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SPED 4990 - Special Topics in Special Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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SPED 5000 - Dis/Ability Studies in Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to how disability, race, class, sexual orientation, and gender are defined, represented, and acted upon in schools today. Students will examine school as a social/political environment where the meaning of disability can be understood in democratic ways. Meets with SPED 3000.
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SPED 5001 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an overview of Special Education. The course emphasizes the history of special education; legislation; implementation of Idea, current issues; and a survey of exceptionalities. This course is designed to support the Performance- based Standards for Colorado teachers. Thirty (30) hours of field experience required. Prer., Background check, fingerprinting. Meets with SPED 3001.
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SPED 5002 - Professional Seminar in Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Familiarizes students with professional issues in special education. The areas include: (a) professional dispositions, (b) student diversity, (c) instructional/assistive technology, and (d) professional writing. Teachers must understand academic and professional standards and their relationship to the work environment. Prer., Background check; fingerprinting. Meets with SPED 3002.
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SPED 5003 - Classroom and Instructional Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will examine evidence-based approaches for providing classroom and instructional management. The emphasis is on (a) effective instructional procedure, (b) individual and classroom behavior management strategies, and (c) principles of applied behavior analysis. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Meets with SPED 3003.
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SPED 5004 - Self-determination and Transition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents self-determination and development, implementation, and evaluation of self-management instructional programs for students. Service delivery models, issues, and intervention approaches are examined in light of efficacy research. Emphasis is upon using self-management and learning strategies to facilitate self-determination. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 3004.
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SPED 5010 - Multisensory Structured Language Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the content and skills of instruction for students with learning disabilities. Includes research-based strategies in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Students work with a tutorial student and evaluate teaching skills through small group coaching sessions. Prer., Praxis or Place Elementary Content Test. Meets with SPED 4010.
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SPED 5011 - Assessment and Instructional Monitoring 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines evaluation concepts and assessments attending to curriculum-based individual-referenced measures, standardized assessments, and large-scale criterion-referenced tests characteristic of most statewide programs. Emphasis will be placed on aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 4011.
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SPED 5012 - Differentiated Instruction 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds upon material covered in Multisensory Language(SPED 4010/5010). Topics include systematic, differentiated instruction in syllable types, morphology, prefixes, suffixes, Latin Roots, and Greek combining forms. Students work with a tutorial student and evaluate teaching skills through small group coaching sessions. Prer., SPED 4010/5010. Meets with SPED 4012.
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SPED 5020 - Significant Support Needs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course presents the development, implementation,and evaluation of instructional programs for students with severe cognitive and physical needs at the elementary and secondary levels. Service delivery models, issues, and intervention approaches are examined in light of efficacy research. Thirty (30) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 4020.
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SPED 5021 - Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines positive behavior support from philosophical, theoretical, individual, and systemic perspectives. Emphasizes characteristics of students with challenging behavior, functional behavioral assessment, school-wide, classroom, and non-classroom PBS models and interventions, and models for family and community positive behavioral support. Twenty (20) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 4021.
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SPED 5022 - Consultation and Collaboration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course critically analyzes issues, research, implementation approaches, and recommended practices for employing collaborative models to support learning across diverse school and community settings. Students will access and evaluate community resources, develop and maintain interdisciplinary and interagency partnerships. Twenty (20) hours of field experience is required. Prer., SPED 5001 and SPED 5003. Meets with SPED 4022.
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SPED 5030 - Elementary/Secondary Internship 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students are required to apply and integrate research-based practices in an educational setting. Student teachers will work with a wide range of students with special needs in programs that utilize practices congruent with the UCCS Special Education Program. This internship must be completed at the opposite K-12 age range from SPED 4031/5031. Prer., Tier 1, Tier 2. Meets with SPED 4030.
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SPED 5031 - Elementary/Secondary Student Teaching 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Students are required to apply and integrate research-based practices in an educational setting. Student teachers will work with a wide range of students with special needs in programs that utilize practices congruent with the UCCS Special Education Program. Prer., Tier 1, Tier 2. Meets with SPED 4031.
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SPED 5090 - Applied Research Project 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The basic premise of this seminar is that applied behavior analysis and the teacher as a researcher-scientist are integral components of an effective educational setting. Based on individual interests, students will design a research project for the purpose of evaluation interventions in their own setting. Students will (a) develop a research proposal in APA format, (b) conduct the research, and (c) submit a final research paper to the special education faculty. All papers will be evaluated by the research review committee consisting of three university faculty members. This course is required to fulfill the MA comprehensive exam requirement. Prer., All graduate coursework completed.
