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Courses: Curriculum and Instruction (CUIN)

6123:6223:6323: Workshop
Cr. 1-3 per semester (1-0; 2-0; 3-0). May be repeated. A maximum of six semester hours of workshop may be applied toward a graduate degree with approval of advisor. Analysis and practical application of selected programs and/or instructional materials.

6197:6397: Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction
Cr. 1-3 per semester or more by concurrent enrollment. (1-0; 3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

6198:6298:6398: Special Problems
Cr. 1-3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of chair.

6304: Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools
Cr. 3. (3-0). Selected aspects of the teaching of English language arts in middle and secondary schools.

6307: Social Technology of Change and Diffusion
Cr.3 (3-0). Exploration of the theories of technology diffusion and organizational change as well as the relevant professional practice literature. The course emphasizes the professional practices of leaders responsible for guiding change and reform efforts that focus on effective integration of information technology into organizations and schools.

6313: Sociocultural and Psycholinguistic Bases of Bilingual Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: six semester hours of Spanish or equivalent. Educational implications of language acquisitions and biculturalism among language minority groups.

6314: Teaching the Spanish/English Bilingual Curriculum
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CUIN 6313 or consent of instructor. Theories and methods of curriculum development in bilingual education. Techniques for teaching content areas in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.

6315: Second Language Teaching in the Spanish/English Bilingual Classroom K-12
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6313. Theories of second language acquisition and learning and their application to Spanish/English bilingual classrooms. Taught in Spanish.

6316: Language Arts/Reading Methods in Spanish K-6
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6314. Methods and materials for teaching the language arts and reading in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.

6317: Educational Principles of Second Language Acquisition
Cr. 3. (3-0). Established principles and recent developments in second language acquisition and their educational applications.

6318: Techniques of Second Language Teaching
Cr. 3. (3-0). Recent developments in second language teaching techniques in elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities.

6319: Instructional Design in Second Language Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6317, ENGL 6634, or CUIN 6318. Instructional design based on principles of descriptive/contrastive linguistics, second language acquisition, and language proficiency assessment.

6320: Computers in the Classroom
Cr. 3. (3-0). Microcomputer use in elementary and secondary schools. Emphasis on developing computer literacy skills, using applications software for teaching, and planning for the integration of microcomputers into the school curriculum.

6325: Science-Technology-Society in the Science Classroom
Cr. 3. (3-0). Study of the theories and methods necessary for the inclusion of the science-technology-society interface in the science classroom.

6326: Teaching Science in Grades 4-8
Cr.3.(3-0). Methods, materials, and laboratory experiences for science instruction in grades 4-8.

6327: Thematic Science Instruction in Grades 4-8
Cr.3.(3-0). Methods and materials for integrating Earth, Life, and Physical Science instruction.

6328: Teaching K-12 Environmental Education
Cr.3.(3-0). Methods and materials for ecological and environmental education instruction in K-12 classrooms.

6329: Linguistics Methodology, Nursery School-12
Cr. 3. (3-0). Instructional strategies for incorporating linguistics into vocabulary, language arts, and reading programs.

6330: Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Need
Cr.3.(3-0). Study of research-based assessment and instruction to support literacy learning among students with a wide range of strengths and needs.

6333: Aerospace Institute for Educators
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Study of aerospace technology and development of instructional materials for science programs.

6334: Mathematics for Young Children
Cr. 3. (3-0). Design of developmentally appropriate materials and instuctional methods for use with young children, ages 3 through 8.

6335: Social Studies Education: Teaching Processes
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: approval of advisor. Examination and application of instructional strategies for teaching social studies.

6336: Contemporary Literature in Social Studies
Cr. 3. (3-0). Study in appropriate, assigned literature from the social sciences and social studies.

6337: Petroleum Institute for Educators
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Study of the petroleum industry and development of instructional materials that integrate this topic into the curriculum.

6338: Teaching Physics-Based Integrated Science
Cr. 3. (3-0). Methods and materials for integrating physics concepts and principles into middle and high school science courses.

