May 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Academics at Albion College
  Academic Regulations
  Programs of Study
  Course Descriptions
  Admission to Albion
  Tuition and Fees
  Student Life
  The Albion Campus
  About Albion College
  Albion College’s Mission
  The Purpose of the College
  Albion College Diversity Statement
  Albion’s History
  Appendix: Privacy Rights Policy
HELP
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

The following lists include all courses normally offered at Albion College. However, not all courses are offered every year. When possible, courses offered in alternate years are designated. For details, students should consult the Class Schedule for each semester, available online at: www.albion.edu/registrar. The College reserves the right to add or withdraw courses without prior announcement, as conditions may require.

Unless otherwise stated, 100 level courses are intended for freshmen, 200 level for sophomores, 300 and 400 level for juniors and seniors.

A list of courses which meet the core and category requirements, organized by departments, is available online at www.albion.edu/registrar.

Further information may be obtained at the Registrar’s Office in the Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building.
 

Education
  

  • EDUC 110: Exploring Teaching Colloquium

    .25 unit
    Exploration of educational careers and options for teacher certification. Students will document a minimum of ten hours of clinical experience observing in varied educational settings and grade levels. Staff
  

  • EDUC 187: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 188: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 189: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 195: Education Foundations: Access, Equity and Advocacy

    1 Unit
    Introductory course for students interested in exploring the field of education, TESL, and PK-12 education with teacher certification. An overview of the historical, social, political, multicultural, and philosophical foundations of education. Provides the larger conceptual perspectives necessary for studying teaching, learning and education and critically examines the power relationships among teachers, schools and society.  A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers PK-12, the Michigan Core Teaching Practice with explicit emphasis on building relationships and creating equitable learning environments for ethnolinguistically diverse students. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Staff
  

  • EDUC 196: Learner-Centered Approaches, Supports and Technologies

    1 Unit
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
    Introductory course for students interested in PK-12 education with teacher certification. Emphasizes understanding and application of learner-centered approaches, supports and technologies as well as social-emotional learning. These are essential in understanding and supporting personal and professional growth, as well as in understanding diverse PK-12 learners and the development of the whole child. These will be explored in greater depth in all subsequent education courses. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for the Preparation of Teachers PK-12, Early Childhood Quality Standards, the Michigan Core Teaching Practices and special education. Staff
  

  • EDUC 202: Foundational Contexts of Education

    (1 Unit)
    An overview of the historical, social, political, multicultural and philosophical foundations of education. Provides the larger conceptual perspectives necessary for studying teaching, learning and education, and critically examines the relationship among teachers, schools and society. Seminar and field practicum. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Henke, Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 203: Processes in Learning and Teaching

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202  and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
    Introductory course for students interested in teacher education. Emphasizes understanding and application of four processes: (1) observation, (2) inquiry, (3) reflection/assessment and (4) connection/creativity. These processes are essential in understanding and supporting personal and professional growth and in understanding teaching and learning in diverse K-12 classrooms. These processes, along with issues of personal and professional growth, will be explored in greater depth in all subsequent education course work. Seminar and special education field practicum. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Shanton, Staff.
  

  • EDUC 240: Brass Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 240 , 241. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 241: Brass Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 240 , 241. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 242: Woodwind Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 242 , 243. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 243: Woodwind Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 242 , 243. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 244: Stringed Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 244 , 245. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 245: Stringed Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 244 , 245. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 246: Percussion Instruments

    (1/4 Unit)
    Same as MUS 246 . Staff.
  

  • EDUC 247: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of Elementary Social Studies

    (1/2 Unit)
    Supports elementary education students in developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects and field-based teaching experiences. Required professional sequence course for all elementary education candidates in social studies. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 248: Children’s Literature

    (1 Unit)
    Literature for the elementary and middle school. Same as ENGL 248 . Staff.
  

  • EDUC 249: Social Studies Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Civic Engagement in a Diverse World

    1 Unit
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of Education Department
    Supports elementary education students in developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects and field-based teaching experiences. Required professional sequence course for all elementary education prospective teachers. Students will develop strategies for connecting the interrelated content in disciplines to the development of children as citizens of the world. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for the Preparation of Teachers PK-3, the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff
  

  • EDUC 269: Science Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Sustainability in a Diverse World

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    Inquiry-oriented, project-based coursework of pedagogical content for education students in STEM fields to develop knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences working with 21st century skills and technology. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 271: Literacy Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Contexts, Motivation and Engagement

    (.5 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    Examines relevant research base and theory on early literacy acquisition and learning contexts, motivation, engagement and assessments. Looks at culturally responsive pedagogy with children from a variety of cultural, economic, ethno-linguistic and racial backgrounds. Emphasizes the knowledge, practices, and strategies needed to address all of the constructs of literacy developing in an integrated manner and in the service of meaningful listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and visually representing. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, Early Childhood Quality Standards, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Shanton, Staff.
  

