EDUC

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

0.5

Credits (max)

0.5

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed to investigate the professional skills and dispositions necessary to maximize success in the education professions. The development of oral and written communication skills used across different settings in the education sector will be explored. Foundational research skills, the use of technology in communication, social media, communication policy, and professionalism within and outside the education arena will be examined. Formal

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed for the prospective teacher who desires focused skill development in oral and written communications related to the teaching profession. It may also include content for mathematics literacy. It is recommended for the candidate who wants additional assistance in meeting the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Evaluated on Pass/Fail basis.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This seminar and field experience course will focus on helping prospective teachers to under - stand organization, context, and characteristics of the contemporary public school that serves a diverse student population. Structured observation in a public-school classroom with a diverse population will be supplemented with a seminar that focuses on the role of the classroom teacher in the elementary and secondary school, the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, and the role of teaching and learning globally. Also, in this course the candidate will initiate the development of a personal teaching and learning philosophy that embraces a servant-leadership perspective. Must take Praxis Core Tests I (reading, writing, and mathematics) unless exempted or already taken to complete this course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Candidates will learn and implement at a basic level the digital learning competencies. Strategies will include a focus on using technology for professional practice and instruction with a focus on learner engagement through the facilitation of critical thinking, communicating, and problem solving. Skills learned in this course will be applied in subsequent Education courses. Course Fee: $20.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

0.5

Credits (max)

0.5

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3SH)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2019

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3SH)

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

3 SH Candidates will learn strategies for using technology for professional practice and instruction. Learning activities also will focus on the use of information and communications technology to facilitate learning how to learn, critical thinking, solving problems, communicating, and collaborating. Skills learned in this course will be applied in subsequent methods courses. Involves a field experience of at least 5 hours. $20 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Children’s reading interests; significant authors and illustrators; indices to children’s literature; bibliographies and aids in the selection of children’s books; readings in books for children through the intermediate level. Cross-listed: ENGL 299L.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is on the study of curriculum and its impact on teaching and learning in the classroom as well as instructional strategies for high levels of student engagement and achievement. Teacher candidates will examine and use the formal curriculum and pedagogical implications gleaned from previous coursework and research to develop lesson plans grounded in appropriate theory that are appropriate for learners across the academic spectrum. Unit development will also be explored. Course fee for Reflectivity: $100

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on the common and diverse cognitive, affective, and physical characteristics of the K-12 learner. Candidates will examine theories of learning, motivation, and pedagogy as described by leading psychologists and theories such as Maslow, Piaget, Bronfenbrenner, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky. Prospective teachers demonstrate learning by testing these theories in a process of case-study research. Candidate will learn to use formative and summative assessment to monitor and evaluate student performance. Perspective teachers combine findings to collectively analyze results and engage in problem-solving strategies aligned with instructional planning. This course includes a minimum of 15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDUC 205 OR permission by instructor in case of transfer student.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is the study of the elementary school curriculum including the terms of the intended, informal, and hidden curriculum, and its effects on the development of elementary school students. Prospective teachers will examine and use the components and organization of the formal curriculum and pedagogical implications of integration to plan for effective use of the written curriculum, developmentally appropriate curricular

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

EDUC 517 Student Teaching-Secondary OR EDUC 521 Internship (Non-Licensure)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is on the study of curriculum and its impact on teaching and learning in the classroom as well as instructional strategies for high levels of student engagement and achievement. Teacher candidates will examine and use the formal curriculum and pedagogical implications gleaned from previous coursework and research to develop lesson plans grounded in appropriate theory that are appropriate for learners across the academic spectrum. Unit development will also be explored. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: EDUC 306

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This online course will introduce future teachers to incorporating appropriate digital tools and resources into instruction to serve diverse learners. A classroom-based clinical field experience is required. Course Fee: $20.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will equip teacher candidates with the knowledge and understanding of cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development in children (early childhood through intermediate), the processes of oral, written, and visual communication, and balanced literacy programming. Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies will be examined. There will be a special emphasis on working with students across the academic spectrum including students whose first language is not English. Includes a field experience requirement.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course introduces the teacher candidate to research in Education by examining problems in contemporary American Education. Candidates develop consumer research skills and learn basic skills for evaluating and reporting instructional effectiveness. They apply information and media literacy skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving strategies while writing a research paper on a major area of research- verified practice in content pedagogy. This course requires a 15-hour service research project. This is a writing intensive course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Study in Religion (3SH)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will allow candidates the opportunity to better prepare for teaching reading and writing across the primary grades. During this course, the teacher candidates will be provided the knowledge and understanding of the science of reading for K – 3. Students will examine phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for primary elementary students. Reading assessment strategies will be explored. Connections will be made within various other subject matters to reading. Corequisite: EDUC 340 Clinical Practicum A or B