6339: Chemicals and the Environment: Science Teacher Institute
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Explores the manufacture, use, environmental impacts, and other issues related to chemicals and the integration of these ideas into science curricula.

6340: Teaching Geometric Concepts for Grades 6-12
Cr. 3.(3-0). Design of appropriate instructional methods, materials, and assessment techniques for teaching geometry concepts in grades 6-12.

6341: Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving
Cr. 3. (3-0). Formulation on instructional strategies and procedures for teaching students to solve non-routine mathematical problems.

6342: Teaching Probability and Statistics for Grades 6-12
Cr. 3. (3-0). Formulation of appropriate methods and materials which support student development of probability and statistics concepts in grades 6-12.

6343: Geometry and Measurement Concepts for Grades K-5
Cr. 3.(3-0). Development of methods and materials supporting foundational concepts of geometry and measurement during the elementary grades.

6345: Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the practical integration of technology into the curriculum. Appropriate uses of technology and software will be examined and developed.

6349: Introduction to the Education of Gifted and Talented Students
Cr. 3. (3-0). Perspectives and identification of instructional approaches in the education of gifted and talented students.

6350: Problems in Educating the Gifted and Talented Student
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6349. Education practices to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students.

6360: Principles of Curriculum Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Principles of curriculum and organization and the selection and evaluation of instructional materials. Rationale underlying major positions on those issues.

6365: Teacher as Researcher
Cr.3.(3-0). Course examines the emerging practice of "classroom teachers as researcher" including both theory and practice. Research factors such as participant research, construct validity, ecological validity, generalizability, reliability, trustworthiness, and dissemination guide students in their own action research projects.

6370: Affective Instruction
Cr. 3. (3-0). Design, development, and implementation of instruction theoretically or empirically related to affective learner outcomes.

6371: Models of Teaching
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Empirical and theoretical examination of models of teaching based upon studies of teacher roles and role behaviors.

6372: Generic Teaching Strategies
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Detailed examination of teaching strategies that are empirically determined to underlie various teaching-learning situations.

6373: Instructional Design
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6372 or consent of instructor. Study and application of a systems approach to the design of classroom instruction with emphasis on theoretical and empirical considerations.

6374: Individualized Instruction
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Critical study and evaluation of the theoretical structure and operational characteristics of various systems of individualized instruction.

6375: Classroom Management
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6372 or consent of instructor. Analysis of the sociopsychological dynamics of classroom groups with emphasis on implications of behavior modification, socioemotional, and group process theories of classroom management.

6376: Improving Instructional Programs
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Study and application of theories and processes for the improvement of educational programs and classroom instruction.

6377: Instructional Management K-8
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6372 or consent of instructor. Analysis of empirical and theoretical management models which link instructional effectiveness and classroom management.

6378: Instructional Evaluation
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Development of understanding and skills for evaluating student progress, student achievement, and instructional effectiveness in the classroom setting. Emphasis on collecting information, former judgments, and making instructional decisions.

6379: Teaching as a Creative Art
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6372 or consent of instructor. Explores the relationship between curriculum development and creative classroom instruction. Students will design and evaluate learning experiences that promote both critical and creative thinking.

6380: Teaching Young Children
Cr. 3. (3-0). Introduction to early childhood education; developing essential understanding and skills.

6381: Early Childhood Education: The Prekindergarten
Cr. 3. (3-0). Study of the functions, philosophies, and organization of the prekindergarten.

6382: Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6380. Study of the development of an effective early childhood curriculum.

6383: Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CUIN 6360 or equivalent and CUIN 6382. Study and application of various systems of early childhood curriculum and development, organization, and evaluation.

6384: Innovative Programs in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6380. An analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of early childhood education programs.

6387: Practices and Processes in the Teaching of Composition
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or advisor. Introduction to process approaches for teaching, evaluating, designing, and implementing writing instruction.

6390: Seminar for First-Year Teaching Interns
Cr. 3.(3-9). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Advanced professional development in teaching strategies, cognitive coaching and self-evaluation of teaching effectiveness.

