This class presents strategies that enable a teacher to integrate computers into their educational environment to enhance their capabilities and productivity. Topics covered include multi-media, telecommunications, and classroom management.

Prerequisite: CAPP 120 or equivalent competencies.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Technology (CAT VII) requirement.

This course will focus on concepts of educational psychology with an emphasis on learning theories. Topics relating to diversity, including special needs students, and the impact of culture within the classroom’s learning and teaching environment plays a central part in the curriculum.

Prerequisite: EDUC 100

In this course the student will examine the various categories of exceptionality (gifted, mentally retarded, learning disabled, visual/ hearing/health impaired, physically disabled, and emotionally disturbed) by analyzing each category utilizing the following format: History, definition, prevalence, causes, characteristics, assessment, intervention, curriculum implications, mainstreaming, and future considerations. In-class learning activities will be supplemented by having the student participate in a laboratory experience that involves a 20-hour field placement in a special education setting. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.

If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.

This course will focus on the history, purpose, role and scope of education in the U.S. Topics will include curriculum development, state and national standards, current trends in education and professional development. A field observation at the elementary and secondary levels will focus primarily on the role of the teacher, parents, and student, and purpose of education.

This course is an introduction to curriculum planning and practice. An overview of curriculum development, unit planning with an emphasis on lesson planning is the focus. How lesson design affects classroom management, how to meet state and national curriculum and practice standards, and how to integrate instructional technology in lesson and unit development are topics. Secondary education candidates will focus on reading/writing across the curriculum; elementary education candidates will focus on content curriculum. Students will participate in a practicum experience (45 hours arranged with the instructor, school, and candidate) which will provide an opportunity to obtain classroom experience in curriculum and planning. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus

If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
Prerequisite: Level I Admission to Teacher Education
Co-Requisite: EDUC 376
Course Fee: $25.00

This experiential course will assist the candidate in developing competencies in the integration of instructional technology into education and in developing skills to create an electronic portfolio. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.

This course may be repeated for up to 3 credits
If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
Prerequisite: CIS 320

This course is designed to provide candidates the foundation in assessment measures used in the K-12 classrooms that aid education decision-making. Fundamental assessment and evaluation topics include validity, reliability, item construction, test interpretation, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced and alternative methods of assessment. HPE Majors/Minors will substitute HPE 376 for this course. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.

If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
Prerequisite: Level I Admission to Teacher Education, MATH general education requirements for Teacher Education major
Co-requisite: EDUC 300

This course is designed to provide teacher education candidates with an understanding of reading, writing, and critical thinking processes, knowledge of the skills a teacher may use to help K-12 student deal more effectively with specific content materials, and implementation of those skills in the elementary, middle and secondary school setting. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus.

If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
Prerequisites: Level I Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 300 and EDUC 376

This is a supervised student teaching experience in a Student Teacher Candidate’s major and minor fields in an accredited secondary school. Experiences will include typical responsibilities of a first year teacher. Seminars will be held on campus. This course provides theorybased practice at a secondary level for Student Teacher Candidates seeking Montana 5-12 teacher certification.

Prerequisites: Level II Admission to Teacher Education, all methods courses, EDUC 455, and cumulative GPA of 2.50
Course Fee: $215.30

This course is designed to assist candidates in their final preparations prior to their student teaching practicum. Polishing of professional skills, development of a portfolio, exploration of personal teaching styles, and discussions of field practicum experiences are the focus of this course. This intensive practicum focuses on application of theory and practice, assessment, the integration of technology in instruction, and teaching for diversity in the classroom.

Prerequisites: Level I Admission to Teacher Education, completion of all methods courses with a C or better
Course Fee: $25.00

This course is an introduction to the basic and new concepts of health. Topics included will be nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, safety and risk management, as well as wellness components of emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual health. This course is required for all pre-education majors to fulfill OPI certification requirements, and is a program requirement for Health Promotion majors and minors. It is also appropriate for prenursing majors and those interested in taking a proactive approach to their lives and health.

This course presents analytic trigonometry fundamental concepts including: trigonometric and circular functions, solutions of triangles with law of sines/cosines, solutions of trigonometric equations, identities, graphs, inverse functions, and vector principles.

Prerequisite: ACT score 25 - 26 or M 121
Montana University System Core Course

This course surveys a wide variety of topics including: properties and theorems of the real and complex number systems, the function concept including inverse functions, graphing techniques, linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solving systems of equations in two or more variables using matrices, determinants, and matrix algebra. The development of problemsolving skills is emphasized.

Prerequisite: M 095
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Developing the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry including rates of change, limits, derivatives and anti-derivatives, concepts of integration, and the application of integration.

Prerequisite: M 151 or both M 121 and M 112
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Further development of the concepts of integration and applications, work with infinite series, plane curves, and parametric vectors and vector valued functions, and partial differentiation.

Prerequisite: M 171
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Study of Euclidean Geometry, selected topics from non-Euclidean Geometry

Prerequisite: M 172
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Theories and techniques of teaching secondary mathematics. Investigation of methodology of content presentation and practice teaching techniques. Major developments in mathematics curriculum.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.

Use of computers in the classroom focusing on software systems in current use in University and public school situations. The software systems studied are used primarily in science and mathematics but are also adapted for use in developing communication skills.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.

Study of Vector spaces and linear transformations which act on vector spaces, focusing on linear transformations and their matrix representations.

Prerequisite: M172
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Introduction to mathematical groups, rings, fields, and polynomial rings.

Prerequisite: M172
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Human development is the study of how and why people change over time, as well as how and why they remain the same. Thus, this course will provide an overview of what is empirically known about all the periods of life from conception to death of our physical vehicles. We shall examine what is known scientifically about physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development in humans. We shall examine how changes in each one of these major areas impacts change in each of the other two. The relative importance of nature and nurture will be examined for each of the various life stages. The issues of native temperament and physical appearance will be given special emphasis as these areas impact psychosocial and cognitive development. A considerable amount of time will be devoted to what is known about methods of effective/ineffective, successful/unsuccessful parenting. Finally, we shall look at the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of our final years of life.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Social Sciences/History (CAT IV) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

A study of the theory and application of verbal and nonverbal communication as they occur in relatively unstructured person-to-person settings.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

Introduction to probability and probability distributions including fundamental principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference, correlation, regression analysis, and analysis of variance.

Prerequisite: M 121
Montana University System Core Course

Emphasizes argumentation and research writing. Students will write at least six essays and a significant research paper including a thorough bibliography. Students will be introduced to library research methods, the avoidance of plagiarism, and formal documentation.

Prerequisite: Completion of WRIT 095 or in accordance with Board of Regents Policy 301.16. See "General Education Course Placement" in the "Graduation and General Education Requirements" of this catalog.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course