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will allow candidates the opportunity to better prepare for teaching reading, writing, grammar, and speaking/listening in the intermediate levels, across the grade span, to learners with and without exceptionalities. Candidates will be better prepared for implementing a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process- oriented communication program, focused on 21st Century learning skills including critical thinking and problem- solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills. During this course, the teacher candidates will be provided the knowledge and understanding of the cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development with a focus on the intermediate levels, and the content of a research-based ELA program for grades 3-6. The teacher candidates will refine their skills in developing units and lessons by learning to incorporate cross-curricular content and teaching strategies for facilitating reading comprehension in the content area and advanced literacy skills among intermediate-advanced elementary learners. Corequisite: EDUC 340: Clinical Practicum A or B

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare teacher candidates to implement a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process oriented social studies program. The course will focus upon 21st Century learning skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include 21st Century life skills into their pedagogy: including: leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self- direction, and social responsibility; including activity-based social studies lessons, social studies process skills, and the integration of technology throughout the social studies curriculum. The candidate will learn to use traditional strategies for assessment as well as authentic assessments to measure content knowledge as well as learning and thinking skills, information and technology literacy, and life skills. Lesson plans focusing on financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy or civic literacy will be required. A research paper focusing on a social studies topic that includes history, geography, economics, civics and government, and culture will be written.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The Pfeiffer student will develop skills in translating learning and teaching theories into pedagogically sound and effective science and engineering process instruction. Prospective elementary teachers will be prepared to implement a concept-based science and engineering curriculum consistent with research on effective instruction and the NCSCoS. The Pfeiffer student will learn to use authentic assessments to measure content knowledge and thinking skills. The course fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, contextual learning skills, creativity skills, and collaboration skills. A 15-hour elementary classroom-based experience is required as a co-requisite via the clinical practicum class.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Prerequisite

EDUC 306

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The Pfeiffer student will develop skills in transferring pedagogy and teaching and learning skills taught in methods coursework into the clinical practicum classroom setting. Corequisite: EDUC 323, 325, 327 and 329 (ELA, math, and/or science/social studies methods) Prerequisites: EDUC 306

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The Pfeiffer student will develop skills in transferring pedagogy and teaching and learning skills taught in methods coursework into the clinical practicum classroom setting. Prerequisites: EDUC 306

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will provide field experience in teaching prior to student teaching in the elementary school. Candidates will work in area public elementary schools. Structured observation, assisting, tutoring, and teaching will be included in this intensive field experience. Teacher candidates will participate in at least two practicums prior to student teaching.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will provide field experience in teaching prior to student teaching in the elementary school. Candidates will work in area public elementary schools. Structured observation, assisting, tutoring, and teaching will be included in this intensive field experience. Teacher candidates will participate in at least two practicums prior to student

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

0.5

Credits (max)

0.5

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to provide the teacher candidates with the knowledge and understanding of the cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development, the processes of oral, written, and visual communication, and the content of a balanced reading program for grades K-3; This course includes a minimum of 15 hours of field experience.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and teaching competence in all areas of the elementary curriculum unique to intermediate learners and reading. Using narrative and expository text, candidates will learn reading comprehension and decoding strategies for content area learning and reading enjoyment in grades 4-6; this course includes a minimum of 15 hours of field experience.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The Pfeiffer student will develop skills in translating learning and teaching theories into pedagogically sound and effective STEM instruction. Prospective elementary teachers will be prepared to implement a concept-based science, mathematics, and STEM curriculum consistent with research on effective instruction and the NCSCoS. The Pfeiffer student will learn to use authentic assessments to measure content knowledge and thinking skills. The course fosters

