Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
its requirements can be found in the Counseling Program ' s Internship Handbook . Prerequisites : CNS 609 . Only open to degree students or with permission of the Program Director . Prerequisites : CNS-609 ( Required , Previous ).
Education EDU-502 The Learning and Teaching Process ( 3 ) Overview of learning theories and their relationship to the facilitation of optimal learning environments . This course examines , through research , human learning over the life span as well as developmental and cognitive learning theories . Students will have the opportunity to apply learning theories to issues of typical and diverse learners . The applied practices of school life such as classroom management , curriculum development , learning standards , intelligence and testing , outcomes assessment and technologies in education will be analyzed and critiqued .
EDU-503 Social , Political , & Econ Found of Educ ( 3 ) This course is an inquiry into the fundamental purposes of education in the United States . Students will examine contemporary issues as well as the philosophical , political and cultural of American education .
EDU-504 Human Development ( 3 ) This course explores human growth and development across the life span from infancy to old age and in multicultural contexts . The course focuses on the physical , cognitive , social , personality and emotional development . Topics will include theories of individual and family development across the life span , the family life cycle , theories of learning and personality development , human behavior , community resilience , theories of additions , and strategies for facilitating optimum development over the lifespan . A grade of a " B " or better must be earned in this class for the student to begin EDU 513 School Counseling Practicum , Supervision & Seminar .
EDU-506 Methods , Materials & Curriculum I ( 3 ) Students engage the study of methods , materials and curriculum issues for the instruction of elementary education students . Attention to theory , best practices , technology use and assessment will be highlighted as well as professional and state standards in the area of science and technology , social sciences , and citizenship education for typical and diverse learners . Field experience is required .
EDU-507 Methods , Materials & Curriculum II ( 3 ) This course is a continuation of the study of methods , materials and curriculum issues for the instruction of elementary education students . Attention to theory , best practices , technology uses and assessment will be highlighted as well as professional and state standards for the areas of children ' s literature , art , and humanities , music , and health , safety , and physical education for typical and diverse learners . Field experience is required .
EDU-508 Secondary Schl Methods and Materials ( 3 ) This course includes the study of various methods and materials utilized in secondary education . The rationales for various methods as well as the implementation of these methods in the classroom are examined . Through this course student also study motivational practices , current trends in secondary education , the use of technology to enhance learning , classroom management strategies and assessment practices . Field experience is required .
EDU-510 Action Research for Teachers I ( 3 )
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