University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Sep 06, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

EDUC 609 - Professional Project

(3 units)
During this graduate level class, candidates complete their approved professional projects with the guidance of an assigned Project Director. At the end of each semester, candidates present their projects to the SNU Masters Project Panel Committee. (Formerly SNU: EDUC 635)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 628; successful completion of all M.A.T. testing requirements; formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. use Professional Language and Writing-APA Style.
2. design a research-based standard-based unit of instruction using the backwards assessment model.
3. write comprehensive lesson plans that address a broad range of student needs and support progress toward unit goals.
4. apply selected local, state, or national initiatives within the unit and lessons to address community or school identified needs.
5. incorporate a variety of standards-based best practices in instructional methods and/or curriculum choices.
6. create an electronic poster to summarize the project components.
7. defend the completed unit in a presentation before a select panel of faculty.


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