Foundations of Education

Educational and Media Technology

Library Science and Media Education

Foundations of Education -- FED

149 Introduction to American Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp. Four field trips required.
Provides experiences on which to base decisions on teaching as a career. Investigates difficulties as well as rewards in teaching, differences in age levels, content areas and related services. Offers brief teaching experiences.

385/585 Social Foundations: Human Relations
3 crs (3-1). F, Sp. Su. P: Admission to program or consent of department chair.
A study of the history, culture, values, and contributions of women and various racial, cultural, and economic groups. The impact of discrimination on these groups and their education. Analysis of the hidden curriculum.

470/670 Legal Aspects of Teaching
3 crs (3-0). On demand. Cannot be taken for credit after taking Fed 471/671 or 472/672.
Recent developments in the definition of legal rights of students and teachers are explored. Rights of students which are considered include student discipline, admission and attendance, injury, and tests and records. Rights of teachers which are considered include tenure, due process, contracts, negotiations, and liability for student injury.

485/685 Field Studies of Minority Groups
3 crs (1-6). P: Fed 385/585 or permission of instructor. Meets service-learning
requirement.
A study of the culture, lifestyles, values, and contributions of African American, Indian, Latino, and Hmong minority groups. Students live and work in minority communities, meeting their leaders, interviewing their members, visiting schools, and assisting in playground and youth activities. The group will attend cultural events and a pow-wow, as available.

490/690 Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su. P: Admission to program or consent of department chair.
The application of historical, legal, and philosophical principles to classroom operations. The development of a personal theory of education.

495/695 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. Arranged by department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Foundations of Education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered in existing courses.

497/697 Field Experience Seminar

1 cr. F, Sp. P: Admission to professional semester and recommendation of CI and/or Sped department(s). Required for elementary, secondary, and special education majors with emphasis in CD and/or LD. Capstone experience for education majors.

A capstone seminar designed to provide experience in which students refine and demonstrate competence in instructional planning, instructional delivery, and other collaborative and professional practices while meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Taken in conjunction with student teaching/internship. Preparation for the materials and competencies required for the job search is highlighted.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Approval of instructor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean.
Intensive study of a selected educational problem under immediate supervision of Foundations of Education staff.

730 Comparative Education
3 crs (3-0).
Theory, structure and organization of education. Examines education in selected countries of Europe, South America, Near East, Middle East, and Far East.

740 Introduction to Educational Research
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
Survey of research procedures and techniques and their interpretation; critical examination and interpretation of the research literature on teaching.

760 Administrative Leadership
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
A study of selected theories and research relating to individual and group behaviors in K-12 educational organizations with emphasis on the leadership characteristics of educational administrators including participatory management, long range strategic planning and change agent process. Particular emphasis is given to human relations skills as well as oral and written communication skills needed by public school leaders.

770 School Law
3 crs (3-0).
Study of the legal system, Wisconsin Statutes relating to schools, federally mandated programs, teacher and student freedoms and responsibilities, and case law related to the foregoing.

774 Evaluation of Learner Achievement
3 crs (3-0). Sp, Su.
Includes instruction objectives, improving teacher evaluation devices; selecting standardized tests, analyzing and interpreting test scores, norms and profiles, and review of current literature.

776 Program Evaluation
3 crs (3-0). F, odd-numbered years.
The development of competency in designing, implementing, reporting, and assessing a plan to evaluate academic and non-academic educational programs.

796 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Approval of Department Chair and Associate Dean.
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Foundations of Education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered in existing courses.

795 Research Paper
1-2 crs. F, Sp.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Permission of instructor, Department Chair and Associate Dean.

799 Thesis
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.

Educational and Media Technology -- EDMT

285 Computers in Education: Introduction
1 cr (1-1). F, Sp, Su.
An introduction to applications of a microcomputer in grades K-12 including word processing, grade management, data bases, LOGO graphics, and instructional software. Hands-on work is stressed.

380 Educational Media
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp, Su. P: Admission to program or consent of instructor.
Principles of selection and classroom utilization of educational media, basic media production skills, and the operation of electronic and projection equipment.

382/582 Producing Instructional Media
3 crs (3-1). Sp. P: Edmt 380 or consent of instructor.
Planning and producing audio, computer, graphic, photographic, and video materials.

408/608 Computers in Education: On-Line Communications and Information Retrieval
3 crs (3-0). On demand. P: Edmt 285 or consent of instructor.
Application of computer-mediated communications (e.g. electronic mail, discussion lists,
UseNet news, chats and groupware) and computer-based information retrieval resources (e.g. on-line databases, CD-ROM databases, and Internet resources) to classroom environments. Includes on-line resource creation and evaluation.

410/610 Computers in Education: Multimedia Presentations
1 cr (1-0). On demand. P: Edmt 285.
Design and production of computer generated graphics for instructional computer slide shows, still and motion video, overhead transparencies, and print materials.

450/650 Computers in Libraries/IMC’s
1-3 crs. Field trip.An introduction to the use of computers for instruction, record-keeping and information retrieval. Course may be repeated.

470/670 Computers in Education: Instructional Applications
3 crs (2-2). F. P: Edmt 285 or consent of instructor. Field trip.
An introduction to current thinking and research related to computers in education. Students will formulate a plan for use of computers, evaluate existing programs, and develop a hypertext/media application.

