156 courses with the subject EDU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Educational issues and trends with a focus on K-12 schools and teachers. Focus will vary by instructor. Course can be repeated if topic differs. (D)
Field experience and seminar with a focus on K-12 schools in surrounding communities. Pass/Fail only.
Prepares students to extend their education beyond the classroom setting. Includes a focus on community-engaged service, mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and learning. Pass/Fail only.
Allows students to learn more about and participate in community-engaged service as part of a tutoring/mentoring practicum experience. Course can be repeated if topic differs. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
A survey of topics in education. Focus will vary by instructor. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
First course in the College to Career series. Focuses on student self-assessment, including personal attributes, academic majors, interests, personality, and strengths in career exploration.
Philosophical, historical and sociological foundations of education, including analysis of contemporary accountability systems. (CD, D)
Practical experiences in classrooms. Weekly public school experience and seminar.Pass/Fail only.
Field experience and seminar with a focus on K-12 schools in international communities. May be repeated for credit.
Elementary education students observe classroom pedagogy and gain teaching experience in a diverse elementary school classroom through weekly observations and WFU seminars. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P - EDU 102L, or prerequisite override required.
Elementary Curriculum. (2 h) Practical strategies for integrating literacy, technology and the arts in all areas of the elementary curriculum, including math, science, social studies and health.
Skills in Elementary Schools
An exploration of K – 6 assessment models and strategies to support positive student outcomes.
Explores key theories and principles of cognition related to development, learning, and motivation, with a focus on the implications for designing and implementing effective learning experiences. (CD, D)
Second course in the College to Career series. Explores the structure of the world of work, job functions, the correlation between careers and education, career trajectories, graduate school, and employment trends.
A survey of the types and uses of literature appropriate for elementary grades, including multicultural literature.
(1-3 h) Surveys the materials, methods, theories, and techniques of integrating the arts and physical development into the school curriculum.
Practical experience for theater and education students to work together with children in the classroom using theatre to teach core curriculum. Emphasizes methods and techniques as well as the development and implementation of creative lesson plans. Weekly public school teaching experience and seminar. Also listed as THE 270.
A survey of literature that centers on the lives of adolescents and young adults. Attention is given to the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary literature across genres.
Education. (1-3 h) Engages students in recognizing economic, business, and education changes brought about by increased globalization. Focuses on the opportunities and challenges of increasing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking in a global economy. Combined Bulletin 2026-2027 161
Supervised teaching experience in grades K-6. Full-time. Includes a weekly reflective seminar. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
Explores the multifaceted nature of diversity in today’s classrooms, with particular attention to English Learners, exceptional children, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. (CD)
A survey of the geography of human activity as it occurs throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on current problems related to population, resources, regional development, and urbanization. Credit not allowed for both EDU 271 and 274.
A guided tour of selected areas to study physical, economic, and cultural environments and their influence on man. Background references for reading are suggested prior to the tour. Offered in the summer. (CD)
A systematic study of the major components of physical geography with special emphasis on climate and topography.
A systematic study of major environmental issues on a global scale with an exploration of implications and possible solutions. Credit not allowed for both EDU 274 and 271.
Devoted to topics of abiding significance. Fundamental dilemmas and resolutions associated with each topic will be examined through a consideration of their treatment in the liberal arts tradition. Politics and the Arts, and Theory and Practice in Public Life are representative topics.
Students reflect on all aspects of the elementary school curriculum, including meeting the needs of diverse learners, lesson planning, best practices, classroom management, and leadership. Required completion and submission of edTPA portfolio. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials for teaching language arts, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials for teaching social studies, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.
Covers personal assessment of work-related values, interests, and skills; exploration of career options; and resume writing, interviewing, and job-search skills. Junior or senior standing only.
Development of leadership skills within the context of school and professional learning communities. P-EDU 250.
Educational theory and practice from ancient times through the modern period, including American education.