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare teacher candidates to implement a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process oriented social studies program and communication program. The course will focus upon 21st Century learning skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include 21st Century life skills into their pedagogy: including leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility. An elementary classroom-based clinical field experience is required.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment in the secondary school with discussion and assignments closely tied to the candidate’s content areas. Candidates will learn to integrate 21st Century content and skills in daily lessons including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, and contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include in daily lessons content and skills related to leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, and personal productivity. They will learn strategies for developing reading comprehension skills in the content area and methods for accommodating exceptional learning needs.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The secondary teacher Education candidate will participate in two hours of simulated teaching and/or critique each week. Also, the candidate will observe, assist, or teach in a high school classroom for one class period each week (minimum of 15 hours). Corequisite: EDUC 433, EDUC 436, EDUC 437, EDUC 438, or EDUC 439 OR post-baccalaureate status.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment in secondary science. Candidates will learn to integrate 21st Century content and skills in daily lessons including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include in daily lessons content and skills related to leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, and personal productivity. They will learn strategies for developing reading comprehension skills in the content area and methods for accommodating exceptional learning needs.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment for the social studies. Candidates will learn to integrate 21st Century content and skills in daily lessons including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include in daily lessons content and skills related to leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, and personal productivity. They will learn strategies for developing reading comprehension skills in the content area and methods for accommodating exceptional learning needs.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment in English. Candidates will learn to integrate 21st Century content and skills in daily lessons including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include in daily lessons content and skills related to leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, and personal productivity. They will learn strategies for developing reading comprehension skills in the content area and methods for accommodating exceptional learning needs.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Comprehensive Science (9-12) See the section titled “Comprehensive Science” for program details and requirements for the major. English Education (9-12) Refer to Humanities: English with Licensure for program details and requirements for the major. History Major-Social Studies Track (9-12) Refer to Humanities: Social Studies with Licensure for program details and requirements for the major. Health & Physical Education (K-12) - See the section entitled “Health and Physical Education” for program details and requirements for the major. Educational Studies (non-licensure 45 semester hours) Professional Core Studies: (30 SH)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare prospective elementary teachers to implement a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process-oriented science program, including activity-based science lessons, science process skills and the integration of technology throughout the science curriculum. The teacher candidate will learn to use formative and summative assessment to monitor and evaluate student performance. The candidate will learn to use traditional strategies for assessment as well as authentic assessments to measure content knowledge as well as learning and thinking skills, information and technology literacy, and life skills. In addition, the course fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, contextual learning skills, creativity skills, and collaboration skills. The course also enhances global awareness. This course includes 15 hours of field experience.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare prospective elementary teachers to implement a concept-based, and process-oriented mathematics curriculum consistent with research on effective instruction and the NCTM standards. In this course, the teacher candidate will learn to use formative and summative assessment to monitor and evaluate student performance. The candidate will learn to use traditional strategies for assessment as well as authentic assessments to measure content knowledge as well as learning and thinking skills, information and technology literacy, and life skills. In addition, the course fosters critical thinking and problem -solving skills, contextual learning skills, creativity skills, and collaboration skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 307. This course includes 15sh of field experience.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare teacher candidates to implement a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process oriented social studies program. The course will focus upon 21st Century learning skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, and contextual learning skills. In addition, candidates will learn to Systematically include 21st Century life skills into their pedagogy: including leadership, ethics, accountability, adapt- ability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self - direction, and social responsibility, including activity-based social studies lessons, social studies process skills, and the integration of technology throughout the social studies curriculum. The candidate will learn to use formative and summative assessment to monitor and evaluate student performance. The candidate will learn to use traditional strategies for assessment as well as authentic assessments to measure content knowledge as well as learning and thinking skills, information and technology literacy, and life skills. Instruction on the stock market and the Junior Achievement program is included. Lesson plans focusing on financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy or civic literacy will be required. This course includes 15 hours of field experience. This is a writing intensive course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare prospective elementary teachers to implement a concept-based, developmentally appropriate, and process-oriented communication program. The course will focus upon 21st Century learning skills including critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, and contextual learning skills. In addition, candidates will learn to systematically include 21st Century life skills into their pedagogy: including leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility. The course will include the integration of technology throughout the language arts curriculum. The candidate will learn to use formative and summative assessment to monitor and evaluate student performance and will learn to use traditional strategies for assessment as well as authentic assessments to measure content knowledge, learning and thinking skills, information and technology literacy, and life skills.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2021-2022

