Jun 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


Notes:

Course numbers that end in “D” are Dual Language courses reserved for those in bilingual programs.

Courses offered online may have the book cost billed with tuition and fees.

Courses sections designated with EL (Experiential Learning) or SL (Service Learning) may require from 10-20 hours of time commitment per semester outside of class meetings. Students may find EL or SL designated courses by reviewing the DU course schedule.

 

Guide To Electives    

 

 

Urban Education

  
  • UEDU 153 - Service/Experiential Learning


    0 Credits
    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community need while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 152 
0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 154 - Service/Experiential Learning


    0 Credits
    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community need while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 153 
0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 191 - Tutoring in Urban Schools


    Variable Credits
    This course prepares students to tutor multi-cultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Variable Credits
  
  • UEDU 192 - Teacher Assistance in Urban Schools


    Variable Credits
    In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Variable Credits
  
  • UEDU 240 - Literacy Methods


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction.
    Co-requisite(s): UEDU 240L  
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 240L - Literacy Methods Lab


    1 Credits
    This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this course.
    Co-requisite(s): UEDU 240  
1 Credits
  
  • UEDU 260 - Developmental Psychology Urban Context


    3 Credits
    In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change.
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 267 - Integrated Science Teaching Methods K-8


    3 Credits
    This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-8 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Candidates will become proficient in assessment, planning, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods to meet district and national standards.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110  and SOSC 201 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 285 - Teaching Diverse Learners


    3 Credits
    This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles.
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 288 - Instructional Planning and Delivery


    3 Credits
    This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession.
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 325 - Classroom Data and Assessment


    3 Credits
    This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120   
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 330 - Multicultural Teaching Practices


    3 Credits
    In this course students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110  and SOSC 201 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 340 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning


    3 Credits
    This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110  and SOSC 201 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 345 - Social Science Teaching Methods K-12


    3 Credits
    This course examines the nature and role of social science in K-12 schools, both in terms of the formal curriculum and of the impact of the school as a social system on children’s social learning. Additionally, this course examines multiple approaches to what should be experienced and learned in the social sciences as well as the nature of social inquiry. Various instructional methods including direct experiences as well as reading are emphasized. Local, state, and national trends in curriculum and evaluation are addressed. Students engage in social inquiry, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate an action research project focusing in-depth on a particular practice of social education.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 365 - Math Instruction Methods K-8


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to help pre-service teachers discover how elementary children think and learn about mathematics. Students will learn and discuss how to teach children to reason mathematically, solve problems, an employ a variety of strategies and pedagogical practices to communicate mathematically.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  and UEDU 330  
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 370 - Advanced Secondary Science Methods


    3 Credits
    In this course, students will learn to teach science courses and laboratories in secondary urban schools based on Next Generation Science Standards. Candidates will become proficient in skills germane to effective teaching in science classrooms including assessing students’ knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods, promoting inquiry, fostering dialogue, meeting district and national standards, using technology to promote learning, and assessing students’ learning. This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-12 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 371 - Secondary Math Instruction


    3 Credits
    This course will explore the characteristics of the high school mathematics learner and the development, implementation, and assessment of activities for grade 9-12 learners including the use of technology. Students will assess grade 9-12 learners and develop and implement appropriate curriculum and activities. Instructional methods for individual learners and whole-class strategies will be examined.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  and UEDU 330  
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 374 - MTTC Prep Course


    3 Credits
    This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas.
    Note: A student who passes the course will be allowed to retake the course free of charge if they haven’t passed their MTTC exam. 
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330  
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 415 - Inquiry Based STEM Curriculum Design


    3 Credits
    This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 288 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 425 - Inquiry Based STEM Methods


    3 Credits
    This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 430 - Teaching Health Promotion


    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 434 - Teaching Physical Education


    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the foundations of physical education and the importance of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities for those in physical education and related positions. Topics focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, physical training programs, health risk factors, and other related topics.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 438 - STEM Literacy in Urban Context


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 440 - Teaching Visual and Performing Arts


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom.
    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330 
3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 495 - Urban STEM Capstone


    4 Credits
    Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU 191 , UEDU 192  and UEDU 330  
4 Credits

Urban Education - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • UEDU 151D - Service/Experiential Learning DL


    0 Credits
    UEDU 151D - Servicio/Aprendizaje Experiencial DL

    0 Créditos

    El BS-Educación STEM Urbana requiere un mínimo de 30 horas de aprendizaje-servicio por año académico que se pueden obtener a través de asociaciones en programas STEM extracurriculares, campamentos de verano, tutorías y oportunidades de apoyo a los maestros en clase. Estas experiencias están diseñadas para abordar las necesidades de la comunidad y al mismo tiempo permitir a los estudiantes cultivar prácticas de enseñanza culturalmente receptivas, dominio de las estrategias pedagógicas STEM actuales y desarrollar su compromiso con los distritos escolares de alta necesidad dentro de las comunidades urbanas.

