Apr 27, 2024

2021-2022 Academic Bulletin

2021-2022 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Educational Curriculum & Instruction
	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 up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CEIS 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 each concentration area, such as Curriculum Leadership, Instructional Education, Teaching in Higher Education, Teacher Education and Evaluation. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 889 - Doctoral Seminar Credits: 1,2 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 (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 893 - Theorizing Curriculum Credits: 3 Rigorous examination of educational issues from specific theoretical perspectives. Individual theory development within the student’s concentration area. Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 1 lecture Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDCI 547 or EDCI 747 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 895 - Doctoral Portfolio Credits: 1 The Portfolio fulfills one facet of the candidate’s Comprehensive Examinations, the summative evaluation event of the C&I Program. Successful completion of this portion of the Comprehensive Examinations is indicated by the grade earned in EDCI 695. Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Schedule Type: Independent Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDCI 899 - Doctoral Dissertation Credits: 1–14 A minimum of 14 credits required. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration. Course Attribute: Full-time status Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDFN 517 - History and Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education Credits: 3 The development of the philosophy of Adventist education and educational theory among Seventh-day Adventist institutions, with an emphasis on discernible eras and their characteristics. Course/Lab Fee: No Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Educational Research Methods
	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 (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 612 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 505 and EDRM 611 or their equivalents. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 648 - Workshop Credits: 1–4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Workshop College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 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 (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 690 - Independent Study: Topic Credits: 1–3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) 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: CEIS 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: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 705 - Analysis of Qualitative Data Credits: 3 Designed for graduate students who expect to use qualitative methods in completing their theses and/or dissertations. The class focuses on the basic principles of the dynamic, intuitive, and creative process of the analysis of qualitative data. Content analysis, narrative analysis, discourse analysis, framework analysis, and grounded theory procedures introduce the student to the complex process of analyzing concepts, opinions, values, and behaviors contained in structured text, unstructured text, audio-recordings, art, pictures, and other qualitative data. Class meetings will involve short lectures by the instructor, qualitative data analysis exercises, and collaborative studios. Q- sort methodology and how to use InVivo software will also be included. Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 605 Qualitative research methods (3 credits) or its equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CEIS 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. Course/Lab Fee: No Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): An approved dissertation topic and committee. Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 712 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDRM 880 - Dissertation Proposal Development Credits: 2 Designing and writing the doctoral dissertation proposal. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration. Course Attribute: Full-time status Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 505 , EDRM 611 and EDRM 710 or their equivalents, and permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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. Lecture/Lab: Lab required Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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. Lecture/Lab: Lab required Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 141 - College Success Strategies Credits: 1 The purpose of this course is to enhance success as students transition from high school to being full time college students. Topics to be covered are: study habits and time management; your beliefs and their interaction with Andrews University’s expectations; choice of friends; devotional life and faith journey; finances and college; figuring out professors for each course; learning styles and adapting study skills; stress vs. motivation; strengths and weaknesses; family and college. Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 142 - Reading Comprehension Credits: 3 This course is designed to assist readers in increasing comprehension and reading rate by developing active reading comprehension strategies to meet varied purposes for reading at the college level. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 143 - Career Development & Planning Credits: 1 The purpose of this course is for each student to develop a four-year plan toward completing their degree and pursuing their career including: choice of major & career; long range course schedule planning; keeping a current resume; job shadowing; internships. Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 144 - Intro to College Math Credits: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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. Lecture/Lab: Lab required Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 164 - Speed Reading Strategies Credits: 2 Designed to assist average and above-average readers in increasing comprehension and reading rate. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 165 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3 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/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Service Course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CEIS 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, Self-Paced College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 210 - Instructional Planning Credits: 1 This course is designed to prepare candidates in the PK-6 program to develop alignment between curriculum, instruction and assessment. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 220 - Social-Emotional Learner: Lower Elementary Credits: 1 This course will prepare candidates to understand and apply the framework developed by The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and how social emotional learning can promote an equitable learning environment for PK-3 students. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 221 - Social-Emotional Learner: Upper Elementary Credits: 1 This course will prepare candidates to understand and apply the framework developed by The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and how social emotional learning can promote an equitable learning environment for students in grades 3-6. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F, I, W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 242 - Learning Through Arts & Movement Credits: 2 Application of principles integrating art, music, and physical education instruction in the elementary curriculum. An introduction to the curriculum of 3-6 schools, including the unique Adventist curricular materials. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F, I, W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 243 - Arts, Play & Movement Credits: 2 Application of principles integrating art, play, music, and physical education instruction in the elementary curriculum PK-3 grades. An introduction to the curriculum of PK-3 schools, including the unique Adventist curricular materials. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 335 - Learners and Learning: PK-6 Credits: 3 This course will focus on how the whole child develops and learns. Emphasis on building learning environments and practices that motivate students to explore and grasp opportunities for more information and knowledge. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 350 - Emergent Literacy Credits: 3 This course focuses on emergent skills in all areas of literacy at the early grades. Appropriate assessments and interventions will be introduced and explored. Field Experience is a part of this course. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 355 - Writing PK-6 Credits: 3 A theoretical and practical examination of instructional methodologies and assessments used for elementary writers. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F, I, W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 375 - Emergent Numeracy Credits: 3 This course is designed to prepare PK-3 elementary teachers for mathematics instruction by offering an introduction and in-depth examination of specific evidence-based teaching practices and mathematical knowledge needed for early grade educators to successfully teach math in their classrooms. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 380 - Teaching STEM to Young Children Credits: 2 Equipping educators to immerse PK-3 students in STEM environments. Candidates learn techniques to help elementary students develop questioning, observing and data collecting skills for problem solving, investigation and design in STEM subjects. An emphasis is placed on collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 390 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Credits: 3 This course teaches candidates to recognize cultural linguistic diversity and create strategies to respect the differences in values, language, identify and worldview perspectives. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F, I, W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 400 - Partnering with Families & Community Credits: 1 Methods and resources will be introduced to collaborate with families and the surrounding community to support student learning. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 401 - Classroom Management Credits: 1 This course will cover elements that are integral to creating and maintaining a well-managed classroom. This will include theories and models of classroom management and resources on trauma informed practices. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 for individuals. Students are introduced to reading theories and interventions to teach vocabulary, spelling, penmanship, and discussion techniques. Field experience required. Offered on extension campuses only. Course/Lab Fee: No Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS 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. Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 1 3-hr lecture and flexible labs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online Term Offering: Spring, Alternate summers (even) College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 419 - Teaching Elementary Math Credits: 3 This course focuses on both, how to teach mathematics and what mathematical topics are appropriate for elementary students at each level (PK-6). Candidates identify mathematical concepts and skills needed within and across the elementary grade levels. Candidates develop initial competency with multiple approaches for teaching mathematical concepts. Candidates learn to differentiate instruction in their lesson planning and lesson delivery to ensure equitable mathematical knowledge access and to help all students develop a strong foundation of mathematical concepts and skills. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 or GDPC 514 , EDTE 408 , EDTE 418 . Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 425 - Multi-grade/Multi-age Education Credits: 2 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 438 - Workshop: Credits: 1–3 Credit to be announced with topic in advance. Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Workshop College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 440 - Experiential Science Learning Credits: 1 This course immerses the candidate into an experiential science setting. Candidates will be given a challenging problem or situation to collaboratively solve using STEM practices. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F, I, W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 449 - Experience 3C Social Studies Education Credits: 1 Michigan-specific critical literacy project, heavy focus on history lens with economic & geography as strong elements and civics as a lesser focus (except a taking informed action component of civic engagement). Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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. Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students 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: CEIS 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. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 480 - First Days of School Experience Credits: 0 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. Course/Lab Fee: No Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS 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/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 444 . Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology GDPC 514 - Psychology of Learning EDTE 408 . Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 486 - Math Interventions Credits: 3 Candidates will identify and implement math assessment practices including screening, formative assessments, progress monitoring, and summative assessments. Emphasis in this course will be on analysis of assessment data to identify appropriate math interventions to support students’ mathematical learning. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 487 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits: 3 A weekly seminar for student teachers. Course/Lab Fee: No Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 488 or EDTE 588 . Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 Term Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 489 - Elementary Content Reading Credits: 3 Methods for teaching content area reading to elementary students (PK-6) for effective content lessons, application of basic skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing within subject areas. Includes integration of reading, writing and content areas. Field Experience included in this course. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 495 - Using Assessment Data Credits: 1 Designed to teach candidates how to interpret assessment data and apply that information to drive appropriate instruction. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS 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 (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 508 - 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—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 516 - Individualized Reading Instruction Credits: 3 Prepares the teacher to set up a direct instruction format for mastery teaching of reading for individuals. Students are introduced to reading theories and interventions to teach vocabulary, spelling, penmanship, and discussion techniques. Field experience required. Offered on extension campuses only. Course/Lab Fee: No Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 517 - 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—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 518 - 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 Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology GDPC 514 - Psychology of Learning EDTE 408 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 520 - 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology GDPC 514 - Psychology of Learning EDTE 408 or EDTE 508 , EDTE 418 or EDTE 518 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 522 - Trends and Issues in Educational Technology Credits: 3 Exploring social, ethical, legal, and human issues of educational technology, including equitable access, internet safety, intellectual rights and property, identity and digital privacy, digital literacy, media fluency, and socially responsible online interactions. Facilitating learning adapted to diverse students using the latest trends and tools. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 524 - Classroom Testing and Evaluation Credits: 2 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 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 526 - 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 536 - Writing K–8 Credits: 2 A theoretical and practical examination of instructional methodologies used for elementary writers. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 544 - 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—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 546 - 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 547 - 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—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology GDPC 514 - Psychology of Learning EDTE 408 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 548 - 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology GDPC 514 - Psychology of Learning EDTE 408 or EDTE 508 Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 556 - 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 6-12 classroom. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDTE 459 and EDTE 408 or EDTE 508 and acceptance into the teacher education program. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 559 - 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—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 568 - 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 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTE 576 - 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. Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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EDCI 885 - Applied Research: __________

EDCI 886 - Internship: __________

EDCI 889 - Doctoral Seminar

EDCI 893 - Theorizing Curriculum

EDCI 895 - Doctoral Portfolio

EDCI 899 - Doctoral Dissertation

EDFN 500 - Philosophical Foundations for Professionals

EDFN 517 - History and Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education

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 689 - Seminar in Foundations

EDRM 690 - Independent Study: Topic

EDRM 698 - Research Project

EDRM 704 - Design and Analysis of Educational and Psychological Surveys

EDRM 705 - Analysis of Qualitative Data

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 141 - College Success Strategies

EDTE 142 - Reading Comprehension

EDTE 143 - Career Development & Planning

EDTE 144 - Intro to College Math

EDTE 160 - College Reading Efficiency

EDTE 164 - Speed Reading Strategies

EDTE 165 - Introduction to Teaching

EDTE 175 - Philosophy of Adventist Education

EDTE 210 - Instructional Planning

EDTE 220 - Social-Emotional Learner: Lower Elementary

EDTE 221 - Social-Emotional Learner: Upper Elementary

EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners

EDTE 242 - Learning Through Arts & Movement

EDTE 243 - Arts, Play & Movement

EDTE 335 - Learners and Learning: PK-6

EDTE 350 - Emergent Literacy

EDTE 355 - Writing PK-6

EDTE 375 - Emergent Numeracy

EDTE 376 - Topics:

EDTE 380 - Teaching STEM to Young Children

EDTE 389 - Work Conference: Topic

EDTE 390 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

EDTE 400 - Partnering with Families & Community

EDTE 401 - Classroom Management

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 419 - Teaching Elementary Math

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 440 - Experiential Science Learning

EDTE 444 - Elementary Language Arts 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

EDTE 449 - Experience 3C Social Studies Education

EDTE 456 - Secondary Science Methods

EDTE 459 - Methods for Teaching Secondary School (Area)

EDTE 460 - Reading Practicum

EDTE 467 - School and Society

EDTE 476 - Methods for Integrating Instructional Technology

EDTE 480 - First Days of School Experience

EDTE 484 - Developmental Reading Methods

EDTE 485 - Advanced Methods for Elementary Classroom Literacy