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SPED 5091 - Current Topics in Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Current issues/topics in special education related to instruction, advocacy, policy, service delivery, and training is addressed in this course. Students will investigate an area of interest based on empirical literature. Open to graduate students only.
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SPED 5330 - Multiple Intelligence and Gifted Students 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focus upon the creation and development of teaching materials to assist school personnel charged with meeting the instructional needs of gifted, creative, and talented students in both regular and special education classrooms, Grades K-12. Participants will examine existing educational research to determine the most effective ways and means of instructing gifted students. They will study and evaluate existing methods and materials designed for the target population, and they will design new materials to utilize in the teaching of gifted students.
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SPED 5430 - Teachspecialed.com: Foundations in Special Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Places the history of special education in context of current principles and practices. Presents contributions of advocacy groups relative to legislative accomplishments, and addresses important issues, federal laws, and resources for beginning teachers in determining their legal responsibilities. Prer., Bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor. Meets with CURR 5060.
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SPED 5440 - Teachspecialed.com: Development and Characteristics of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on individuals with high-incidence disabilities including mild mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD and behavioral disorders. Teachers are also introduced to the attributes of students from low incidences groups. Meets with CURR 5061.
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SPED 5450 - Literature for Gifted Adolescents 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Reading and evaluation of literature for gifted and talented adolescents. Emphasis is on contemporary literature, especially literature by and about female, minority and gifted and talented persons. Meets with CURR 5421.
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SPED 5460 - Teachspecialed.com: Assessment for Instructional Planning and Decision Making 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Foundations of assessment are addressed from the perspective of instructional planning and decision making. Legal and ethnical principles are covered along with the processes of screening, pre-referral, referral and classifications. Attention is given to assessments in Iep development. Meets with CURR 5062.
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SPED 5470 - Teachspecialed.com: Instructional Strategies: Creating Environments that Promote Learning 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Development of positive learning environments as a strategy for enhancing teaching and learning. Preventive measures in the context of approaches to building positive behavior support. Intervention strategies for problem behavior, along with techniques for promoting social interactions and behaviors. Meets with CURR 5063.
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SPED 5480 - Teachspecialed.com: Instructional Strategies: Teaching for Results 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Planning for effective instruction is the central focus of this course. Instructional planning, organizing, organizing and designing instruction, student outcomes, instructional principles, and assessing outcomes of effective instruction are included. Curriculum-based assessment is covered along with the communication of student outcomes. Meets with CURR 5064.
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SPED 5560 - Teachspecialed.com: Instructional Strategies: Improving Basic Reading Skills 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizes teaching beginning reading and developing reading fluency. Is applicable to teaching students with exceptional learning needs in varied instructional settings. Prer., Bachelor’s degree or permission ofinstructor. Meets with CURR 5065.
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SPED 5570 - Teachspecialed.com: Instructional Strategies: Improving Reading Comprehension 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an overview of reading comprehension, with emphasis on teaching students with exceptional learning needs. Attention given to building knowledge base, analyzing text to enable comprehension skills, and teaching comprehension strategies. Prer., Bachelor’s degree or instructor’sapproval. Meets with CURR 5066.
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SPED 5580 - Teachspecialed.com: Language and Communication in Diverse Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Places the needs of exceptional learners in the larger context of cultural differences and diversity with a focus on language and communication. Language development is covered and communication styles. Teaching second language learners. Augmentative, alternative, and assistive communication development is addressed. Meets with CURR 5067.
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SPED 5590 - Arts for the Gifted 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores a variety of arts activities for the elementary and middle grades. There will be a focus on a multifaceted approach to teaching arts within creative, stimulating environments where the gifted student can evolve and thrive. Creativity,hemisphericity, problem solving, and practical applications of visual arts, music, dance, drama, and creative writing are addressed. Meets with CURR 5210.
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SPED 5600 - Teaching the Gifted and Creative Student 2 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This introductory course explores the nature and nurture of gifted children and adolescents. Characteristics, identification, program alternatives and teaching strategies are addressed as is the history of the gifted child movement. Meets with EPSY 5250.
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SPED 5610 - Curriculum Strategies for Gifted and Talented 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares participants to write challenging, effective and differential curricula for gifted learners. A variety of curriculum models and strategies will be explored. Participants will create curriculum units for gifted students in content areas of their choice. Meets with CURR 5211.