    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community needs while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.

     


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 152D - Service/Experiential Learning DL


    0 Credits
    UEDU 151D - Servicio/Aprendizaje Experiencial DL

    0 Créditos

    El BS-Educación STEM Urbana requiere un mínimo de 30 horas de aprendizaje-servicio por año académico que se pueden obtener a través de asociaciones en programas STEM extracurriculares, campamentos de verano, tutorías y oportunidades de apoyo a los maestros en clase. Estas experiencias están diseñadas para abordar las necesidades de la comunidad y al mismo tiempo permitir a los estudiantes cultivar prácticas de enseñanza culturalmente receptivas, dominio de las estrategias pedagógicas STEM actuales y desarrollar su compromiso con los distritos escolares de alta necesidad dentro de las comunidades urbanas.

    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community needs while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 153D - Service/Experiential Learning DL


    0 Credits
    UEDU 151D - Servicio/Aprendizaje Experiencial DL

    0 Créditos

    El BS-Educación STEM Urbana requiere un mínimo de 30 horas de aprendizaje-servicio por año académico que se pueden obtener a través de asociaciones en programas STEM extracurriculares, campamentos de verano, tutorías y oportunidades de apoyo a los maestros en clase. Estas experiencias están diseñadas para abordar las necesidades de la comunidad y al mismo tiempo permitir a los estudiantes cultivar prácticas de enseñanza culturalmente receptivas, dominio de las estrategias pedagógicas STEM actuales y desarrollar su compromiso con los distritos escolares de alta necesidad dentro de las comunidades urbanas.

    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community needs while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 154D - Service/Experiential Learning DL


    0 Credits
    UEDU 151D - Servicio/Aprendizaje Experiencial DL

    0 Créditos

    El BS-Educación STEM Urbana requiere un mínimo de 30 horas de aprendizaje-servicio por año académico que se pueden obtener a través de asociaciones en programas STEM extracurriculares, campamentos de verano, tutorías y oportunidades de apoyo a los maestros en clase. Estas experiencias están diseñadas para abordar las necesidades de la comunidad y al mismo tiempo permitir a los estudiantes cultivar prácticas de enseñanza culturalmente receptivas, dominio de las estrategias pedagógicas STEM actuales y desarrollar su compromiso con los distritos escolares de alta necesidad dentro de las comunidades urbanas.

    BS-Urban STEM Education requires a minimum of 30 hours of service learning per academic year which can be obtained from partnerships in afterschool STEM programs, summer camps, tutoring and in-class teacher support opportunities. These experiences are designed to address community needs while allowing students to cultivate culturally responsive teaching practices, proficiency in current STEM pedagogical strategies as well developing their commitment to high-need school districts within urban communities.


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

0 Credits
  
  • UEDU 191D - Tutoring in Urban Schools DL


    1 Credits
    UEDU 191D - Tutorías en Escuelas Urbanas DL

    1 Crédito

    Este curso prepara a los estudiantes para dar tutoría a estudiantes multiculturales en escuelas urbanas. Se pondrá especial énfasis en el aprendizaje activo y la comprensión de la experiencia de los jóvenes en un entorno multicultural. Los estudiantes que completen exitosamente podrán colaborar con maestros mentores culturalmente receptivos para aprender cómo conectarse efectivamente con estudiantes de diversos orígenes étnicos, raciales, culturales y socioeconómicos. Los estudiantes obtendrán experiencia del mundo real en el desarrollo de lecciones de tutoría y trabajando individualmente con diversos estudiantes. También se introducirán estrategias que utilizan la tecnología para facilitar la participación de los estudiantes en la instrucción autodirigida. Se observará el componente de aprendizaje experiencial de este curso y los estudiantes recibirán retroalimentación y asesoramiento sobre sus prácticas docentes. Los estudiantes matriculados en el programa de Licenciatura en Educación STEM Urbana deben realizarlo por un crédito. Por cada hora de crédito habrá 15 horas de contacto de trabajo de curso y 30 horas de servicio.

