Spring 2027 Courses

Divisional Courses

EDU 101. Issues and Trends in Education. (3 h)

Educational issues and trends with a focus on K-12 schools and teachers. Focus will vary by instructor. Course can be repeated if topic differs. (D)

Course Sections:

EDU 101: How We Learn to Write

Instructor: Joan Mitchell

TR 9:30 – 10:45

EDU 101: Supporting the Capacities for Resilience and Overall Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Adolescence

Instructor: Michele Myers

TR 9:30 – 10:45

EDU 101: Fostering Resilience in Schools and Colleges: The Role of Educators and Families

Instructor: Linda Nielsen

MWF 2:00 – 2:50

EDU 101: Critical and Cultural Literacy in Curriculum and Schooling

Instructor: Kathryn Pegram

MW 12:30 – 1:45

EDU 101: The Intersection of Literacy, Sport, Education, and Society

Instructor: Alan Brown

MWF 2:00 – 2:50

EDU 201. Educational Policy and Practice. (3 h)

Philosophical, historical and sociological foundations of education, including analysis of contemporary accountability systems. (CD, D)

Instructor: Scott Baker

TR 3:30 – 4:45

Instructor: Donal Mulcahy

TR 12:30 – 1:45

TR 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 211. How People Learn. (3 h) [Formerly EDU 311: Learning & Cognitive Science]

Explores key theories and principles of cognition related to development, learning, and motivation, with a focus on the implications for designing and implementing effective learning experiences. (CD, D)

Instructor: Alex Tabori

W 5:00 – 7:50

Instructor: Kathryn Pegram

MW 2:00 – 3:15

Required and Elective Courses

EDU 102L. Exploring School Communities. (2 h)

Field experience and seminar with a focus on K-12 schools in surrounding communities. Pass/Fail only.

Instructor: Jeff Faullin

T 9:00 – 10:50

W 12:00 – 1:50

R 12:00 – 1:50

F 9:00 – 10:50

EDU 111. Special Topics. (1-3 h)

A survey of topics in education. Focus will vary by instructor. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

EDU 111. Special Topics: Making and Sustainability (1.5 h)

Taught 1st session

Instructor: Brian Calhoun

WF 11:00 – 12:15

EDU 111. Special Topics: Movement in the Molecular (1.5 h)

Taught 2nd session

Instructor: Jeff Faullin and Christina Soriano

M 9:00 – 10:50

* Co-located course with DCE and will have limited seats

EDU 201. Educational Policy and Practice. (3 h)

Philosophical, historical and sociological foundations of education, including analysis of contemporary accountability systems. (CD, D)

Instructor: Scott Baker

TR 3:30 – 4:45

Instructor: Donal Mulcahy

TR 12:30 – 1:45

TR 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 211. How People Learn. (3 h) [Formerly EDU 311: Learning & Cognitive Science]

Explores key theories and principles of cognition related to development, learning, and motivation, with a focus on the implications for designing and implementing effective learning experiences. (CD, D)

Instructor: Alex Tabori

W 5:00 – 7:50

Instructor: Kathryn Pegram

MW 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 221. Children’s Literature. (3 h)

A survey of the types and uses of literature appropriate for elementary grades, including multicultural literature.

Instructor: Michele Myers

TR 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 223. Theatre in Education. (3 h)

Practical experience for theater and education students to work together with children in the classroom using theatre to teach core curriculum. Emphasizes methods and techniques as well as the development and implementation of creative lesson plans. Weekly public school teaching experience and seminar. Also listed as THE 270.

Instructor: Brook Davis

TR 12:30 – 1:45

* Co-located course with THE and will have limited seats

EDU 259. Teaching Diverse Learners. (3 h) [Formerly EDU 395]

Explores the multifaceted nature of diversity in today’s classrooms, with particular attention to English Learners, exceptional children, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. (CD)

Instructor: Dani Parker Moore

R 9:00 – 11:50

EDU 305. The Sociology of Education. (3 h)

A study of contemporary educational institutions. This course examines such issues as school desegregation, schooling and social mobility, gender equity, and multiculturalism.

Instructor: Dani Parker Moore

TR 12:30 – 1:45

EDU 307. Instructional Design, Assessment, and Technology. (3 h)

Introduction to contemporary technologies and their applications for supporting instruction, assessment, and professional practice. P – EDU 211.

Instructor: Nakesha Dawson

TR 11:00 – 12:15

EDU 312. Teaching Exceptional Children. (3 h)

Examines the various types of learning differences in K-12 schools. Emphasis is on instructional planning, identification of interventions, and assessment techniques to support diverse learners.

Instructor: Leni Caldwell

MW 9:30 – 10:45

EDU 321: Advanced Issues and Trends in Education: Policies and Politics in Higher Education. (3 h)

Higher education is experiencing rapid institutional transformation with heightened regulatory and governmental scrutiny, and ever-changing societal expectations. This course explores the key issues, challenges, and shifting trends shaping modern colleges and universities today in the United States.