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SPED 5620 - Reading and Language Arts for the Gifted 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores a wide variety of reading and writing activities for gifted learners. Children’s and adolescent literature, biography, independent study, creative dramatics and expository and creative writing is among the many topic areas addressed. Meets with CURR 5212.
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SPED 5630 - Social Studies and Humanities for the Gifted 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Addresses the teaching of social studies and the humanities to gifted and talented students,grades K-12. An integrated, holistic approach to social studies is emphasized. Meets with CURR 5213.
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SPED 5640 - Creative Problem Solving and Future Problem Solving for Gifted Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers four areas: creativity, problem solving, future studies, and future problem solving. The course content will focus on both the theoretical frameworks underlying each topic, as well as concomitant teaching strategies. Meets with CURR 5220.
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SPED 5690 - Supervised Practicum - Gifted/Talented Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practicum credit may be obtained through selected, supervised field placements in teaching or supervisory roles in gifted education.
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SPED 5740 - Students Learning English Who have Cognitive Disabilities 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
The purpose of this course is to present a proposal for professional development modules that will train special education teachers to effectively serve the needs of English language learners with disabilities.
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SPED 5860 - Teachspecialed.com: Collaboration and Instructional Planning in the IEP Process 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasizes developing standards-based Ieps in accordance with Idea requirements. Introduces models of collaboration and highlights developing collaboration skills to enhance the effectiveness of the beginning teacher in development and implementation of Ieps. Prer., BA or instructor’s approval. Meets with CURR 5068.
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SPED 5870 - Teachspecialed.com: Professional and Ethical Practices 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the ethical standards and principles of the profession. Ethical issues related to assessment, decision making, instruction, working with agencies, and families/guardians of children with exceptional learning needs. Meets with CURR 5069.
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SPED 5900 - Seminar: Current Research Issues in Gifted Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students explore contemporary research related to the identification of gifted students, programs and other related educational issues.
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SPED 5910 - Workshop 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth.
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SPED 5920 - Advancing Reading Success 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Uses “Language,” 4th edition, published by Sopris West. The course presents the research base of the curriculum, an intensive review of phonemic awareness training, use of instructional techniques, and much more. Prer., Bachelor’s degree.
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SPED 5930 - Step Up to Writing: Basic,Practical and Helpful Writing Instruction 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Participants will receive training using the Step Up to Writing curriculum published by Sopris West. This program provides training in how to organize ideas and information, writing ideas at a complex level.
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SPED 5940 - Language! Professional Development Course for Reading Educators 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Uses Language! curriculum published by Sopris West. a comprehensive intervention curriculum for students who lack age or grade level mastery in reading, writing and spelling. Participants will be trained using integrated strands that include decoding, spelling, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, mechanics, usage, figurative language, expository and narrative writing, and literature.
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SPED 5950 - Summer Institutes 2 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The institute provides participants with a variety of training opportunities that specifically relate to programs, policies, and procedures for working with at-risk students. Participants will have multiple opportunities to reflect on knowledge learned and develop practical application plans. Prer., Bachelors degree. Meets with SPED 4950.
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SPED 5960 - Writing Strategies to Improve Student Success 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares professionals to implement the Step Up to Writing 3rd Edition curriculum immediately. Presents the research base of the curriculum, an intensive review of fundamental writing strategies, use of instructional techniques, and more. Participants will be trained using integrated strands that include decoding, spelling, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, mechanics, usage, figurative language, expository and narrative writing, and literature.
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SPED 5970 - Transition Assessment and Curriculum 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Trains and equips participants to deliver age-appropriate transition assessments to create a coordinated set of activities to assist students in making the transition from school to work. In addition, covers techniques to assess self-determination, social/emotional learning, and independent living skills as required in the federal IDEIA legislation. Prer., Bachelor’s degree.
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SPED 5980 - Special Topics in Special Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. May apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, with permission of advisor and department chairperson. Prer., Undergraduate degree.
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SPED 5990 - Special Topics in Special Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)
Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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SPED 9450 - Independent Study 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluations are arranged. Courses leading to licensure are seldom completed through an independent study. Prer., Permission of instructor.
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SPED 9500 - Independent Study in Special Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent investigation of topics of specific interest to the student and completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation is a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations and evaluations are arranged. Certification and/or endorsement courses are seldom completed through an independent study.
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SPED 9550 - Independent Study in Gifted and Talented Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Independent research, study and planning in gifted education may be completed under the direction of a faculty member. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and faculty member. The meeting times, expectations and evaluations are arranged with the faculty member. Students must have written consent of the instructor.