  • EDUC 287: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 288: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 289: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 300: Eligibility for Teacher Certification

    .25 unit
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    Eligibility for teacher certification requires completion of many steps, including successful passage of Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (American Council on the Teaching of Languages Oral Proficiency Interview also required for world language teachers). This course will provide students with the skills to take initiative in planning and accessing resources. Students may choose to take this course more than one time. Staff
  

  • EDUC 303: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Theory, Models and Policy in the Pedagogy of English as a Second Language

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites:  EDUC 195   or EDUC 202   and permission of department. Supports students with a minor in teaching English as a second language.
    This course introduces students to the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and its connection with English language learning in the classroom context. Theories, pedagogical models and policy regarding second language acquisition are examined carefully and critically. A wide range of cultural, linguistic, psychological, and social processes that are at the basis of language learning and acquisition, and current research findings in the field of SLA will be discussed in terms of professional practice and English learners’ needs. Staff
  

  • EDUC 304: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Assessment, Curriculum and Standards in the Pedagogy of English as a Second Language

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195   or EDUC 202   and permission of department. Supports students with a minor in teaching English as a second language. 
    This course advances students’ understanding of the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and its connection with English language learning in the classroom context. Assessment, curriculum, and standards in relation to teaching English as a second language are examined carefully and critically. A wide range of cultural, linguistic, psychological, and social processes that are at the basis of language learning and acquisition, and current research findings are highlighted. Staff
  

  • EDUC 319: Health and Wellness in the Elementary Classroom

    (1/2 Unit)
    Introduces elementary education students to a holistic approach for promoting healthy and active lifestyles for their students. Prospective teachers become familiar with designing and integrating movement, health and physical education content in K-8 classrooms. Includes a required field placement in a K-8 public school or other educational setting. Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 322: Teaching of Instrumental Music in the Schools

    (1 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 322 . Staff.
  

  • EDUC 325: Teaching of Music in the Elementary School

    (1 Unit)
    Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 325 . Staff.
  

  • EDUC 328: Teaching of Choral Music in the Secondary School

    (1 Unit)
    Same as MUS 328 . Staff.
  

  • EDUC 338: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Humanities

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in English and world languages (French, German and Spanish) in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Henke, Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 339: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Humanities

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in English and world languages (French, German and Spanish) in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Henke, Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 345: Methods of Teaching of Modern Languages

    (1 Unit)
    Same as MLAC 345 . Guenin-Lelle.
  

  • EDUC 348: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Social Sciences

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Education 202, 203 and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in history, political science, and psychology in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Henke.
  

  • EDUC 349: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Social Sciences

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in history, political science, and psychology in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Henke.
  

  • EDUC 354: Mathematics Essentials for Elementary Curriculum Design and Assessment

    (1 Unit)

    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    Examines relevant research base and theory on early mathematics learning, assessments and pedagogical approaches. Looks at culturally responsive pedagogy with children from a variety of cultural, economic, ethno-linguistic and racial backgrounds. Emphasizes mathematics-specific teaching in terms of the high-leverage knowledge, practices, and strategies needed to address all of the constructs of mathematics developing in an integrated manner and in the service of meaningful learning and success. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, Early Childhood Quality Standards, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff
  

  • EDUC 358: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Sciences

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in biology, chemistry, geological sciences, physics, and mathematics in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 359: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Sciences

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Supports secondary education students with majors/minors in biology, chemistry, geological sciences, physics, and mathematics in developing subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences. Inquiry-oriented and field-based. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 363: Supplemental Preparation for Teaching Grades 3-4

    .25 unit
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    This course supports prospective teachers to extend their certification to include grades 3-6. Students will further develop communication, analytical skills, creativity, and in-depth exploration of teaching and learning in 37. 5 hours of clinical experiences across grades 3-4 in elementary schools. Staff
  

  • EDUC 364: Supplemental Preparation for Teaching Grades 5-6

    .25 unit
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    This course supports prospective teachers to extend their certification to include grades 3-6. Students will further develop communication, analytical skills, creativity, and in-depth exploration of teaching and learning in 37. 5 hours of clinical experiences across grades 5-6 in elementary schools. Staff
  

  • EDUC 371: Literacy Essentials for Elementary Curriculum Design and Assessment

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
    Examines relevant research base and theory on early literacy acquisition and learning processes, assessments, and pedagogical approaches. Looks at culturally responsive pedagogy with children from a variety of cultural, economic, ethno-linguistic and racial backgrounds. Emphasizes the motivations, knowledge, practices, and strategies involved in teaching and learning. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. Twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, Early Childhood Quality Standards, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. This course is required for all K-12 French, German and Spanish majors. Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 373: Literacy Pedagogy in Secondary Schools

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Examines literacy pedagogy in the secondary content areas. Field experiences in public school classrooms provide opportunities to observe learners and to practice the skills, methods, and strategies for teaching content literacy. Should be taken the semester prior to student teaching. Henke, Staff.
  

