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EDIS 5041 Behavior & Classroom Management
Spring 2027

Examination of principles and applications of behavior analysis in education settings. Students learn fundamental concepts of human behavior as well as procedures for managing classroom behavior and routines for establishing …

4.0
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4.0
Difficulty
3.70
GPA
EDIS 5051 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools II
Spring 2027

The second course in the "Teaching Science Sequence" addresses scientific inquiry, teaching process skills, safety, assessment, and evaluation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education program; EDIS 5050.

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Difficulty
3.92
GPA
EDIS 5060 Math Instruction for Special Education
Spring 2027

Teaches special education preservice teachers the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) K-12 content strands: Number and Number Sense; Computation and Estimation; Measurement; Geometry: Probability and Statistics; and Patterns, Functions, …

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Difficulty
3.88
GPA
EDIS 5075 Online Teaching and Course Design
Spring 2027

Instructional design and development of online courses within formal educational settings (for-credit higher education courses, virtual k-12 schools, professional credentialing) with regular and substantive interaction in a learning community. Develop …

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Difficulty
3.80
GPA
EDIS 5080 Differentiating Instruction
Spring 2027

Examines principles and practices necessary for addressing the learning needs of diverse student populations (including culturally and linguistically diverse students, gifted learners, English learners, students with disabilities) at all levels …

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Difficulty
3.71
GPA
EDIS 5133 Basic Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Spring 2027

The course will focus on the basic principles of ABA. The course will cover the characteristics, theories, basic definitions, principles, and processes of behavior analysis and basic behavior change techniques. …

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Difficulty
3.52
GPA
EDIS 5134 Behavior Observations and Analysis
Spring 2027

This course is designed to provide skills, practice, and knowledge in advanced theory and methods of ABA. Emphasis will be placed on the theory, principles, procedures, and science of ABA. …

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Difficulty
3.51
GPA
EDIS 5136 Ethics and Professional Conduct of Behavior Analysts
Spring 2027

This course will familiarize the student with ethical issues and responsibilities of special educators and behavior analysts by leading organizations in the fields of education and mental health. Informed consent, …

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Difficulty
3.72
GPA
EDIS 5140 Methods of Instruction and Collaboration in Special Education
Spring 2027

This course presents instructional approaches for teaching students with disabilities in a variety of service delivery options. Emphasis is given to collaborating and adapting instruction, assessment, and materials within inclusion …

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Difficulty
3.76
GPA
EDIS 5141 IEP & Transition Planning
Spring 2027

This class will focus on the development of legally appropriate IEPs and their application to instructional planning. The course will also address transition planning and the strategies for assisting students …

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Difficulty
3.86
GPA
EDIS 5142 IEP Development and Implementation
Spring 2027

This class will focus on the development of legally appropriate IEPs and their application to instructional planning. Students will gain knowledge of the eligibility process, as well as legal and …

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Difficulty
3.94
GPA
EDIS 5144 Understanding and Applying Research in Special Education
Spring 2027

This advanced course is designed for special education specialists seeking to enhance their skills in interpreting, evaluating, and applying research findings to improve educational practices for individuals with disabilities. The …

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Difficulty
3.86
GPA
EDIS 5175 Issues in K-12 Education
Spring 2027

The purpose of this course is to identify, explore, and discuss some of education's defining issues. The first part of the course examines the foundation and history of American education …

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Difficulty
3.91
GPA
EDIS 5176 Contemporary Issues in Special Education
Spring 2027

This course examines critical issues in special education leadership, emphasizing evidence-based practices and data-informed decision making. Topics include disproportionality in identification, inclusive strategies, culturally responsive practices, and intervention methods. Students …

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Difficulty
3.48
GPA
EDIS 5221 Reading and Writing Foundations
Spring 2027

This course addresses reading and writing development from emergent literacy through adolescent readers with attention to diverse needs of students. The course also addresses components of effective literacy programs (e.g., …

4.6
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2.0
Difficulty
3.78
GPA
EDIS 5230 Reading and Writing Instruction for Special Education
Spring 2027

This course provides an examination of current reading and writing research and its implications for assessment and instruction for students with reading and writing disabilities. This course focuses on the …

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Difficulty
3.92
GPA
EDIS 5270 Teaching Reading Writing to ELs
Spring 2027

This online course is designed for educators of children who are learning English as a second language. Theory is grounded in researched practices for teaching reading with an understanding of …

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Difficulty
3.92
GPA
EDIS 5340 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
Spring 2027

Designed to teach elementary pre-service teachers fundamental social studies concepts of United States history, Virginia Studies, civics, geography, and economics appropriate for meeting the Virginia Standards of Learning in grades …

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Difficulty
3.95
GPA
EDIS 5401 Teaching English in Secondary Schools II
Spring 2027

Translate theory & research into practice: design instructional units using a variety of best practices. Emphasis on individualized projects, developmentally appropriate learning objectives, authentic assessments, plus cooperative learning, creativity, reflection, …

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Difficulty
3.68
GPA
EDIS 5410 Young Adult Literature
Spring 2027

Using Sims Bishops' (1990) mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors framework, students read, analyze, and discuss contemporary young adult literature (YAL) featuring marginalized viewpoints and identities. Students will collaborate around …

5.0
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.90
GPA