Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Teaching and Teacher Education (TTE )  Department Info

TTE 195A -- Introduction to the Profession of Teaching  (1 unit)
Description:  Current issues in K-12 teaching and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures.  This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 197A -- Freshman Success Class  (1 unit)
Description:  Retention studies have shown that students who feel a greater sense of connection with their college are more likely to stay in school and graduate. Students can develop this sense of connection by becoming involved in college life and in their academics. This class will help Pre-Education students begin to develop a sense of connection to the College of Education, the University, and to the teaching profession. Students will learn about the College of Education’s programs and services; have the opportunity to meet faculty members; learn about resources and services at the UA that promote retention; develop a deeper understanding of the teaching profession; gain experience in classroom observation; develop a graduation plan; and learn about the application process to the College of Education. This class combines class activities and discussions with out-of-class learning experiences, along with personal reflection and readings
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 199 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 293 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 294 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 299 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 299H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 300 -- Classroom Processes and Instruction  (4 units)
Description:  Classroom observation, management, instruction, and planning processes; includes field work and laboratory experiences.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  admission to the College of Education.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 300C -- Classroom Process + Instruct: Guidance in Early Childhood Settings  (4 units)
Description:  Nature and teaching and learning to teach; understanding early childhood classroom systems-guidance and management of young children; student motivation; understanding the many dimensions of student diversity; planning for instruction-especially with regard to developmentally appropriate practices: major philosophical orientations that influence classroom instruction and the major theorists; teaching through presentation; direct instruction and assessment; concepts teaching and discussion; elements of play and the major role of play in early childhood settings, cooperative learning and problem based (inquiry) instruction; working in schools; forming and fostering parental partnerships. Will engage in a 45 hour field observation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education and to the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program.
Typical structure:  3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 302 -- Educational Applications in Museum Anthropology  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to museum education and anthropology of the Southwest which examines cultural diversity of the region. Students conduct museum tours for public school students.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ANTH 302.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 322 -- Teaching Language Arts and Communication in Elementary  (3 units)
Description:  The teaching of language and communicative arts in the elementary school, with special emphasis on current approaches and organization of methods and materials. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  TTEV322
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites and eligibility process. Credit will be given for TTE 322 or TTEV 322 but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 323 -- Teaching Reading and Decoding in Elementary School  (3 units)
Description:  The teaching of reading and decoding in the elementary school, with special emphasis on current approaches and organization of methods and materials. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  TTEV323
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites and eligibility process. Credit will be given for TTE 323 or TTEV 323 but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 324 -- Teaching Science and Health in Elementary School  (3 units)
Description:  Basic course in methods of elementary school science and health instruction, with special emphasis on the skills and structure of science in relation to the processes of inquiry. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  TTEV324
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites and eligibility process. Credit will be given for TTE 324 or TTEV 324 but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 326 -- Teaching Elementary School Mathematics in a Technological Age  (3 units)
Description:  Concepts, methods, and use of materials, calculators and computers in the teaching of elementary school mathematics. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  TTEV326
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites and eligibility process. Credit will be given for TTE 326 or TTEV 326 but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 327 -- Teaching Elementary School Social Studies in a Multicultural Society  (3 units)
Description:  Methods and materials for teaching elementary school social studies with a multicultural emphasis. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  TTEV327
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites and eligibility process. Credit will be given for TTE 327 or TTEV 327 but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 338G -- Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education  (4 units)
Description:  contact department.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); FSHD 377; FSHD 408, ED P 310; Concurrent registration, FSHD 388, TTE 350.
