Elementary Education K-6
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7885 Elementary Student Teaching K-6, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Elementary K-6 Courses
GED 7835 Teaching Art in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7836 Teaching Music in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7837 Teaching Health in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7838 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School/K-6, 1cr
GED 7840 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7846 Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7846L LAB: Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School, 2cr
GED 7847 Critical and Connected Learning Approaches to Literacy Instruction, 2cr
GED 7851 Teaching Science in the Elementary School/K-6, 4cr
GED 7852 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School/K-6, 6cr
GED 7852L LAB: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School, 2cr
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English as a Second Language K-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7878 Teaching ESL and World Languages K-12 Part I, 4cr
GED 7896 K-12 Student Teaching, 8cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
ESL 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2 cr (Additional License)
English as a Second Language Courses
ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
ESL 8110 Language and Society, 4 cr
ESL 8120 Pedagogical Grammar and Discourse, 4cr
ESL 8130 Exploring Learner Language and SLA, 4cr
ESL 7770 Critical Praxis in TESOL, 4 cr (prerequisite for ESL 7776)
ESL 7753 Testing and Evaluation of English Language Learners, 2cr
ESL 7776 ESL Methods, 4 cr (take semester prior to student teaching)
To get an ESL license in Minnesota, candidates need to show that they have learned a language other than English. The minimum requirement is either two years in high school or two semesters in college, documented with a transcript. Candidates whose first language is not English, or who have acquired another language in other ways, should discuss their case with Hamline staff.
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Communication Arts and Literature 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7857 Teaching Communication Arts/Lit and Dance/Theatre Arts Part I, 4cr
GED 7870 Teaching Comm Arts/Lit in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/5-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Additional License)
Communication Arts/Literature Courses
ENG 1900 Into to Literature and Criticism, 4cr
ENG 3020 Literary and Cultural Theory, 4cr
ENG 3190 Intro to Linguistics or ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
ENG 1210 or 1230 A Literature Survey Course of an earlier period, 4cr
ENG 1220 or 1240 A Literature Survey Course of a later period, 4cr
ENG xxxx A Comm Arts/Lit Course with a Race/Ethnicity Focus
ENG xxxx A Comm Arts/Lit Course with a Gender Focus
ENG 3720 Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice, 4cr
COMM 1100 Introduction to Comm Studies, 4cr
COMM 1110 Public Speaking, 4cr
COMM 3320 Media in the Digital Age, 4cr
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Social Studies 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/5-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Methods Requirements - Social Studies
GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
Social Studies Courses
ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
ECON 1310 - Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 1320 - Macroeconomic Analysis
HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
HIST 3XXX - History course numbered above 3010
HIST XXXX - Non-Western History course
PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
PSY 1330 - General Psychology
SOC 1110 - Introduction to Sociological Thinking
One course in Human Geography or World Geography (not offered at Hamline)
Concentration Courses
Six courses in one concentration area from one of the subject areas listed above. At least one of the six courses must be at the 5000 level and at least one must be at the 3000 level. This concentration must also include the methodology course in the discipline from among the options below.
Note: Courses listed above are counted toward the concentration area.
Methodology Course
Choose the course that matches the concentration area.