6392: Early Education Internship
Cr. 3. (3-9). Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor. Supervised internship experiences in early childhood teaching.

6393: Practicum
Cr. 3 per semester (3-9). Prerequisite: consent of instructor or approval of chair. A campus or field-based educational work experience under direct supervision of faculty or field personnel. Seminars are required.

6397: Practicum for First-Year Teachers
Cr. 3. (3-0). This course offers first-year teachers an opportunity to participate, over a two-semester period, in a total of 45 hours of workshops/seminars designed to support them in a) applying their teacher education knowledge to the full responsibilities of day-to-day teaching, b) reflecting on challenges and events occurring in their classrooms and schools, and c) engaging in cooperative solving of the inevitable problems that arise in the beginning teacher experience.

6399:7399: Master's Thesis
Cr. 3 per semester.

7192:7292:7392: Internship
Cr. 1-6 semester hours per semester (1-3; 2-6; 3-9). Prerequisite: consent of instructor or approval of chair. Part- or full-time experiences in educational situations in which students work at a high level of independence and usually in a role for which they are being prepared. Seminars are required.

7300: Play - Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6360. Review of recent research and theory illuminating the nature, purposes, and meaning of play as a critical early childhood teaching strategy.

7302: Curriculum Construction in the Social Studies
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: ELED 6301, SEDE 6301, or CUIN 6335. Examination of curriculum development processes and the appropriate application to social studies curriculum.

7305: Courseware and Presentation Tools
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320 or equivalent. This course presents students with an overview of a range of software applications with which they can develop educational and instructional materials. The course provides a conceptual framework for understanding software design as well as the opportunity for hands-on experience with a variety of software packages.

7307: Managing Computer and Information Centers
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 6307. Developing and directing computer and electronic information centers. Exploration of such issues as hardware and software decision-making, local and wide area network operation, software support, vendor relations, electronic security, facility design, and staff development and user training.

7308: Educational Uses of Computer-Mediated Communication
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320. Introduces students to the Internet and its use as an educational resource. Introduction to a wide range of Internet tools which allow electronic access and retrieval of information and materials. Networking issues such as connectivity, hardware and software requirements, and software interfaces are presented.

7311: Teaching the Language Minority Student
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6313, CUIN 6317, or consent of instructor. Survey of sociocultural issues and their impact on the education of language minority groups.

7312: Principles and Issues of Multilingual Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6313, CUIN 6317, or consent of instructor. Critical analysis of the research literature on the principles, problems, and issues in bilingual, English as a second language, and foreign language education.

7314: Research in Second Language Acquisition and Education
Cr 3. (2-2). Prerequisite: CUIN 6317. Investigation of recent studies on the teaching/learning process in second languages and field methods for carrying out those studies.

7315: Theoretical Models of Multilingual Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Critical analysis of linguistic concepts and models applicable to education in two or more languages.

7316: Electronic Document Design and Development
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 7305. Design and development of electronic documents. Topics include creation of non-linear information resources, information landscaping based on new media tools, electronic just-in-time support and training, hypermedia search and retrieval tools, and print-based page layout.

7317: The Visual Representation of Information
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 7305. Explores the design and development of computer-generated instructional graphics. Students will explore and evaluate the design and creation of graphical, iconic, and metaphoric information in interactive visual learning environments.

7318: Current Issues in Instructional Technology I
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: 15 hours in Instructional Technology (see Department for details). First semester of a two-semester sequence covering major issues in IT with an emphasis on the professional practice implications of current research and theory. Explores current issues in a seminar format. Each student begins a project relevant to career goals that brings current theory and research to bear on a significant problem.

7319: Current Issues in Instructional Technology II
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7318. Second semester of a two-semester sequence that covers major issues in IT with an emphasis on the professional practice implications of current research and theory. Explores current issues in a seminar format. Each student completes a project relevant to career goals that brings current theory and research to bear on a significant problem.

