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The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
Master In Teaching (MIT)
505 Classroom Management Seminar 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Contemporary issues in management of elementary, middle school, and secondary classrooms; issues of abuse.
506 Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching V 2-3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Exploration of technology use in schools, production techniques, instructional methods, and integration of technology into grade-level curriculum based on current technology standards.
507 Teacher Inquiry and Praxis V 2-3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Exploration and development of teacher research strategies; concepts for producing knowledge and empowerment enabling teachers to challenge social norms that perpetuate inequality and marginalization.
512 ESL Methods for General Educators (K-8) 2 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Research-based ESL strategies and methods for pre-service and experienced teachers.
513 ESL Methods and Materials for Secondary Teachers 2 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Research-based ESL strategies and methods for pre-service and secondary content area teachers.
530 Elementary School Social Studies Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. For candidates admitted to graduate teacher preparation and experienced teachers. Elementary structures of various social sciences; research findings related to instruction; classroom applications and materials.
532 Literacy Development II 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Review of current research and approaches to instruction in the development of literacy in elementary and middle grades.
533 Elementary School Mathematics Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Introduction to research, theory, and methods of teaching K-8 mathematics; emphasis on integrating theory and practice.
534 Elementary School Science Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Theoretical base to design and implement appropriate standards-based elementary science instruction.
535 Integrating Fine Arts into K-8 Curriculum 2 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Integrating Fine Arts (art, music, dance, drama) into K-8 curriculum; curriculum design and methods.
550 Seminar in Middle Level Education 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Research on organizational structures, curriculum, instructional approaches, and materials for contemporary middle grade schools.
551 Literacy within the Disciplines 3 Explores literacy research and practices that enhance the learning of various disciplines taught in K-12 settings. (Crosslisted course offered as TCH LRN 528, MIT 551.) Credit not allowed for students who have earned credit for TCH LRN 428.
552 Multicultural Education in a Global Society 3 Multicultural and multilingual education from a global perspective; development of multicultural curriculum. (Crosslisted course offered as TCH LRN 580, CSSTE 535, MIT 552.) Credit not granted for both TCH LRN 480 and TCH LRN 580. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
571 Pre-internship and Seminar 2 (1-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: Admission to MIT Program. Instructional practice in diverse classroom settings and reflection on that practice. S, F grading.
575 Internship and Seminar 10 (1-27) Course Prerequisite: MIT 571; admission to MIT Program. Instructional practice in classroom settings, reflection on practice; completion of Washington state licensure requirements for teacher certification. S, F grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.