- ANTH 5260 - Anthropological Thought and Theory
- HIST 3010 - Historical Methods
- PSCI 3540 - Political Research and Analysis
- PSY 3350 - Research Methods in Psychology
- QMBE 1310 - Statistics (for economics)
- SOC 3930 - Social Research Methods
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Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Science 5-8 Courses
BIOL 1510 Integrated Concepts in Biology I, 4cr
BIOL 1520 Integrated Concepts in Biology II, 4cr
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
PHYS 1150/1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1160/1240 General Physics II, 4cr
PHYS 1120 Astronomy, 4cr
SCED 6100 Earth Systems: Inside/Out, 3cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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5-8 Communication Arts and Literature Endorsement*
*5-8 Communication Arts and Literature Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Communication Arts/Literature 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7857 - Teaching Communication Arts/Literature, Dance/Theatre Arts Part I
GED 7870 - Teaching Communication Arts/Literature in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 Communication Arts and Literature
ENG 1900 - Introduction to Literature and Criticism
ENG 3720 - Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice
ENG XXXX - One English course with a Race/Ethnicity or Gender focus
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
One literature survey course:
ENG 1210 - British Literatures to 1789
ENG 1220 - British Literatures after 1789
ENG 1230 - American Literatures to 1860
ENG 1240 - American Literatures after 1860
ENG 1250 - World Literatures
One communications course:
COMM 1100 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COMM 1320 - Introduction to Critical Media Studies
COMM 3320 - Media in the Digital Age
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5-8 Mathematics Endorsement*
*5-8 Mathematics Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Mathematics 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
GED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7879 - Teaching Mathematics and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7880 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 MAthematics Courses
MATH 1170 - Calculus I
MATH 1180 - Calculus II
MATH 1200 - Statistics
MATH 3440 - Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3550 - Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 3560 - Modern Geometry
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5-8 Social Studies Endorsement*
*5-8 Social Studies Endorsement is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
MTLE: Middle Level Social Studies 5-8 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
GED 7815 - Schools and Society
GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
GED 7872 - Exceptionality
G
ED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum
GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II
5-8 Social Studies Courses
ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
HIST 3000 - Workshop in History
PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
One course in Human Geography (not offered at Hamline)
One Economics COURSE
Choose one:
ECON 1310 - Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 1320 - Macroeconomic Analysis
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Chemistry 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
CHEM 3240 Analytical Chemistry, 4cr
CHEM 3450 Organic Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 3820 Biochemistry I, 4cr
CHEM XXXX Chemistry course with a research component
PHYS 1150 or 1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1160 or 1240 General Physics II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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Life Science 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum (Additional License)
Biology Courses
BIOL 1510 Integrated Concepts in Biology I, 4cr
BIOL 1520 Integrated Concepts in Biology II, 4cr
BIOL 3050 Principles of Genetics, 4cr
BIOL 3060 Principles of Cell Biology, 4cr
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective
BIOL XXXX Biology Elective with a research component
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
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Physics 9-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7894 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Additional License)
Physics Courses
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry I, 4cr
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry II, 4cr
PHYS 1230 General Physics I, 4cr
PHYS 1240 General Physics II, 4cr
PHYS 3540 Modern Physics, 4cr
PHYS 5930 Theoretical Mechanics, 4cr
PHYS 5xxx Physics elective, 4cr
PHYS 5xxx Physics elective with research component, 4cr
MATH 1170 Calculus I, 4cr
MATH 1180 Calculus II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
MATH 3320 Multivariable and Vector Calculus, 4cr
MATH 3720 Introduction to Applied Mathematics is a prerequisite for most of the 5000+ level classes.
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Mathematics 5-12
Education Courses
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7879 Teaching Math and Science in the Middle and Secondary School Part I, 4cr
GED 7880 Teaching Math in the Middle and Secondary School Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/9-12, 6cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr (Initial License)
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Math Courses
MATH 1170 Calculus I, 4cr
MATH 1180 Calculus II, 4cr
MATH 1200 Statistics, 4cr
MATH 3440 Discrete Math, 4cr
MATH 3550 Foundations of Mathematics, 4cr
MATH 3560 Modern Geometry, 4cr
MATH xxxx Elective
MATH xxxx Elective
MATH xxxx Elective
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World Languages and Cultures: Spanish K-12
Education Courses
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7878 Teaching ESL and World Languages in K-12 Part I, 4cr
GED 7881 Teaching World Languages in K-12 Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7896 Student Teaching/K-12, 8cr (Initial License)
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2cr
GED 7990 Advanced Practicum, 2cr (Additional License)
Spanish Courses
SPAN 3900 Advanced Conversation and Composition, 4cr
SPAN 3910 Spanish for the Professional
SPAN/LSTD 5100 Contemporary Issues in the Americas, 4cr
SPAN 5300 La Cultura Popular en America Latina
ESL 8100 Linguistics for Language Teachers, 4cr
ESL 8110 Language and Society, 4cr
Five Spanish Courses beyond SPAN 3220 Intermediate Spanish II:
- Three or more courses taught in Spanish
- Incorporate a global sampling of Spanish-speaking geographic regions
- Must include a variety of classes in Literature, Politics, History, Language, and Culture
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)*
*Autism Spectrum Disorder License is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
SPED 7100 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Introduction and Overview, 2cr
SPED 7101 Proactive Behavior Management, 2 cr
SPED 7102 Assessment: Identification and Planning for the Student with ASD, 2cr
SPED 7103 Communication, Assessment, and Intervention for Learners with ASD, 2cr
SPED 7104 Intervention and Strategies for Students with ASD, 4cr
SPED 7105 Collaborative Transition Programming to Support Individuals with ASD Across Ages, 2cr
SPED 7106 Social Cognition, 2cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7990 ASD Licensure Advanced Practicum (8 weeks student teaching), 5cr
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K-12 Reading License*
*K-12 Reading License is only offered as an additional license.
