Subject: Curric & Instr (Grad Ed) (CIED)

CRN: 42514

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Lucy Payne

This course will emphasize the practical concepts of the K-12 curriculum. It will encompass issues and factors that affect the curriculum development process, curriculum and related divisions of the human learning system, innovative programs of the present, and educated projections of future trends. An important function of the course will be to stimulate the students to examine their own thinking about curriculum and its relationship to society, school and the classroom.

3 Credits

Subject: Curric & Instr (Grad Ed) (CIED)

CRN: 42515

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Chien-Tzu Chou

This course is for those who wish to use instructional technology in a more effective manner. The course will consider the use and evaluation of microcomputer-based learning systems, video systems, audio devices that have high potential for learning systems and effective combinations of the above systems in various learning environments. Each student will design, develop and evaluate an instructional or learning project that employs these techniques.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42299

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Lanise Block

This course examines the theoretical framework of digital equity, identifies pedagogical approaches, and strategies instructional solutions that provide equitable access to all learners. The participants will scrutinize the structural causes of digital inequality and leverage technology in advocating equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. Participants will also develop skills and knowledge to promote digital equity through specific instructional strategies including universal design for learning, personalized learning, differentiated instruction, flexible online delivery models, and culturally relevant content.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42300

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 419

Online

  Jean Bongila

This course begins the required three-course M.A. or Ed. S. research sequence. After an introductory overview of social research, it emphasizes historical and ethnographic approaches to thinking about collecting and analyzing information. Course activities provide an opportunity to experience doing research using historical and qualitative methods.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42301

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 417

Online

  Jean Bongila

This course begins the required three-course M.A. or Ed. S. research sequence. After an introductory overview of social research, it emphasizes historical and ethnographic approaches to thinking about collecting and analyzing information. Course activities provide an opportunity to experience doing research using historical and qualitative methods.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42302

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 417

Online

  Jean Bongila

This course consists of designing and conducting an action research project on an area of personal or community concern to generate possible solutions and interventions that can improve practice and enrich an educational setting. Action Research will help participants – whether they are specialized teachers, professors of higher education or leaders in administrative capacity - to bring an impact to their own practice as leaders in schools, school districts, and other educational settings. 

1 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42303

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 345

Online

  Jonathan Keiser

A course designed for those interested in teaching at the college or university level, including community and technical colleges. Students learn a variety of instructional methods and techniques and ow to best apply them to different classroom settings, disciplines, and learning styles. Students will learn how to move rom the “sage on the stage” to a “faculty as facilitator” model of teaching. Teaching and learning approaches discussed are supported by research and widely tested in practice. Innovative methods for engaging students in the learning process, including development of distance learning courses, collaborative learning, and team skill development will be discussed.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42304

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 419

Online

  Christina Holmgren

Student affairs personnel are employed in a wide range of institutional types and functional areas. To function effectively in these settings, student affairs professionals must understand the purposes of higher education and the role of student affairs personnel in facilitating learning and personal development among students. Knowledge and appreciation of the history, philosophy, and theoretical underpinnings of the field, as well as current and emerging issues facing higher education are key to working as an educator in student affairs. This course is designed to introduce you to the student affairs profession and the higher education environment in which it functions.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42305

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 301

Online

  Vern Klobassa

This course explores and examines the differing and shared belief systems and practices between public and private higher education. Special attention will be given to moral reasoning and ethical frameworks, how power dynamics affect ethics in practice, authenticity and integrity, ethical dilemmas and issues and how these concepts are played out in the practice of implementing values based on educational experiences in the co-curriculum as practiced within the pluralistic nature of our society.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42306

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 343

Online

  Kelly Wilson

The purpose of this course is to develop leadership skills and competencies for careers in the administration of special education programs. The course focuses and builds on the Minnesota Board of School Administrators competencies and the Director of Special Education license core skills including implementation of policy and law; organizational management; and resource allocation.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42307

