In-depth investigation of selected topics in psychology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
3305 Foundations of Literacy EC-12 (3-3-0) This introductory course surveys children’s and young adult literature and literacy theory and approaches in relation to the integration of literature and the language arts in culturally diverse classrooms. Designed to address the Texas State Board of Educator Certification standards/competencies for reading/language arts.
4390 Special Topics in Psychology (3-3-0) Prerequisite: PSY 1303, 6 additional hours in psychology, and junior standing or permission of instructor. Selected topics in psychology. Topics may vary from semester to semester, and the course may be repeated when topics vary.
3306 Language and Literacy Development (3-3-0) Prerequisite or co-requisite: READ 3305. Investigates the relationship between language and thought, theories of language development, changes in the young child’s cognitive structure, and the role of the teacher in literacy development.
RDG (Reading) 1101 Reading Tutorial (1-1-0) One-on-one tutorial instruction designed to help students develop college-level reading skills.
3307 Language Arts Instruction EC-12 (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and READ 3305. This course is designed to address instruction of expressive language (speaking and writing) and receptive language (reading and listening). Methodologies for instructing grammar conventions, Standard English usage, spelling, writing process, and expressive communication skills and strategies are emphasized.
1201 Reading Success Lab (2-0-2) Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in RDG 1300. Structured tutorial assistance designed to help students achieve success in RDG 1300. Tutoring is provided by Reading Center tutors. Activities are structured around course homework and additional specially designed group or laboratory activities. Additional topics may include time management, goal setting, and test taking skills. 1300 Reading (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Placement examination is required. A review of successful techniques for improving vocabulary, comprehension, interpretation and evaluation, and basic study skills. While this course may not be used to satisfy degree requirements, students placed in it must earn a grade of C or better to be allowed to register for reading-intensive college-level courses.
3308 Literacy Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in Spanish EC-2 (3-3-2) Prerequisite: READ 3305 and READ 3306. Current methods, strategies, and curricular resources for teaching and assessing emergent literacy for the Spanish-speaking student in the early childhood-second grade classroom. 3309 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 4-12 (3-3-0) Focuses on reading as a thinking and learning process. Emphasizes current theory and methods for teaching reading and study strategies for middle grade and secondary content area teachers. Special attention to assessing reading difficulties and providing appropriate instruction to address student diversity and class performance differences in content area classrooms.
READ (Reading Education) 3301 Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools (3-3-2) Focuses on the developmental nature of reading. Examines current methods, strategies, and materials for emergent literacy, elementary reading, and middle school reading instruction.
3312 Reading Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in ESL 4-8 (3-3-2) Prerequisite: READ 3305. Instructional strategies, methods, approaches, and classroom assessment procedures for teaching reading to bilingual and ESL upper elementary and middle school students. Focuses on providing appropriate instruction to address student diversity and class performance differences for students in upper elementary and middle school.
3302 Correcting Reading Problems in the Classroom (3-3-2) Focuses on procedures and strategies for preventing, diagnosing and correcting reading problems. Examines theoretical models of the reading process and the nature and types of reading differences (disabilities). 3303 Literacy Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment EC-2 (3-3-2) Prerequisite: ECH 2311, ECH 2313, READ 3306; credit or enrollment in MATH 3321, MATH 3322, READ 3307 and SOSE 3306; enrollment in EED 3301 and EED 3312. Current methods, strategies, and curricular resources for teaching and assessing emergent literacy in the early childhood-second grade classroom
3313 Reading Curriculum, Methods, Assessment, and Diagnosis 4-8 (3-3-3) Prerequisite: READ 3305. A field-based course that addresses the needs of 4-8 students. Focuses on assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of reading capabilities and appropriate instructional strategies to meet specific needs to address student diversity and class performance differences. Requires working one-to-one with a 4-8 student to provide individualized instruction based on assessment data.
3304 Reading Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment 4-8 (3-32) Prerequisite: READ 3305. Reading instructional strategies, methods, approaches, and classroom assessment procedures for the upper elementary and middle school classroom teacher. Focuses on providing appropriate instruction to address student diversity and class performance differences for students in upper elementary and middle school.
3317 Language Arts Instruction for the Bilingual/ESL Classroom (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Completion of Block I, MATH 3321, MATH 3322, credit or
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