EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 531 Assessing Learners

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EPP 531 Assessing Learners admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is designed to familiarize students with current state and local classroom assessment data. Students will learn how to select appropriate reading and math assessment instruments, observe and record data, analyze test scores and performance, interpret data, and outline accommodations and plans for remediation. Students will practice making educational decisions based upon data provided by local and/or state assessments and communicate assessment results. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

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EPP 530 Serving Exceptional Learners

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EPP 530 Serving Exceptional Learners admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course prepares students to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of disabilities, in a diverse society. The course focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practice in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

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EPP 511 English Language Learners in the Classroom

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EPP 511 English Language Learners in the Classroom admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides a sufficiently broad yet detailed exposure to the realities of teaching English language learners. The course is designed to prepare students to deliver content area instruction to English language learners with diverse abilities using the sheltered instruction approach. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

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EPP 564 Secondary STEM Methods

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EPP 564 Secondary STEM Methods admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course focuses on the development of teaching competencies, basic principles and new trends of instruction and curriculum development in secondary school Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). The course content is designed to help students develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to implement inquiry-based, developmentally appropriate STEM lessons. Unit planning, laboratory activities, evaluation strategies and math and science learning centers are emphasized. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 562 Secondary History-Social Science Methods

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EPP 562 Secondary History-Social Science Methods admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is designed to prepare future secondary educators to effectively teach history and social sciences. Through a combination of theory, practical application, and reflection, students will explore key methods for developing engaging and meaningful history-social science lessons that meet national and state standards. Topics covered include curriculum development, primary source analysis, inquiry-based learning, technology integration, assessment strategies, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Throughout the course, participants will progressively build a comprehensive unit plan, incorporating strategies for diverse learners, digital literacy, and controversial issue discussions. The course emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, and the development of historical inquiry skills. By the end of the course, students will have a complete, standards-aligned unit plan that demonstrates their ability to create inclusive, rigorous, and relevant history-social science instruction.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 561 Secondary English Methods

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EPP 561 Secondary English Methods admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is designed to enhance knowledge of and exposure to instructional methods in secondary English Language Arts (ELA). Participants will explore and evaluate a range of teaching strategies aimed at developing students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills in alignment with secondary ELA standards. Emphasis will be placed on creating lesson plans and units that integrate diverse texts and materials to meet the cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic needs of all students. Throughout the course, participants will analyze formative and summative assessments to effectively measure student proficiency and provide targeted feedback to improve instruction. Additionally, educators will learn to incorporate technology tools to increase student engagement and facilitate learning. The course will also focus on evaluating strategies to foster critical thinking and analytical skills, particularly when engaging with literature, informational texts, and media literacy. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments that support the development of essential ELA skills in secondary students. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 572 Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar II

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EPP 572 Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar II admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This is the second course of a three part practice teaching and seminar series designed to prepare students to teach in secondary schools. At a qualified school site under the supervision of a mentor teacher and university supervisor, students will develop an understanding of instructional planning and delivery to make content comprehensible, assess learning, support the needs of diverse learners, maintain a safe learning environment and incorporate reflective practices for their own professional development. This course contains a synchronous component each week. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 571 Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar I

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EPP 571 Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar I admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This is the first course of a three part practice teaching and seminar series designed to prepare students to teach in secondary schools. At a qualified school site under the supervision of a mentor teacher and university supervisor, students will develop an understanding of instructional planning and delivery to make content comprehensible, assess learning, support the needs of diverse learners, maintain a safe learning environment and incorporate reflective practices for their own professional development. This course contains a synchronous component each week. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 563 Secondary Integrated Reading Methods

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EPP 563 Secondary Integrated Reading Methods admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance reading comprehension and literacy across various content areas in secondary education. Grounded in the science of reading, this course offers a comprehensive approach to integrating effective reading strategies into subjects such as science, mathematics, social studies, and literature. Participants will learn how to foster critical reading skills that are essential for academic success in secondary students.

3 Secondary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program

EPP 552 Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar II

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EPP 552 Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar II admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This is the second course of a three part practice teaching and seminar series designed to prepare students to teach in elementary schools. At a qualified school site under the supervision of a mentor teacher and university supervisor, students will develop an understanding of instructional planning and delivery to make content comprehensible, assess learning, support the needs of diverse learners, maintain a safe learning environment and incorporate reflective practices for their own professional development. This course contains a synchronous component each week. This course is only available for students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate.

3 Elementary Education Certificate EPP Educator Preparation Program