School of Education
 http://www.soe.vt.edu/
Carol A Mullen, Director
Professors: M. D. Alexander; B. S. Billingsley; P. Burge; J. K. Burton; K. S. Cennamo; E. G. Creamer; P. E. Doolittle; J. W. Garrison; G. E. Glasson; J. B. Hirt; B. D. Jones ; B. B. Lockee; S. G. Magliaro; C. A. Mullen; K. Singh; H. D. Sutphin; J. L. Wilkins
Associate Professors: M. A. Barksdale; N. E. Bodenhorn; B. R. Brand; J. M. Brill; P. E. Brott; J. V. Ernst; W. J. Glenn; S. F. Hein; D. Hicks; S. M. Janosik; G. F. Lawson; H. A. Mesmer; Y. Miyazaki; K. A. Parkes; W. T. Price; G. E. Skaggs; G. A. Tilley-Lubbs; L. E. Welfare; J. G. Wells; T. O. Williams
Assistant Professors: A. P. Azano; J. M. Bondy; L. B. Farmer; K. M. Patrizio; T. S. Price; C. K. Robbins; V.C. Rose; T. T. Stewart; M. Sun; C. L. Ulrich; J.A. Wilson
Instructor: D. Knight; K. Potter; Y. Wu
Clinical Associate Professors: C. S. Cash; M. D. Kelly; B. Kreye
Clinical Assistant Professors: J. R. Gratto; W. D. Mallory; T. C. Sato
Visiting Assistant Professors: H. B. Bayne; J. Mukuni
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Overview
The School of Education provides professional education programs and degrees only at the graduate level for professionals in Learning Sciences, prospective and experienced teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders at the elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary levels. These programs prepare education professionals for varied employment settings. Special emphasis is placed on science, math, technology, and leadership. Advanced programs are offered at the master’s, education specialist, and doctoral levels. To obtain specific information about these programs and their requirements, interested students should consult the Graduate Catalog or visit the School of Education’s website (http://www.soe.vt.edu).
Entrance to the School of Education
Students enter education programs after completing a bachelor’s degree with a major in a content field. Content fields vary depending on the teaching, counseling, or administrative license sought or other educational career goal of the student. There is a link to a listing of the appropriate undergraduate majors for teaching licensure in the Office of Academic Programs section of the School of Education website.
Licensure and Employment Opportunities
Students completing professional preparation programs are qualified to receive licenses in Virginia, and these licenses are also accepted in most other states. All degree programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Virginia Department of Education.
Graduates of professional preparation programs are well prepared for their initial responsibilities and are actively recruited by school systems across the state. Advisors counsel students early in their programs with respect to post-graduation placement opportunities.
Professional Preparation Programs Offered in the School of Education
The School of Education offers graduate professional preparation programs at both the initial and advanced levels. Please consult the Graduate Catalog (http://graduateschool.vt.edu) and the School of Education’s website (http://www.soe.vt.edu) for admission and graduation requirements.
Undergraduate Courses (EDCI)
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Repeatable with different course content. Variable credit course.
3004: EDCI INTERNSHIP
Placement in a work setting on or off campus for an internship that will serve as a practical experience for eligible students. May be repeated for elective credit up to a maximum of 12 credit hours (1 academic credit earned for every 45 hours worked per 15 week semester); cannot be used for core or minor requirements. Junior or Senior standing and instructor consent required. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
3024: ISSUES IN AMERICAN SCHOOLING
Exploration of a range of issues related to education in the United States, including purposes, multicultural implications, reform movements, and the teaching profession. Pre-requisite: Junior Standing required (3H,3C)
3144 (HD 3144): EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Emphasizes legal, ethical, and economic bases, assessment and eligibility requirements, characteristics and educational implications, and practices pertaining to various exceptionalities. (3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.
4264: INTRO TO READING INSTRUCTION FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: A CLINICAL COURSE
Overview of reading theory, terminology, and development in grade K-5. Introduction to reading assessment, text selection, lesson planning, and instructional strategies. Supervised clinical setting instructing K-5 learner. Pre: Junior or senior standing. (3H,3C)
4454 (ME 4454): ENGR. LEADERSHIP/MGMT
Introduction to management and mentoring skills associated with the application of the engineering design process. Course covers skills necessary for leading diverse teams of people through a technical design project. Managing teams of local high school students through an authentic technical design experience associated with design competitions. Course addresses the practical applications of science, math and engineering, while building and managing teams of people to meet technical project goals. Pre-requisite: ME 4015 or similar team-based design experience, or by permission of instructor. (2H,3L,3C)
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Repeatable with different content. Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Courses (EDCT)
4754: INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION
Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Pre: Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies requirement. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4964: FIELD STUDY/PRACTICUM
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
Undergraduate Courses (EDEP)
3154 (PSYC 3154): PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
Emphasizes theories of human learning and the relationship of learning principles to educational practice in general. Within the context of cognitive, social, and behavioral models of learning, attention is given to instructional procedures, student motivation and discipline, and the assessment of educational progress. Junior level standing required.
Pre: PSYC 2004 or PSYC 1004.
(3H,3C)
4124 (PSYC 4124): PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION FOR PRESERVICE TEACHERS
Emphasizes applying human learning and developmental theories to the classroom setting with a focus on instructional processes and procedures, student motivation, classroom management, and assessment strategies. Participation in a 4-year and 5-year teacher education program and junior level standing required.
Pre: (PSYC 2004 or PSYC 1004) or HD 1004.
(3H,3C)
Undergraduate Courses (EDHP)
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Courses (EDIT)
4614: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: AUDIO-VISUAL AND COMPUTER USES
An introductory instructional technology course. Principles and production of audio-visual materials and methods in instruction. Application of microcomputers in instruction, emphasizing computer literacy, programming and evaluation of instructional software. Course in methods of teaching, field teaching experience, or teaching experience required. Pass/Fail only. (2H,3L,3C)
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Courses (EDTE)
2964: FIELD STUDY/PRACTICUM
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4754 (ALS 4754): INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION
Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies required. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4964: FIELD STUDY/PRACTICUM
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
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