This course facilitates exploration of issues of social justice and schooling from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It includes a focus on multi-cultural education, global awareness, issues of equity in school funding, urban and rural education, poverty, and marginalized populations. (CD)
A study of contemporary educational institutions. This course examines such issues as school desegregation, schooling and social mobility, gender equity, and multiculturalism.
Introduction to contemporary technologies and their applications for supporting instruction, assessment, and professional practice. P - EDU 311.
A study of continuity and change in educational institutions, including analysis of teachers, students, curriculum, evaluation, contemporary problems, and reform movements.
Practical experiences in classrooms with focus on secondary classrooms and students. Public school experience and seminar. Pass/Fail only. P-EDU 102L, or prerequisite override required.
An examination of issues surrounding race, class, and gender in the United States. Topics include income and wealth, theories of discrimination, public education, gender bias, and patterns of occupational and industrial segregation. Also listed as AES 310 and AAS 326.
Examines the various types of learning differences in K-12 schools. Emphasis is on instructional planning, identification of interventions, and assessment techniques to support diverse learners.
A study of the intellectual, emotional, and physical components of growth from birth to adolescence, with special concern for the educational implications of this process.
Strategies for assessing the literacy skills of students who struggle with reading and writing and providing them with appropriate interventions. Students attend seminars focused on diagnosis and remediation, provide remedial instruction for one student, and complete a research case study on that student. Service Learning.
A field experience for elementary education candidates focused on early literacy, including diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing skills Public school experience and seminar. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
Explores theory, research, and practice with various environmental education methods in both traditional and non-traditional classrooms. Learn how to use and design effective environmental education and communication strategies. Place-based learning will be emphasized.
Third course in the College to Career series. Provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for an effective job search: interviewing, networking, branding, and evaluating offers.
Special topics course related to advanced educational issues and trends with a focus on K-12 schools and teachers. Focus will vary by instructor. Course can be repeated if topic differs.
Explores father-daughter relationships in contemporary American society through an interdisciplinary lens of film, literature, music, theater, media, and social science research. P-sophomore standing.
Introduces the theoretical and practical linguistics resources and skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) within the United States or abroad. Also listed as LIN 337. P-LIN 150/ANT 150 or ENG 304 or prerequisite override required; knowledge of a second language is recommended.
Introduction to theories of adolescent psychology. Content emphasizes research, scholarship, and techniques related to parenting, teaching, and counseling young people.
This seminar explores the role of language in educational contexts; includes the study of bilingual and bicultural education, second language education, cross-cultural education, and communication in the classroom. Service-learning component. Also listed as ANT 353. (CD)
Methods, materials, and techniques used in teaching particular secondary subjects (English, mathematics, science, second languages, social studies). P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary English. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary mathematics. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary social studies. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary science. P-Prerequisite override required.
Methods and materials used in teaching world languages. P-Prerequisite override required.
Practical experiences in classrooms with focus on pedagogy and content. Weekly public school experience and seminar. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only.
Explores the current crisis in higher education by providing historical context and considering emerging trends. Includes topics such as issues of student access, public and private institutional funding, the evolving landscape of modern employment, and public perceptions of higher education.
Focuses on the assessment of learning from a theoretical and practical perspective, examining the wide variety of data sources available to teachers and school leaders. Emphasis on the elements of highly effective leadership that are necessary for continuous school improvement.
Explores various approaches to hands-on, interactive learning. Engages in a process that includes preparation, action, and reflection to develop the habits of mind required to evolve effectively from experience and inspire life-long learning.
seniors)
Supervised teaching internship in grades 9-12. Full-time, 15-week field experience. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
Analysis and discussion of problems and issues in secondary school teaching. Examination of research and practice-based strategies. Required completion and submission of edTPA portfolio. Pass/Fail only. P- Prerequisite override required.
This course offers students a placement in an educational setting under the supervision of a professional mentor. During this internship, student examine a critical topic in a local school, a community agency, a non- profit organization, or other educational setting. P-minimum gpa of 2.7 and prerequisite override required.
This course offers students an opportunity to develop professional experience while exploring the value of their liberal arts education. Students will develop a professional plan and capture evidence of their own impact using the tools of the engaged liberal arts. During this internship, students will examine a critical topic related to leadership or professional development. P-Prerequisite override required.
A study of various historical, political, economic, cultural, and social issues shaping education in selected countries throughout the world. The course aims to expand student understanding of differing educational and pedagogical structures and comparatively investigate educational issues around the globe. (CD)
Analysis and discussion of problems and issues in the teaching of particular secondary subjects (English, mathematics, science, second languages, social studies). Emphasis on the application of effective instructional methods and materials.
This course examines the impact of emerging literacy trends on 21st century students in a digital, global world. Combined Bulletin 2026-2027 163
Studies contemporary topics and issues about working with students with special needs in an educational setting.
Methods and materials for teaching reading, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. P-Prerequisite override required.
Examination of research and practice based strategies for secondary school classroom management and discipline. Pass/Fail Only.
Exploration of multi-cultural issues and relevant Spanish language and cultural teaching practices essential for classroom communication. Pass/Fail only.
Introduction to composition theory and rhetoric with a special emphasis on one-to-one tutoring techniques. Students will analyze their own writing process and experiences, study modern composition theory, and practice tutoring techniques in keeping with these theories. Strongly recommended for those interested in working in the Writing Center as peer tutors. A student may not receive credit for both EDU 387 and WRI 341.
Examines writing instruction theories with a focus on how these ideas have shaped writers' identities and practices. Students from all content areas will explore how writing is taught within different disciplines, how real-world writing differs from academic writing, and how writing feedback can transform thinking.
(3 h) A survey of the basic materials, methods, and techniques of teaching foreign languages in the elementary and middle grades. Emphasis is placed on issues and problems involved in planning and implementing effective second language programs in grades K-6.
An investigation of theory and practice pertinent to teachers of the gifted.
A discussion of giftedness and creativity in children and the relationship of those characteristics to adult superior performance. Topics to be covered include a history of the study of precocity, methods and problems of identification, the relationship of giftedness and creativity, personality characteristics and social-emotional problems of gifted children, and the social implications of studying giftedness.
A project in an area of study not otherwise available in the Department of Education. Permitted upon departmental approval of petition presented by a qualified student. May be repeated for credit.
An intensive period of observation and instruction of gifted students. Readings and directed reflection upon the classroom experience will be used to develop a richer understanding of such a special school setting.
Introduction to microcomputers for educators and other users, emphasizing familiarity with computers, use and evaluation of software, and elementary programming skills. Experience with audiovisual materials and techniques is included.
Methods of producing instructional materials and other technological techniques. P-EDU 601and senior or graduate standing.
Educational theory and practice from ancient times through the modern period, including American education.
This course facilitates exploration of issues of social justice and schooling from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It includes a focus on multicultural education, global awareness, issues of equity in school funding, urban and rural education, poverty, and marginalized populations.
Study of contemporary educational institutions. Examines such issues as school desegregation, schooling and social mobility, gender equity, and multiculturalism.
Study of selected historical eras, influential thinkers, or crucial problems in education. Topics announced annually.
This course includes practical experiences in classrooms with focus on secondary classrooms and students. It involves public school experience and seminar.
Examines issues surrounding race, class, and gender in the U.S. Topics include income and wealth, theories of discrimination, public education, gender bias, and patterns of occupational and industrial segregation.
This course examines the various types of learning differences in K-12 schools. Emphasis is on instructional planning, identification of d interventions, and assessment techniques to support diverse learners.
Theories of childhood and adolescent development, their relation to empirical research, and their educational implications. Consideration of the relation to learning of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development in childhood and adolescence.
Involves practical experiences in elementary classrooms with focus on pedagogy and content. Weekly public school experience and seminar. Pass/Fail.
This course is a field experience for elementary education candidates focused on early literacy, including diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing skills. It includes public school experience and seminar.
Special topics course related to advanced educational issues and trends with a focus on K-12 schools and teachers. Focus will vary by instructor. Course can be repeated if topic differs.
An introduction to the theoretical and practical linguistics resources and skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) within the US or abroad.
Methods and materials for implementing research-based strategies for teaching and assessing reading, writing, listening and speaking in grades K-6.
Management Lab. (3 h) Methods and materials for teaching K-6 social studies, including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. Includes experiences in diverse elementary classrooms.
Mathematics). (3 h) Methods and materials for teaching STEM subjects in elementary schools, emphasizing inquiry teaching and learning, and including adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners.
Supervised teaching experience in grades K-6. Full-time. Service Learning. Pass/Fail only.
Introduction to theories of adolescent psychology as related to teaching and counseling in various settings. Readings emphasize researchers' suggestions for parenting, teaching, and counseling adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in teaching particular secondary subjects (English, mathematics, science, second languages, social studies).
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary English.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary mathematics.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary social studies.
Methods and materials used in teaching secondary science.
Methods and materials used in teaching world languages.
Practical experiences in classrooms with focus on pedagogy and content. Weekly public school experience and seminar. Pass/Fail only.
Students reflect on all aspects of the elementary school curriculum, including meeting the needs of diverse learners, lesson planning, best practices, classroom management, and leadership. Required completion and submission of edTPA portfolio. Pass/Fail only.
Explores the current crisis in higher education by providing historical context and considering emerging trends. Includes topics such as issues of student access, public and private institutional funding, the evolving landscape of modern employment, and public perceptions of higher education.
Philosophical, historical, and sociological foundations of education, including analysis of contemporary issues and problems.
Supervised teaching internship in grades 9-12 (K-12 for foreign language). Full-time, 15-week field experience. Pass/Fail only.
Analysis and discussion of problems and issues in secondary school teaching. Examination of research and practice-based strategies. Required completion and submission of edTPA portfolio. Pass/Fail only.
This course offers students a placement in an educational setting under the supervision of a professional mentor. During this internship, students examine a critical topic in a local school, a community agency, a nonprofit organization, or other educational setting.
A study of various historical, political, economic, and social issues shaping education in selected countries throughout the world. The course aims to expand student understanding of differing educational and pedagogical structures and comparatively investigate educational issues around the globe.
Analysis and discussion of practical problems and issues in the teaching of particular secondary subjects (English, mathematics, science, second languages, social studies). Emphasis is on the application of contemporary instructional methods and materials. Includes prior (intercession) 20 hours field experience requirement.
This course examines the impact of emerging literacy trends on the 21st Century students in a digital global world. There is specific focus on engaging reluctant and struggling readers.
Analysis and discussion of practical problems and issues in the teaching of special needs students in the secondary classroom. Topics include classroom management, reading and writing in the content area, inclusion, and evaluation. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Survey of methods for teaching reading and writing to help students learn in the various content areas, and of techniques for adapting instruction to the literacy levels of students.
Examination of research and practice-based strategies for secondary school classroom management and discipline. Pass/Fail Only.
Investigation of source materials, printed and manuscript, and research methods which are applied to creative classroom experiences and the preparation of research papers in literature and social studies.
Exploration of multi-cultural issues and relevant Spanish language and cultural teaching practices essential for classroom communication. Pass/Fail Only.
Review of recent writing theory applicable to teaching basic writers (including the learning disabled and non-native speakers). Special attention to invention strategies and heuristic techniques. Includes experience with tutoring in the Writing Center.
This course blends theory and practice, providing students from all content areas with a foundational understanding of writing pedagogy methods and approaches. Topics of study will include writing across the curriculum, writing research and writing assessment.
Survey of the basic materials, methods, and techniques of teaching foreign languages in the elementary and middle grades. Emphasis is on issues and problems involved in planning and implementing effective second language programs in grades K-6. Spring only.