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

During this course, the elementary teacher candidate will engage in clinical practice in a partner elementary classroom, conducting structured observations, assisting the classroom teacher and teaching series of lessons in different formats (whole class, small group, individual). This field experience will be accompanied by weekly seminars. During seminars, the teacher candidate will participate in reflecting on the field experience, incorporating all North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and Division of Education candidate dispositions.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed to assist senior level teacher candidates pursuing licensure in the application of academic knowledge and skills. Candidates will practice test taking and reflective writing according to national and state standards. Discussions and exercises will be directed towards how to successfully complete requirements for licensure in the state of North Carolina. Students who show evidence of passing scores on all of the required licensure exams can exempt from this course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2019

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Full-time supervised teaching in all aspects of early childhood instruction, including directed observation - participation experiences in a nearby cooperating early childhood setting for 16 weeks during a semester of the senior year. Orientation, seminars, and conferences are an integral part of the student teaching experience. Prerequisites: all core and professional Education courses, AND approval of Teacher Education Board. This is a writing intensive course. $250 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course explores the cognitive, social, and physical aspects of development as well as the processes involved in learning. In addition, prospective teachers examine learning theories and apply those to learning situations in classrooms and other settings. Included are discussions on learning preferences, critical thinking, creativity, motivation, and strategies for reaching and teaching all learners.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is on building the teaching capacity of beginning teachers. The course addresses diagnostic assessment, community building, lesson and unit development, state and national standards, strategies for reaching and teaching learners, as well as formative and summative evaluation.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This is a continuation course on the essential skills and concepts necessary for beginning teacher success. Among the topics addressed in this course are constructivist pedagogy, inquiry, activity-based instruction, cooperative learning, critical and creative thinking, mastery learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Development of alternative strategies for working with diverse learners is also included.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Full Time supervised teaching in a nearby cooperating elementary school for a minimum of 16 weeks. Candidates integrate 21st Century learning skills in all pedagogy. 21st Century learning skills include critical thinking and problem- solving, communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, and information and media literacy skills. In addition, candidates will systematically include 21st Century life skills into their pedagogy: 21st Century life skills include: leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: all core and professional Education courses, AND approval of the Teacher Education Board. Course Fee: $250.00.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed for students who have elected not to seek endorsement for NC Educator licensure from the division of Education. Students will engage in an educational internship in a setting other than a public school classroom. The students will demonstrate their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions in support of the mission and vision of the cooperating placement site. $120 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

ONE of the following:

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Content Studies-Special Education: General Curriculum Licensure: (31 SH) The following courses meet NCDPI criteria for Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12) Licensure. These are additional requirements teacher candidates enrolled in Special Education will have to successfully complete in order to ensure competencies are met for licensure. When planning to meet the requirements for Pfeiffer University’s General Education program, it is important to meet with your advisor to ensure you are meeting both requirements. Specific General Education Courses for Special Education Majors Writing (3 SH)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will allow candidates the opportunity to better prepare for teaching reading and writing across the grade span. During this course, teacher candidates will refine their skills in developing units and lessons by learning to incorporate cross-curricular content and teaching strategies for facilitating reading comprehension in the content area and advanced literacy skills among secondary school students. This course also includes programmed instruction in Standard English usage and conventions.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed for students who have elected not to seek endorsement for NC Educator licensure through the Division of Education. Students will engage in an educational internship in a non-licensure educational setting. The students will demonstrate their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions in support of the mission and vision of the cooperating placement site. Prerequisite: Approval of Teacher Education Board. Course Fee: $120.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course serves as the clinical field experience for the residency licensure candidate. This course centers around the evaluation of teaching within a classroom context. Candidates observe in classrooms, videotape their own teaching, reflect on their growth as effective Educators, and analyze one another’s instruction to provide meaningful, constructive feedback. Candidates work in professional learning communities (PLCs) around growth areas. In this course, candidates also complete the performance assessment required by the NC Department of Public Instruction for licensure. $150 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and teaching competence in all areas of elementary literacy including the cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development, the processes of oral, written, and visual communication, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, decoding strategies, comprehension, and the content of a balanced literacy program for students with and without exceptionalities.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research methods in education and to develop an understanding of the research process. An overview of different types of research is included. Students critically read, analyze, and evaluate the quality of research studies related to education. In addition, they develop a research proposal.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on the development of strategies, concepts, and materials for the use of computer technology in enhancing instruction. The course explores the impact that computer technology can have on the nature of the teaching and learning process. Recent developments in educational software, the Internet, and computers have provided educators with a new array of tools for enriching the educational process. The course prepares educators to create technology-integrated lessons for learning.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to focus upon the development of instructional practices and materials to meet the needs of various student populations including learners with special needs, the culturally different learner, and learner’s representative of diverse ethnic groups. Social and cultural contexts of teaching are addressed.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to expand teachers' understanding of learning theory and instructional models and practices effective in teaching students in diverse educational settings. Includes discussion related to the advantages and disadvantages of the practices. Teachers design units and present lessons that demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of learning styles, multiple intelligences, motivational strategies, social and cultural contexts, critical and creative thinking, assessment, and reflection to instruction.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The Servant Leadership Seminar will introduce the master’s degree candidate to principles of servant leadership. Candidates will explore these principles in terms of their application to the school setting and the development of a service leadership project. Co-requisite: EDUC 608.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