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SPED 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
To be used only by those students who will not be registered for coursework during the semester in which the comprehensive examination for the master’s degree is taken. Consent of advisor is required.
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SPMG 6190 - Systems Engineering Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the systems engineering process, project management, and engineering management to include systems engineering methods, lifecycle models, risk management, and trade-off analysis. Focus is on the role of the systems engineer throughout a project with emphasis on both technical and project management roles. Exercises and-or project used to increase understanding of concepts introduced in course. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differsfrom on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only.
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SPMG 6290 - Information and Communications Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students who will be involved in acquisition and operation of information and communication systems with an introduction to these systems. Topics may include: analog and digital systems, circuits, communication methods with emphasis on satellite communications, communication system components,software engineering, embedded systems, networks, and cyber security. Emphasis will be on systems used in the space industry. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only. Prer., College-level physics, or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6390 - Space and Space Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic introduction to astrodynamics and astronauticalengineering. Topics include orbital elements, Kepler’s Laws, launch, orbit transfer/injection, spacecraft maneuvers, and spacecraft subsystems. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only. Prer., College-level algebra, trigonometry, and physics; or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6490 - System Lifecycle Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a background in system acquisition, program management, and test and evaluation. Students will study acquisition processes and standards, cost estimating, analysis of alternatives, program planning, program management, risk management, schedule/cost management, quality assurance, pricing and procurement, test and evaluation approaches, measures of effectiveness; and measures of uncertainty and confidence. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., admitted MBA students only. College-level statistics, or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6590 - Space Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students an overview of space policies and strategies, both domestic and international. The course provides students with a perspective of how these policies and strategies have evolved over time. Emphasis will be on understanding the current national security strategy, the military space-related doctrines, domestic laws and policies, and international laws, treaties, and agreements. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only.
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SPTM 1000 - Introduction to Sport Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A survey of the history of modern sport; examination of the foundation, operations, philosophy, and trends of contemporary sport management. Presentation of skills and techniques to prepare students to administer programs in diverse sport settings; issues and complex problems that confront sport leaders are emphasized. Prer., Sport Management majors only.
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SPTM 2000 - Principles of Sport Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Investigation and analysis of the law and legal issues in sport settings. Topics include negligence theory, risk management, common defenses, product liability, insurance, contracts, and implications for event development and operations.
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SPTM 2960 - Field Experience in Sport Management 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in event operations, management, and logistics. Prer., SPTM 1000, Sport Management majors only.
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SPTM 3960 - Internship in Sport Management 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Undergraduate internship for Sport Management students. Prer., Junior standing, Sport Management majors only.
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SPTM 4200 - Fundamentals of Sport Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the major problems in contemporary sport management. Philosophies, evolution of sport leadership, governance and compliance issues, theoretical models of moral and ethical development, and case studies will be analyzed within the context of the existing professional body of knowledge. Prer., SPTM 2000, MGMT 3300, MKTG 3000. Junior standing. Meets with S L 4400 and S L 5400.
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SPTM 4250 - Management of Olympic, International, and Amateur Sports 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the structure of and relationships among Olympic and international sports organizations; funding models; branding; membership; sports philanthropy; agents, elite athlete sponsorships, and conflicts with organizational sponsors; and working constructively with non-profit organizations. Prer., SPTM 2000, MGMT 3300, MKTG 3000. Junior standing.
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SPTM 4300 - Facility, Ticketing, and Event Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to assist the student in understanding sport facility management, ticket sales, and event functions and procedures. Includes site visits and discussions of issues and challenges that confront venue managers and operations. Prer., MGMT 3300, MKTG 3000, MKTG 4510, and SPTM 2000. Business students only.
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SPTM 4960 - Internship in Sport Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)
Undergraduate internship for Sport Management students. Prer., Senior standing, Sport Management majors only.
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SPTM 9400 - Independent Study in Sport Management 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study with the consent of the instructor,who directs the study, and the dean.
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TED 1010 - Special Topics in Teacher Education for High School Students 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Extended studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics to be explored in-depth for High School Students taking college level courses. May apply towards a degree at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with permission of an advisor or department head.
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TED 2010 - Beginning School Field Experience 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an overview of curriculum, instruction, operation and the culture of area public schools through a combination of structured field experience and seminars. For undergraduates this is a prerequisite to TED 3000 and TED 3010.
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TED 3000 - Contemporary American Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an introduction to contemporary American education for anyone interested in today’s schools as well as for potential teachers.