    This course prepares students to tutor multicultural students within urban schools. Special emphasis will be placed on active learning and understanding the youth experience in a multicultural environment. Successful completers will be able to collaborate with culturally responsive mentor teachers to learn how to effectively connect with students of various ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will gain real-world experience in developing tutoring lessons and working one-on-one with diverse learners. Strategies which utilize technology to facilitate student engagement in self-directed instruction will also be introduced. The experiential learning component of this course will be observed, and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for one credit. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service.


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

1 Credits
  
  • UEDU 192D - Teacher Assistance in Urban Schools DL


    2 Credits
    UEDU 192D - Asistencia Docente en Escuelas Urbanas DL

    2 Créditos

    En este curso, los estudiantes observarán y comenzarán a cultivar las habilidades, enfoques y mentalidades necesarios para convertirse en un educador multicultural eficaz. Se pondrá especial énfasis en el voluntariado activo, la observación y la entrevista de educadores que desempeñan diversas funciones dentro de un entorno escolar urbano. Los estudiantes que completen exitosamente obtendrán experiencia práctica ayudando a los maestros y observarán cómo utilizan prácticas de enseñanza culturalmente receptivas en un salón de clase diverso. Los estudiantes también observarán cómo los maestros utilizan la tecnología y diversos recursos educativos para fomentar el éxito académico. Se observará el componente de aprendizaje-servicio de este curso y los estudiantes recibirán retroalimentación y asesoramiento sobre sus prácticas docentes. Los estudiantes matriculados en el programa BS en Educación STEM Urbana  deben tomarlo por dos créditos. Por cada hora de crédito, habrá 15 horas de contacto de trabajo de curso y 30 horas de servicio.

    In this course, students will observe and begin to cultivate the necessary skills, approaches, and mindsets needed to become an effective multicultural educator. Special emphasis will be placed on active volunteering, observing, and interviewing educators serving in various roles within an urban school setting. Successful completers will gain practical experience assisting teachers and observe how they use culturally responsive teaching practices in a diverse classroom. Students will also observe how teachers utilize technology and various educational resources to foster academic success. The service learning component of this course will be observed and students will receive feedback and coaching on their teaching practices. Students enrolled in the BS in Urban STEM Education program must take this for two credits. For each credit hour, there will be 15 contact hours of coursework and 30 hours of service.


    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

2 Credits
  
  • UEDU 240D - Literacy Methods DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 240D - Métodos de Alfabetización DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los candidatos una base sólida para una instrucción de alfabetización efectiva en salones de primaria y secundaria desde jardín de infantes hasta octavo grado. Los candidatos aprenderán cómo apoyar el desarrollo del lenguaje y el aprendizaje de la alfabetización de sus estudiantes. Se pondrá énfasis en los componentes principales del aprendizaje de la lectura: conceptos impresos, conciencia fonémica, fonética, fluidez, vocabulario y comprensión. Además, este curso se centrará en los siguientes componentes fundamentales de la alfabetización efectiva, incluida la enseñanza y la evaluación efectivas para desarrollar habilidades de alfabetización esenciales en los estudiantes y la integración efectiva de la alfabetización con la instrucción en áreas de contenido. El enfoque principal será la instrucción de nivel 1. Este curso revisará estrategias de enseñanza basadas en investigaciones, materiales de instrucción, así como métodos y evaluaciones para una instrucción de alfabetización eficaz.

    This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students, and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction.


    Co-requisite(s): UEDU 240LD  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 240LD - Literacy Methods Lab DL


    1 Credits
    UEDU 240LD - Laboratorio de Métodos de Alfabetización DL

    1 Crédito

    Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los candidatos una base sólida para una instrucción de alfabetización efectiva en aulas de primaria y secundaria desde jardín de infantes hasta octavo grado. Los candidatos aprenderán cómo apoyar el desarrollo del lenguaje y el aprendizaje de la alfabetización de sus estudiantes. Se pondrá énfasis en los componentes principales del aprendizaje de la lectura: conceptos impresos, conciencia fonémica, fonética, fluidez, vocabulario y comprensión. Además, este curso se centrará en los siguientes componentes fundamentales de la alfabetización efectiva, incluida la enseñanza y evaluación efectivas para desarrollar habilidades de alfabetización esenciales en los estudiantes y la integración efectiva de la alfabetización con la instrucción en áreas de contenido. El enfoque principal será la instrucción de nivel 1. Este curso revisará estrategias de enseñanza y materiales de instrucción basados en investigaciones, así como métodos y evaluaciones para una instrucción de alfabetización eficaz. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de trabajar con estudiantes K-12 y practicar conceptos y estrategias enseñados en este curso.

