School of Education

Professors: M. D. Alexander, B. S. Billingsley, K. S. Cennamo, P. E. Doolittle, J. W. Garrison, G. E. Glasson, D. Hicks, B. D. Jones, G. F. Lawson, B. B. Lockee, H. A. Mesmer, C. A. Mullen, G. E. Skaggs, H. D. Sutphin, J. G. Wells, and J. L. Wilkins
Associate Professors: A. P. Azano, N. E. Bodenhorn, B. R. Brand, W. J. Glenn, S. F. Hein, Y. Miyazaki, W. T. Price, T. T. Stewart, G. A. Tilley-Lubbs, C. L. Ulrich, L. E. Welfare, and T. O. Williams
Assistant Professors: B. D. Bowen, C. Catalano, M. C. Fullen, T. O. Grimes, F. Gu, T. B. Lane, and C. K. Robbins
Collegiate Professors: G. A. Holmes
Collegiate Assistant Professors: J. S. Mukuni
Clinical Professors: C. S. Cash
Clinical Associate Professors: J. R. Gratto and B. Kreye
Clinical Assistant Professors: K. Potter and T. C. Sato
Assistant Professor of Practice: D. F. Fogelsong
Visiting Assistant Professors: A. L. Johnson, D. J. Kniola, and T. S. Price

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 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 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)

2614: THE READING MIND: LEARNING TO READ
Survey of theories and research that explain how people learn to read. Brief overview of English written systems. Models of skilled reading, literacy stages, and component processes (e.g., decoding, comprehension). Application of course concepts to self, common myths, media, and products. Analysis of patterns of inequity in reading achievement. (3H,3C)

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. Can be used for a maximum of 3 Pathways credits. Pre: Junior standing. Variable credit course. X-grade allowed. 3024: ISSUES OF SCHOOLING IN THE UNITED STATES Exploration of U.S. education, purposes, and roles. Impacts of historic, social, political, economic, religious, cultural, global, and curricular issues. Analysis of equal educational opportunity. Role of the teaching profession in educational reforms. (3H,3C)

3144 (HD 3144): EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Introduction to the historical, ethical, legal, and economic models relevant to understanding students with disabilities and meeting their needs to increase their potential for success throughout their lives. Addresses research in early intervention, K-12 instruction, post-secondary education, and transition into work settings. (3H,3C) (3H,3C)

3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.

3984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.

4024: HUMANIZING THE K-12 CLASSROOM
Social, political, economic and historic structures maintaining power and privilege in the K-12 education system that disadvantage students of different racial, ethic, socioeconomic, class, and cultural groups. Classroom environmental design to support equity and social justice. Impact of teacher and student identity development on student learning. Twenty hours of experiential learning in educational setting. Pre: Junior Standing. (3H,3C)

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. Prerequisite: 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.

4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.

Undergraduate Course Descriptions (EDCO)

2004: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS
Basic concepts, skills, and theory associated with creating and sustaining healthy relationships in social and professional settings. Self-awareness as it relates to relationship-building. Characteristics and identities of self and others as they relate to relationship-building. Relationship-building skills such as active listening, perspective taking, and empathy. (3H,3C)

2984: SPECIAL STUDY
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)

2444: MOTIVATING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Survey of human motivation research and research methodologies in education, psychology, and neuroscience. Application of this research in diverse populations, including analysis of human motivation and design of motivating activities. (3H,3C) (3H,3C)

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. (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.