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TED 3010 - Early School Diversity Practicum 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides early school diversity experiences for potential teachers in public school classrooms. This experience focuses on the roles, responsibilities and qualities of the professional teacher through practical experience. Open to juniors/seniors only. Can be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prer., TED 3000, prior or concurrent.
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TED 3400 - ESL Professional Development Courses for Special Education Teachers 2 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
A series of three 2 credit hour courses. Series 1 - Special Education Assessment for ESL Learners with Disabilities and Developing a Culturally Responsive, Individualized Curriculum. Series 2 - Providing Specialized Instruction to ESL Learners with Disabilities and Building Partnerships: Collaboratively Meeting the Needs of ESL Learners. Series 3 - Developing Leadership Skills among ESL Learners with Disabilities and Developing Cultural Proficiency: Awareness-building for Special Educators.
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TED 3700 - Introduction to Esl/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides comprehensive survey of ESL and multicultural educations programs. Includes history and legislation of bilingual/ESL education, instructional models, philosophies, theories of bilingual/ESL education,the culture of ESL classroom, instructional strategies and important considerations for teaching the LEP student.
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TED 3710 - Materials and Methods in ESL/Multi-Cultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an in-depth study of curriculum options available for the ESL classroom. Presents, reviews and critiques specific methods and strategies for teaching language minority students. Gives students the opportunity to develop and present teaching units using ESL methodology as appropriate in classrooms. Prer., TED 3700.
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TED 3720 - Literacy for Linguistically Different Learners 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents current and emerging philosophies and methods on teaching reading to culturally diverse second language learners. Includes review of materials, strategies for teaching reading and writing skills, and important considerations for transference from L1 to L2 reading, and field-based assignments. Prer., TED 3700.
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TED 3730 - Assessment: Methods, Materials, and Theories for ELL’s 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Prepares teachers to assess and evaluate ESL students in a field-based setting. Includes particular assessment instruments, mediation strategies and materials, and formal and informal diagnostic strategies. Covers both theoretical and applied aspects of assessing language learning and teaching. Prer., TED 3700.
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TED 3740 - Practicum in ESL/Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A field-based, standards-based course that provides at least 150 hours of site-based work in addition to in-school work. Students are placed into classrooms with ELLs if they do not already have such classrooms. Instructors supervise the placements. Prer., TED 3700, TED 3710, TED 3720, and TED 3730.
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TED 3750 - Second Language Acquisition: Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents a broad survey of second language acquisition research. Stresses theoretical concerns and research findings and practical applications to teaching second languages. Gives emphasis to applied second language acquisition, cultural awareness, and social and economic factors that contribute to ELLs’ success in schools. Prer., TED 3740.
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TED 3760 - Curriculum for Multicultural Education 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes curriculum programs used in the classrooms, and applies principles and innovation for education of ethnic minority and majority students in the elementary grades.
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TED 3770 - Pro-Seminar: Parent and Community Involvement 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on models and strategies for improving parent and community involvement in the schools. Discusses administrative concerns, such as parent advisory councils, instructional concerns, such as helping children with school assignments, and family literacy issues and programs. Field-based assignments are required.
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TED 4410 - Writing in the Elementary School 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to writing instructional practices. Includes a critical overview of current approaches, methods, and materials. Supported by a basic understanding about the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing in the learning process.
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TED 4440 - Mathematical Connections and Concepts 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Exploration of current mathematics curriculum topics in ways which will allow students to develop deeper conceptual knowledge and a better understanding of the connections between various mathematical topics. Applications of mathematics to other disciplines. Historical background of secondary curriculum.
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TED 4500 - The Professional Educator 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Provides student teachers in the final semester of teacher training with the skills and strategies to successfully enter the teaching profession including portfolio development, interviewing, philosophies, and application processes.
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TED 4520 - Educational Psychology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides teachers with the knowledge of psychology most relevant to teaching. The focus is on areas of child development and major learning theories and their application in the classroom.
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TED 4530 - Social Foundations of Educational Issues 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Addresses the relationship of schooling to society by focusing whether the schools can significantly reduce the environmentally related inequalities in achievement which exist in America on relationships between the state and federal government and education. Includes an overview of multicultural education and an outline of recent legislative changes enacted at the state and federal level.
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TED 4540 - Education of Exceptional Children 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Includes an overview of the major current issues in special education as well as a description of the most commonly encountered handicapping conditions. Students gain an understanding of different learning styles and adapting instruction to meet individual needs. Information regarding the general legal requirements for handicapped students and due process is also provided. Requires volunteer work with special populations.
