieldwork and students will teach either middle or high school classes.

SCE 4363. Advanced Topics in High School Science Teaching and Learning (3). Prerequisite or corequisite: SCE 4362. This course assumes previous field experiences and focuses on issues in curric lum, assessment, and the use of technology in science instruction.

SCE 4365C. Teaching Earth and Space Science (3). This course examines the pedagogical content knowledge needed to teach earth/space science.

SCE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

SCE 4920r. Science Education Colloquium (0). (S/U grade only.) Colloquium provides opportunities for sharing and to learn about current science education research. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) times.

SCE 4939r. Seminar in Contemporary Science and Science Education (1). May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours. Two (2) hours must be taken prior to or concurrent with SCE 4330r. Required for arts and sciences majors.

SCE 4944. Student Teaching in Science (10). (S/U grade only.) Corequisite: SCE 4948r.

SCE 4948r. Practicum in Science Education (1-5). Corequisite: SCE 4944. Must take a minimum of three (3) semester hours.

Graduate Courses

  • SCE 5140. Curriculum in Science Education (3).
  • SCE 5340. Teaching and Learning Science (3).
  • SCE 5366C. Teaching Earth and Space Science (3).
  • SCE 5625. Conceptual Learning in Middle School Science (3).
  • SCE 5635r. Special Problems in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (1–3).
  • SCE 5715. Conceptual Learning in Elementary School Science (3).
  • SCE 5740. Research Methods in Science Education (3).
  • SCE 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5910r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5921r. Colloquium (1). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5942. Internship for Graduate Students (1–10).(S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5943r. Field Laboratory Internship (1–8). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5946r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 5973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 6145. Curriculum Design in Science (3).
  • SCE 6335r. Teaching and Learning Science (3).
  • SCE 6395. Science Teacher Education (3).
  • SCE 6615. Problems in Elementary Science (3).
  • SCE 6761r. Research, Recent Developments, and Current Issues in Science Education (3–5).
  • SCE 6922r. Colloquium in Science Education (1). (S/U grade only.)
  • SCE 6938r. Advanced Seminar in Science Education (2).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

Professor: Lunstrum; Assistant Professor: Gutierrez

Admission Requirements

Students accepted into the social science teacher education program must have completed 1) the Liberal Studies requirements summarized in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" section of this General Bulletin; 2) the State of Florida common course prerequisites for social sciences described earlier in this section; and 3) the requirements for admission into a teacher education program described in the "College of Education" section of this General Bulletin, which includes the following minimum standards: 2.5 GPA; passing each section of CLAST (exemptions not accepted).

Curriculum for Teachers of Middle and Secondary Social Science Leading to a Baccalaureate Degree and Florida Teacher Certification

Students preparing to teach middle and secondary school social science must complete forty-eight (48) semester hours as follows: six (6) semester hours of economics, six (6) semester hours of geography, three (3) semester hours of psychology or sociology, six (6) semester hours of American government, six (6) semester hours of American history, six (6) semester hours of world history, three (3) semester hours of public speaking at the 2000-level, one three (3) semester hour 3000/4000 course (must be a non-American, non-European history or social science course), and nine (9) semester hours in a field of concentration focused on a topic/theme related to social science instruction (e.g., American culture, area studies, world affairs, ethnic studies). The forty-eight (48) semester hours may include courses in history and social science taken for liberal studies and those taken to meet the State of Florida common course prerequisites for admission to the upper division major.

Professional education requirements include RED 4360; SSE 4362, 4664, 4940r, 4944 and 5365r; and TSL 4324. SSE 4362, 4664, 4940r and 5365r are prerequisites for student teaching and should be taken in the fall semester preceding student teaching. Students may not use for their field of concentration any course in which they receive a grade below "C". Prior to admission to student teaching, students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and earn a grade of "C" or better in each social science methods courses. Note: additional courses mandated by the Florida Department of Education concerning assessment and human development and learning will be required. Consult your academic advisor for details.

Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field may also seek certification only in conjunction with course work applied toward a graduate degree. In meeting requirements for certification, these students should enroll in graduate-level professional courses. Note: additional courses mandated by the Florida Department of Education concerning assessment and human development and learning will be required. Consult your academic advisor for details.

Attention is called to the following information: 1) only degree-seeking students will be admitted to the social science certification program which is an integral part of the degree requirements; 2) to complete student teaching satisfactorily, students must pass the state certification tests; and 3) in the interest of effective supervision, student teachers will, of necessity, be placed in clusters within designated school systems in Florida. There can be no assurance given that students will be placed in counties based on personal preference or convenience. A signed student teaching location preference form is required.

Definition of Prefixes

EDF - Education: Foundations
EDG - Education: General
SSE - Social Studies Education
SYD - Demography and Area Studies

Undergraduate Courses

SSE 4362. Fundamentals in Teaching Social Studies (3). Corequisites: SSE 4364, 4664. Rationale for social studies instruction and an examination of traditional social science instructional methods.

SSE 4364. Skill Development in Social Studies (3). Corequisites: SSE 4362, 4664. Emphasizes strategies in dealing with reading and writing problems.

SSE 4664. Inquiry in Teaching Social Studies (3). Corequisites: SSE 4362, 4364. Provides theory and practice in discovery, problem solving, and inquiry teaching of social science.

SSE 4940r. Field Study in Social Education (1–3). (S/U grade only.) A participant observation field study course in an education setting to be arranged with the instructor. Repeatable to a limit of three (3) hours credit.

SSE 4944. Student Teaching in Social Science Education (15). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: SSE 4362, 4364, 4664. A 15-week, off-campus student-teaching experience in Florida schools, supervised by University faculty in social science education.

Graduate Courses

  • EDF 5885. Education in the Arab World (3).
  • EDF 5892r. The Design of National Curricula in Developing Countries (3).
  • EDF 5920r. Colloquium: Bilingual/Bicultural Education (1).
  • EDF 5921r. Special Language and Culture Colloquium (2).
  • EDG 6221. Curricular Theory (3).
  • SSE 5144. Models of Teaching Social Studies (3).
  • SSE 5347r. Seminar: Contemporary Public Affairs and Trends for Teachers (3).
  • SSE 5365r. Problems of Teaching Social Studies in Secondary School and Junior College (1–3).
  • SSE 5366. Skill Development in Social Studies (3).
  • SSE 5367. Fundamentals in Teaching Social Studies (3).
  • SSE 5386. Goals and Methods for the Teaching of History (3).
  • SSE 5615. Problems in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (3).
  • SSE 5665. Inquiry in Teaching Social Studies (3).
  • SSE 5907r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.)
  • SSE 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • SSE 5943. Field Laboratory Internship (1–8). (S/U grade only.)
  • SSE 5946r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.)
  • SSE 5947. Internship for Graduate Students (1–10). (S/U grade only.)
  • SSE 6931. Doctoral Seminar in Social Science Education Research (3).
  • SSE 6933. Seminar: History of Social Studies/ Social Science Education (3).
  • SYD 5155. Seminar in Population Education (3).

For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

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