  • EDUC 374: Teaching Advanced Concepts in Biology

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Extends elementary education students’ knowledge of biology-related scientific phenomena. Students design instructional experiences to teach concepts to K-8 audiences, culminating in final project which includes a digital portfolio and public performance. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 375: Teaching Advanced Concepts in Chemistry

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Extends elementary education students’ knowledge of chemistry-related scientific phenomena. Students design instructional experiences to teach concepts to K-8 audiences, culminating in final project which includes a digital portfolio and public performance. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 376: Teaching Advanced Concepts in Geology

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Extends elementary education students’ knowledge of geology-related scientific phenomena. Students design instructional experiences to teach concepts to K-8 audiences, culminating in final project which includes a digital portfolio and public performance. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 377: Teaching Advanced Concepts in Physics

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203  and permission of department.
    Extends elementary education students’ knowledge of physics-related scientific phenomena. Students design instructional experiences to teach concepts to K-8 audiences, culminating in final project which includes a digital portfolio and public performance. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 382: International Education Practicum

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to Fritz Shurmur Center for Teacher Development; application and approval of instructor.
    Students travel and study abroad, teach a lesson, and conduct an individual inquiry project in an education setting. Using comparative education and cultural studies frameworks, students gain new insights about education abroad and in the United States. This course is designed to enhance awareness of diversity, globalization, and cross-cultural competencies. Students are required to meet regularly with instructor before and after the practicum experience. Includes a course fee. Henke, Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 387: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 388: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 389: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 396: Boundary Crossings in Elementary Schools

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203 .
    Focuses on learning about and working in the Albion Public Schools with children/youth from different backgrounds. Combines curriculum and classroom management theory and practice, and emphasizes exploring and developing integrative and creative teaching skills before doing the student teaching semester. Note: This Maymester course/experience begins during the spring semester and extends for three and one-half weeks after the spring semester for all junior elementary teacher education students. Shanton, Staff.
  

  • EDUC 397: Boundary Crossings in Secondary Schools

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203 .
    Focuses on learning about and working in the Albion Pubic Schools with youth from different backgrounds. Combines curriculum and classroom management theory and practice, and emphasizes exploring and developing integrative and creative teaching skills before doing the student teaching semester. Note: This Maymester course/experience begins during the spring semester and extends for three and one-half weeks after the spring semester for all junior secondary teacher education students. Henke.
  

  • EDUC 398: Shurmur Mentorship-Practicum

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: EDUC 202 , EDUC 203 , junior standing with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA and permission of the Education Department.
    Develops a deeper awareness of the complexities in education and policy issues. Pairs students with mentors who work with education policy issues. Includes interpretation and evaluation of current educational policy issues faced by administrators and legislators who work on behalf of children and youth. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. This course is optional, not a requirement for certification. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • EDUC 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • EDUC 421: Elementary Student Teaching

    (3 Units)
    Prerequisites: Advising and permission from department.
    All elementary education courses need to be completed before student teaching. A full school day, semester-long Internship at the elementary school level under the supervision of an experienced, well qualified teacher. Weekly seminars provide a continuing support system for student teachers by establishing an open forum for the sharing of readings, problems and experiences. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee (but can be reimbursed by the Shurmur Center). Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 422: Secondary Student Teaching

    (3 Units)
    Prerequisites: Advising and permission from department.
    All secondary education courses need to be completed before student teaching. A full school day, semester-long Internship at the secondary school level under the supervision of an experienced, well qualified teacher. Weekly seminars provide a continuing support system for student teachers by establishing an open forum for the sharing of readings, problems and experiences. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee (but can be reimbursed by the Shurmur Center). Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 423: Student Teaching, Kindergarten through Grade 12-(K12)

    (3 Units)
    Prerequisites: Advising and permission from department.
    All education courses need to be completed for student teaching. A full school day, semester-long Internship is divided equally between the elementary and secondary levels and done under the supervision of experienced, well qualified teachers. Weekly seminars provide a continuing support system for student teachers by establishing a congenial forum of peers and College supervisors for the sharing of readings, problems and experiences. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee (but can be reimbursed by the Shurmur Center). Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • EDUC 431: Seminar: Elementary Student Teaching

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department.
    A capstone course reflecting on practice in the classroom. Focuses on professional development, portfolio design, technology integration and classroom management. Taken concurrently during student teaching semester. Shanton.
  

  • EDUC 432: Seminar: Secondary Student Teaching

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department.
    A capstone course reflecting on practice in the classroom. Focuses on professional development, portfolio design, technology integration and classroom management. Taken concurrently during student teaching semester. Henke.