2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

College of Education

www.uni.edu/coe/ci

Staff

G. Stefanich, Interim Head. P. Beed, M. Betterton, M. Cai, C. Christensen, J. Cornett, R. DeVries, J. Donaldson, R. Edmiaston, L. Ensworth, J. Finkelstein, L. Fitzgerald, B. Heitzman, M. Herring, G. Holmes, K. Krueger, D. Landis, J. Marchesani, C. May, J. McClain, K. Meredith, L. Nielsen, B. Safford, J. Schneider, D. Schumacher-Douglas, J. Smith, J. Steele, D. Tallakson, D. Tidwell, R. Traw, V. Trent, J. Uhlenberg, T. Weih, B. Zan, L. Zeitz.

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Early Childhood Education-Teaching

Elementary Education-Teaching (K-6 General Classroom Teacher)

Endorsement Minors/Concentrations:

Art (K-6)-Teaching

Basic Science (K-6)-Teaching

Elementary School Media Specialist (K-6)-Teaching

Health Education (K-6)-Teaching

History (K-6)-Teaching

Mathematics (K-6)-Teaching

Modern Languages (K-6)-Teaching

Physical Education (K-6)-Teaching

Social Studies (K-6)-Teaching

Special Education-Teaching

Middle Level Education Dual Major-Teaching

Minors

Library Media Specialist-Teaching

Instructional Technology

Literacy Education-Teaching

Media

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Early Childhood Education Major--Teaching

This major leads to licensure for teaching young children from birth through grade 3. The student will complete the Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, the specified major requirements, plus electives to complete a minimum of 130 hours. The prescribed program is as follows:

Professional Education Requirements--Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Major Requirements

Students seeking dual endorsement, Early Childhood Education with Elementary, may do so by completing a program which includes the following additional course work:

A 2.50 grade index in all course work at the University of Northern Iowa, and, also, a 2.50 GPA in all course work at this university and elsewhere, or the approval of the head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is required for registration in major courses in the department.

Students should plan their course work so that all Early Childhood courses are taken prior to student teaching. Students must have a cumulative, UNI, and major GPA of 2.50 in order to student teach. In addition, students must achieve a grade of C (2.00) or higher in the following methods classes in order to student teach: 210:121; 210:130; 210:149; 210:151; 210:161; 210:164; 230:115; 800:134. Students should apply for their student teaching one year in advance.

Elementary Education Major--Teaching (K-6 General Classroom Teacher)

(Extended Program)

The student will complete the Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, the major requirements, a 24-hour area of concentration or an endorsement minor, and electives to complete a minimum of 130-140 hours (depending on minor chosen). The prescribed program is as follows:

Professional Education Requirements--Elementary Education

Elementary Education Major Requirements

*Students must select 240:031 in place of 240:020 in the Professional Education Requirements unless the computer requirement is addressed in a minor subject field or elective course.

A 2.50 grade index in all work at the University of Northern Iowa and, also, a 2.50 GPA on all course work at this university and elsewhere, or the approval of the head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is required for registration in major courses in the department.

Students should plan their course work so that the following courses are taken concurrently as a professional semester block, prior to student teaching:

To be eligible for the courses in the Professional Semester block, students must have completed Level II of the Professional Education Requirements, a curriculum course (210:150 or 210:152), and have a cumulative 2.50 GPA. Students should plan their course work so that all Elementary Education courses are taken prior to student teaching. Students must have a cumulative, UNI, and major GPA of 2.50 in order to student teach. In addition, students must achieve a grade of C (2.00) or higher in the following methods classes in order to student teach: 210:120 or 210:122; 210:161; 210:164; 230:115; 230:116; 800:134. Students should apply for their student teaching one year in advance.

Area of Concentration:

Students will include either a 24-hour area of concentration or endorsement minor. The student may choose from one of the following areas of concentration or approved university minors. In special circumstances a 24-hour emphasis may be approved by the head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in an area not listed.

Art Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Basic Science Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Elementary School Media Specialist Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Elementary majors interested in a minor in the school media area should complete the work listed for

the Library Media Specialist Minor--Teaching.

Health Education Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

History Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Mathematics Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Modern Languages Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Physical Education Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Social Studies Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Special Education Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Middle Level Education Dual Major--Teaching

This major is designed to prepare students to teach young adolescents at the middle level of education (grades 5-8). This is a dual major and must be combined with either an elementary or secondary education teaching major. This major leads to State of Iowa Middle Level endorsement. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to teach all subjects in grades five through eight with the exception of art, industrial arts, music, reading, physical education and special education. Students will complete Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, major requirements for middle level education, major requirements for elementary or secondary education, and endorsement requirements for middle school teacher for a minimum total of 130 hours.

Students should plan their course work so that all Middle Level Education courses are taken prior to student teaching. Students must have a cumulative, UNI, and major GPA of 2.50 in order to student teach. In addition, students must achieve a grade of C (2.00) or higher in the following methods classes in order to student teach: 210:122; 210:135; 230:116 or 230:117, and other methods courses required by your second major. Students should apply for their student teaching one year in advance.

The student teaching semester will include two experiences, one in either an elementary or secondary classroom and the other in a junior high or middle school classroom. Students enroll for 280:137 and 280:134 or 280:138 for a total of 12 hours. The program should be planned so the following courses are completed after Level II of the Professional Education Requirements and prior to student teaching: 210:122; 210:135; 210:150; and methods courses in two content areas.

Students will complete a minimum of 12 hours of course work in two subject area concentrations and 6 hours of course work in two other subject area concentrations. Subject area concentrations must include course work that is broad, multidisciplinary, and encompass the major areas within the field; are limited to the following four areas; and must include the specified course work.

Some or all of this course work may be completed as part of the Liberal Arts Core requirements. Students should contact their advisor, the College of Education Advising Center, and the undergraduate record analyst in the Registrar's Office to determine specific courses required for the endorsement.

Minors

Library Media Specialist Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Persons completing this program are eligible for either the K-6 or the 7-12 media specialist endorsement, depending on the level of basic teaching license.

This minor includes graduate credits and will require students to enroll as graduate students for those credits. Graduate credit will not be awarded unless the student is admitted to graduate study.

Instructional Technology Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Literacy Education Minor --Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

In order to declare the Literacy Education Minor, a student must have a cumulative and UNI GPA of 3.00 or higher. To continue in the minor, students must earn a grade of B- (2.67) or above in minor courses numbered 230:119 or above and maintain a cumulative and UNI GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Persons selecting this program are eligible for the State of Iowa Reading K-6, Reading 7-12, or English/Language Arts K-6 endorsement, depending on their choice of courses.

Media Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.