22 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.
EDU 210Introduction to Teaching3
This class examines career possibilities and contemporary issues in education by examining the historical development of American public schools’ philosophical and sociological environments. Participants will engage in field experiences to observe and examine public schools as cultural organizations where teachers work according to laws and regulations. Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the historical, social and philosophical foundations underlying the role, development and organization of U.S. public education and instructional design based on assessment data. Legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organizational culture and contemporary issues in education are addressed. In practica, students observe and participate in limited ways in the activities of the school. Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to prepare elementary school classroom teachers to help children develop creativity. The basic objective of the course is to give the prospective elementary teacher knowledge of current methods and materials which can be used to enrich music and art experiences in the classroom. Credit(s): 2
This course presents an overview of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and middle school language arts programs. This course integrates current theory and research in language development, reading methods and diagnostic procedures with specific methods for teaching reading, writing, spelling, grammar, listening and speech in the PreK-6 and 6-8 classroom. Skills in this area are designed to impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of language acquisition and reading, to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension strategies for elementary and adolescent learners. Credit(s): 6
An introduction to the various types of literature for children and the methods for evaluating and selecting literature to meet the interests and needs of individual children in the elementary school. Credit(s): 3
This course presents an overview of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and middle school language arts programs. This course integrates current theory and research in language development, reading methods and diagnostic procedures with specific methods for teaching reading, writing, spelling, grammar, listening and speech in the PreK-6 and 6-8 classroom. Skills in this area are designed to impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of reading and writing to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, the writing process and comprehension strategies for elementary and adolescent learners. The course includes field placement in an elementary or middle school. Credit(s): 3
Students will examine science education at the elementary school level from philosophical, historical and a current and practical perspective. Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
EDU 337Reasoning Skills II: Mathematics3
Students will examine mathematics education at the elementary school level from a philosophical, historical, and a current and practical perspective. Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credit(s): 3
EDU 343Methods and Assessments in Middle and Secondary Schools3
Students will study and implement effective middle and secondary school teaching methods and assessments for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group, or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field practicum in area school. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
EDU 344Methods and Management in Middle and Secondary Schools3
Students will study and implement effective middle and secondary school teaching methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area middle/secondary school. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
EDU 345Methods and Management in Elementary and Middle Schools3
Students will study and implement effective elementary and middle school teaching methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
EDU 346Methods and Assessments in Elementary and Middle Schools3
Students will study and implement effective elementary and middle school teaching methods and assessments for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
EDU 348Curriculum and Instruction PreK-63
This course focuses on principles of learning, application of pedagogical skills in PreK-6 settings and selection and use of materials including technology. Research-based best practices for large group, small group, individualized instruction and students with diverse and/or special needs are discussed. This course includes a practicum placement in an area school. This course meets the requirements for PreK-6 initial teacher licensure as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed teacher education candidacy screening
EDU 349Curriculum and Instruction Middle/Secondary3
This course focuses on principles of learning, application of pedagogical skills in middle and secondary settings and selection and use of materials including technology. Research-based best practices for large group, small group, individualized instruction and students with diverse and/or special needs are discussed. This course includes field practicum in an area school. This course meets the requirements for middle/secondary initial teacher licensure as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
EDU 361Methods of Teaching Social Studies3
This course presents effective elementary and middle school teaching of social studies methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to researched-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction, and including students with diverse and/or special needs. The course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. 3 Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
EDU 375Experiential Learning in Teacher Education3
This course provides an opportunity to experientially study educational practices in varying settings. The seminar is designed to provide students with the opportunity to couple academic content with experiential learning in a location other than one with which they are familiar. This seminar includes preparatory classes, meetings with professors, lectures, meetings with organizational leaders in the location visited and concluding with a summative project. May be repeated up to three (3) times. Credit(s): 3
EDU 441Student Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools10
Observation and participation in the teaching of students at the middle and/or secondary levels in area schools. Assignments to specific schools will be made by Shenandoah University faculty in cooperation with the administrators of the schools systems. Credit(s): 10
Successful completion of the candidate screening process. Completion of all required methods courses : EDU 343 EDU 344 EDU 349 RDG 425 Passing score on approbriate Praxis II exam.
Corequisite
EDU-442
EDU 442Student Teaching Seminar2
This course is designed to support education students during their student teaching experience. The course provides a structured space for reflection, discussion, and problem-solving as students transition from theory to practice. Topics include classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment, differentiation, professional ethics, and collaboration with colleagues, families, and the community. Through weekly discussions, guided reflections, and professional development activities, students will critically analyze their teaching practices, address challenges, and refine their instructional skills. This course also prepares students for the job search process, including resume writing, interview strategies, and professional networking. This course serves as a bridge between student teaching and professional practice, ensuring candidates are well-prepared to enter the teaching profession with confidence. Credit(s): 2
Successful completion of the candidate screening process. Completion of all required methods courses : EDU 343 EDU 344 EDU 349 RDG 425 Passing score on approbriate Praxis II exam.
Corequisite
EDU 441
EDU 446International Education3
This course is designed to contrast and compare educational programs in other countries with education in the United States. Special attention is given to administrative leadership, curriculum, faculty and student composition, legal structure and facilities. Credit(s): 3
EDU 461Student Teaching in Elementary and Middle Schools10
Observation and participation in the teaching of students at the elementary or middle school level in area schools. Assignments will be made by Shenandoah University faculty in cooperation with the administrators of the school systems. Credit(s): 10
EDU 345 and EDU 346 Must submit evidence of Praxis II and RVE scores that satisfy licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
Corequisite
EDU 462
EDU 462Student Teaching Seminar2
This course is designed to support elementary education students during their student teaching experience. The course provides a structured space for reflection, discussion, and problem-solving as students transition from theory to practice. Topics include classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment, differentiation, professional ethics, and collaboration with colleagues, families, and the community. Through weekly discussions, guided reflections, and professional development activities, students will critically analyze their teaching practices, address challenges, and refine their instructional skills. This course also prepares students for the job search process, including resume writing, interview strategies, and professional networking. This course serves as a bridge between student teaching and professional practice, ensuring candidates are well-prepared to enter the teaching profession with confidence. Credit(s): 2
Successful completion of the candidate screening process. Completion of all required methods courses : EDU 336 EDU 345 EDU 346 EDU 348 EDU 361 RDG 425 Passing score on appropriate Praxis II exam.
Corequisite
EDU 461
EDU 499Directed Study1
This course provides learners with specific topical learning experiences. These experiences are to be individually designed and appropriate to the learners’ academic goals. They are to offer the learner an appropriate mixture of experiential, creative, technical, and/or scholarly learning within a narrowly defined area of inquiry. This study is to be taken under the supervision of the program faculty advisor. May be repeated for additional learning experiences. Credit(s): 1, 2, 3
Subject
EDU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for additional learning experiences.
