School of Education
- Overview
- Entrance to the School of Education
- Licensure and Employment Opportunities
- Professional Preparation Programs Offered in the School of Education
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDCI)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDCT)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDEP)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDIT)
- Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDTE)
Professors: M. D. Alexander, B. S. Billingsley, P. Burge, K. S. Cennamo, E. G. Creamer, P. E. Doolittle, S. L. Ganter, J. W. Garrison, G. E. Glasson, D. Hicks, J. B. Hirt, B. D. Jones, B. B. Lockee, C. A. Mullen, K. Singh, H. D. Sutphin, and 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, 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, and T. O. Williams
Assistant Professors: A. P. Azano, J. M. Bondy, L. B. Farmer, K. M. Patrizio, C. K. Robbins, G. R. Serna, T. T. Stewart, C. L. Ulrich, and J.A. Wilson
Instructor: D. Knight
Clinical Associate Professors: C. S. Cash, M. D. Kelly, and B. Kreye
Clinical Assistant Professors: J. R. Gratto, W. D. Mallory, K. Potter, T. C. Sato, and Y. Wu
Visiting Assistant Professors: D. J. Kniola and J. Mukuni
Web: www.soe.vt.edu
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 (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 (www.graduateschool.vt.edu) and the School of Education's website (www.soe.vt.edu) for admission and graduation requirements.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDCI)
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Repeatable with different course content.
Variable credit course.
3004: PRE-EDUCATION SEMINAR
Experiential learning in a PreK through 12th grade setting,
public or private, exposing students to knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of professional educators. Allows for
integration of experiential and course-based learning in
professional identity formation and exploration of education
careers. NOT student teaching. May be repeated for
elective credit up to a maximum of 12 credit hours (1
academic credit earned for every 45 hours of field work per
15 week semester, multiples of 3 credits); cannot be used
for core or minor requirements. Minimum 10 hours/week
available for field work. Junior Standing. Variable Credit
Course.
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 Course Descriptions (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 Course Descriptions (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)
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions (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 Course Descriptions (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.