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TED 4570 - Elementary Literacy Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Elementary literacy strategies to successfully implement reading and writing teaching and assessment with emphasis on Colorado Model Content Standards. Prer., Acceptance into TEP.
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TED 4580 - Elementary Curriculum Instruction and Classroom Management 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Principles of curriculum design, instructional models and practice, standards-based curriculum and assessment, planning, organization, and classroom management and discipline. Prer., Acceptance into TEP.
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TED 4590 - Elementary Physical and Wellness Education Methods 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the contribution physical and wellness education makes to the curriculum. The components of the curriculum will be explained and students will have direct experience with most activities. Emphasis will be on low-organized games, rhythm, perpetual motor activities, conflict resolution, class management, and the importance of individual skill development. Prer., Accepted TEP students only.
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TED 4600 - Elementary - School Experience 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Pre-student teaching field experience. Summer involves participating in organizing, planning, conducting and evaluating a reading clinic experience in a public school. Fall involves observing a variety of schools and classrooms and serving as a teaching associate at assigned Professional Development School. Open to juniors/seniors only. Prer., Acceptance to TEP.
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TED 4620 - Elementary Reading Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to reading literacy instructional practices. Includes a critical overview of current approaches, methods and materials, supported by a basic understanding about the reading and literacy learning process.
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TED 4630 - Elementary - Student Teaching 12 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Elementary education students, in consultation with members of the school of education faculty, will be assigned to an elementary professional development school for full-day teaching for a period of sixteen weeks. During this time students will demonstrate, through direct site development experience, competence and understanding of the teaching-learning process. Open only to juniors/seniors. Prer., TEP students only.
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TED 4640 - Elementary Mathematics Methods 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides teachers with a laboratory approach for teaching mathematics and acquaints them with a variety of materials and methods. Emphasis is on fostering skills in problem-solving; creative/critical thinking; and inductive/deductive processes and addressing the Colorado content standards for math.
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TED 4650 - Elementary Science Methods 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to acquaint teachers with materials and methods for teaching science to elementary school children. Consideration will be given to various programs and textbook series as well as the Colorado content standards in science. Teachers will complete a number of laboratory activities.
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TED 4660 - Elementary Social Studies Methods 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Elementary social studies disciplines of history, civics, economics, and geography, writing standards-based instructional units, and characteristics of high quality social studies programs and instruction.
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TED 4680 - Expressive Arts Methods 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces prospective teachers to methods for teaching the expressive arts within the regular classroom. Students will learn how to meaningfully integrate the expressive arts into all subject areas. Visual arts, music drama, puppetry, dance, expressive literature, creative story telling and writing will all be explored. Prer., Accept TEP students only.
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TED 4700 - Secondary - School Experience 1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Pre-student teaching field experience. Summer: Teaching in a summer program for area secondary schools. Fall: 8 weeks in a PDS middle school site and 8 weeks in a PDS high school site observing, assisting, teaching. Open only to juniors/seniors. Prer., Acceptance to TEP program.
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TED 4710 - Methods for Secondary Education 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the fundamentals of teaching methods. Focus is on the decision-making model of teaching including planning, implementing, assessment, and modifying teaching. Skill in developing instructional objectives and planning and presenting lessons are emphasized.
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TED 4720 - Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Area 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to help secondary teachers become aware of the reading and writing process and how they apply to subject matter material. A framework for functionally teaching reading and writing within a particular content area is developed and strategies for increasing student independence with print are emphasized.
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TED 4730 - Secondary - Student Teaching 12 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Secondary education students, in consultation with members of the school of education faculty, will be assigned to a secondary professional development school for full-day teaching for a period of sixteen weeks. During this time students will demonstrate, through direct experience, competency and understanding of the teaching-learning process. Open only to juniors/seniors. Prer., TEP students only.
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TED 4790 - Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation 3 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop an understanding of the context in which instruction takes place in today’s middle and high schools, as well as principles of curriculum design, including standards-based lesson and unit planning. Methods of assessment, interpretation of results, and diagnostic teaching will be addressed.
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TED 4800 - English as a Second Language for Educators 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents current and emerging philosophies, theories,and methods on teaching literacy and content areas to culturally and linguistically diverse students. Open to juniors/seniors only. Prer., Core program courses 3000 and 3010. Meets with TED 5800.
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TED 4820 - Workshop in Educational Development 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Current trends and issues in education. In-depth study of selected topics. Advanced-level work but counts toward a graduate degree only as a minor.
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