All
other Major Content Areas - You will
work closely with your university advisor to
choose courses in conjunction with the goals
you submitted with your application to the
MI program. This coursework may include courses
in areas such as social studies, mathematics,
science, literacy, education, technology, classroom
management and diversity.
The following lists (Literacy,
Mathematics,
Science, Social
Studies and Technology)
can provide a starting point for identifying
elective courses to address the goals you submitted
with your application to the MI program. In addition
to the following lists, any EDUC 600-699 and
EDUC 730-799 course should be considered as a
potential elective course. Your advisor will
provide additional help in selecting appropriate
elective courses. Remember,
you must secure the approval of your advisor
before enrolling in any elective course.
Literacy
The following courses typically are good candidates
for electives to address literacy-related goals.
You must receive approval from your advisor before
enrolling in an elective course. Approval is
based on the match between the course and the
goals you submitted with your application to
the MI program.
EDUC 601, Language Development in the Classroom
EDUC 602, Childhood Literature
EDUC 603, Literature for Adolescents
EDUC 604, Teaching Writing in the Elementary
and Middle School
EDUC 608, Foundations of Reading Instruction
EDUC 620, Foundations of Reading Instruction
EDUC 622, The Role of Literacy in Content Areas
Mathematics
The following courses typically are good candidates
for electives to address mathematics-related
goals. You must receive approval from your advisor
before enrolling in an elective course. Approval
is based on the match between the course and
the goals you submitted with your application
to the MI program.
EDUC 634, Topics in Mathematics Curricula:
Grades K-8
EDUC 635, Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary
School
EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in the Middle
School
EDUC 730, Implementing Middle School Math Using
Technology
MATH 579, Geometry and Proof for High School
Teachers
MATH 580, Analysis for AP Calculus Teachers
MATH 581, On the Nature of Proof
MATH 582, Studies in Discrete Mathematics
MATH 583, Probability and Statistics for Education
MATH 584, Advanced Secondary Methods
MATH 585, Technology in Secondary Mathematics
MATH 586, Mathematical Problem Solving: Theories
and Practices
MATH 587, Proportional Reasoning for Middle
School Teachers
MATH 588, Geometry and Measurement for Middle
School Teachers
MATH 589 (SCEN 545), Quantitative Literacy & Scientific
Inquiry for Middle School Teachers
MATH 590, Patterns & Algebra for Middle
School Teachers
MATH 591, Implementing Exemplary Curriculum:
Middle School Mathematics
All other masters level courses (MATH 500-578
and MATH 600-699) require a very strong preparation
in mathematics. You should have at least a
bachelor’s degree in mathematics before
considering these other courses.
Science
The following courses typically are good candidates
for electives to address science-related goals.
You must receive approval from your advisor before
enrolling in an elective course. Approval is
based on the match between the course and the
goals you submitted with your application to
the MI program.
EDUC 641, Science Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 642, Topics in Science Education
EDUC 643, Environmental Education
EDUC 696, Methods of Teaching Secondary Science
ENWC 501, Natural History for Teachers
MAST 603, Introduction to Marine and Aquatic
Education
MAST 605, Topics: Marine Science Education
BISC 510, Topics in Middle School Biology Education:
Genetics
BISC 530, Topics in Biology Education: Nature
of Science and Evolution
GEOL 501, Topics in Middle School Geology Education:
Watersheds
GEOL 502, Topics in Middle School Geology Education:
Earth History
SCEN 540, Energy Across Systems for Secondary
Educators
SCEN 541, The Nature of Matter for Secondary
Educators
SCEN 545 (MATH 589), Quantitative Literacy & Scientific
Inquiry for Middle School Teachers
SCEN 569, Delaware’s Ecosystems
All other masters level courses in ENWC,
MAST, BISC, GEOL and SCEN require a very strong
preparation in the specific science area. You
should have at least a bachelor’s degree
in the specific area before considering other
courses.
Social Studies
The following courses typically are good candidates
for electives to address technology-related goals.
You must receive approval from your advisor before
enrolling in an elective course. Approval is
based on the match between the course and the
goals you submitted with your application to
the MI program.
With advisor approval, MI social studies students
may enroll in graduate classes across the university
that focus on various aspects of the social studies
curriculum, and connect to their individualized
program goals. Here are a few possible examples:
EDUC 612, Ethnic Studies and Multicultural
Education
EDUC 639, Technology Integration in Middle
and High School Social Studies
EDUC 644, Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
ECON 667, Seminar: Mini-Society
GEOG 667, Summer Geography Institute for Teachers
Technology
The following courses typically are good candidates
for electives to address technology-related goals.
You must receive approval from your advisor before
enrolling in an elective course. Approval is
based on the match between the course and the
goals you submitted with your application to
the MI program.
EDUC 632, Using the Internet for Curriculum
Applications
EDUC 639, Learning Technologies Across the
Curriculum
EDUC 639, Cognition and Technology
EDUC 639, Theory and Practice of Educational
Technology
EDUC 639, Applications of Computers in Teaching
Writing to Elementary and Secondary School Students
EDUC 639, Technology Planning
EDUC 639, Internet Technologies
EDUC 639, K-12 Technology Integration
EDUC 639, Introduction to Networking in Education
EDUC 653, Computer-Assisted Instruction for
Remedial and Special Education
EDUC 685, Multimedia Literacy