    This course is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. Candidates will learn how to support the language development and literacy learning of their students. Emphasis will be placed on the major components of learning to read: print concepts, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In addition, this course will focus on the following fundamental components of effective literacy, including effective teaching and assessment to develop essential literacy abilities in students and effective integration of literacy with instruction in content areas. The primary focus will be on tier 1 instruction. This course will review research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction. Students will have the opportunity to work with K-12 students and practice concepts and strategies taught in this course.


    Co-requisite(s): UEDU 240D  

1 Credits
  
  • UEDU 260D - Developmental Psychology in Urban Context DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 260D - Psicología del Desarrollo Contexto Urbano DL

    3 Créditos

    En este curso, los estudiantes conocerán las teorías de la psicología del desarrollo más influyentes y ampliamente investigadas, con un énfasis específico en el desarrollo de niños y adolescentes. El curso también examinará el impacto negativo de los factores estresantes que enfrentan los jóvenes en entornos urbanos, como la pobreza concentrada, la exposición a la violencia comunitaria y otras formas de trauma.  Se dedicará especial atención a cómo estos desafíos afectan a los niños de color y cómo se apoya su resiliencia frente a ellos. Se introducirá a los estudiantes a la perspectiva del desarrollo humano a lo largo de la vida, comenzando con los fenómenos en el útero y las teorías fundamentales del apego y luego considerando los procesos biológicos, cognitivos y socioemocionales que continuamente dan forma al crecimiento y cambio de nuestra especie.

    In this course, students will be introduced to the most influential and widely researched theories of developmental psychology, with a specific emphasis on child and adolescent development. The course also will examine the negative impact of stressors faced by youth in urban settings, such as concentrated poverty, community violence exposure, and other forms of trauma. Special consideration will be devoted to how these challenges affect children of color and how their resilience is supported in the face of it. Students will be introduced to the life-span perspective of human development, starting with phenomena in utero and the fundamental theories of attachment and then considering the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes that continuously shape our species’ growth and change.


3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 267D - Integrated Science Teaching Methods K-8 DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 267D - Métodos Integrados de Enseñanza de Ciencias K-8 DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso explora el papel del maestro y de los estudiantes en los salones de ciencias K-8. Los candidatos obtendrán conocimientos sobre métodos de comunicación e interacción efectiva con los estudiantes, utilización de tecnología para investigación y referencia de laboratorio, y métodos para evaluar el rendimiento de los estudiantes. También se enfatizarán fuertemente las habilidades de proceso científico. Los candidatos adquirirán competencia en evaluación, planificación, determinación y adaptación de métodos de enseñanza apropiados para cumplir con los estándares nacionales y distritales.

    This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-8 science classrooms. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized. Candidates will become proficient in assessment, planning, determining, and adapting appropriate teaching methods to meet district and national standards.


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110D   and SOSC 201D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 285D - Teaching Diverse Learners DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 285D - Enseñando a Estudiantes Diversos DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso es una orientación al campo de la educación especial y la diversidad estudiantil, incluyendo características de individuos con necesidades especiales, diferencias culturales y/o lingüísticas, dones y talentos y servicios apropiados para cada población. Los estudiantes de este curso estarán expuestos a modelos efectivos de orientación y disciplina, así como a principios de modificación de conducta.

    This course is an orientation to the field of special education and student diversity, including characteristics of individuals with special needs, cultural and/or linguistic differences, gifts and talents, and appropriate services for each population. Students in this course will be exposed to effective guidance and discipline models as well as behavior modification principles.


3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 288D - Instruction Planning and Delivery DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 288D - Planificación y Ejecución Instruccional DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso explora la imagen auténtica de la vida de un maestro, investigando relatos personales, prácticas basadas en evidencia y enfoques de aprendizaje centrados en el estudiante. Los candidatos también inspeccionarán el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje actual, los fundamentos de la educación y las herramientas para afrontar con éxito las demandas de la profesión docente.