474/674 Computers in Education: Instructional Design and Development
3 crs (2-2). Sp. P: Edmt 285 or consent of instructor. Field trip. May be repeated if topics differ.
The instructional design and creation of computer- based curricular materials for group an ndividual instruction within established learning principles.

495/695 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. Arranged by Department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Foundations and Library Science faculty
member, of a defined problem not covered in existing courses.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Approval of instructor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean.
Intensive study of a selected educational media or technology problem under immediate
supervision of Foundations and Library Science faculty.

760 Advanced Production of Instructional Media
3 crs. Su. P: Edmt 382/582 or consent of instructor.
Instructional design and advanced techniques for the production of graphic, photographic,
video, and computer-generated media.

796 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Consent of instructor.
A group may investigate common problems.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. P: Consent of instructor, Department Chair, and Associate
Dean. 

Library Science and Media Education -- LMED

100 How to Use the Library
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp, Su. Limited to freshmen and sophomores. No credit if taken afterLmed 110. Not applicable to the minor.
Locating materials and services of the McIntyre Library, with emphasis on search procedures.

110 Developing Library Skills 
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su. Limited to freshmen and sophomores. No credit if taken after Lmed 100. Not applicable to the minor.
Locating materials and services in the McIntyre Library, with emphasis on search procedures.

305/505 Children’s Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Survey of literature for children in both print and non-print formats.

306/506 Literature for Adolescents 

3 crs (3-0). Field trip. F, Sp.
Study of literature for young people - middle and high school ages - with emphasis on trends and issues, development of the adolescent novel, genres, author profiles, and reading promotional tools.

310/510 Developing Media Collections
3 crs (3-0). F. May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Selecting and evaluating library and audiovisual materials.

312/512 Reference and Bibliography
3 crs (3-0). F. Field trip. May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Theory and practice of service, with concentration on basic books and procedures.

316/516 Organizing Media
3 crs (3-1). Sp. Field trip. May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Cataloging and classifying library and audiovisual materials.

430/630 Public Library Administration
3 crs (3-0). Sp. P: Lmed 310 or 312 or 316 or consent of instructor. Field trip. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Operating and managing a public library.

432/632 Administering School Media Programs
3 crs (3-0). Sp. P. Lmed 310 or 312 or 316 or consent of instructor. Field trip.
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Organizing and operating a school media center.

461 Field Experience: Elementary Media Center
3 crs (Arr). F, Sp. P: Must have completed 21 credits in the Lmed licensure sequence. Must have completed CI 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, or CI 312, 317, 318, 328. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Observation and practice in an elementary school library or media center.

462 Field Experience: Secondary Media Center
3 crs (Arr). F, Sp. P: Must have completed 21 credits in the Lmed licensure sequence. Must have completed CI 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, or CI 312, 317, 318, 328. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Observation and practice in a secondary school library or media center.

463 Field Experience: Public and Special Libraries
3 crs (Arr). F, Sp, Su. P: Must have completed 18 credits in the minor. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in Lmed courses. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Observation and practice in a public or special library.

466 Internship: Elementary Media Center
3 crs (arr). F, Sp. P: Must have completed 21 credits in the Lmed licensure sequence. Must have completed CI 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, or CI 312, 317, 318, 328. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
A paid supervised practicum that is contingent upon the availability of a position.

467 Internship: Secondary Media Center
3 crs (arr). F, Sp. P: Must have completed 21 credits in the Lmed licensure
sequence. Must have completed CI 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, or CI 312, 317, 318, 328. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
A paid supervised practicum that is contingent upon the availability of a position.

468 Internship: Public and Special Libraries
3 crs (arr). F, Sp, Su. P: Must have completed 18 credits in the Lmed minor. A
minimum GPA of 2.5 in Lmed courses. 
May not be taken on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
A paid supervised practicum that is contingent upon the availability of a position.

495/695 Directed Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. Arranged by department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Library Science and Media Education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered in existing courses.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs (Arr). F, Sp, Su. P: Consent of instructor and Associate Dean.

710 Seminar in Children’s Literature
1-3 crs. Field trip. P: Introductory course or consent of instructor. Course fee. May be repeated.
Reading, discussing, and evaluating contemporary literature for children; analyzing trends and issues.

720 Seminar in Literature for the Young Adult
1-3 crs. Field trip. P:Introductory course or consent of instructor. Course fee. May be repeated.
Reading, discussing, and evaluating contemporary literature for young adults; analyzing trends and issues.

730 Trends and Issues in Literature: K-12
3 crs (3-0). Su.
Reading, discussing, and evaluating contemporary literature for children and young adults; analyzing trends and issues.

770 Administering District Media Programs
3 crs (3-0). F. Field trip.
Organizing and supervising a district media program.

790 Current Issues in Supervising Media Programs
1-3 crs. Offered as needed. P: Eligibility for certification as an Instructional Library Media Specialist (902). Field trip.
Planning, implementing, and supervising media programs.

796 Directed Study
1-3 crs (Arr). P: Consent of instructor and Associate Dean.
A group may investigate problems common to libraries and media centers.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs (Arr). F, Sp, Su. P: Consent of instructor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean.