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Educational Curriculum & Instruction
	EDCI 631–635, 641-642 - Professional Development Courses Credits: 2–3 Contemporary and selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics. Open to all graduate students. Schedule Type: Self-Paced College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 637 - Technology: ________ Credits: 3 Topics such as Classroom Software Applications, Educational Media Production, Classroom Computer Management, Teaching with the Internet, and Curriculum Productivity Tools. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 645 - Advanced Diagnosis & Educational Therapy in Reading Credits: 3 Advanced course for diagnosis and remediation or prevention of reading disabilities. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 420 . Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 647 - Diversity: _________ Credits: 1–3 Topics such as Multicultural Education and Inclusive Education. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 648 - Workshop:_________ Credits: 1–4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Workshop College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 650 - Curriculum Design and Development Credits: 3 The study of specific curriculum design models to aid educators with the analysis, development, and improvement of curriculum at specific educational levels. Includes development of a curriculum project. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Interactive Online, Blended Learning College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 665 - Advanced Instructional Models: ________ Credits: 1–3 Introduction and practice of advanced teaching strategies and/or Special Education Academic Intervention that rely on a system of instruction based upon theory, research, and scholarly thinking in specific disciplines. Designed to increase teaching repertoire. Students develop the ability to reflect on their own performance and provide effective feedback and support to others. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDCI 565 or EDTE 444 , EDTE 445 , EDTE 446 , EDTE 447 or EDTE 459 . Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 665 (option) - Advanced Instructional Models: Writing Process Methods Credits: 1,2 Designed for the student to apply teaching principles and methods to the role of the teacher in organizing a writing workshop, including methods for connecting reading and writing; developing the writing process; conferencing with student writers; incorporating appropriate usage; editing, revising, and proofreading; assessing writing; writing with related technologies; and writing across the curriculum. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 676 - Technology for Learning Credits: 2 The use, selection and evaluation of media/technology for learning organizations. An overview of technologies for teaching and learning including opportunities for hands-on application. (See EDCI 637 for additional topics.) $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 678 - Researching & Theorizing Curriculum Studies: (Tour Location) Credits: 0–3 A structured travel-based learning experience which immerses the learner in the researching and/or theorizing contexts of Curriculum Studies. Learners will join renowned scholars, emerging scholars, and others to engage in complex conversations with each other. Tours visit major international or domestic conferences such as the World Curriculum Studies Conference (WCSC), the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies Conference (AACS), the Bergamo Conference, the ASCD Annual Conference, and/or the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 680 - Field Work: ________ Credits: 1–3 Supervised curriculum and instruction experiences in approved educational institutions, agencies, and learning organizations. Offered in areas such as Elementary Education, Middle-level Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education and Teacher Education. Permission of supervisor and plans required one semester in advance of registration. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 684 - International Perspectives on Curriculum Credits: 3 A survey of theoretical and practical implications of internationalization on curriculum studies. Designed to familiarize students with a variety of international perspectives and voices, this course examines the process of curriculum theorizing and implementation practiced across national borders. Course experiences include selected readings, book reviews, small group discussions, personal critique and mini-lectures. Participants will evaluate learning environments, reflect on diverse points-of-view, critique individual cultural conditioning, and develop awareness of how various perspectives influence curriculum development, student learning and success in an increasingly global community. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 685 - Comprehensive Exam Preparation Credits: 0 Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 686 - Curriculum Past and Present Credits: 3 Survey of curriculum events, ideas, and trends since 1890. Special attention is given to landmark studies and seminal curriculum documents. Students investigate one historical topic and one current trend. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 690 - Independent Study: ____________ Credits: 1–3 Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 45 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited prior approval by the advisor and instructor. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 695 - Master’s Portfolio Credits: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 696 - Project Implementation Credits: 1–3 Students are expected to make practical application of an educational theory through practical implementation and supervision of an instruction and/or curriculum project. Students are expected to collect field-based data related to such functions, and, with such data, revise the original project. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent, Practicum College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 699 - Thesis Credits: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 725 - Doctoral Orientation Seminar Credits: 1 Survey of essential principles and practices underlying the Curriculum and Instruction program. Open to specialist and doctoral students only. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 730 - Curriculum Theory Credits: 3 The examination of philosophical and theoretical underpinnings to educational issues. Emphasis upon theorizing within student’s research interest. Includes student’s development of theoretical frameworks. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDCI 686 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Blended Learning, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 756 - Advanced Studies: ____________ Credits: 1–3 Investigation of the knowledge base of a given area of study, including a comprehensive search of the literature and seminar presentations. Offered in areas such as Curriculum Leadership, Instructional Leadership, The Professorate, and Research on Teacher Education. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 795 - Specialist Portfolio Credits: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 799 - Advanced Project: __________ Credits: 1–6 This empirically based product should be constructed using sound principles of curriculum/instruction design. A final written report documents project development and performance. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 870 - Comprehensive Exam Preparation Credits: 0 Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 884 - Internationalizing Curriculum Studies Credits: 3 An in-depth examination of a variety of international perspectives and voices which shape the curriculum theorizing and implementation. A required final evaluation project will analyze the impact of international issues on curriculum studies and research within specific learning environments. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 885 - Applied Research: __________ Credits: 1–8 Planned research experience dealing with an actual educational situation. Students identify a faculty member with whom to engage in collaborative research study leading to joint publication. Course meets the advanced methodology requirement for PhD students. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 886 - Internship: __________ Credits: 1–8 Students, under the supervision of a C&I faculty member, work in responsible positions with specialists in cooperating institutions, school systems, or agencies. Internships available in Curriculum Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Teaching in Higher Education, Teacher Education and accreditation processes. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 888 - Dissertation Continuation Credits: 0 Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 889 - Doctoral Seminar Credits: 1–3 Engagement in professional development activities appropriate to doctoral-level candidates. Includes critiques of dissertations, dissertation defenses, professional conference participation, and serving as teaching assistant for a college-level course. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Seminar, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 895 - Doctoral Portfolio Credits: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 899 - Doctoral Dissertation Credits: 1–14 A minimum of 14 credits required. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Educational Foundations
	EDFN 500 - Philosophical Foundations for Professionals Credits: 2,3 Examines philosophical and theological bases of major worldviews and, taking into account the conceptual framework of the Andrews University School of Education, critiques the impact of naturalism and post-modernism on education, psychology, and religion from a Christian perspective. Preferably taken in the first year of any graduate program in the School of Education. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDFN 517 - History of Seventh-day Adventist Education Credits: 2 Development of educational theory and institutions among Seventh-day Adventists, with emphasis on discernible eras and their characteristics. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDFN 610 - History and Philosophy of Education Credits: 3 A study of the major influences and ideas in the history and philosophy of education from biblical and classical times to the present. The course materials cover a broad overview of the entire period, with a more detailed focus on noteworthy developments and significant eras. Students are required to research 3–4 topics. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDFN 688 - Integration of Faith and Learning Credits: 1,2 An interdisciplinary consideration of faith-maturing activities in the school: philosophy, curriculum, and teaching strategies. Attention directed toward classroom practice in the secondary school and college, although the general principles under review have direct implications for Christian education in the elementary and junior high school. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDFN 689 - Seminar in Foundations: Credits: 2,3 Examination of leadership, education and psychology. Topics may include historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and curricular foundations of education, as well as fundamental issues of leadership, finance, law, diversity and international understanding. The course is comprised of presentations by experts on the topics selected, and discussion based on assigned readings. Each student chooses two areas for in-depth study and makes presentations to the class. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Seminar, Blended Learning College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Research & Measurement
	EDRM 499 - Independent Study Credits: 1–3 Topic to be selected by advisement. Permission of advisor and instructor required. A contract must be developed between the student and the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 505 - Research Methods Credits: 3 A survey of quantitative and qualitative research designs for conducting basic and applied research in education and psychology. The primary focus will be on the research process including defining variables, formulating and stating the problem, planning and designing the research, conducting the literature review, instrumentation, data collection procedures, basic data analysis,and researcher ethical and legal responsibilities.Students are expected to develop a research proposal. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 506 - Research and Evaluation for Counselors Credits: 3 This course seeks to prepare mental health and school counselors to be informed consumers of research and evaluation. It focuses primarily on research designs (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods), program evaluation models and procedures and data analysis within the counseling field. Ethical and multicultural issues relevant to research in counseling will also be addressed. Critical analyses of the literature and development of a research proposal relevant to counseling will be required. This course is for clinical mental health and school counseling students only. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 604 - Design and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys Credits: 3 Development of questionnaires, scale construction, and administration of survey instruments. Topics include item generation, survey development, establishment of reliability and validity. Analysis of survey data using SPSS will be a major part of this course. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Master’s-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM611 or equivalent Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 605 - Qualitative Research Methods in Education and Psychology Credits: 3 The theory, methods, and application of qualitative research in education and psychology with particular emphasis on participant observation and the ethnographic interview. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 611 - Applied Statistical Methods I Credits: 3 Analysis of educational, counseling and psychological data using descriptive and basic inferential statistics; frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, t-tests, one way Analysis of Variance, simple linear regression, introduction to multiple regression analysis, and Chi-Square. SPSS will be used for all data analysis. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 612 - Applied Statistical Methods II Credits: 3 Analysis of educational, counselingand psychological data using multiple regression analysis, logistic regression analysis, exploratory factor analysis, factorial analysis of variance, repeated measures analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance. SPSS will be used for all data analysis. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Master’s-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 613 - Applied Statistical Methods III Credits: 3 Analysis of educational, counseling & psychological data using multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, multinomial logistic regression analysis, canonical correlation analysis, cluster analysis, structural equation modeling, and hierarchical linear modeling. SPSS will be primarily used for data analysis. Additional software (e.g. AMOS, HLM) may be required. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Master’s-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 612 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 636 - Program Evaluation Credits: 3 The application of various evaluation models and techniques for the specific purpose of judging the processes and results of projects and programs. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 505 and EDRM 611 or their equivalents. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 648 - Workshop Credits: 1–4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Workshop College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 690 - Independent Study: Topic Credits: 1–3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): Permission of curriculum advisor and independent study supervisor required. A contract between the student and supervisor must be developed. Graded S/U. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 698 - Research Project Credits: 0 Group research project to provide students with research experience. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 704 - Design and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys Credits: 3 Development of questionnaires, scale construction, and administration of survey instruments. Topics include item generation, survey development, establishment of reliability and validity. Analysis of survey data using SPSS will be a major part of this course. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Doctoral-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Blended Learning College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 710 - Seminar in Research Methodology Credits: 1 This course is designed to help the student in developing a Literature Review on his/her Dissertation topic. Topics to be discussed will include: research articles evaluation, literature review outline, and how to write a literature review. Prerequisites for the course are: to have an approved Dissertation Committee, and approved Dissertation Topic. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): An approved dissertation topic and committee. Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 712 - Applied Statistical Methods II Credits: 3 Analysis of educational, counseling and psychological data using multiple regression analysis, logistic regression analysis, exploratory factor analysis, factorial analysis of variance, repeated measures analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance. SPSS will be used for all data analysis. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Doctoral-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 713 - Applied Statistical Methods III Credits: 3 Analysis of educational, counseling and psychological data using multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, multinomial logistic regression analysis, canonical correlation analysis, cluster analysis, structural equation modeling, and hierarchical linear modeling. SPSS will be primarily used for data analysis. Additional software (e.g. AMOS, HLM) may be required. Students are expected to submit and present a research paper at the end of the course. (Doctoral-level only) Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 712 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 880 - Dissertation Proposal Development Credits: 2 Designing and writing the doctoral dissertation proposal. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 505 , EDRM 611 and EDRM 710 or their equivalents, and permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Teacher Education
	EDTE 110 - Basic Reading/Language Skills Credits: 1,2 Intended for those who need one-to-one or small-group instruction in basic language skills because of special needs. May include work to improve basic reading, writing, and study skills as determined by individual educational assessment. Lab required Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 140 - Reading Vocabulary Development Credits: 2 Intended for those who need basic reading skills. Develops vocabulary strategies and skills for word meaning and identification. Instruction includes comprehension emphasis to place vocabulary learning in a meaningful context and to apply word recognition strategies in authentic situations. Lab required Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 160 - College Reading Efficiency Credits: 2 Designed to develop active reading comprehension and flexible reading rates and strategies to meet varied purposes for reading. Lab required Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 164 - Dynamic Reading Strategies Credits: 2 Designed to assist average and above-average readers in increasing comprehension and reading rate. Lab required Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 165 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education Credits: 4 An orientation to the teaching profession in a multicultural society, including the philosophical/ethical assumptions underlying different education philosophies and the social, cultural, and instructional aspects of American education. Students analyze educational philosophies and practices from a Christian perspective and study the implications of school law on educational practice. 30-hour field experience required outside of class time. Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 175 - Philosophy of Adventist Education Credits: 1 A study of the fundamental principles, concepts, and aims of Adventist education. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 175V - Philosophy of Adventist Education Credits: 3 A study of the fundamental principles, concepts, and aims of Adventist education. Grade Mode: Self-Paced (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Self-Paced College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners Credits: 3 An introduction to the characteristics and educational needs of learners from various backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on meeting these students’ educational needs in regular classrooms. 20-hour field experience. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 165 . Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Offering: Even Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 376 - Topics: Credits: 1–3 Topics of current significance. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Offering: As scheduled College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 389 - Work Conference: Topic Credits: 1–3 In-service training, clinics, and supervised experiences in education. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. As scheduled Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 408 - Principles of Teaching and Learning Credits: 3 Basic techniques of instruction, planning, and classroom management. Emphasis is on acquisition and application of an instructional framework and basic classroom management. Field experience required. Swing course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 165 , EDTE 630 or equivalent, EDTE 228 and GDPC 302 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 416 - Individualized Reading Instruction Credits: 3 Prepares the teacher to set up a direct instruction format for mastery teaching of reading to individuals using the basal Life Series. Students are introduced to the management system developed by the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction to teach vocabulary, spelling, penmanship, and discussion techniques. Field experience required. Offered on extension campuses only. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 417 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas Credits: 3 Methods for teaching content area reading to secondary students and adults, strategies for effective content lessons, application of basic skills, vocabulary comprehension, and study skills within subject areas. Includes objectives and methods, reading problems of adolescents and adults, and selection and development of materials. 30-hour field experience. Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 418 - Methods for Teaching Beginning Reading Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to early literacy acquisition. Focuses on balanced, explicit instruction approaches. Field Experience required $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, odd Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 420 - Literacy Intervention Strategies Credits: 3 Assessment and methods for prevention and remediation of reading problems. Useful for classroom and clinical settings. Field experience included in class meeting time. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 , EDTE 418 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, even Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 424 - Classroom Testing and Evaluation Credits: 2,3 Writing instructional objectives. Topics may include: preparing classroom tests to measure the attainment of those objectives; concepts of reliability and validity; simple item analysis; interpreting data from standardized tests and other data in cumulative folders; sociometric procedures; grading and reporting. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): admission to student teaching. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 425 - Multi-grade/Multi-age Education Credits: 1 Techniques, practices and strategies appropriate for multi-age/multi-grade classrooms. Includes an introduction to relevant NAD administrative and curriculum materials. 50-hours of field experience. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 436 - Writing K–8 Credits: 2 A theoretical and practical examination of instructional methodologies used for elementary writers. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 438 - Workshop: Credits: 1–3 Credit to be announced with topic in advance. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Workshop Offering: As scheduled College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 444 - Elementary Language Arts Methods Credits: 2 Application of principles of effective instruction to Language Arts with specific emphasis on writing workshop methodology. An introduction to the curriculum of K8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 484 . Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 445 - Elementary Mathematics Methods Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to Mathematics. An introduction to the curriculum of K8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MATH 220 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 446 - Elementary Science and Health Methods Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to Science and Health. An introduction to the curriculum of K8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 447 - Elementary Social Studies and Character Education Methods Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to Social Studies and Character Education. An introduction to the curriculum of K(8) schools, including unique SDA curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, even Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 448 - Methods for Integrating Arts & Movement in Elementary Curriculum Credits: 3 Application of principles integrating art, music, and physical education instruction in the elementary curriculum. An introduction to the curriculum of K8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, odd Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 456 - Secondary Science Methods Credits: 2 Materials and methods for science instruction with particular emphasis on inquiry teaching, use of technology and safety issues in the 612 classroom. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 459 and EDTE 408 , and acceptance into the teacher education program. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 459 - Methods for Teaching Secondary School: Area Credits: 3 Focuses on teaching strategies especially useful at the secondary-age level. Emphasis on developing a repertoire of strategies that enhance a variety of learning outcomes in students and blend theory and practice. Field experience. Swing course Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 460 - Reading Practicum Credits: 1–4 Observation and supervised instruction with individual students and reading classes on the elementary level. Swing course Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 417 , EDTE 420 , EDTE 485 . May be graded S/U. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 467 - School and Society Credits: 1 The school as an institution in a multi-cultural society; the cardinal purposes, structure, and operation of education. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 476 - Methods for Integrating Instructional Technology Credits: 2,3 Course focuses on the use of a wide variety of instructional technology and media to support student learning with emphasis on the application of technologies to effective teaching. Topics covered during course include: technology as a tool, internet in the classroom, standards for integrating technology and multimedia teaching tools, and facilitating students’ use of technology. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 408 . Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Offering: Even Summer & Fall, odd Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 480 - First Days of School Experience Credits: 2 An intensive, comprehensive, full-time field experience beginning in early August. Integrates the study and application of strategies for classroom management; guidelines for beginning the school year successfully. Required prior to student teaching. Field experience. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 484 - Developmental Reading Methods Credits: 2 Prepares upper-elementary and middle-school teachers in the techniques of developmental reading and other language arts components. Includes whole-language techniques, direct instruction of comprehension strategies, and the reading-writing connection. Field experience included in class meeting time. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 444 . Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 485 - Advanced Methods for Elementary Classroom Literacy Credits: 3 s for literacy teaching in grades K8. Ways to organize the reading/language arts program to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Deals with meeting needs of individual learners within a classroom program. Field experience. Swing course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 418 or EDTE 484 . Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Summer, even years College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 487 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits: 1 A weekly seminar for student teachers. Swing course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 488 or EDTE 588 . Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 488 - Student Teaching (Level) Credits: 1–15 The student-teaching experience requires full participation in an elementary (K8) or secondary (712) school. Emphasis is on application of teaching theory in the classroom with supervision and feedback. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Corequisite(s): EDTE 487 . Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 15 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 499 - Independent Study: Credits: 1–3 Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 45 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited to students pursuing topics in education. Prior approval by the advisor and instructor. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 588 - Graduate Student Teaching: Level Credits: 1–10 Instructional and/or supervisory experience in an elementary (K8) or secondary (712) school under supervision. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Corequisite(s): EDTE 487 . Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching. Graded S/U. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 10 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 600 - Program Continuation Credits: 0 The Teacher Education student may register for this title while clearing deferred (DG) and/or incomplete (I) grades with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status. Course Attribute: Full-time status Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 630 - Seminar: Credits: 1–4 Seminar in specific topics relevant to teacher education. Each seminar examines one topic in detail. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online Offering: Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 630 - Seminar: Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education Credits: 2 Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 630:03 - Seminar: Reading Reading Seminar is taken near the end of the student’s program. It examines leadership for change in literacy instruction, staff development and presentation skills. Students choose other topics to round out their program. College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 630:05:00 - Seminar: Classroom Testing and Evaluation Offering: Summer, odd years College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 630:06:00 - Seminar: Classroom Management Offering: Summer, even years College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 648 - Workshop: Credits: 1–3 Credit to be announced with topic in advance. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Workshop Offering: As scheduled College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 690 - Independent Study: Credits: 1–3 Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 60 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited to students pursuing topics in education. Prior approval by the advisor and instructor. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
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	EDUC 560 - Degree Reactivation Credits: 0 Students who have 2 semesters of break in enrollment must register for this reactivation course. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDUC 560 - Degree Reactivation Credits: 0 When participants request reactivation, they will register for Degree Reactivation and pay the associated fee. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDUC 670 - Master’s Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SED Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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EDCI 637 - Technology: ________

EDCI 645 - Advanced Diagnosis & Educational Therapy in Reading

EDCI 647 - Diversity: _________

EDCI 648 - Workshop:_________

EDCI 650 - Curriculum Design and Development

EDCI 665 - Advanced Instructional Models: ________

EDCI 665 (option) - Advanced Instructional Models: Writing Process Methods

EDCI 676 - Technology for Learning

EDCI 678 - Researching & Theorizing Curriculum Studies: (Tour Location)

EDCI 680 - Field Work: ________

EDCI 684 - International Perspectives on Curriculum

EDCI 685 - Comprehensive Exam Preparation

EDCI 686 - Curriculum Past and Present

EDCI 690 - Independent Study: ____________

EDCI 695 - Master’s Portfolio

EDCI 696 - Project Implementation

EDCI 699 - Thesis

EDCI 725 - Doctoral Orientation Seminar

EDCI 730 - Curriculum Theory

EDCI 756 - Advanced Studies: ____________

EDCI 795 - Specialist Portfolio

EDCI 799 - Advanced Project: __________

EDCI 870 - Comprehensive Exam Preparation

EDCI 884 - Internationalizing Curriculum Studies

EDCI 885 - Applied Research: __________

EDCI 886 - Internship: __________

EDCI 888 - Dissertation Continuation

EDCI 889 - Doctoral Seminar

EDCI 895 - Doctoral Portfolio

EDCI 899 - Doctoral Dissertation

EDFN 500 - Philosophical Foundations for Professionals

EDFN 517 - History of Seventh-day Adventist Education

EDFN 610 - History and Philosophy of Education

EDFN 688 - Integration of Faith and Learning

EDFN 689 - Seminar in Foundations:

EDRM 499 - Independent Study

EDRM 505 - Research Methods

EDRM 506 - Research and Evaluation for Counselors

EDRM 604 - Design and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys

EDRM 605 - Qualitative Research Methods in Education and Psychology

EDRM 611 - Applied Statistical Methods I

EDRM 612 - Applied Statistical Methods II

EDRM 613 - Applied Statistical Methods III

EDRM 636 - Program Evaluation

EDRM 648 - Workshop

EDRM 690 - Independent Study: Topic

EDRM 698 - Research Project

EDRM 704 - Design and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys

EDRM 710 - Seminar in Research Methodology

EDRM 712 - Applied Statistical Methods II

EDRM 713 - Applied Statistical Methods III

EDRM 880 - Dissertation Proposal Development

EDTE 110 - Basic Reading/Language Skills

EDTE 140 - Reading Vocabulary Development

EDTE 160 - College Reading Efficiency

EDTE 164 - Dynamic Reading Strategies

EDTE 165 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education

EDTE 175 - Philosophy of Adventist Education

EDTE 175V - Philosophy of Adventist Education

EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners

EDTE 376 - Topics:

EDTE 389 - Work Conference: Topic

EDTE 408 - Principles of Teaching and Learning

EDTE 416 - Individualized Reading Instruction

EDTE 417 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas

EDTE 418 - Methods for Teaching Beginning Reading

EDTE 420 - Literacy Intervention Strategies

EDTE 424 - Classroom Testing and Evaluation

EDTE 425 - Multi-grade/Multi-age Education

EDTE 436 - Writing K–8

EDTE 438 - Workshop:

EDTE 444 - Elementary Language Arts Methods

EDTE 445 - Elementary Mathematics Methods

EDTE 446 - Elementary Science and Health Methods

EDTE 447 - Elementary Social Studies and Character Education Methods

EDTE 448 - Methods for Integrating Arts & Movement in Elementary Curriculum