7320: The Design and Development of Print-Based Educational Media
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320. Overview of desktop publishing for educators: the basics of electronic design, a conceptual framework for understanding the design and development of print-based educational materials, and hands-on experience to develop production competencies.

7321: Advanced Telecomputing Applications in Education
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7308. Students who already possess basic telecomputing skills will explore the latest methods of Internet connectivity, investigate new programming options for creating on-line coursework, develop training strategies for novice computer users, and discuss ways that schools and businesses can provide support for their network users.

7322: Curriculum Development in Science Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6360. Analysis of contemporary science curricula research. Development and use of criteria for evaluating science curricula currently in use in the area of the student's specialization.

7323: Socio-psychological Aspects of Information Technology
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320. Relates social science theories such as behaviorism, information theory, systems theory, and the constructivism of Piaget and Vygotsky to theories of instructional design and development such as anchored instruction, authentic instruction and assessment, cognitive flexibility theory, fuzzy logic theory, participatory development models, and recursive design.

7324: Foundations of Instructional Design
Cr.3.(3-0).Prerequisite: CUIN 6320. Explores the implications of major philosophical and curriculum theory traditions including logical and empirical positivism, postmodernism, critical theory, cognitive and social constructivism, and natural language philosophy. Emphasis on the impact of these traditions on areas such as design and development, training, support, and research.

7325: Materials for Reading and Language Arts Instruction
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: ELED 6320 or 6305. Survey and evaluation of current instructional materials, and development of new materials for teaching reading and language arts.

7326: Individualizing Science Instruction
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: ELED 6324, SEDE 6324 or consent of instructor. Evaluation of approaches, programs, and student characteristics for individualizing science instruction.

7327: Collaborative Design of Multimedia Materials
Cr. 3.(3-0). Focuses on the design of educational multimedia materials. An applications and research-based experience for students who have completed introductory level instructional technology courses. Main objective is to enable students to experience working as part of a multimedia team to design an instructional package for a client.

7328: Information Technology and Teacher Education
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7320. Introduction to the emerging field of information technology and teacher education with an emphasis on the scholarly and professional practice literature. Explores the process of publishing in this field. Students participate in the review-edit-publish process for a national publication in the field.

7331: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities
Cr. 3. (3-0). Procedures of identifying, diagnosing, and correcting reading disabilities; methods and materials useful in diagnosing and planning remediation for reading problems.

7332: Models of Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Cr. 3.(3-0). Application of models for teaching and learning mathematics.

7333: Developing Algebraic Thinking
Cr. 3.(3-0). Research into and development of methods and materials supporting the learning of foundational algebraic concepts.

7334: Developing Proportional Reasoning
Cr. 3.(3-0). Design of methods and materials which support student development of proportional reasoning.

7337: Current Issues in the Social Studies
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CUIN 6336 and approval of advisor. A review and analysis of current issues proposed for social studies curriculum and instruction.

7340: Issues in Mathematics Education
Cr. 3.(3-0). Study of core instructional approaches to mathematics education for grades K-12 and beyond.

7341: Diagnosis of Mathematics Understanding
Cr. 3.(3-0). Diagnosis and assessment of mathematics understanding using appropriate instruments and protocols for individual and group diagnosis.

7342: Methods and Materials for Remediation in Mathematics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: one graduate mathematics methods course or CUIN 7341. Methods and materials for the remediation of specific learning disabilities in mathematics with supervised clinical experiences treating mathematics disability cases.

7343: Curriculum Alignment in Mathematics
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6360 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Development of effective techniques for aligning mathematics curriculum with national and state standards and evaluation requirements.

7344: Teaching Problem Solving with Computers
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320, CUIN 6345, or consent of instructor. Study of the use of structured programming languages (e.g., Logo) and other software to teach problem solving. Emphasis on writing structured programs.

7345: Instructional Design Theory
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320. Established and emerging theories of instructional design are explored and evaluated. Emphasis is on the process of instructional design and the underlying theories that guide the design and development process. Established theories, based on behavioral and information processing theory, and emerging theories based on cognitive constructivist, social constructivist, and critical theory are examined.

