10.8 DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION
Interim Department Head: Professor Miguel Mantero, Office: 201C Graves Hall
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction consists of the the following:
     10.8.1 Elementary Education Program
     10.8.2 Programs in Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning

10.8.1 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM (CEE)

Admission Requirements: Admission requirements are outlined in an earlier section of this catalog.
 
M.A. degree requirements. A minimum of 30 hrs of course credit must be earned, as follows: curriculum and teaching, 6 hrs; foundations of professional studies, 3 hrs; evaluation of teaching and learning, 3 hrs; teaching field, 12 hrs; electives (which may be specified), 6 hrs. If the special education requirement has not been fulfilled, the student may be required to complete an additional 3-hour survey course in special education. A list of courses that fulfill these requirements may be obtained from the program secretary in 204 Graves Hall or on our website http://elementary.ua.edu. Students may not count more than 6 hrs in certain seminar/workshop/problems courses toward the completion of the degree. A maximum of 6 hrs of approved transfer credit (maximum of 9 from UAH/UAB) may be applied to the degree. Students should see their advisors regarding which courses are appropriate for transfer credit.
 

Nontraditional, alternative initial teacher certification program. A minimum of 36 semester hours of specific graduate credit plus some undergraduate prerequisites is required for the certificate. The program of study must be planned with an advisor. Also, see the page http://education.ua.edu/elem/altma.

Ed.S. degree requirements. A minimum of 30 hrs of appropriate work beyond the M.A. degree and the completion of a research paper are required for the educational specialist degree. Admission requires appropriate educational experiences. The total hours of graduate work beyond the M.A. degree must be at least 30 hrs, as follows: educational research project, 3 hrs; curriculum and teaching, 3 hours; other teaching field courses, 12 hrs; foundations of professional studies, 3 hrs; research, 6 hrs; electives (which may be specified), 3 hrs. A list of courses that fulfill these requirements may be obtained from the departmental secretary in 204 Graves Hall. A maximum of 6 hrs of approved transfer credit (maximum of 9 hrs from UAB/UAH) may be applied toward the degree. See http://education.ua.edu/elem/eds 
 
Class AA certificate required courses. A minimum of 30 hrs of appropriate work beyond the M.A. degree is required for the Class AA certificate (see Ed.S. above). Students who are pursuing certification options must be certain that their planned programs meet all certification requirements according to programs approved by the state department of education. Approved program check sheets are available from the program office. Students who earned initial credit toward Class AA professional certification during fall 1992 or later must enroll in and complete the Ed.S. degree program. Courses used to qualify for a lower-level supporting certificate may not be used again in a higher-level certification program.
 
Early Childhood Education. Contact the department head for information on this program.

Course Descriptions (Note: see also CIE and CRD courses)

CEE 515 Teaching Elementary School Science (N–6). Three hours.
Designed to expand knowledge and competencies of elementary teachers of science with specific focus on current standards, research, and inquiry models of instruction.

CEE 516 Social Sciences in the Elementary School. Three hours.
The focus is on current trends in elementary social studies, with particular attention to innovative instructional modes and to relating learning to the learners' social environment.

CEE 517 The Language Arts Program in Elementary Schools. Three hours.
Designed to extend and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of experienced teachers of communication arts and skills in the elementary school.

CEE 525 Issues Trends in Elementary School Science. Three hours.
Focus on current research and trends in elementary science with respect to historical, political, and socio-cultural contexts.

CEE 526 Implementing Social Studies. Three hours.
The focus is on considering and applying the research base of investigating social studies curricula and instruction to one's own classroom.

CEE 532 The Elementary School Curriculum. Three hours.
The evolving elementary school curriculum, from historical, current trends, and projective perspectives.

CEE 544 Current Trends and Research in Early Childhood Education. Three hours.
Current research findings, program development, and the resulting trends in the field of early childhood education.

CEE 550 Introduction to Teaching Elementary School Science. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education Alternative Certification program.
Introduction to the teaching of science. Current research is emphasized supporting best instructional practices in science.

CEE 560 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education Alternative Certification program.
Teaching elementary social studies using research-based instructional strategies and curriculum.

CEE 565 Classics and Modern Literature for Children. Three hours.
Deals with major developments in literature for children; the areas of children's literature; and effective methods of helping children enjoy and use literature.

CEE 570 Introduction to Teaching Beginning Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education Alternative Certification program.
A foundation for the teaching of beginning reading/language arts with an emphasis on development, assessment, and instruction for individual students. Intensive field experience is required.

CEE 574 Guiding Pupil Learning. Three hours.
Focuses on understanding how children learn, what factors influence learning, and how teachers can facilitate learning using brain based learning. Application of these principles of learning to classroom situations.

CEE 578 Introduction to Teaching Expanded Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education Alternative Certification program.
Deepening understanding of teaching reading/language arts with emphasis on planning a balanced literacy program. Intensive field experience is required.

CEE 580 Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics. Three hours.
Focuses on the current research in mathematics education concerning how children learn mathematics.

CEE 581 Mathematics Curriculum Design. Three hours.
Designing mathematics curricula using current research from mathematics education.

CEE 582 Teaching Mathematics for Elementary Alternative Students. Three hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to Elementary Education Alternative Certification program.
This course prepares students to effectively teach mathematics in grades K–6. Emphasis is on the current research in mathematics education.

CEE 583 Computer Learning in the Elementary Classroom. Three hours.
For students who have had little experience with microcomputer courses. Emphasis is on computers and software and their integration into the elementary curriculum.

CEE 590 Seminar in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and/or projects of collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 592 Fieldwork in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Field-based opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of individual or collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 593 Workshop in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

CEE 594 Problems in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE 595 Practicum in Elementary Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the program chairperson.
Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE 596 Advanced Practicum. Three hours.
Corequisites: CEE 550, CEE 560, CEE 578.
A field-based course providing graduate students with opportunities to practice authentic classroom application of various content areas in elementary education.

CEE 597 Internship in Elementary Education. Nine to twelve hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department head, admission to the teacher education program, a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all work attempted, and a minimum of 2.75 in the major.
Observation, participation, and teaching experiences supervised by selected cooperating teachers in public elementary schools. Additional supervision is provided by College of Education personnel.

CEE 598 Nonthesis Research. Variable credit.

CEE 615 Elementary School Science. Three hours.
Current trends, research, and research techniques in elementary school science with emphasis in children's learning, innovative instruction and curricula, and expertise in teaching.

CEE 616 Advanced Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom. Three hours.
The focus in on current trends and research in elementary social studies with particular attention to innovative instructional modes and relating learning to the learner's social environment.

CEE 644 Advanced Study of Current Trends and Research in Early Childhood Education. Three hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Analysis of current research findings, program development, and the resulting trends in early childhood education.

CEE 681 Evaluation of Mathematics Programs. Three hours.
Prerequisites: Graduate methods course in mathematics and permission of the instructor.
Evaluation of various commercial mathematics programs currently being used in classrooms.

CEE 687 Topical Research Review. Three hours.
Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE 690 Advanced Seminar in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and/or projects of collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 692 Advanced Fieldwork in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Field-based opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of individual or collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 693 Advanced Workshop in Elementary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

CEE 694 Advanced Problems in Elementary Education. One to six hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE 695 Practicum in Elementary Education. Variable credit.
Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.

CEE 697 Educational Specialist Degree Research. Variable credit.

CEE 698 Nonthesis Research. Variable credit.

CEE 699 Dissertation Research. Variable credit. Three-hour minimum.

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