Instructor: Paula Gentius

TR 11:00 – 12:15

EDU 330: Fathers and Daughters (3 h)

Explores father-daughter relationships in contemporary American society through an interdisciplinary lens of film, literature, music, theater, media, and social science research. P-sophomore standing.

Instructor: Linda Nielsen

MWF 1:00 – 1:50

First Year Seminars

FYS 100: What Can be Learned from a Children’s Book

Instructor: Pat Cunningham

MWF 1:00 – 1:50

MWF 2:00 – 2:50

FYS 100: Sports, Culture, and Geography

Instructor: Adam Friedman

MWF 10:00 – 10:50

College to Career Series

EDU 120. Personal Framework for Career Exploration. (1.5 h)

First course in the College to Career series. Focuses on student self-assessment, including personal attributes, academic majors, interests, personality, and strengths in career exploration.

Taught 1st session

Instructor: Brian Calhoun

MWF 9:00 – 9:50

MWF 10:00 – 10:50

Instructor: Becca Chase

TR 11:00 – 12:15

Instructor: Sharon Ralston

TR 12:30 – 1:45

EDU 220. Options in the World of Work. (1.5 h)

Second course in the College to Career series. Explores the structure of the world of work, job functions, the correlation between careers and education, career trajectories, graduate school, and employment trends.

Taught 2nd session

Instructor: Brian Calhoun

MWF 9:00 – 9:50

MWF 10:00 – 10:50

Instructor: Becca Chase

TR 9:30 – 10:45

TR 11:00 – 12:15

Instructor: Sharon Ralston

TR 11:00 – 12:15

TR 12:30 – 1:45

Instructor: Heidi Robinson

MW 12:30 – 1:45

MW 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 299. Career Planning. (1.5 h)

Covers personal assessment of work-related values, interests, and skills; exploration of career options; and resume writing, interviewing, and job-search skills. Junior or senior standing only.

Taught 1st session

Instructor: Heidi Robinson

MW 2:00 – 3:15

EDU 320. Strategic Job Search Processes. (1.5 h)

Third course in the College to Career series. Provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for an effective job search: interviewing, networking, branding, and evaluating offers.

Taught 1st and 2nd session

Instructor: Brian Calhoun

TR 9:30 – 10:45

Schools, Education, & Society Capstone Course (POI)

EDU 368. Professional Experiences in Education. (3 h)

This course offers students a placement in an educational setting under the supervision of a professional mentor. During this internship, student examine a critical topic in a local school, a community agency, a non-profit organization, or other educational setting. P-minimum GPA of 2.7 and POI.

Instructor: Alan Brown

W 3:30 – 4:45

Instructor: Scott Baker

T 2:00 – 3:15

Elementary Education Methods Courses (All courses P-POI)

EDU 203L. Methodology and Management Lab. (2 h)

Elementary education students observe classroom pedagogy and gain teaching experience in a diverse elementary school classroom through weekly observations and WFU seminars. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P – EDU 102L, or POI.

Instructor: Leni Caldwell

T 9:00 – 11:50

EDU 295. Teaching Elementary Social Studies. (3 h)

Methods and materials for teaching social studies, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.

Instructor: Casey Holmes

TR 3:30 – 4:45

EDU 296. Elementary Mathematics Methods: Inquiry Teaching and Learning. (3 h)

Methods and materials for teaching elementary mathematics content, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.

Instructor: Heather Fink

WF 11:00 – 12:15

EDU 298. Elementary Science Methods: Inquiry Teaching and Learning. (3 h)

Methods and materials for teaching elementary science content, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.

Instructor: Debbie French

TR 2:00 – 3:15

Elementary Education Student Teaching (All Courses P-POI)

EDU 250L. Student Teaching: Elementary. (10 h)

Supervised teaching experience in grades K-6. Full-time. Includes a weekly reflective seminar. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.

Instructor: Leni Caldwell

TBD

EDU 293. Professional Development Seminar: Elementary. (3 h)

Students reflect on all aspects of the elementary school curriculum, including meeting the needs of diverse learners, lesson planning, best practices, classroom management, and leadership. Required completion and submission of edTPA portfolio. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.

Instructor: Heather Fink

TR 3:30 – 4:45

Secondary Education Student Teaching (All Courses P-POI)

EDU 364L. Student Teaching: Secondary. (9 h)

Supervised teaching internship in grades 9-12. Full-time, 15-week field experience. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P- POI. C-EDU 365.

Instructors: Casey Holmes

EDU 365. Professional Development Seminars. (3 h)

Analysis and discussion of problems and issues in secondary school teaching. Examination of research and practice-based strategies. Pass/Fail only. C-EDU 364L.

Instructors: Joan Mitchell and Casey Holmes

W 8:00 – 10:45