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Discipline of Education - Course Descriptions
Cottey College has a partnership with Crowder College of Neosho, Missouri for the pre-professional education courses required by the state of Missouri. Cottey students may take the pre-professional education courses offered by Crowder College free of charge.
Classes are located at the Crowder College Moss Higher Education Learning Center, 600 West Edwards Place, Nevada, MO.
Contact Professor McNerney for for additional information.
NOTE: The state of Missouri may require all teacher education students to complete additional specific general education courses. Students are advised to work closely with their education advisor to select courses to meet current state certification requirements.NOTE: The state of Missouri may require all teacher education students to complete additional specific general education courses. Students are advised to work closely with their education advisor to select courses to meet current state certification requirements.
Crowder College Classes - Nevada Campus - Fall 2007
EDUC 203
Foundations of Education (3-0) 3 Credits
This course is designed to examine the historical, philosophical, sociological, political, economic, and legal foundations of the American public education system. Students will explore the nature of school environments, design , and organization of school curricula and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12. Educational structures, practices, and projections for the future will be studied. (Prerequisite: ENGL 101)
EDUC 205
Music for Elementary Teachers (3-0) 3 Credits
Students study and use the methods, materials and skills involved in the integration of music into the elementary classroom curriculum. This course is DESE approved for Elementary Education majors. (Prerequisite: Reading at least at Reading Level 1. ) (As needed)
EDUC 206
Literature for Children (3-0) 3 Credits
This study of literature for elementary grades is recommended for, but not restricted to, Elementary Education majors. Students evaluate literature as a developmental tool. This course does not fulfill the literature portion of the general education Humanities requirement. This course is DESE approved for Elementary Education majors. (Prerequisite: ENG 101 or higher and reading at least at Reading Level 1.) (As needed)
EDUC 210
Technology for Teachers (3-0) 3 Credits
In this course students will learn how to integrate instructional technology into the P-12 classrooms. Students will study a variety of software programs, presentation technology, and telecommunication tools. The focus will also be on social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology. (Prerequisite: ENGL 101)
EDUC 230
Educational Psychology (3-0) 3 Credits
This course is designed to help students relate the application of psychological principles to teaching, learning, and assessment and the educational practice in P-12 classrooms. It will focus on the learner and the learning process, teacher characteristics, and classroom processes that increase student motivation. Student diversity and appropriate instructional strategies for students with special needs will also be introduced. (Prerequisite: PSYC 101)
EDUC 250
Teaching Profession with Field Experience (3-0) 3 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to observe teaching and learning for thirty (30) hours or more in P-12 classrooms. Students are introduced to the requirements for teacher preparation and certification. Students will examine characteristics of effective teaching. The course is designed to assist students in determining if a career in teaching is an appropriate goal. (Prerequisite: ENGL 101)
Discipline of Education
Course Descriptions
For more information on Cottey's academic program, please contact the Office of Enrollment Management by email or by calling 1-888-5-COTTEY (1-888-526-8839).
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