2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
Elementary Education, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
and Secondary/P–12 Education Programs
Chair of Programs: Associate Professor Whitsett.
Elementary Program: Professor McEwan; Assistant Professors Bluiett, Lawley, Moore (Coordinator), Ratchford.
Secondary Program: Professor Roberson; Associate Professor Whitsett; Assistant Professors Alexiou-Ray, Cook.
Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Instructional Technology courses are taught by Professor Doebler; Associate Professors Cost, Smith, Thrower, Walsh; Assistant Professor Suell.
The undergraduate programs in this area are Elementary Education and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, both of which satisfy requirements for Alabama Class B certification. An endorsement in K–6 Collaborative Teacher (Special Education) may be added to the elementary certificate. Courses and internships that support the Alternative Master’s Degree Program in Secondary Education are offered in this area. Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for complete details.
Elementary Education
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education meets requirements for an Alabama Class B certificate.
A suggested course of study is in this section. Study for a B.A. instead of a B.S. degree requires a conference with an adviser.
A traditional minor is not required in Elementary Education.
Students seeking certification in Elementary Education are required to take a minimum of 12 semester hours in each of the following areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, History, or Political Science.)
Collaborative Teacher endorsement added to Elementary
Study for a certificate in Elementary Education allows for a K–6 Collaborative Teacher endorsement with the completion of additional courses. The endorsement certifies that the recipient is qualified to teach in all areas of special education except for the areas of sensory impairments and gifted. Additional requirements for the endorsement in K–6 Collaborative Teacher include SPED 416, 440, and 462, along with an internship in an appropriate collaborative setting.
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The College grants the B.S. degree in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (EDHH).
Two programs of study are currently available:
- The Teacher Education track leads to the B.S. degree and Class B Special Education Certificate with endorsement in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program can be found in the College of Education chapter of this Bulletin.
- The pre-professional program leads to the B.S. degree.
Each student in the Program must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses. This policy applies to all major CSD/SPED courses, as well as to CSD/SPED courses taken as part of the Deaf Studies minor. If a grade below C is received in a required course, the course must be repeated. Prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or better before subsequent courses may be taken.
EDHH Minor
The College offers an 18-21-semester-hour minor in Deaf Studies that is available to majors in any department. Required courses are SPED 205, 300, 307, 375, 378, 398, and 490.
Secondary P–12 Education
This certification qualifies the recipient to teach at the secondary-school level (grades 6–12 or P–12) and requires completion of professional education courses, an internship, and courses in the teaching field(s).
A suggested course of study for Secondary Education follows:
- Phase I (Pre-Professional): ED 402, 412, 453, 463, EDF 405, and SPED 407
- Phase II (Continuing Professional): ED 450 and 418, and EDF 462
- Phase III (Continuing Professional): ED 435, 441, and EDI 440
Secondary-school certification is available in the following fields:
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- French
- Spanish
Students should confer with teaching-field advisers and College of Education counselors regarding checksheets and specific course requirements. Secondary-school certification is available in other fields at the graduate level. Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for details.
Courses in Elementary, EDHH, and Secondary/P–12 Education Programs
Education (ED)
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours |
| 401 | Introduction to Teaching | 1 |
| 402 | Introduction to Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| 410 | Teaching of Reading | 3 |
| 411 | Teaching of Reading II | 3 |
| 412 | Reading and Writing in the Secondary Content Areas | 3 |
| 418 | Management and Organization for Secondary Education | 2 |
| 435 | Teaching Foreign Languages at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 436 | Teaching English/Language Arts at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 437 | Teaching General Science at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 438 | Teaching Math at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 439 | Teaching Social Sciences at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 441 | Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at the Secondary Level | 1 |
| 444 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies | 3 |
| 445 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| 446 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| 447 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| 448 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Science | 3 |
| 450 | Managing and Teaching Across the Secondary Curriculum | 3 |
| 453 | Current Issues in Technology | 1 |
| 463 | Teaching the Non-Traditional Learner | 1 |
| 465 | Classroom Management in the Elementary Grades | 3 |
| 481 | Organization and Methods for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| 489 | Contemporary Approaches to Teaching and Management | 3 |
| 490 | Seminar in Secondary Education | 3 |
| 495 | Directed Reading and Independent Study | 1–3 |
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours |
| 400 | Internship for Experienced Teacher | 3–10 |
| 440 | Internship in High School | 9 |
| 460 | Internship in K–6 Collaborative Teacher | 12 |
| 470 | Internship in Elementary Education | 12 |
| 480 | Internship in Early Childhood Education | 12 |
| 490 | Internship in Preschool Through 12th Grade | 12 |
Courses in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Education Internships (EDI)
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours |
| 461 | Practicum: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 1–3 |
| 462 | Internship: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 12 |
Courses in Foundations of Education
Educational Foundations (EDF)
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours |
| 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 375 | School and Society | 3 |
| 405 | Introduction to Social and Multicultural Education | 1 |
| 461 | Evaluation in Elementary Education | 3 |
| 462 | Evaluation in Secondary Education | 3 |
Courses in Special Education
Special Education (SPED)
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours |
| 205 | Manual Communication | 3 |
| 297 | Language Analysis | 3 |
| 300 | American Sign Language | 3 |
| 307 | Manually Coded English | 3 |
| 375 | Auditory Education and Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 3 |
| 378 | Expressive Communication Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | 3 |
| 398 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| 407 | Exceptional Learners in P–12 and Secondary Programs | 3 |
| 408 | Exceptional Learners in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| 415 | Instructional Methods in the Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| 416 | Behavior Management in the Classroom | 3 |
| 440 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| 462 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| 476 | Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| 477 | Language Development and Methods of Literacy Instruction for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| 482 | Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| 490 | Psychology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 |