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
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
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
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
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
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. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CEIS
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
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
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: Independent College Code: CEIS
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
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, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s):EDRM 505, EDRM 611 and EDRM 710 or their equivalents, and permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS
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
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
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; f inances and college; figuring out professors for each course; l earning styles and adapting study skills; stress vs. motivation; strengths and weaknesses; family and college.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS
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
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: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS
Credits: 3 This workshop style course develops college math strategies across areas of mathematics. This course differentiates instruction based on individual student’s incoming knowledge. This course uses individual, small group and whole class instruction.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS
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
Credits: 2 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, Self-Paced Year Offering: Annually College Code: CEIS
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
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
Credits: 3 An introduction to the characteristics and educational needs of learners from various exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on meeting these students’ educational needs in a inclusion classroom. 10-hour field experience.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Year Offering: Annually College Code: CEIS
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
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
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
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
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/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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
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
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
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
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.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CEIS
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-hour lecture and flexible labs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online Term Offering: Spring, Summer (even years) College Code: CEIS
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
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
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) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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
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.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CEIS
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. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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
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
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
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.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab, Interactive Online College Code: CEIS
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
Credits: 3 Critical survey of traditional and current theories and methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes supervised observation of ESL classes.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisites: Modern English Grammar & Linguistics (waived for students who enter our program through online graduate certificate program)
English language proficiency (a minimum of 575 on TOEFL PBT or equivalent) for students for whom English is not their first language. This requirement is waived if the student received an undergraduate degree from an institiution where English is the medium of instruciton.
Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Fall, Summer College Code: CEIS
Credits: 3 Study of current theories of and research in language acquisition and the implications of this scholarship for language teachers and teaching.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisites: Modern English Grammar & Linguistics (waived for students who enter our program through online graduate certificate program)
English language proficiency (a minimum of 575 on TOEFL PBT or equivalen for students for whom English is not their first language. This requirement is waived if the student received an undergraduate degree from an institiution where English is the medium of instruction.
Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Spring College Code: CEIS
Credits: 3 Study of language in the context of ethnology with emphases on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and on (2) paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics).
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Fall, Summer College Code: CEIS
Credits: 2 Study of current methods and techniques for teaching reading and writing to speakers of other languages. Taken in conjunction with EDTE 511 Practicum: Reading, Writing & Grammar
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Fall College Code: CEIS
Credits: 2 Study of current methods and techniques for teaching listening and speaking to speakers of other languages. Must be taken concurrently with EDTE 505 Practicum.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS
Credits: 3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works which meet the reading and/or the listening interests of children specific to English Language Learners (ELL) and enhance the preparation of elementary teachers who are working with ELL populations.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Spring, Summer College Code: CEIS
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, Self-Paced College Code: CEIS
Credits: 1 Study of and/or supervised practice in teaching either (1) reading, writing, and grammar or (2) listening and speaking for students who are English Language Learners. This must be taken in conjunction with either EDTE 504 TESOL Pedagogy: Reading, Writing & Grammar or EDTE 505 TESOL Pedagogy: Listening & Speaking.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): EDTE 504 or EDTE 505 Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Spring College Code: CEIS
Credits: 1 Project Research, students should submit either a project paper (5000-7000 targeting a specific journal) or a teaching portfolio with the focus of students who are English Language Learners.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Spring College Code: CEIS
Credits: 3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works that meet the appropriate reading interests of young adults who are English Language Learners (ELL) and strengthen the preparation of middle-school and secondary English teachers who serve students who are English Language Learners.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Year Offering: Annually Term Offering: Fall College Code: CEIS
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching. Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar College Code: CEIS
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.
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