SOCI 8010. Sociology of Education. 3 Hours.

A study of education as a social institution with an emphasis on an analysis of theory and research relating social factors to academic performance and attitudes.

EDUC 8010. Reflective Teaching Practices Seminar. 3 Hours.

Introductory course for a six-course sequence of core classes for the Educational Specialist Degree. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards are used for the candidates' self-assessment of professional goals that are based upon an understanding and application of a master teacher as leader. This course provides the basis for an individual program of study by identifying appropriate guided electives. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

SPEC 8010. Readings in Issues of the Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of research articles which present factual information regarding the chief issues in programs for children and youth with disabilities.