    This course explores the authentic picture in the life of a teacher, investigating personal accounts, evidence-based practices and student-centered approaches to learning. Candidates will also inspect the teaching and learning process of today, the foundations of education, and tools in successfully navigating the demands of the teaching profession.


3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 325D - Classroom Data and Assessment DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 325D - Datos y Evaluación del Salón de Clase DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso presentará a los estudiantes prácticas y principios de evaluación en la unidad de análisis del salón de clase. Se estudiarán instrumentos y procedimientos de evaluación tanto formales como informales con énfasis en la evaluación formativa y los principios y prácticas para una instrucción efectiva basada en estándares. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo diseñar, administrar e interpretar una variedad de medidas de evaluación y cómo utilizar la evaluación para informar la instrucción en el aula y la planificación de lecciones.

    This course will present students with practices and principles of assessment at the classroom unit of analysis. Both formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures will be studied with emphasis on formative assessment and principles and practices for effective standards-based instruction. Students will learn how to design, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment measures and how to use assessment to inform classroom instruction and lesson planning.


    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 330D - Multicultural Teaching Practices DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 330D - Prácticas de Enseñanza Multicultural DL

    3 Créditos

    En este curso, los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la evolución histórica de la educación multicultural a través de la exposición a conceptos clave y modelos teóricos tanto desde perspectivas prácticas como de investigación. Se examinará el impacto de la raza, el género, la adquisición de una segunda lengua, la pobreza, la clase social y la religión en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. Los estudiantes aprenderán estrategias y herramientas que incorporan el conocimiento de la cultura en el desarrollo de una administración eficaz del aula y prácticas docentes.

    In this course, students will learn about the historical evolution of multicultural education through exposure to key concepts as well as theoretical models from both research and practical perspectives. The impact of race, gender, second language acquisition, poverty, class, and religion on teaching and learning will be examined. Students will learn strategies and tools that incorporate knowledge of culture in the development of effective classroom management and teaching practices.


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110D , ENGL 110LD , and SOSC 201D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 340D - Using Technology to Enhance Learning DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 340D - Utilizando Tecnología para Mejorar el Aprendizaje DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso está diseñado para que los futuros educadores exploren e integren tecnologías existentes y emergentes en la práctica en el aula. Enseñará a los educadores cómo utilizar tecnologías para evaluar y entregar contenido y proporcionar una estructura organizativa en el aula mientras mejora el desempeño de los estudiantes. Enfatizará el papel fundamental de la integración de la tecnología en el proceso de instrucción y la importancia de explorar teorías de aprendizaje, usar y reutilizar tecnologías para guiar e influir en las decisiones curriculares.

    This course is designed for future educators to explore and integrate existing and emerging technologies into classroom practice. It will teach educators how to use technologies to assess and deliver content and provide organizational structure in the classroom while enhancing student performance. It will emphasize the critical role of integrating technology in the instructional process and the importance of exploring theories of learning, using and repurposing technologies to guide and influence curricular decisions.


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110D , ENGL 110LD ,  and SOSC 201D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 345D - Social Science Teaching Methods K-12 DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 345D - Métodos de Enseñanza de Ciencias Sociales K-12 DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso examina la naturaleza y el papel de las ciencias sociales en las escuelas K-12, tanto en términos del plan de estudios formal como del impacto de la escuela como sistema social en el aprendizaje social de los niños. Además, este curso examina múltiples enfoques de lo que se debe experimentar y aprender en las ciencias sociales, así como la naturaleza de la investigación social. Se enfatizan varios métodos de instrucción que incluyen experiencias directas y lectura. Se abordan las tendencias locales, estatales y nacionales en currículo y evaluación. Los estudiantes participan en investigaciones sociales, además de desarrollar, implementar y evaluar un proyecto de investigación de acción que se centra en profundidad en una práctica particular de educación social.

    This course examines the nature and role of social science in K-12 schools, both in terms of the formal curriculum and of the impact of the school as a social system on children’s social learning. Additionally, this course examines multiple approaches to what should be experienced and learned in the social sciences as well as the nature of social inquiry. Various instructional methods including direct experiences as well as reading are emphasized. Local, state, and national trends in curriculum and evaluation are addressed. Students engage in social inquiry, as well as develop, implement, and evaluate an action research project focusing in-depth on a particular practice of social education.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 365D - Math Instruction Methods K-8 DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 365D - Métodos de Enseñanza de Matemáticas K-8 DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso está diseñado para ayudar a los futuros profesores a descubrir cómo piensan y aprenden los niños de primaria sobre las matemáticas. Los estudiantes aprenderán y discutirán cómo enseñar a los niños a razonar matemáticamente, resolver problemas y emplear una variedad de estrategias y prácticas pedagógicas para comunicarse matemáticamente.

    This course is designed to help pre-service teachers discover how elementary children think and learn about mathematics. Students will learn and discuss how to teach children to reason mathematically, solve problems, and employ a variety of strategies and pedagogical practices to communicate mathematically.


    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120D   and UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 374D - MTTC Prep Course DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 374D - Curso Preparatorio para MTTC DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso expondrá a los candidatos a maestros las estrategias que respaldan la aprobación de las Pruebas de Michigan para la Certificación de Maestros (MTTC). Se revisan varias estrategias a lo largo de este curso para ayudar en el estudio y la preparación para los exámenes MTTC. Las estrategias incluyen la comprensión de la estructura y el contenido de los exámenes, las habilidades para tomar exámenes, la gestión del tiempo, los objetivos de los exámenes y más. Al completar con éxito este curso, los candidatos estarán preparados para implementar las estrategias de prueba para acompañar las respectivas áreas de contenido.

    This course will expose teacher candidates to the strategies that support the passing of the Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). Various strategies are reviewed throughout the duration of this course to aid in studying and preparing for the MTTC test(s). The strategies include understanding the structure and content of tests, test-taking skills, time management, test objectives, and more. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be prepared to implement the test strategies to accompany the respective content areas.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 415D - Inquiry Based STEM Curriculum Design DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 415D - Diseño Curricular STEM Basado en la Investigación DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso tiene como objetivo proporcionar las bases para implementar la instrucción basada en la investigación en el salón K-12. Se hará hincapié en el papel de la investigación como una pedagogía de enseñanza inclusiva que busca involucrar a los estudiantes con fenómenos culturalmente relevantes mediante la promoción de la resolución activa de problemas, la formulación de preguntas y la construcción compartida de nuevas ideas para profundizar la comprensión del mundo natural.

    This course aims to provide the foundation for implementing inquiry-based instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the role of inquiry as an inclusive teaching pedagogy that seeks to engage students with culturally-relevant phenomena by promoting active problem solving, question posing, and the shared construction of new ideas to deepen understanding of the natural world.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 288D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 425D - Inquiry Based STEM Methods DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 425D - Métodos STEM Basados en la Investigación DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso se centrará en desarrollar una comprensión profunda de las prácticas actuales para integrar el aprendizaje en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas. Se centrará en integrar los estándares de aprendizaje nacionales NGSS, CCSS e ISTE. Este curso abordará las desigualdades (tanto pasadas como presentes) en el acceso a STEM en los salones urbanos, además de proporcionar estrategias para integrar STEM en los entornos de los salones que mitiguen el impacto del acceso desigual. A lo largo de este curso se abordarán las disciplinas educativas STEM, la pedagogía STEM, la integración de STEM, las evaluaciones formativas y la instrucción y el aprendizaje basados en proyectos, problemas o lugares.

    This course will focus on developing a deep understanding of current practices for integrating learning across science, technology, engineering, and math. It will focus on integrating NGSS, CCSS, and ISTE national learning standards. This course will address inequities (both past and present) in access to STEM in urban classrooms, as well as provide strategies to integrate STEM into classroom settings that mitigate the impact of inequitable access. Throughout this course, STEM education disciplines, STEM pedagogy, integration of STEM, formative assessments, and project-based / problem-based/ place-based instruction and learning will be addressed.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 430D - Teaching Health Promotion DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 430D - Enseñanza de Promoción de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso se centra en los fundamentos de la salud examinando la salud física, intelectual, social, emocional, espiritual y ambiental en la comunidad escolar. Se pone énfasis en el desarrollo de actitudes y prácticas de un estilo de vida preventivo para una vida saludable y un bienestar óptimo. Las áreas de instrucción específicas incluyen actividad física, nutrición, control de peso y factores que contribuyen al bienestar y la longevidad.

    This course focuses on the foundations of health by examining physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health in the school community. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 434D - Teaching Physical Education DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 434D - Enseñanza de Educación Física DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso se centra en los fundamentos de la educación física y la importancia de comprender los conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades de quienes se desempeñan en educación física y puestos relacionados. Los temas se centran en mantener un estilo de vida saludable, nutrición, programas de entrenamiento físico, factores de riesgo para la salud y otros temas relacionados.