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 344

Online

  Leah Fulton, Marcus Skjervem

This course introduces the field of student affairs, its history, current context and future challenges and issues. Ethical, legal and developmental issues are examined in the practice of student affairs leadership. Students develop the capacity to imagine different structures and practices that would respond to current and future challenges within student affairs and its role within higher education.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42387

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 418

Online

  Jean Bongila

This is a capstone course for the M.A. in Educational Leadership. It is designed for students to critically reflect upon and articulate their learning. Students examine cases through various frames, read leadership literature and evaluate their experiences.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42319

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 301

Online

  Melissa Livermore

This course examines the values that have shaped the leadership of education with a particular focus on ethics, social justice, lifelong learning and global perspectives. Students reflect on the accomplishments and dilemmas of present educational systems considering the past and decide on contributions they could make to improve the future of their institutions

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42320

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Ann Garvey

This course is designed to provide entry level student affairs staff with a basic understanding of the legal issues that they may confront so they are able to recognize the issues and act within the parameters of the law. Each graduate student is expected to: 1. Develop an understanding of the American legal system. 2. Develop an understanding of the legal liability of institutions of higher education and student affairs administrators. 3. Develop an understanding of the specific legal issues facing various functional areas within institutions of higher education. 4. Develop an understanding of how federal laws affect higher education. 5. Develop skills of analysis, synthesis, and communication (verbal and written) concerning issues and ideas salient to the legal aspects of student affairs and higher education. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an awareness of the legal issues which arise in student affairs and higher education. The course does not provide legal training or advice.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 43240

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 326

Online

  Julie Williams

This course involves close reading and discussion of historical and contemporary writings centering on race, caste, and social institutions. We invite students to use a matrix perspective apply theories to learn how race plays an integral factor in the following topics: health, education, medicine, healthcare, wealth inequality, sports and the American dream, power, politics, and identities. This course sets the stage for students to examine the historical policies which have led to the systemic racism of today. Beginning with narrative nonfiction texts and a contemporary textbook on the social construction and intersectionality of caste and race, we specifically explore the roots of inequality in the U.S. Students engage in critical discourse and analyze the narratives and lived experiences of Black Americans. Based on these narratives and selected readings from contemporary scholars, students analyze the efforts and opportunities to create systemic change in educational settings and within their professional organizations. Students will identify whether the changes are simply symbolic or systemic, which creates a shift in societal norms.  

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 43209

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 417

Online

  Tom Sager

This course covers federal, state and local support of education; analysis of various revenue-raising alternatives; a study of the trends in receipts and expenditures for education; and the Minnesota financial accounting and reporting systems.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42321

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Online

  Gregory Martin

The first practicum provides an overview of critical roles and responsibilities of a school principal. Students will be able to examine culture, climate, accessibility, and how a school functions to build rituals and routines within a larger organization. The Clinical Practicum experience is designed to enable candidates to gain hands-on experience in leadership as an intern. The Clinical Practicum is a requirement for all administrative licensures, and it has two main goals. The first goal is to give the intern an opportunity to have real experiences related to the school principal position under the supervision of an experienced principal who can offer day-to-day feedback. Secondly, structured dialogues about the leadership field experience, in the form of seminars, are designed to help the intern process and make sense of the experience as a whole. St. Thomas supports the clinical practicum concept as an extension of the learning that takes place in the principal licensure coursework. Prerequisites: EDLD 575 or EDLD 576, or a State-approved teaching license

1 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42325

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 417

Online

  Nichole Rens

Students examine how special education, gifted education, counseling services and other programs serving students with special needs can be integrated into the total curriculum. The course deals with the philosophical, historical and political foundations of special programs as well as with curriculum coordination, staff development, fiscal planning and other practical operational issues. It also deals with the ethical issues involved in responding to diverse student needs.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42322