A project in an area of study not otherwise available in the department; permitted upon departmental approval of petition presented by a qualified student. May be repeated for credit.
This course explores the multifaceted nature of diversity in today’s classrooms, with particular attention to English learners, exceptional children, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Investigation of the issues that form the context for teaching in secondary schools.
Study of contemporary society and education, including goals and values, institutional culture, and the teaching/learning process.
This course explores the philosophical, historical and sociological foundations of education, including analysis of contemporary accountability systems.
Study of continuity and change in educational institutions, including analysis of teachers, students, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, and contemporary problems and reform movements.
Study of current reading theory and considerations of its application in the teaching of reading, grades K-12.
This course explores key theories and principles of cognition related to development, learning, andmotivation, with a focus on the implications for designing and implementing effective learning experiences.
Resolution. (3 h) This course focuses on the development and maintenance of a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment in conjunction with advanced pedagogical strategies. Students learn classroom management and conflict resolution techniques while considering their own teaching practices.
This course assists students in developing skills for content-specific teaching of critical thinking and problem solving while building upon existing pedagogical content knowledge through collaboration that is rooted in current practice, and addressing state and national standards.
Individual planning for action research study on a specific pedogogical topic in a school setting. Includes definition of research problem, literature review, and proposal for collection of field data, and reporting o results.
Students will provide reflections on their teaching experiences, report the results of their action research, and define their professional goals.
Introduction to contemporary technologies and their applications for supporting instruction, assessment, professional practice, and school leadership.
This course develops advanced technology skills and knowledge of how to incorporate technology tools into pedagogical practice through a variety of assignments including an implementation project.
Theory, construction, and procedures of empirical research on teaching and learning. Analysis and evaluation of research studies.
Descriptive, inferential, and nonparametric statistical procedures involved in educational research. Computer methods for statistical analysis.
Reporting of results of action research study on pedagogical topic. Includes oral and writen presentations.
Practical experiences in classrooms with focus on tutoring and assisting with preparation for standardized testing. Includes field work and reflection. Pass/Fail only.
Philosophical, psychological, and social influences on the school curriculum. Examination of both theoretical and practical curriculum patterns for the modern school. Processes of curriculum development, including the leadership function of administration and research.
Analysis of various techniques of supervision: orientation of teachers, in-service education, classroom observation, individual follow-up conferences, ways to evaluate instruction, and methods for initiating changes.
This course focuses on the assessment of learning from a theoretical and practical perspective. It includes an understanding of formative and summative assessments, traditional and non-traditional assessments, standardized testing, and the interpretation and applicaiton of test data.
This course explores advanced issues related to the multifaceted nature of diversity in today’s classrooms, with particular attention to English learners, exceptional children, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
h) Study of current trends and issues in foreign language education. Research topics include language and linguisitics, culture, and technology.
Introduction to theories of adolescent psychology as related to teaching and counseling in various settings. Readings emphasize researchers' f suggestions for parenting, teaching, and counseling adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19.
This course includes examination of contemporary leadership theory and its various applications in education. It includes field work and reflection. (Service Learning)
Exploration of special topics in the field of curriculum and instruction.
Advanced study of the methods and materials of a specific discipline (English, French, Spanish, social studies, mathematics, science) in the curriculum with special attention directed to the basic research in the discipline. Includes 20 hours field experience/project.
Independent study and research on topics relevant to the student's field of concentration which may include a special reading program in an area not covered by other courses or a special research project. Supervision by faculty members. Hours of credit to be determined prior to registration.
Investigation of selected topics related to the writing process.
Examination of the theories and methods of instruction of writing.
An investigation of the content of and the pedagogy appropriate to advanced placement courses in the various disciplines. Summer only.
Intensive period of observation and instruction in an elementary school setting with a foreign language specialist. Methods for development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness using content-based instruction and thematic units.
Source: Wake Forest University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