Identical to:  FSHD 338G; FSHD is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 338M -- Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Music  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  MUS 338M.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 338U -- Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Education  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education. See College of Education, Student Services Office, for additional prerequisites.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 342 -- Middle School Curriculum & Teaching  (3 units)
Description:  Functions of the middle school as they pertain to curriculum organization, instructional strategies, student activities, guidance and evaluation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  admission to teacher preparation program.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 350 -- Schooling In America  (3 units)
Description:  Nature and functions of schools in society; school reform proposals; moral dimensions of schooling; equality of educational opportunity; alternatives to schooling; nature of teaching profession.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: TTE 350 or TTE 350C
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the College of Education or consent of department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 350C -- Schooling in America: Foundations of Early Childhood  (3 units)
Description:  Schooling in America: Foundations of Early Childhood, deals with the nature and functions of schools in society, with a particular focus on early childhood educational agencies; school reform proposals; moral dimensions of schooling; equality of educational opportunity and meritocracy; alternatives to schooling; issues facing state early education programs and school districts; and the nature of the teaching profession (among other topics). This course considers as major themes/orientations the history of schooling/education in the United States (a critical analysis of early childhood historical perspectives); the philosophical foundations of education/schooling, and the social/cultural/economic/political/legal contexts of education/schooling in America. All sections of TTE 350C require 20 hours of off campus field observation per semester. TBA once semester begins.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: TTE 350C or TTE 350
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to College of Education and to the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

TTE 393 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 394 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 394A -- Elementary School Reading  (1 unit)
Description:  Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, TTE 322, TTE 323; admission to the College of Education.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 394B -- Secondary Methods  (1 unit)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 300, ED P 310, admission to the College of Education. Concurrent registration, TTE 338U or TTE 414, or one only of TTE 410, TTE 411, TTE 412. Open to majors only.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 396H -- Honors Proseminar  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 397A -- Phonics in the Reading and Writing Curriculum  (2 units)
Description:  Expands the elementary education reading and writing methods course by offering in-depth exposure to the systematic relation between orthography and phonology in the English language and to teaching methods for incorporating phonics instruction into classroom and writing practices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 322, TTE 323.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

TTE 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 401 -- Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration and examination of technologies to solve mathematics problems and teach mathematics; emphasis on the integration of technology into the middle and high school and entry level curriculum mathematics curriculum.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 110 or MATH 122; MATH 113 or MATH 124.
May be convened with:  TTE 501.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 407 -- Principles of Vocational Education  (2 units)
Description:  Social and economic values of vocational education, federal laws, state policies and administration; theories and principles with special reference to programs in the secondary school.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 407; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 507.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 408 -- English as a Second Language in Bilingual Education  (3 units)
Description:  Methodology for the teaching of English as a component of bilingual education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ENGL 408; ENGL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 410 -- Teaching of Composition  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and practice of teaching writing in secondary schools and colleges.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ENGL306 or consent of instructor. Priority given to English Education majors and minors.
Identical to:  ENGL 410; ENGL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 411 -- Teaching of Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and practice of teaching literature, with intensive study of genres and works commonly taught in secondary schools.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ENGV411
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: TTE 411 or ENGV 411
Prerequisite(s):  9 units of literature or consent of instructor. Priority given to English Education majors and minors.
Identical to:  ENGL 411; ENGL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 414 -- Teaching of Modern Languages  (3 units)
Description:  Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter and evaluation in modern languages.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  FREN 414, ITAL 414, PORT 414, SPAN 414.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 417A -- Topics in the Teaching of English  (1-3 units)
Description:  Students will develop a philosophy of teaching English and transform theory and core course content into pedagogy by preparing teaching portfolios, developing teaching units and lesson plans that include writing assignments, and applying principles of curriculum design.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ENGV417A
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: TTE 417A or ENGV 417A
Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 101, ENGL 102.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.
Identical to:  ENGL 417A; ENGL is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 517A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 493 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 493A -- Student Teaching in Elementary Education  (3-12 units)
Description:  Successful completion of professional education courses, content area courses, and the basic skills exam is required prior to student teaching. Music education students must consult with a music education advisor to waive this requirement. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment in student teaching. Pass/fail grades are the only grades available for TTE 493A and TTE 493B. Enrollment in these courses will not reduce the amount for which a student can otherwise enroll under the pass-fail option.
