A study of current and variable topics in Education. Course content changes from term to term. It is expected that the learner will have prior coursework or experience in the subject area.

In this non-clinical introductory level course, students examine real-life application of life science phenomena and concepts across the curriculum and how these sciences intersect with chemistry, physics, and earth space science. The student uses laboratory techniques to explain and solve problems and develops multiple engaging activities and lesson plans to teach middle or high school children details within the major concepts. Students create formative investigations and assessments related to the major concepts as well as satisfy summative assessment requirements.

In this non-clinical intermediate course, students examine the major concepts around the flow of matter and energy within ecosystems and explore the best methodologies to teach these concepts. The major concepts include: energy production in organisms; cycling of carbon through each sphere; carbon?s role in living things; cycling of matter and energy in aerobic and anaerobic conditions; and cycling of matter and energy among organisms and ecosystems. The student develops multiple engaging activities and lesson plans to teach middle or high school children details within the major concepts. Students create formative investigations and assessments related to the major concepts as well as satisfy summative assessment requirements. Students plan an integrated/thematic unit with lessons that align with Next Generation Science Standards.

In this intermediate clinical course, students participate in several formative clinical experience tasks to prepare them for the facilitation of effective 7-12 science lessons. Students use Next Generation Science Standards and prior student evidence to create and deliver intermediate level lessons that include higher order thinking, rich academic language, differentiation, and data based instructional decisions. Students' clinical assignments are carried out and assessed in an approved science classroom under the supervision of faculty and on-site Supervising Practitioners.