EDU511 - Issues in Education

An overview of philosophy of education, the course introduces the Christian world and life view as it relates to education, and within this context explores issues such as diversity, multi-cultural education, home schooling, charter schools, etc.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

EDU513 - Student Motivation and Behavior

A review of current research and best practice in the areas of educational psychology, student motivation, brain research, multiple intelligences, learning styles, and classroom management. The course also reviews developmental psychology concepts necessary to understanding children and adolescents.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

EDU522 - Curriculum and Assessment, and Instructional Theory

A review of current professional organization and governmental curriculum standards, state and local curriculum frameworks, including state-testing instruments. The course also provides guidance in developing objectives, assessments, and strategies in working with a variety of studne populations in the inclusive classroom.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

EDU524 - Community Building and Educational Leadership

An investigation of institutional structures, managing and creating change, administrative/teacher cooperation, teacher/teacher cooperation, and parental involvement. Students also explore stress management and conflict management, how to become an agent for school improvement, and educational leadership.

Credits:2 Weeks:5

EDU553 - Research

A review of current best practice methods as indicated by meta-research. The course also reviews data related to student achievement (local and beyond) and provides direction on how to use teacher-developed data to improve student learning. Finally, it provides a framework for the teacher to use data as a basis for professional reflection.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

EDU561 - Workshop in Language Arts

A study of the concepts and understandings unique to the discipline. The course provides the student with ideas, activities, and methodologies that can be directly translated to the classroom. Additionally, student will investigate a variety of methods to teach reading and writing. As a differentiated program, instructors will work with the student to modify assignments in order to integrate his/her area of teaching with the topics of this workshop.

Credits:2 Weeks:5

EDU562 - Workshop in Social Studies

A study of the concepts and understandings unique to this discipline. The course provides the student with ideas, activities, and methodologies that can be directly translated to the classroom. Specific topics include the MEAP/MCF, critical thinking, thematic instruction, global education, and values instruction. As a differentiated program, instructors will work with the student to modify assignments in order to integrate his/her area of teaching with the topics of this workshop.

Credits:2 Weeks:5

EDU563 - Workshop in Math

A study of the concepts and understandings unique to the discipline. The course provides the student with ideas, activities, and methodologies that can be directly translated to the classroom. Specific topics include the MEAP/MCF, using manipulatives, and journal writing. As a differentiated program, instructors will work with the student to modify assignments in order to integrate his/her area of teaching with the topics of this workshop.

Credits:2 Weeks:5

EDU564 - Workshop in Science

A study of the concepts and understandings unique to the discipline. The course provides the student with ideas, activities, and methodologies that can be directly translated to the classroom. Specific topics include the MEAP/MCF, hands-on and discovery learning, and schoolyard science. As a differentiated program, instructors will work with the student to modify assignments in order to integrate his/her area of teaching with the topics of this workshop.

Credits:2 Weeks:5

EDU573 - Technology

Providing a conceptual framework for technology in the classroom and using technology as a tool in the classroom, this course focuses on the individual instructional needs of each student. Activities will be commensurate with the technology comfort level of the student. Topics include using technology to facilitate inquiry-based learning, finding and developing resources, using computers in the classroom, and exploring ways to use the Internet as an instructional tool.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

EDU591 - Portfolio A

The portfolio is an activity that begins at orientation and continues until the final assessment of the graduate program. The general scope and requirements for the portfolio are provided at orientation by the faculty advisor. With each course, the student will develop materials to be included in the portfolio. The portfolio will be evaluated at the mid-point of the student's program, and again at the conclusion of the program. (Concurrent with EDU522)

Credits:1 Weeks:7

EDU592 - Portfolio B

The portfolio is an activity that begins at orientation and continues until the final assessment of the graduate program. The general scope and requirements for the portfolio are provided at orientation by the faculty advisor. With each course, the student will develop materials to be included in the portfolio. The portfolio will be evaluated at the mid-point of the student's program, and again at the conclusion of the program. (Concurrent with EDU524)

Credits:1 Weeks:7

EDU593 - Masters Project

Students develop their proposal for a graduate project during the first part of their graduate program. The student will continue to work on the project throughout the graduate program. The project proposal must be approved at the time of the first portfolio assessment. The project will generally be done in one of the following areas: curriculum development, research, or leadership.

Credits:5 Weeks:7