Grading:  This course is offered for pass/fail only.
Also see:  TTEV493A
Special course fee required:  $45.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 300, TTE 322, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, ED P 301. Admission to the College of Education.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 493B -- Student Teaching in Secondary School  (1-12 units)
Description:  Successful completion of professional education courses, content area courses, and the basic skills exam is required prior to student teaching. Music education students must consult with a music education advisor to waive this requirement. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment in student teaching. Pass/fail grades are the only grades available for TTE 493A and TTE 493B. Enrollment in these courses will not reduce the amount for which a student can otherwise enroll under the pass-fail option.
Grading:  This course is offered for pass/fail only.
Also see:  TTEV493B
Special course fee required:  $45.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 300, ED P 310, LRC 435; appropriate method course. Admission to the College of Education.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 493L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 494 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 496C -- Issues in Teaching  (1 unit)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Also see:  TTEV496C
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, TTE 493A or TTE 493B. Credit will be given for TTE 496C or TTEV 496C but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 496M -- Exploring Life on the WWW: The Digital Dissemination of Biological Research  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed for aspiring life scientists and science teachers. It will improve students' literacy in the areas of life science data management, information technology, and the effective exchange of scientific information across disciplines and professional cultures.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  ECOL 182R, ECOL 182L, and consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Identical to:  ENTO 496M; ENTO is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 596M.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 499 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 501 -- Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration and examination of technologies to solve mathematics problems and teach mathematics; emphasis on the integration of technology into the middle and high school and entry level curriculum mathematics curriculum. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research paper and presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  TTE 401.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 503 -- Teacher Leadership and School Change  (3 units)
Description:  Teacher leadership and involvement as it applies to change process, school improvement, collaborative decision-making, school assessment, strategic planning, and school restructuring.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 504 -- Trends/Issues in Elementary Schools  (3 units)
Description:  Investigation of the rationale, implementation and consequences of recent trends/issues in elementary school organization, curriculum and methodology.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.

TTE 505 -- Trends/Issues in Secondary Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of purposes and functions of middle level and high schools, investigation of trends, issues, and organization of curriculum and programs.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 507 -- Principles of Vocational Education  (2 units)
Description:  Social and economic values of vocational education, federal laws, state policies and administration; theories and principles with special reference to programs in the secondary school. Graduate-level requirements include developing a philosophy statement for a secondary-level school.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 507; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 407.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 510 -- Advanced Scientific Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced methods class for science teachers interested in critically reflecting on their instructional style, developing a rationale for science instruction, and understanding progressive science education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 515 -- Observation and Supervision of Student and In-service Teachers  (3 units)
Description:  Research-based strategies to supervise and critique teaching events, and to determine positive ways of thinking and acting in classrooms.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 517A -- Topics in the Teaching of English  (1-3 units)
Description:  Students will develop a philosophy of teaching English and transform theory and core course content into pedagogy by preparing teaching portfolios, developing teaching units and lesson plans that include writing assignments, and applying principles of curriculum design. Graduate-level requirements include for each unit, production of a portfolio with lessons, a bibliography, and statement about the goals of the unit.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.
