Program Overview

Teacher Education Program

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) at the University of Illinois Springfield is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to become effective teachers.

Courses

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• TEP 189: Athletics and the American University
• TEP 202: Introduction to Teaching as Service
• TEP 203: Designing Instruction for Two Urban Populations: Issues and Methods
• TEP 207: Foundations of American Education
• TEP 211: Wellness for Elementary Teachers
• TEP 222: Child Development for Teachers
• TEP 223: Adolescent Development for Teachers
• TEP 224: Exceptional Child for Teachers
• TEP 227: Educational Psychology for Teachers
• TEP 305: Technology For Teaching
• TEP 315: Managing the Diverse Classroom
• TEP 318: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment
• TEP 401: Middle School Methods, Concepts, and Practices
• TEP 419: Content Area Literacy Methods
• TEP 423: Methods of Elementary Reading and Language Arts
• TEP 424: Methods of Elementary Mathematics
• TEP 425: Methods of Elementary Social Studies and Humanities
• TEP 426: Methods of Elementary Science
• TEP 427: English Language Arts Methods Grades 5-8
• TEP 428: Mathematics Methods Grades 5-8
• TEP 429: Social Studies Methods Grades 5-8
• TEP 430: Science Methods Grades 5-8
• TEP 435: English Methods Grades 6-12
• TEP 436: Mathematics Methods Grades 6-12
• TEP 437: Science Methods Grades 6-12
• TEP 438: Social Studies Methods Grades 6-12
• TEP 448: Elementary Clinical Practice Seminar
• TEP 449: Secondary Clinical Practice Seminar
• TEP 450: ECCE: Clinical Practice - Elementary
• TEP 451: ECCE: Clinical Practice - Secondary
• TEP 481: Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Advocacy
• TEP 482: Global Child Advocacy Studies
• TEP 499: Tutorial
• TEP 501: Online Learning
• TEP 502: Technology Tools for Online Learning
• TEP 503: Instructional Design for Online Course Development
• TEP 505: Student Assessment
• TEP 508: Practicum
• TEP 514: Topics in Innovative Curriculum Development
• TEP 516: Integrating Technology in the K-12 Classroom
• TEP 517: Student Centered Projects Using Technology
• TEP 522: Sangamon River: Sense of Place
• TEP 599: Tutorial

Course Descriptions

Each course has a detailed description, including topics covered, prerequisites, and credit hours.

Program Requirements

The program has specific requirements, including admission criteria, coursework, and clinical practice.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including teacher education, educational psychology, and curriculum development.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are not specified in the provided context.

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria include prerequisites for each course, full admission to the Teacher Education Program, and successful completion of introductory courses.

Clinical Practice

Clinical practice is a crucial component of the program, providing students with hands-on experience in the classroom.