27 courses with the subject AEDU, 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.
AEDU 490Independent Study1-6
undefined hours 400 level undergraduate course Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. This course may be repeated for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
undefined hours 400 level undergraduate course This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique educational experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats. This course may be repeated for credit.
undefined hours 400 level graduate course Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. This course requires permission by the offering program office. Pass/fail grading only.
30.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course addresses effective speech and presentation skills for the teacher, artist, and administrator communicating with groups, classes, or clients. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course is designed to develop skills in recognizing the developmental stages of children, adolescents, and adults according to the theories of Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, Viktor Lowenfeld, and Erick Erickson. In addition, the course explores the learning theories of Jerome Bruner, B.F. Skinner, Howard Gardner, Madeline Hunter, and Bernice McCarthy toward understanding individual differences in creative and cognitive development and learning styles. Priority enrollment to Art Education majors, concentrations, and BFA/MAT students. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
37.5 hours 500 level graduate course A theoretical and practical introduction to the entire field of art education with an emphasis on studio processes. A survey of various aspects of teaching in a variety of situations and environments, through field observations and classroom lectures/discussions, including public and private schools K-12, as well as specialized and alternative settings in museum education, early childhood education, special education (for students with disabilities and gifted children), and adult education. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course is required for students entering The Visual Art, MAT program who have not passed the Art Education Department writing proficiency exam. It addresses the use of effective and cogent written communication for the teacher, artist, and administrator to classes, groups, or clients. This course is not repeatable for credit. Pass/fail grading only.
AEDU 512History of Ideas in Art and Museum Education3
45.0 hours 500 level graduate course Seminar on major issues and trends in the history of art and museum education, with an emphasis on child-centered and content-centered theories and the theoretical antecedents of Discipline-Based Art Education, the Visual Culture movement, and standards-based education. Priority enrollment to Art Education majors, concentrations, and BFA/MAT students. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
45.0 hours 500 level graduate course The artistic expressions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Near and Middle East, and related societies are examined for their aesthetic and contextual meanings. Cross-cultural contributions to world art history are recognized through the study of characteristic styles and techniques, dynastic periods of art and artists, as well as the relationship of art to varied systems of belief. Priority enrollment to Art Education majors, concentrations, and BFA/MAT students. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course is designed to provide the full scope of methodologies, techniques and innovative strategies needed to teach special education students effectively. Using the arts as a means for adapting to diverse learning methods, the K-12 classroom is regarded as a dynamic setting for inclusionary learning. The impact of special needs art education is further realized through direct school and community engagement; programs and national as well as local organizations, are made available to assist in developing field placements. Arranged field placement opportunities include a broad range of community resources. Prerequisites AEDU*502 or MSEM*631 Priority enrollment to Art Education majors, concentrations, and BFA/MAT students. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 500 level graduate course Through review of current literature, lectures, discussion, field observation, and mini-teaching, students explore various educational philosophies and develop and implement effective classroom curricula based on prevailing theories of learning and child development. Topics include management issues; interdisciplinary content and teaching of art; evaluation and assessment of teaching and learning; and the integration of digital technology.
90.0 hours 500 level graduate course Students in this course will explore current educational “best practices” in the field of secondary art education. Focus areas for learning will include curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom leadership, collaborative learning, student assessment, learning environments, materials ordering, and time budgeting. Class structure includes weekly outside reading assignments, group discussions, methods demonstrations, studio production activities, reflective writing, and field observation. Includes 3 hours field work (8 weeks). Prerequisites AEDU*541 or AEDU*660 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course is designed to develop skills, techniques, and strategies for integrating developmentally appropriate aesthetics and art criticism activities in the K-12 classroom. Using prevailing theories of learning, teaching, and child development, students will design puzzle cases, activities, and curricula that promote the philosophical investigation and interpretation of art and aesthetic objects. Priority enrollment to Art Education majors, concentrations, and BFA/MAT students. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
undefined hours 500 level graduate course This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique educational experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats. Prerequisites Completion of an AEDU course or active graduate student status. This course may be repeated for credit.
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Teacher preparation and knowledge of instructional techniques will be addressed, including professional image, teachers’ rights and responsibilities, and aspects of group process. The course explores cultural and family factors that influence learning expectations conveyed by teachers and peer behavior and techniques of instruction and creativity. A retrospective analysis of each student’s individual education experience and perceptions of teaching is explored through interactive simulation of classroom situations and teaching styles. This course is not repeatable for credit.