During the Servant Leadership Internship, the master’s degree candidate will demonstrate skills and dispositions related to servant leadership in the implementation of a project that will serve the candidate’s school community. The project also will reflect the criteria of service projects required for National Board Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Candidates who have already achieved NBCT status may present their credentials for waiver from the EDUC 607 and EDUC 608 requirement. Co-requisite: EDUC 607.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2018-2019

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The master’s degree candidate plans, implements, and presents an action research study that demonstrates mastery of the North Carolina advanced level standards in education, including instructional expertise, knowledge of learners, research expertise, connecting subject matter and learners, and professional development and leadership. This non-thesis culminating project is presented to other graduate students and the graduate faculty in the School of Education, using a multi-media presentation. A panel of graduate faculty members in the School of Education reads and evaluates the project.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Teachers study the selection, construction, administration, and interpretation of appropriate assessment methods to assess individual student progress and the effectiveness of the instructional program. Teachers develop traditional and alternative assessment instruments for diagnostic, formative, and summative evaluation. They also develop action research studies to assess instructional methods.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to involve teachers in the analysis of current educational issues with a specific focus on service learning. It provides a platform for reflection and in-depth discussions of contemporary practices in elementary education. Students select specific issues for focused study and use multimedia to present their understanding of the issues in class. Content focus includes legal, political, and socio-cultural issues in education.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course provides supervised clinical practice for lateral entry elementary classroom teachers University supervision is provided for 15 weeks in the assigned classroom with at least four formal observations by the University supervisor, the principal, and the mentor teacher. Content knowledge, lesson planning, teaching strategies, student assessment, and classroom management will be evaluated. Candidates will work in collaboration with the instructor to design a product of learning that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to develop and implement curriculum for positive learning outcomes. The course culminates in the presentation of the product of learning to graduate faculty and students. Prerequisite: Praxis II Scores Required for North Carolina Licensure in Elementary Education. $200 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is the culminating experience in the program of studies leading to initial certification. The course provides one semester of supervised experience in a public-school classroom. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration of the standards for licensure and on the ability to integrate content area knowledge, and pedagogical theory and practice. The course will be including on-site observation by a University supervisor and weekly seminars that address challenges in teaching that are experienced in the classroom. $200 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed for candidates who have elected not to seek endorsement for NC educator license from the division of education. Students will engage in an educational internship in a non-licensure setting. The students will demonstrate their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions in support of the mission and vision of the cooperating placement site. $300.00 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Health & Physical Education Candidates

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Choose 3 SH from:

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2018-2019

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Middle Grades, Secondary, Health & Physical Education, & Music Licensure Endorsement:

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course focuses on evidence-based strategies for teaching reading and writing to all children in a multicultural setting. Topics include word analysis, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, guided reading, and independent reading. The role of literacy assessment in differentiating instruction will be emphasized, and students will complete a case study of a child’s literacy development with recommendations for instruction. Field experience required.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is intended to provide classroom teachers with knowledge of the legal rights and responsibilities of those involved with the operation of public schools. Candidates will examine the legal framework of public education through a study of constitutional provisions, state legislation, regulations of the Department of Education/Public Instruction (state and federal), and the decisions of courts in litigation brought before them. The ethical considerations required by the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators are an integral part of this course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course is designed to equip candidates with the tools and abilities to recognize, diagnose, and address reading exceptionalities and difficulties within the classroom. Candidates will be acquainted with and use informal assessments, reading tests, and standardized test results that will assist in identifying sources of reading difficulties. A field-based, service-learning experience will give practice in recognizing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing remediation/ acceleration procedures.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will use current research in science and social studies education as a basis for providing meaningful instruction in the content areas while integrating literacy, numeracy, and other 21st-century skills. Throughout the course, candidates will develop high-quality, integrated units of instruction that can be delivered to students and evaluated for their effectiveness.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Using current research in teaching, learning, and assessment as a springboard, candidates will examine the teaching and learning within their individual classrooms. As part of the examination, the candidates will develop a 360-evaluation plan, implement it, evaluate the data that are derived from the assessment measures, and develop a comprehensive professional development plan. A candidate-selected review team will evaluate the candidate’s progress at pre-determined steps throughout the process. A $75 fee.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is for advanced licensure candidates in teacher education to synthesize the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions they have gained as part of their degree program through a culminating project that will benefit their professions, districts, schools, or classrooms.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will prepare candidates to use research and assessment data to make inferences, judgments, and predictions about educational outcomes and change.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will explore the cognitive development of children at various ages and stages, and the cognitive processes involved in learning. Included are discussions on learning styles, critical and creative thinking, and strategies to enhance thinking across the curriculum.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will require candidates to demonstrate their competency in the program goals through the completion of a proctored comprehensive examination.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Ethics and professional behavior will be examined from the local education agency, NC Department of Public Instruction, and national specialty area perspectives. Codes of conduct, state regulations, technology policies, and ethics guidelines will be examined as they relate to the role of teachers in a modern society.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will examine problem-based learning as a curriculum development tool for promoting critical and creative thinking skills in students. Candidates will design, develop, and publish a problem-based learning unit on a topic of their choice.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will serve as an avenue for review for candidates preparing to take the required licensure exam(s) mandated by the NC Department of Public Instruction for initial licensure as an elementary or special education (general curriculum) teacher. Specifically, candidates will be assisted in synthesizing knowledge and skills acquired within and outside the graduate teacher education program to effectively respond to tasks on the licensure examination(s).

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is on the review of research related to secondary education (9-12). The teacher analyzes and discusses current research findings and applications to classroom practice. A variety of instructional materials and approaches are evaluated for their effectiveness to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students at risk. Teachers demonstrate their knowledge of content by developing lessons that integrate the national standards for specific content areas and the competencies from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Additionally, they demonstrate their ability to use audiovisual aids and electronic technology. A field experience component is required in this course.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The purpose of this course is to prepare content-area educators in the methods and materials for teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. Current research in teaching as both an art and a science will be explored. A variety of instructional materials and approaches will be explored to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students at risk. Audiovisual aids and electronic technology will be examined.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

or

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will assist candidates in developing and demonstrating basic skills in staff development and supervision. Supervision skills in assessment, observation, collaboration, and conferencing will be developed and practiced. Hiring practices including attracting, interviewing and hiring competent staff will also be emphasized. A long-range staff development plan relating to state-specific performance standards will be developed with the emphasis on professional development.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

The focus of this course is upon the review of research relative to music education (k-12). The teacher analyzes and discusses current research findings and applications to classroom practice. A variety of instructional materials and approaches are evaluated for their effectiveness to meet the needs of diverse learners including students at risk. Teachers demonstrate their knowledge of content by developing lessons that integrate the national standards for specific content areas and the competencies from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Additionally, they demonstrate their ability to use audiovisual aids and electronic technology. A field experience component is required in this course.

Subject

EDUC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

This course will engage candidates in the typical work of the curriculum and instruction specialist in a public- school setting. Supervised by a working professional in the field, candidates will demonstrate proficiency in developing curriculum, demonstrating appropriate instruction, evaluating assessment data to drive instruction, and working with diverse member of the school community.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.pfeiffer.edu