| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SPED 656 | Collaboration and Adaptation in General Education Settings | 2 |
| EDU 523 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 528 | Learning Theories, Motivation and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 530 | Rethinking Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 532 | Tools and Techniques in Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 606 | Research | 3 |
| EDU 669 | Applied Field Research | 4 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 651 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 652 | Historical Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDU 653 | Methods and Materials for Teaching in Bilingual Education Programs | 3 |
| EDU 654 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 655 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
Note: Candidates who complete the above courses are eligible for an endorsement in bilingual education.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 650 | Theoretical Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 651 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 654 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 655 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 656 | Linguistics and Language Development | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
NOTE: Candidates who complete the above courses are eligible for an endorsement in English as a Second Language.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| ECE 500 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 501 | History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 503 | Child, Family and Community Relations | 3 |
| ECE 581 | Methods of Teaching Reading for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 582 | Theory of Play | 2 |
| ECE 584 | Techniques and Methodologies in the Early Childhood Education Classroom | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 600 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 602 | Curriculum for Administrators and Supervisors | 3 |
| EDU 604 | Personnel and Program Development for Administrators and Supervisors | 3 |
| EDU 605 | Interpersonal Communication for Administrators and Supervisors | 3 |
| EDU 608 | School Law | 3 |
| EDU 610 | Strategic Planning | 3 |
Children and Youth with Disabilities
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SPED 643 | History, Philosophy and Legal Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 649 | Psychology and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 654 | Academic Methods for Early Childhood–Elementary Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 655 | Academic Methods for Middle and Secondary Level Students with Disabilities | 2 |
| SPED 658 | Fostering Development of Prosocial Behavior | 2 |
| SPED 659 | Managing Challenging Behavior | 3 |
Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 523 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
|
EDU 528 |
Learning Theories, Motivation and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 530 | Rethinking Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 532 | Tools and Techniques in Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 669 | Applied Field Research | 4 |
| SPED 648 | Teaching Students with Differing Learning Needs | 3 |
| EDU 575 | Survey of Catholic Education and Teaching of Religion in the Roman Catholic School | 3 |
In addition to the core coursework, students select one of the following focus areas:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 651 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 652 | Historical Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDU 653 | Methods and Materials for Teaching in Bilingual Education Programs | 3 |
| EDU 654 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 655 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
Note: Candidates who complete the above courses are eligible for an endorsement in bilingual education.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 650 | Theoretical Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 651 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU 654 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 655 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 656 | Linguistics and Language Development | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
NOTE: Candidates who complete the above courses are eligible for an endorsement in English as a Second Language.
Children with Disabilities Focus
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SPED 561 | Assistive Technology | 3 |
|
SPED 649 |
Psychology and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 654 | Academic Methods for Early Childhood-Elementary Students w/Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 658 | Fostering Development of Prosocial Behavior | 2 |
| SPED 659 | Managing Challenging Behavior | 3 |
| SPED 655 | Academic Methods for Middle and Secondary Students w/Disabilities | 2 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 533 | Reading and Writing Instruction and Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 535 | Reading in the Content Areas for Middle Level and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 541 | Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 542 | Developmental and Remedial Instruction and Support in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 582 | Children's Literature | 3 |
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River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: (708) 524-6921
Fax: (708) 524-6665
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