7346: Instructional Uses of Interactive Video
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6345, CUIN 6373, CUIN 7305, or consent of instructor. Development and application of interactive video instruction in education and training.

7347: Seminar in Instructional Computing
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6320, CUIN 6345, or consent of instructor. Study of recent developments and research in instructional computing with implications for elementary and secondary schools.

7348: Seminar
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated. Exploration and analysis of selected theories and problems in curriculum and instruction.

7349: Instructional Strategies for Supervising Teachers
Cr. 3. (3-0). Focuses on effective instructional strategies in working with and improving the learning environment for student teachers.

7350: Teaching Computer Literacy and Computer Programming
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CUIN 6320 and CUIN 6345 or consent of instructor. Analysis of instructional techniques for teaching computer literacy and computer programming. Development of sample materials and test instruments for measuring learning.

7352: Curriculum and Management Systems for Gifted and Talented Students
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6349. Curriculum practices and management systems in the education of gifted and talented students.

7353: Evaluation of Programs for Gifted and Talented Students
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6349. Direct application and evaluation of processes and products to determine program effectiveness for gifted and talented students.

7356: Issues in Distance Education
Cr. 3.(3-0). Examines the concepts, technologies and issues related to the development and delivery of distance education. Topics include theory and history, distance education programs throughout the world, components of a distance education system, course design and development, technology and media, instruction and interaction, the student and teacher, and administration and policy-making in distance education.

7357: Collaborative Development of Multimedia Materials
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7327. Focuses on the development of educational multimedia materials.An applications and research-based experience for students who have completed CUIN 7327. The main objective of this course is to enable students to experience working as part of a multimedia team to develop a computer-based instructional package for a client.

7360: Curriculum Theory
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6360 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Problems in curriculum theory, including the role of the teacher in the curriculum, problems of curriculum design and interrelationships between current issues in curriculum and societal forces.

7363: Sociocultural and Psychological Bases of Reading Instruction
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: ELED 6320 and three hours of approved graduate credit in reading or concurrent enrollment. Examines instructional implications of sociocultural, psychological, orthographic, and language factors underlying the development of reading ability in preschoolers through young adults.

7364: Literacy Development in Young Children
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: ELED 6320 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Examination of theories concerning developmental stages and environmental factors involved in early childhood acquisition of literacy during the preschool years through early primary grades.

7365: Theoretical Models of Reading
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: six semester hours of graduate-level course work in reading. An examination of theoretical models of reading and their influence on the development of reading materials and teaching strategies.

7366: History of the Curriculum
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6360 or consent of instructor. The study of historical problems and issues in the area of curriculum theory and development.

7371: Clinical Supervision
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Study and application of clinical supervisory systems for describing, analyzing, maintaining, and facilitating effective teacher-student classroom behaviors.

7372: Research in Teacher Effectiveness
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Examination of the research literature concerning teacher effectiveness with emphasis on discussion of teacher behaviors that are validated indicators of teacher effectiveness.

7373: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Adults
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Doctoral degree objective or consent of instructor. The focus is on how to teach adults so that change in instructional behavior occurs. Three classroom observation systems are taught so that changes in instructional behavior can be evaluated.

7375: School Discipline
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6375 or consent of instructor. Behavioral science perspective focusing on theoretical and practical issues relating to school discipline. Emphasis on implications for school policies and practices.

7378: Models of Teaching: Advanced Topics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Study of selected research-based instructional models. Topics vary. Can be repeated for credit with instructor's permission.

7379: Structural Bases of Knowledge and Learning in C&I
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: EPSY 6330 or EPSY 6340 or consent of instructor. Application of knowledge structures and information-processing cognitive principles to curriculum design and to teaching strategies.

7382: Adaptive Instruction in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6374. Adapting instruction to individual differences in early childhood education.