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Online

  Kim Adams

The first practicum provides an overview of critical roles and responsibilities of a special education director. This is a central office position which requires organizational oversight of special education program in a district. Students will be able to examine federal and state mandates related to inclusion practices and IDEA regulations. Students identify the competencies that they need to concentrate on during the first practicum. Candidates examine the primary role of a special education director through the pre-assessment with the university supervisor and onsite cooperating special education director. Additionally, students begin to understand how to work effectively with school principals. The Clinical Practicum experience is designed to enable candidates to gain hands-on experience in leadership as an intern. The Clinical Practicum is a requirement for all administrative licensures, and it has two main goals. The first goal is to give the intern an opportunity to have real experiences related to the Director of Special Education position under the supervision of an experienced Director who can offer day-to-day feedback. Secondly, structured dialogues about the leadership field experience, in the form of individual or group sessions, are designed to help the intern process and make sense of the experience as a whole. St. Thomas supports the clinical practicum concept as an extension of the learning that takes place in the Director of Special Education licensure coursework. Prerequisites: EDLD 575 or EDLD 576, or a State-approved teaching license

1 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42326

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Christina Holmgren, Alina Wong

This course is an intersection of leadership and theories of difference. Philosophical, theoretical, and personal frameworks will be challenged and developed using multicultural/diversity and leadership lenses. Students will be invited to explore leadership within multicultural and global perspectives.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42327

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Michael Lovett

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership knowledge and skills as a practicing administrator, with a focus on the knowledge and professional experiences necessary for a successful school superintendent or other central office position which works closely with a superintendent and school board. The third practicum course focuses on strategic planning for the school district. Prerequisites: EDLD 865 & EDLD 866

1 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42328

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Michael Lovett

This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and experience related to the various roles and responsibilities of an area or district superintendent. Historical and current concepts of the superintendency along with various theories of executive leadership are examined. Students explore authentic issues and challenges in school leadership and acquire professional knowledge and skills by completing "field-based modules" related to the areas of superintendent leadership and responsibility. The following areas are incorporated into field-based modules: leadership and district culture; policy and governance; communications and community relations; organizational management; curriculum planning and development; instructional management; human resource management; and values and ethics of leadership. The field- based modules incorporate the program requirements for superintendent licensure candidates as defined by Minnesota Rule 3512.0600.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42329

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 402

Online

  Marci Levy-Maguire

This course examines the mission of the school and focuses on the attributes, knowledge and skills a person needs to be a principal. Emphasis is placed on the importance of ongoing education and the development of professional networks. Students have an opportunity to assess their skills as a basis for selecting elective courses appropriate to their needs. Recent national studies on elementary and secondary education are reviewed and an in-depth analysis of those issues relating to the secondary school occurs.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42330

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 417

Online

  Aura Wharton-Beck

This course presents qualitative, ethnographic and field methods in research and evaluation. It focuses on the foundations of qualitative methods, examples of qualitative research, conditions in which qualitative methods are appropriate and practice in using qualitative methods. Students gain firsthand experience in collecting data through participant observation and in-depth interviews and in analyzing data. The course examines issues of validity, access to data and confidentiality.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42331

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 403

Online

  Aura Wharton-Beck

Students are given an opportunity to integrate what they have learned in the core courses, professional education and collateral area studies, as well as raise new issues. Narratives of leaders in biographies, novels and drama, as well as the student's own narrative of both the practice and study of leadership will be the integrating theme for this final core course. Leadership readings are assigned and discussed. Open to doctoral students only.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42332

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 403

Online

  Jean Bongila

This course explores the social, cultural, and historical foundations of education. We will consider education as formal schooling at all levels and analyze the development of schooling as a social institution in relationship to broader social, cultural, and political economic relations from a historical perspective. We will learn about and apply major theoretical concepts which scholars of education have developed to understand the dialectical relationship between schooling and society.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42308