Education Courses
LANG 8300 Essentials in Literacy, 4cr
LANG 8310 Critical Literacy, 2cr
LANG 8320 Reading Strategies 2cr
LANG 8330 Reading Assessment and Evaluation, K-12, 4cr
LANG 8340 Introduction to Literacy Leadership, 2cr
FIELD EXPERIENCES (4 EXPERIENCES, 35 HOURS):
Participate in at least one field experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. You may also work with students in your own educational setting.
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K-12 Theatre Dance
NOTE: Only available as an initial license to undergraduate students.
EDUCATION COURSES
Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the teacher education program.
GED 7801 Intro to Advanced Teacher Thinking, 0cr
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools &Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
GED 7857 Teaching Communication Arts/Lit and Dance/Theatre Arts Part I, 4cr
GED 7882 Teaching Dance and Theatre Arts in K-12 Part II, 4cr
GED 7888 English Learners in the Mainstream, 2cr
GED 7896 Student Teaching/K-12, 8 cr
GED 7050 Student Teaching Seminar, 2 cr
THEATRE COURSES
THTR 1120 Intro to Theatre Arts: Stage & Screen, 4cr
THTR 1130 Dance I, 4cr
THTR 1140 Creating Movement, 4cr or THTR 3800 Hamline Dance Ensemble, 2 cr
THTR 1230 Acting I, 4cr
THTR 1420 Technical Theatre, 4cr
THTR 5520 Stage Direction, 4cr
THTR 3160 Theatre and Culture: Modern to Post-Modern, 4 cr
THTR 3140 Theatre and Culture: Ancient to Renaissance, 4cr
THTR 3120 Analyzing the Dramatic Text, 4cr
THTR 5910 Senior Theatre Project (Theatre Prod), 2cr fall
THTR 5910 Senior Theatre Project (Theatre Prod), 2cr spring
CHOOSE ONE
THTR 3700 Creative Dramatics in the Elementary Classroom, 4cr
THTR 3750 TBD, 4cr
CHOOSE ONE
THTR 3410 Stage Makeup, 4cr
THTR 3440 Scene and Lighting Design, 4cr
THTR 3450 Costume Design, 4cr
Adult Basic Education*
*Adult basic education is currently only offered as an initial license.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION COURSES
NOTE: Undergraduate students register for EDU classes until admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU 1150/GED 7815 Schools & Society, 4cr
EDU 1250/GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr
EDU 3500/GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr
EDU 3260/GED 7867 Theory to Practice, 4cr
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COURSES
EDU 7601 Introduction to Adult Education, 4cr
ESL 7631 Introduction to the Adult ESL Learner: Oral Skills, 2cr
EDUC 7636 Course Design for Adult Classes, 2cr
ESL/EDUC 7638 Assessment of Adult Students, 2cr
EDUC 7xxx ABE Field Experience, 0cr
EDUC 6xxx elective course in ESL, mathematics, or adult education, 2cr
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