TCED 4830 01: Undergrad Capstone Educ Majors

TCED 4830 - Undergraduate Capstone Course for Education Majors

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42483,

Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Patrick Spearman

Email: ptspearman@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:  Associate Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:  B.A. African American Studies University of Cincinnati (1992); Ed.M. Educational Foundations, University of Cincinnati (2000); Ph.D. Urban Education, Temple University (2004)
Instructor Office Location:  4409 Beeghly Hall
Instructor Office Phone:  330-941-1934

Private Instructor Information

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Course Description

4830. Undergraduate Capstone Course for Education Majors. Senior Seminar which substitutes for student teaching. This course requires a career/field component and research project. Placement is negotiated by the student with approval from course instructor. Prereq.: Education major and junior standing. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Additional Course Materials

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Course Objectives

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Initial Class Meeting
9/7 Professional Resume
9/14 Secure the site/field placement/topic
9/21 Decide on a problem/topic/issue to research
9/28 One page statement of the overall project
10/12 Midterm Class Meeting
11/23 Final Project
11/30 Final Class Meeting Field Experience Log
Research Presentation

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

References

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