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EDIS 3460 Introduction to English Learners
Fall 2026

This one-credit course is for practicing educators and undergraduates wanting to learn about English Learners (Els) in today's classrooms. This course is an introductory-level consideration of the instructional opportunities and …

Rating
Difficulty
3.92
GPA
EDIS 3881 Field Experience: Elementary Education
Fall 2026

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 …

5.0
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
1.47
GPA
EDIS 3882 Field Experience - Secondary Education
Fall 2026

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 …

4.0
Rating
1.5
Difficulty
1.30
GPA
EDIS 3887 Field Experience: Special Education
Fall 2026

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 …

Rating
Difficulty
1.30
GPA
EDIS 3889 Field Experience - Early Childhood Education
Fall 2026

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 …

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Difficulty
GPA
EDIS 4040 Introduction to Psychoeducational Assessment
Fall 2026

This course prepares individuals to administer, score, and interpret standard instruments; to use information procedures in the administration of assessments; and to interpret the combined results of psychological, sociological, medical, …

Rating
Difficulty
3.76
GPA
EDIS 4100 Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities
Fall 2026

This course explores the meaning and concepts associated with the field of emotional and behavioral disabilities, including the psychological and behavioral characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Topics …

3.7
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
3.91
GPA
EDIS 4110 Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Fall 2026

This course explores the meaning and concepts associated with the field of learning disabilities, including the psychological and behavioral characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities. Topics include specific causes, assessment, …

4.3
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.86
GPA
EDIS 4120 Characteristics of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Fall 2026

This course explores the meaning and concepts associated with the field of learning disabilities, including the psychological and behavioral characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities. Topics include specific causes, assessment, …

Rating
Difficulty
3.94
GPA
EDIS 4140 Instruction and Collaboration in Special Education
Fall 2026

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 …

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Difficulty
GPA
EDIS 4210 Introduction to Language Acquisition & Development
Fall 2026

This survey course provides an overview of the language acquisition and development process from both current and historical perspectives. Factoring influencing language acquisition and development will be explored.

5.0
Rating
1.0
Difficulty
4.00
GPA
EDIS 4330 Science in the Elementary School
Fall 2026

Teaches elementary teachers fundamental science concepts in such areas related to scientific investigation as: reasoning & logic; force, motion, & energy; matter; life processes; living systems; interrelations in earth/space systems; …

Rating
Difficulty
3.89
GPA
EDIS 4345 Social Studies in the Elementary School
Fall 2026

Designed to teach elementary 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 PreK-6. …

Rating
Difficulty
3.90
GPA
EDIS 4350 Interaction with Intention: Working with Young Children
Fall 2026

Fostering children's development requires consistent and intentional high-quality interactions. In this course, we explore intentional teaching along five key themes: Building relationships, fostering curiosity, promoting talk, understanding behavior, and understanding …

Rating
Difficulty
3.75
GPA
EDIS 4851 Content Area Seminar - Elementary Language Arts
Fall 2026

This seminar supports elementary teachers enrolled in the state-approved teacher education program. Designed to accompany the elementary clinical experience, this seminar provides opportunities for candidates to discuss and reflect on …

Rating
Difficulty
3.90
GPA
EDIS 4861 Clinical Experience in Elementary Education
Fall 2026

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, …

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Difficulty
GPA
EDIS 4867 Clinical Experience in Special Education
Fall 2026

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, …

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Difficulty
GPA
EDIS 4869 Clinical Experience in Early Childhood Education
Fall 2026

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, …

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Difficulty
GPA
EDIS 4993 Independent Study
Fall 2026

Independent study.

Rating
Difficulty
4.00
GPA
EDIS 4995 Directed Research
Fall 2026

Directed Research under supervision of faculty member.

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Difficulty
GPA