    This course focuses on the foundations of physical education and the importance of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities for those in physical education and related positions. Topics focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, physical training programs, health risk factors, and other related topics.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 438D - STEM Literacy in Urban Context DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 438D - Alfabetismo STEM en Contexto Urbano DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los futuros maestros el conocimiento necesario para promover el compromiso auténtico y el rigor entre estudiantes cultural y lingüísticamente diversos en una clase STEM. Este curso se centrará en muchos aspectos de la educación STEM que incluyen la construcción de una base para el aprendizaje STEM, el aumento de las habilidades de alfabetización en un aula STEM, la comprensión de las prácticas y estándares de ciencias y matemáticas y la instrucción culturalmente receptiva que desarrolla pensadores innovadores y solucionadores de problemas.

    This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge to promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students in a STEM class. This course will focus on many aspects of STEM education that include building a foundation for STEM learning, increasing literacy skills in a STEM classroom, understanding the science and math practices and standards and culturally responsive instruction that develop innovative thinkers and problem solvers.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 440D - Teaching Visual and Performing Arts DL


    3 Credits
    UEDU 440D - Enseñanza de Artes Visuales y Escénicas DL

    3 Créditos
    Este curso está diseñado para ayudar al maestro de K-8 a desarrollar un conocimiento de las artes visuales y escénicas y la enseñanza de las artes visuales y escénicas en el nivel primario. Este curso examinará la naturaleza de las artes y la enseñanza de las artes, las habilidades y comprensiones relacionadas con la producción y apreciación de las artes, las estrategias pedagógicas para estudiantes de primaria y el desarrollo, selección, evaluación y utilización de recursos didácticos apropiados para el aula de primaria.

    This course is designed to assist the K-8 classroom teacher in developing a knowledge of visual and performing art and visual and performing art teaching at the elementary level. This course will examine the nature of the arts and the teaching of the arts, skills and understandings related to the production and appreciation of the arts, pedagogical strategies for elementary learners and the development, selection, evaluation, and utilization of teaching resources appropriate for the elementary classroom.


    Prerequisite(s): UEDU 330D  

3 Credits
  
  • UEDU 495D - Urban STEM Capstone DL


    4 Credits
    UEDU 495D - Curso de Culminación STEM Urbano DL

    4 Créditos

    Los candidatos desarrollarán tres módulos para contribuir al plan de estudios FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator). Un módulo debe implementarse a través del aprendizaje-servicio con un proyecto de investigación de acción para evaluar la eficacia de ese módulo específico para involucrar a los estudiantes y se debe incluir una estrategia para comunicar ese plan. Cada módulo desarrollado debe seguir la rúbrica FUSE y contener componentes STEM, culturales y artísticos, además de incluir un plan de lección para la implementación. Los módulos deben asignarse a una banda de grado y un núcleo específico de disciplina dentro de los Estándares de Ciencias de Próxima Generación.

    Candidates will develop three modules to contribute to FUSE (Future Urban STEM Educator) curriculum. One module must be implemented through service learning with an action research project to evaluate that specific module’s efficacy in engaging students, and a strategy for communicating that plan must be included. Each module developed must follow the FUSE rubric and contain STEM, cultural, arts-based components, as well as include a lesson plan for implementation. The modules must map to a grade band and discipline-specific core within the Next Generation Science Standards.


    Prerequisite(s): Senior status; UEDU 191D  , UEDU 192D , and UEDU 330D  

4 Credits

Writing - Dual Language(DL)

  
  • WRIT 311D - Professional Writing DL


    3 Credits
    WRIT 311D - Redacción Profesional DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso desarrolla las destrezas escritas y de presentación necesarias para tener éxito en posiciones profesionales, de supervisión o gerenciales. Se incluye énfasis en la comunicación tanto en medios impresos como digitales. Los estudiantes también aprenden a utilizar una variedad de formatos, estilos y sistemas de entrega para lograr la comunicación clara, concisa y profesional necesaria para comunicarse en los mercados globales. Para enfatizar la importancia de la comunicación en el lugar de trabajo, los estudiantes crean un documento profesional en equipo.

    This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team.

     


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110D , SPAN 110D , and COMM 120D  

3 Credits
 

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