Students will explore the discipline of geography, focusing on the relationship between people and places on earth (cultural and physical). Students will acquire an accurate spatial perspective of the world and apply that perspective to classroom and real-world situations. Students will understand the intricate connections between geography and other Social Studies disciplines with a broad focus on globalization and development.

This course will support students' transition through university life through the infusion of academic and personal development. Through exploration of concepts including personal asset reflection, opportunity and career development, collaboration with others, social-emotional learning, and strategies for academic coursework, you will be empowered to identify and practice the college- and career-readiness skills essential for long-term success.

Field-based practicum for preservice teachers seeking initial licensure. Students develop skills in fostering positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole class instruction; and observing and reflecting on practice. This course meets the guidelines for state-approved teacher education programs in Virginia.

Field-based practicum for preservice teachers seeking initial licensure. Students develop skills in fostering positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole class instruction; and observing and reflecting on practice. This course meets the guidelines for state-approved teacher education programs in Virginia.

Field-based practicum for preservice teachers seeking initial licensure. Students develop skills in fostering positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole class instruction; and observing and reflecting on practice. This course meets the guidelines for state-approved teacher education programs in Virginia.

Presents cognitive and behavioral 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 and special education placements to support student achievement of the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Semester-long intensive clinical experience designed to develop skills in fostering relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; observing and reflecting on teaching and learning; and designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole group instruction. Designed to support elementary teachers enrolled in the state-approved teacher education program.

Semester-long intensive clinical experience designed to develop skills in fostering relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; observing and reflecting on teaching and learning; and designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole group instruction. Designed to support special education teachers enrolled in the state-approved teacher education program.

Semester-long intensive clinical experience designed to develop skills in fostering relationships with students, colleagues, and peers; observing and reflecting on teaching and learning; and designing and implementing individual, small group, and whole group instruction. Designed to support early/primary teachers enrolled in the state-approved teacher education program.

Designed to accompany the teaching internship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.