Identical to:  ENGL 517A; ENGL is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 417A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 520 -- The School Curriculum: Science  (3 units)
Description:  Elementary and secondary science curricula in terms of their aims, content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These science curricula are placed within a historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 324.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 521 -- Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Curriculum  (3 units)
Description:  Elementary and middle school mathematics curricula in terms of their aims, content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These mathematics curricula are placed within a historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 326.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 522 -- The School Curriculum: Social Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Elementary and secondary social studies curricula in terms of their aims content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These social studies curricula are placed within an historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 327 or TTE 338U.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 523 -- Curriculum Issues and Practices: Science  (3 units)
Description:  Current issues in science education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 324.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 524 -- Curriculum Issues and Practices: Mathematics  (3 units)
Description:  Current issues in mathematics education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 326.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 525 -- Curriculum Issues and Practices: Social Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Current issues in social studies education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 327 or TTE 338U.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 526 -- Investigations in Early Childhood Education  (3 units)
Description:  Critical study and evaluation of research findings and learning theories with emphasis upon pedagogical implications related to early childhood education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 528 -- Developing Programs for Young Children  (3 units)
Description:  Contemporary early educational programs with emphasis upon the child's changing needs in the home, school and society. Criteria unique to particular ECE programs are analyzed to establish guidelines for program development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 529 -- Classroom Organization and Management  (3 units)
Description:  An analysis of concepts, research findings, and effective practices for organizing and managing classrooms. Experiences in solving management problems provided.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, TTE 539; EDL 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 530 -- Environmental Learning  (3 units)
Description:  Environmental learning helps people better understand, appreciate and live with the natural world. This course explores approaches to environmental learning, including earth education, environmental education and ecological literacy, in schools and informal education settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 536 -- Alternatives in the Secondary Classroom  (3 units)
Description:  Theoretical bases, methods and strategies for delivering instruction in secondary classrooms are examined, discussed and applied.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 537 -- Equity in Schools and Society  (3 units)
Description:  Implicit and explicit ways in which values are introduced into the classroom and school. Research on the hidden curriculum, ethnic/racial and sex equity and prejudice and methods for combating inequities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  MAS 537.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 539 -- Recent Research on Teaching and Schooling  (3 units)
Description:  An overview of the concepts, methodologies and findings of recent research on teaching and schooling practices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 539, EDL 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 545 -- Curriculum Theory and Policy  (3 units)
Description:  A survey of theoretical frameworks in curriculum; the processes of content representation and enactment; planning evaluation, and change; analysis of curriculum policy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 550 -- School Reform in America  (3 units)
Description:  The course takes a comprehensive look at school reform in the United States, primarily in pre K-12 education. It examines the reforms being used and proposed, and whether they seem to be helping students, increasing equity, and improving schools.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 593 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 593L -- Legislative Internship  (1-9 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 593R -- Action Research Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 597R.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 594 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 595E -- Master's Colloquium  (1-3 units)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 3 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 596C -- Topics in Teacher Education  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 596M -- Exploring Life on the WWW: The Digital Dissemination of Biological Research  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed for aspiring life scientists and science teachers. It will improve students' literacy in the areas of life science data management, information technology, and the effective exchange of scientific information across disciplines and professional cultures. Graduate-level requirements include an individual project and participation in a group project. Undergraduates will only have to participate in group projects.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Identical to:  ENTO 596M; ENTO is home department.
May be convened with:  TTE 496M.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 597R -- Action Research Workshop  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

TTE 599 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Also see:  TTEV599
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 611 -- Philosophy of Education  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis of values and conflicts in American culture as these direct educational policy; critical examination of contending philosophies in the light of democratic ideals.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 612 -- Staff Development and Teacher Induction  (3 units)
Description:  The concept, context, content, processes and evaluation models of staff development as enacted in school settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  EDL 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 616 -- Learning Environments in Education  (3 units)
Description:  An examination of learning environments in educational settings, with a focus on comprehensive research based programs designed to support all facets of the learning context. Attention is paid to understanding theory, design, enactment, and research of K-12 learning environments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ED P 616.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 665 -- Cognition in Science Education  (3 units)
Description:  An examination of how students learn science and the implications for effective science instruction in K-12 settings. Attention is paid to contemporary theory and research related to cognitive development and cognition in science education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TTE 693 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 694 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 696A -- Research on Teacher Education  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 539, TTE 545, EDL 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 696B -- Research on Teaching  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TTE 539, TTE 545, EDL 504.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 696C -- Topics in Education  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TTE 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 793 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 793A -- Classroom Research  (3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  LRC 605.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 793B -- Teacher Education Research  (3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  LRC 605.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 794 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 799 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 900 -- Research  (2-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 909 -- Master's Report  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TTE 910 -- Thesis  (1-4 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

TTE 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.