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42309

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Aura Wharton-Beck

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42310

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jayne Sommers

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42311

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jean Bongila

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42312

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Douglas Orzolek

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42313

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42314

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Shelley Gatti

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42315

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Sarah Noonan

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 43280

No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Karen Howard

In this course, each student develops a complete draft of a dissertation proposal. The proposal will consist of a full developed statement of the problem, review of relevant literature including a theoretical framework, and proposed methods of data collection. In the semester following this class, each student will finalize the proposal with a dissertation chair and present it to a dissertation committee. A grade is given for the class when the proposal is completed and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42342

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42343

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Aura Wharton-Beck

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42344

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jayne Sommers

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42345

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jean Bongila

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42346

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Douglas Orzolek

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42347

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42348

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Shelley Gatti

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42349

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Sarah Noonan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42350

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42351

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Aura Wharton-Beck

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42352

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jayne Sommers

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42353

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jean Bongila

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42354

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Douglas Orzolek

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42355

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42356

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Shelley Gatti

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42357

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Sarah Noonan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42358

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42359

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Aura Wharton-Beck

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42360

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jayne Sommers

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42361

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jean Bongila

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42362

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Douglas Orzolek

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42363

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42364

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Shelley Gatti

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42365

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Sarah Noonan

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42375

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42377

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Aura Wharton-Beck

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42380

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jayne Sommers

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42381

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Jean Bongila

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42382

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Douglas Orzolek

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42383

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42384

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Shelley Gatti

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42385

Dissertation/Thesis

Minneapolis: No Room

  Sarah Noonan

This major paper demonstrates the doctoral student's ability to research an important question in education and to present and interpret the findings in clear and logical written form. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty chair and is formally presented in an oral presentation to the dissertation committee. Refer to Doctoral Student Handbook (email soe_edlead@stthomas.edu to request a copy). A student will not be given a grade for any of the dissertation course numbers until the dissertation has been defended and approved by the committee. Prerequisite: EDLD 920 and EDLD 921.

3 Credits

Subject: Ed. Leadership (Grad Ed) (EDLD)

CRN: 42386

Continuing Enrollment

Minneapolis: No Room

  Chien-Tzu Chou

Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment from time of admission until completion of dissertation. During any semester in which a student is not registered for a regular course, he/she must register for and pay special tuition for EDLD 928 (Permits validation of student ID).

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42482

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 118

Requirements Met:
     FYE Changemaking
     CommGood/Community-Engaged

  Muffet Trout

This course is a critical analysis of education as a career choice, as a tool of society, and as a crucial path to a positive future in a rapidly changing world. Education's impact is examined from personal, historic, philosophic, social, and policy perspectives; schools are studied as complex organizations within an increasingly assessment and technology-driven context and global environment. The course includes a research-based exploration of critical issues in education and a guided, reflective, in-school field experience (30 hours).

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42564

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 111

Requirements Met:
     School of Ed Transfer Course

  Douglas Orzolek

This course will acquaint the prospective music teacher with the basic knowledge and skills of performance pedagogy of brass instruments which include proper embouchure, tone production, intonation, breathing, articulation, posture, and fingering patterns. Students will become familiar with the construction and operation of these instruments and be able to make minor repairs. The students will gain knowledge of representative beginning through grade 12 solo and ensemble repertoire from diverse periods and become acquainted with instructional materials for beginning, intermediate, and advance levels of students. Students will learn how to select instruments, mouthpieces, and other equipment appropriate for elementary and secondary instrumental pupils. Offered fall of odd years.

2 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42565

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL03

Requirements Met:
     School of Ed Transfer Course

  Karen Howard

Contemporary music pedagogy for children in grades 3-5. Examination of goals, objectives, diverse music repertoire, spiral curriculum content and skill development, strategies, materials, and methods. Study of learning styles, developmental stages, and culturally sensitive materials. Designing lessons and classroom environments for effective music teaching and learning. Techniques for classroom management and discipline. National and state standards for music education relative to grades 3-5 music curricula. Emphasis on artistic teaching. Instrument lab meets one hour per week: autoharp; pitched and unpitched percussion. Offered fall of odd numbered years. Prerequisite: EDUC 207

