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41 courses with the subject EDUC, 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.

EDUC 2000Foundations of Education3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2001Practicum: Foundation of Education1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2100Fieldwork in Education1-3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for up to 3 credits total.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1-3 This course provides students an opportunity to observe, assist, or tutor in a local educational setting. It is intended for those students who wish to explore education as a profession or who are interested in post-graduate programs and jobs in education and education policy.

EDUC 2101Burish Service Leadership Internship1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for degree credit up to three times (i.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent Credits: 1 The course is reserved for students appointed to the Burish Internship Program. It is designed to provide interns an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow through their fieldwork as a Burish Service Leader in a local K-12 school. Burish Interns meet independently with the instructor during the semester, complete a small set of readings relevant to the course objectives, communicate frequently through the Canvas discussion tool, and complete a final reflective project.

EDUC 2105Earth Science and Chemistry for K-6 Elementary Education0

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2300Educating Citizens for Democracy3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2305Educating for Global Citizenship: Policies and Practices in the US and Italy4

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2309Exploring Childhood in Scandinavia: Comparing Policies and Practices to the U.S.4

Crosslisted With ECON 2309

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 2400International Comparative Education3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3002Teaching the Exceptional Learner3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent Credits: 3 This course addresses education for exceptional individuals by examining the key issues surrounding instruction for children and adolescents with disabilities or special talents. Students study the identification, etiology, and incidence of exceptionality. Through case-study review and individual research projects, students investigate the educational, social, and cultural dimensions of life in American society for exceptional individuals.

EDUC 3003Practicum: The Exceptional Learner1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3002 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum reinforces the content of Teaching the Exceptional Learner by providing students with an opportunity to explore special education in the field through observing and assisting in inclusive classrooms and special classes. Students also study the relationship between general-education and special-education teachers.

EDUC 3005Teaching Elementary Reading3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000

EDUC 3006Practicum: Teaching Elementary Reading1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3005 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum course accompanies Education 305, and provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice reading methods used in elementary education.

EDUC 3100Art for Elementary Education2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000 and Instructor consent. Credits: 2 This course is intended to introduce students to some of the basic educational theories and methods used for guides for teaching art to children. The emphasis is on art as an experience for children that facilitates their self-expression, growth, and development. Developing meaningful art lesson plans with the implementation of Virginia Standards of Learning is a major objective of this course. Throughout the course, we focus on safety issues regarding art materials in a classroom environment.

EDUC 3105Music and Movement for Elementary Education2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000 Credits: 2 A study of the variety of media related to music and movement appropriate for preschool and elementary school children. Topics covered include the nature and analysis of music and movement, teaching strategies and techniques, and development and implementation of lesson plans which include the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning.

EDUC 3300Elementary and General Music Methods3

This course includes methodologies for teaching music in the classroom (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze approaches), computer applications. music textbooks. and classroom materials for music education in the elementary and general music classroom. This course also includes the study of learning theories appropriate to elementary-aged music students combined with applications in practical lesson plans.

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3301Practicum: Elementary and General Music Methods1-2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3305Secondary Vocal Music Methods3

Crosslisted With MUS 3305

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Credits: 3 Secondary Vocal Music Methods focuses on techniques, ensemble pedagogy, classroom management, literature,and other skills necessary to become an effective conductor/teacher. Students will be exposed to the RTEC Framework for Teaching which will be used for evaluation purposes. Students intending to pursue teacher licensure should also enroll in EDUC 3307 in the same term.

EDUC 3306Secondary Instrument Music Methods3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3307 Credits: 3 This course includes methodologies for teaching instrumental music in the secondary classroom environment. Emphasis is placed on the music selection process, the day-to-day administration of a secondary instrumental music program, learning theories applicable to secondary students, and current research in the field of secondary instrumental music education.

EDUC 3307Practicum: Secondary Music1-2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3400Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies Methods3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000
Corequisite: EDUC 3401 Credits: 3 This course prepares students to teach language arts and social studies in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of language arts and social studies instruction and examine current research in language arts and social studies instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

EDUC 3401Practicum: Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies Methods1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3400 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 3400 . This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine language arts and social studies instruction in an authentic environment.

EDUC 3403Elementary Math and Science Methods3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000
Corequisite: EDUC 3404 Credits: 3 This course prepares students to teach mathematics and science in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of mathematics and science instruction and examine current research in inquiry-based mathematics and science instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the math and science classroom.

EDUC 3404Practicum: Elementary Math and Science Methods1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3403 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 3403 . This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine mathematics and science instruction in an authentic environment.

EDUC 3503Middle and Secondary Content Area Reading and Writing3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000

EDUC 3504Practicum: Secondary Content Area Reading and Writing1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3503 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 3503 and provides students with an opportunity to teach several lessons they have designed. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term.

EDUC 3506Methods for Middle and Secondary Education3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000
Corequisite: EDUC 3507 Credits: 3 In this course, participants develop an understanding of theories of instruction and examine current research in secondary instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

EDUC 3507Practicum: Methods for Middle and Secondary Education1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Corequisite: EDUC 3506 Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Credits: 1 This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 3506 . It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in secondary school instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term.

EDUC 3605Methods for World Language3

This course prepares students to teach world languages in elementary and secondary classrooms, including English as a Second Language. Participants develop an understanding of theories of world-language pedagogy and examine current research in world-language instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3606Practicum: Methods for World Language1-2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3807Alchemy of Innovation: Investigating Development of Learning and Product4

“Alchemy of Innovation” is a four-week Spring Term course co-taught between the Entrepreneurship Program and the Education Studies Program. The course combines experiential learning and critical analysis of constructionist pedagogies (Papert) & design of environments that foster creativity and development of ideas, and the role of these spaces in entrepreneurial endeavors. Through an examination of how these spaces work, in terms of the mission/focus of the organization, physical characteristics, and governance, students will be able to create systems that facilitate innovation and co-inspiration. Students will visit innovation spaces in Atlanta for 7-10 days, followed by intensive coursework in Lexington, VA. The course culminates in student proposals for a large-scale, interdisciplinary innovation center to support entrepreneurship that is informed by pedagogical best practices and learning theory.

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 3900Education Studies Capstone3

The capstone course in Education Studies centers around the creation and implementation of an authentic project in curriculum, instruction, or education policy. The capstone project is the culminating experience for all Education minors (Education or Education Policy) that are not seeking teacher licensure. (Students seeking teacher licensure will complete the specific course requirements for licensure, including a term of directed-teaching and the directed-teaching CAP or Cumulative Assessment Portfolio). The Education Studies Capstone is an opportunity to apply the interests, knowledge, and skills students have developed during their studies at W&L to complete an original project in education or education policy.

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu

EDUC 4001Directed Individual Study1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Credits: 1 Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings.

EDUC 4002Directed Individual Study2

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Credits: 2 Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings.

EDUC 4003Directed Individual Study3

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Credits: 3 Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings.

EDUC 4501ADirected Teaching Seminar: Pre-K to 121

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Corequisite: EDUC 4604A Credits: 1 This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

EDUC 4501EDirected Teaching Seminar: Elementary1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Corequisite: EDUC 4604E Credits: 1 This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

EDUC 4501SDirected Teaching Seminar: Middle and Secondary1

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Corequisite: EDUC 4604S Credits: 1 This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

EDUC 4604ADirected Teaching: Pre-K to 1214

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

EDUC 4604EDirected Teaching: Elementary14

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

EDUC 4604SDirected Teaching: Middle and Secondary14

Subject: EDUC
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.wlu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

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