AEDU 606Research in Education: Methods and Trends3
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course A graduate education seminar on principal approaches to research for art and museum education. The course examines types of research, applications and recent studies for their methodologies and findings, grant writing, and assessment techniques. This course is not repeatable for credit.
undefined hours 600 level graduate course Through placements in a public, private, or other institutional setting serving special education students and/or ELL (English Language Learners), students observe, plan, and teach art lessons with guidance and supervision by an assigned mentor. The course enables pre-practicum (student teaching) students to extend their knowledge and skills into the classroom, to address genuine community needs, and to develop a sense of social justice and civic responsibility. Open to Art Education majors only This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
AEDU 621Educational Media A: Teaching and Learning Online3
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course This online course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to successfully integrate educational media into the teaching and learning of K-12 art. Areas of study include theoretical and conceptual basis for educational technology; instructional practices and strategies; approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum; training and development of technology skills, such as computer graphics, Web page design, and electronic presentations; and issues and problems related to technology use in education. Computer Literacy Required This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course This 15-week course will address the issues and complexities regarding the cultural, educational, and linguistic background of ELL’s. Application to standards-based instruction aligned with alternative assessments will be explored as well as gaining knowledge of ELL program development as stated by Pennsylvania’s Basic Education Curricular (BEC) documents for ELL’s. Legal responsibilities will be addressed as states by the Office of Civil Rights as a way to keep students informed of the rights of ELL’s. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 600 level graduate course Students are involved in various aspects of the Saturday Arts Lab. They observe classroom instruction, plan and teach lessons, and exhibit student work under the supervision of cooperating master teachers and through the instruction of a professor in the seminar portion of the course. Field work(10 weeks). Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
undefined hours 600 level graduate course An intensive, elementary-level field experience built around a seven-week student teaching internship, under the guidance and supervision of a highly qualified art teacher/mentor. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern assumes professional-level responsibilities and experiences in teaching art at the elementary level. A University supervisor observes, advises, facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship. AEDU 561 is taken concurrently with AEDU 565. (If students elect to take AEDU 561 one semester and AEDU 562 another semester, AEDU 565 must be taken both semesters.) Prerequisites AEDU*533, AEDU*541, AEDU*542, and AEDU*660
undefined hours 600 level graduate course An intensive, secondary-level field experience built around a seven-week student teaching internship, under the guidance and supervision of a highly qualified art teacher/mentor. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern assumes professional-level responsibilities and experiences in teaching art at the elementary level. A University supervisor observes, advises, facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship. AEDU 562 is taken concurrently with AEDU 565. (If students elect to take AEDU 562 one semester and AEDU 561 another semester, AEDU 565 must be taken both semesters.) Prerequisites AEDU*533, AEDU*541, AEDU*542, and AEDU*660
30.0 hours 600 level graduate course Discussion and analysis of: field experiences; special workshops; Literacy: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum: Professional Teaching Portfolios; One-Year Curriculums for an Elementary and a Secondary Grade. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as the needs of special learners. AEDU 565 is taken concurrently with AEDU 561 and AEDU 562. (If students elect to take AEDU 561 and AEDU 562 over two semesters, AEDU 565 Student Teaching Seminar must be taken both semesters.) Prerequisites AEDU*533, AEDU*541, AEDU*542, and AEDU*660 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
undefined hours 600 level graduate course Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. This course may be repeated for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Culminating independent project supervised by a faculty advisor. The graduate project or thesis may take either of two distinct forms: a) an academic thesis presenting original research in a significant historical, theoretical, or pedagogical question relating to visual arts education, or b) a studio or curriculum project intended for use as a pedagogical tool. This course may not be taken in a 6 credit block. Prerequisites AEDU*512, AEDU*606, and AEDU*610 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit. Pass/fail grading only.
undefined hours 600 level graduate course Graduate students may register for upper-level undergraduate liberal arts courses and studio electives for graduate credit. Graduate students are expected to contribute at a higher level in the classroom and have additional assignments (readings, papers, etc.) in order to be granted graduate credit. Students are advised to select an area of study that broadens or intensifies their background in the arts, education, and related disciplines. Often this work contributes directly to the preparation of the graduate project proposal. In order to register for an upper-level undergraduate course and receive credit, the student must submit a completed special topics/independent study form to the Office of the Registrar. This course may be repeated for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office.
90 hours 700 level graduate course This course is a supervised classroom teaching experience for active art teachers enrolled in the Teaching Intern Certification Program and includes monthly observations by a university supervisor, in accordance with requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Teaching Internship provides opportunities to apply the principles and theories learned from the program to actual practice in the classroom. This course must be repeated at least once to meet the minimum requirement of monthly teaching observations for the first year in the Teacher Inter Certification Program.
