Education (EDUC)

EDUC 1100:   METP Fellows Class  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) freshmen with basic pedagogical knowledge of teaching and the numerous opportunities that will be available to them as a part of this co-hort. The class will include lectures, field trips, guest speakers, and tutoring/teaching experiences.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDUC 1110:   METP Fellows Class  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) freshmen with basic pedagogical knowledge of teaching and the numerous opportunities that will be available to them as a part of this co-hort. The class will include lectures, field trips, guest speakers, and tutoring/teaching experiences.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDUC 3999A:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course that has been designed to meet staff needs of public school systems in Mississippi.  
1 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDUC 4060:   Intro Driver & Hwy. Safety Ed.  
Analysis of automobile operation, traffic law and regulations, attitudes, and safety problems. (Required for teacher certification).  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$25.00
  
EDUC 4070:   Highway Safety & Driver Ed.  
Methods, techniques, and materials designed for prospective teachers in the development of a driver education program. (Required for teacher certification)  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
EDUC 4060 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$25.00
  
EDUC 4080:   Driver Simulation  
Methods of teaching driver education and highway safety in school, home and community.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
EDUC 5070:   Safety Education  
Principles, procedures, and materials for teaching safety in school, home, and community. Required for teaching endorsement.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDUC 5230:   Grp Stdy of Prob. In Sch. Syss  
Teacher Education  
Areas/problems approved by instructor. (For groups of teachers interested in improving subject areas of working on problems within system). May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours. Z grade  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion  
EDUC 5499A:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree. Z grade  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 5499B:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree.  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 5499C:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree.  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 5570:   Safety Education  
Principles, procedures, and materials for teaching safety in school, home, and community. Required for teaching endorsement.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDUC 5730:   Grp Stdy of Prob. In Sch. Syss  
Teacher Education  
Areas/problems approved by instructor. (For groups of teachers interested in improving subject areas of working on problems within system). May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours. Z grade  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion  
EDUC 5999A:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree. Z grade  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 5999B:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree.  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 5999C:   Special Topics in Education  
Teacher Education  
A special topics course designed to meet the in-service needs of school districts of Mississippi. Graduate students may use 6 semester hours toward a degree.  
1 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
EDUC 6910:   Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy  
Teacher Education  
This course explores the theoretical grounding and the practical implications of pedagogical practices that are designed to explore, utilize, sustain, and expand the cultural practices of traditionally marginalized student populations.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDUC 6920:   Curr. Tnd. & Iss. in Div. Edu  
Teacher Education  
The purpose of this course is to engage practicing educators in critically reflecting on their personal practice in handling issues of diversity in a K-12 setting. It will explore the current trends for handling issues of diversity effectively through a social justice approach.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDUC 6930:   Exploring Diversity thru Writ.  
Teacher Education  
The purpose of this course is to use writing to explore issues of diversity in the K-12 classroom. By doing this, students will be able to create a learning community for diverse learners.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDUC 6940:   Gender in Education  
Teacher Education  
This course will provide students the opportunity to examine issues of gender as it relates to the field of education within the context of the United States. Utilizing multiple theoretical frameworks from education and gender studies, students will analyze the historical, political, social, and economic influences of gender in education. Students will reflect on their own experience as students, and compare theirs with others through classroom discussions, course readings, books, films, and firsthand observation in the classroom. Throughout the course, students will aim to conceptualize classroom pedagogy and educational policy that is equitable for all learners. While not the focus, constructions of race, sexuality, class, religion, and ability will be addressed as students investigate their intersections with gender and education.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDUC 6960:   Religious Diversity in Ed.  
Teacher Education  
The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and understanding about religious diversity and education. Explore various cultures and belief systems while reflecting on this influence within an education environment.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar