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) College Code: SED
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. (Master’s-level only)
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): EDRM 611 or equivalent. College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
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 College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
Credits: 1 This course will primarily review various research orientations and methodologies as they relate to the student’s dissertation topic. Topics to be discussed will include: university support system for completing the dissertation, selecting the dissertation topic, constituting and working with the dissertation committee, and conducting the literature review. At the end of the course, students are expected to have an approved dissertation topic, a formally constituted committee, and an annotated bibliography. It is recommended that this course be taken the semester just prior to taking EDRM880 Dissertation Proposal Development.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
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. College Code: SED
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 College Code: SED
Credits: 1–2 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 College Code: SED
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.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
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. Offering: Even Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED
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.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):
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
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED
Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to early literacy acquisition. Focuses on balanced, explicit instruction approaches. Field experience included in class meeting time.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Spring, odd Summers College Code: SED
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408, EDTE 418. Offering: Fall, even Summers College Code: SED
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 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): admission to student teaching. Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED
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 with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Offering: Spring College Code: SED
Credits: 2 Application of principles of effective instruction to Language Arts with specific emphasis on writing workshop methodology. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Corequisite(s):EDTE 484. Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED
Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to Mathematics. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):MATH 220 Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED
Credits: 3 Application of principles of effective instruction to Science and Health. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Spring, even Summers College Code: SED
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Fall, even Summers College Code: SED
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 K–8 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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Service course Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Spring, odd Summers College Code: SED
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 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):EDTE 459 and EDTE 408, and acceptance into the teacher education program. College Code: SED
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Repeatable: Repeatable Offering: Fall, odd Summers College Code: SED
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 College Code: SED
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s):INFS 120 or equivalent, EDTE 408. Repeatable: Repeatable Offering: Even Summer & Fall, odd Spring College Code: SED
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 with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Student Teaching. Offering: Summer College Code: SED
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—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):EDTE 444. Prerequisite(s):GDPC 302 or GDPC 514, EDTE 408. Offering: Fall College Code: SED
EDTE 485 - Advanced Methods for Elementary Classroom Literacy
Credits: 3 s for literacy teaching in grades K–8. 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 with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):EDTE 418 or EDTE 484. Offering: Summer, even years College Code: SED
Credits: 1–15 The student-teaching experience requires full participation in an elementary (K–8) or secondary (7–12) 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 Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
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 Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED
Credits: 1–10 Instructional and/or supervisory experience in an elementary (K–8) or secondary (7–12) 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 Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
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.
Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
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.
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 Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer College Code: SED
Credits: 3 Introduction to written composition focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short essay writing based on personal explorations of memory, observation, conversation, and reading.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for students whose native language is not English: An overall average of 550 on TOEFL or 80 on MELAB or a successful completion of advanced English in the Intensive English program with a B in all classes and a pass on the CIE exit exam. Cannot be audited or CLEPed. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to written composition focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short essay writing based on personal explorations of memory, observation, conversation, and reading.
Delivery: Self-paced online course Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 An introductory course, organized thematically, featuring various texts and approached from several perspectives, including linguistic, rhetorical, and literary analysis.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to source-based, academic writing, Including practice in summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and reading from a critical perspective. Sections organized thematically.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and completion of 24 semester credits. Cannot be audited or CLEPed. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Instruction and practice in designing technical reports. Course studies rhetorical problems and practical strategies related to analyzing and communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115. Cannot be audited. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3–4 Basic English syntax for students and future teachers, including grammatical terminology and a brief history of grammatical models. Students needing study in the history of the English language should enroll for 4 credits.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Practice in adapting writing to a variety of professional audiences and tasks, including resumes, proposals, business and technical reports, web writing, and collaborative writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to the study of rhetoric, including classical and modern theories. Emphasis is given to the practical applications of rhetorical analysis in mass media, advertising, literary and political representations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. College Code: CAS
Credits: 2–3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works which meet the reading and/or the listening interests of children and enhance the preparation of elementary teachers, librarians, and parents.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. College Code: CAS
Credits: 2–3 Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works that meet the reading interests of young adults and enhance the preparation of middle-school and secondary English teachers, librarians, and parents.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Advanced study of a literary period, genre, or theme, such as Victorian Literature, Poetry, Biblical Literature, Women’s Literature or the Classical Heritage.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 267. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Study of topics in linguistics such as bilingualism, the TESOL professional, teaching and learning in the ESL classroom, or the TESOL Certificate Program.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theory and practice in teaching, tutoring and responding to student writing. Exercises in composition, revision and evaluation. A minimum of 20 hours tutoring required.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An exploration of published essays, writing theory, and strategies. Student essays move beyond—in style, scope and subject matter— the writing done in ENGL 115 and ENGL 215, which are prerequisites. Cannot be audited.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The study of language in the context of ethnology with emphasis on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and (2) on paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics).
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An exploration of composition theory and writing practice through the study of published writers’ narrative accounts of the writing life. Students engage in an extended writing project selected in consultation with the instructor.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An integration and exploration of pedagogical theories and practices in literature for young adults, and writing and language study for the secondary-school classroom. Does not apply toward the first 16 credits in English for an MAT degree. Enrollment by permission of the instructor.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Critical survey of traditional and current theories and methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Includes supervised observation of ESL classes.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Credits: 4 Study of current methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening to speakers of other languages. Includes supervised teaching of ESL classes.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Credits: 2 Specialized techniques for teaching and testing various English-language skills. Content rotates among grammar; reading and writing; speaking and listening.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):ENGL 490 or ENGL 505-002 TESOL Practicum. Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Practice in writing stories, essays, poetry, or drama. Course emphasis changes from semester to semester.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115 and ENGL 215. Cannot be audited. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits with different topics College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of current theories of and research in language acquisition and the implications of this scholarship for language teachers and teaching.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGL 115, ENGL 215, and ENGL 460 or permission of instructor. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.
$ - 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) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: CAS