7383: Early Childhood Curriculum
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6383 or consent of instructor. Advanced study of research on theories and problems in early childhood education curriculum.

7384: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6383 or consent of instructor. Detailed review of selected current issues, trends and practices in early childhood education.

7385: Trends and Issues
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated. Detailed review of selected current issues, trends, and practices in curriculum and instruction.

7386: Trends and Issues in Secondary School Science
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: SEDE 6324 or consent of instructor. Examine changes in science education over the past 150 years and the social forces influencing them. Emphasis on recent issues.

7387: Theories and Processes in Teaching Composition
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6387 or consent of instructor. Study of strategies for teaching composition and for integrating writing with literature instruction.

7487: Classroom Observation Using Fixed Category Systems
Cr. 4. (3-2). Prerequisite: EPSY 6300, EPSY 6310, CUIN 7380, or EPSY 7380. Fixed category observation systems used for study of classroom interaction. Field-based observations of classroom interaction are a required part of course.

8193:8393: Advanced Internship and Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction
Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-3; 3-9). Advanced supervised field experiences for doctoral students in curriculum and instruction.

8197:8297:8397: Selected Topics in Curriculum and Instruction
Cr. 1-3 per semester. (1-0; 2-0; 3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

8198:8298:8398: Special Problems
Cr. 1-3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

8145: Science Education Seminar
Cr. 1. (1-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7385. Examination of research literature in science education. May be repeated.

8345: Doctoral Residency Seminar
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of residency. Advanced study and discussion of contemporary research, trends and issues in curriculum and instruction. May be repeated with the approval of advisor.

8301: Early Childhood Education: Teaching Processes
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6372. Examination of research literature about the teaching process in relation to the growth and development of young children.

8302: Assessment of Young Children
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: EPSY 6300 and consent of instructor. Study and evaluation of assessment instruments and procedures as a basis for the development of education programs for young children.

8305: Advanced Information Technologies
Cr.3.(0-3). Prerequisite: CUIN 7305. Advanced features of instructional technologies including audio editing, non-linear digital video editing, image editing and filtering, visual rendering and morphing, computer-generated animation, and audio and video compression. The emphasis will be on how these features support development of educational multimedia materials.

8312: Survey of Research in Multilingual Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7312, 7314, or consent of instructor. Examination of the research literature in bilingual, English as a second language, and foreign language education. Emphasis on studies pertaining to language variables and academic achievement.

8320: Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Research Seminar
Cr. 3. (3-0). May be repeated with the consent of the advisor. Design and development of dissertation proposal.

8332: Seminar in Reading and Learning Problems
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: ELED 6320, CUIN 6330 or 7331, or equivalent, and consent of instructor. A review of research literature in the diagnosis and remediation of reading and learning problems.

8340: Survey of Research in Early Childhood Education
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: EPSY 6300 or consent of instructor. Examination of current research literature in early childhood education.

8345: Doctoral Residency Seminar
Cr. 3.(3-0). Prerequisite: admission to Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program. Required doctoral seminar. Overview of the doctoral program, instruction to the profession, doctoral policies and requirements, conducting and preparing scholarly work, and examining current theories and trends in curriculum and instruction.

8352: Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: Completion of 21 hours of doctoral work. Consideration of current trends and issues in the field of instructional technology with an emphasis on conceptual and theoretical questions that impact research and practice.

8353: Evaluations Programs for Gifted-Talented Students
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6349. Direct application and evaluation of processes and products to determine program effectiveness for gifted and talented students.

8354: Seminar in Gifted Education
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 8353 or consent of instructor. Required seminar for graduate students in gifted education. A review of research literature relating to issues in the field of gifted education.

8355: Current Issues in Gifted Education
Cr.3.(3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 6349 or consent of instructor. A comparative analysis of local, regional, national and international issues in education for gifted children.

8387: Research Studies in Composition
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CUIN 7387 or consent of instructor. Examination of the primary research in composition, including teaching strategies and research methods.

8399:8699:8999: Doctoral Dissertation
Cr. 3-9.