2 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42483

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 301

Online

  Karyn Mickelson

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with the curriculum of Communication Arts and Literature. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners in grades 5 through 12, including curriculum content and sources; national and state standards; performance based assessment strategies; data literacy and data-driven instructional decisions; connections with community resources; lesson and unit planning; and technology integration. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; Concurrent registration: EDUC 336 Field Exp III: (5-12) Communications Arts & Literature.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42485

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 301

Online

  Elena Gullickson

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with the curriculum of a specific licensure area. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners in grades 5 through 12, including curriculum content and sources; performance based assessment strategies; connections with community resources; national and state standards; data literacy and data-driven instruction decisions; lesson and unit planning; and curriculum and technology integration. The course includes a clinical experience. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration: EDUC 341 Field Experience III: 5-12 Mathematics.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42489

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 322

Online

  Michelle Leba

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with the curriculum of a specific licensure area. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners in grades 5 through 12, including curriculum content and sources; performance based assessment strategies; connections with community resources; national and state standards; data literacy and data driven instructional decisions; lesson and unit planning; and technology integration. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration: EDUC 346 Field Experience III: 5-12 Social Studies.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42491

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Core Requirements Met:
     Diversity/Soc Just

Other Requirements Met:
     Family Studies Major Approved
     Family Studies Minor Approved
     CommGood/Community-Engaged

Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
     UG Core Human Diversity

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Chelda Smith Kondo

This course is designed to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge, instructional practices, and dispositions to successfully manage diverse classrooms, using their understanding of multiple learning modalities and all types of diversity to promote all students' personal and academic achievement. The course engages candidates with issues such as race, class, gender, exceptionality, oppression, and discrimination while examining the crucial role of educators in influencing positive, systematic change for social justice.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42492

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Requirements Met:
     CommGood/Community-Engaged
     Writing to learn

  Muffet Trout

This course integrates principles of learning with evidence-based strategies for effective instruction. Prospective K-12 teachers explore the scientific knowledge base that underlies good teaching and build a repertoire of practices to support individual learner success within positive classroom environments. Participants analyze and personalize standards-based instruction, differentiation strategies, performance-enhancing assessment, and technology-assisted teaching and learning. Prerequisite: EDUC 210 or permission of chair. Concurrent registration: EDUC 332 Field Experience II: Learning and Teaching.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42493

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Muffet Trout

The University of St. Thomas Teacher Education program utilizes a progression of structured, in-school field experiences to expand the vision and professionalism of program candidates. Field experiences are designed to complement university classroom learning by providing opportunities for candidates to practice the knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators across the grade ranges for which they will be licensed and with diverse student populations. The second formal field experience is a supervised 30-hour guided, reflective, in-school field experience that focuses on questions involving the exploration of learning and teaching: Who are the learners and how do they learn? In what ways are they diverse? What general approaches can I use to meet each learner's needs? How can I maximize this opportunity to help me develop as a professional? Prerequisite: EDUC 210 and concurrent registration with EDUC 330

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42494

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Karyn Mickelson

The University of St. Thomas Teacher Education program utilizes a progression of structured, in-school field experiences to expand the vision and professionalism of program candidates. Field experiences are designed to complement university classroom learning by providing opportunities for candidates to practice the knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators across the grade ranges for which they will be licensed and with diverse student populations. The third field experience is a supervised, reflective, in-school opportunity that focuses on questions involving the role of curriculum and instruction: What determines my curriculum choices? Why am I teaching what I'm teaching? What strategies can I use to differentiate instruction for diverse learners? How do I assess student learning? How can I maximize this opportunity to help me develop as a Professional? By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 and concurrent registration with EDUC 316

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42496

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Elena Gullickson

The University of St. Thomas Teacher Education program utilizes a progression of structured, in-school field experiences to expand the vision and professionalism of program candidates. Field experiences are designed to complement university classroom learning by providing opportunities for candidates to practice the knowledge, skills and disposition of effective educators across the grade ranges for which they will be licensed and with diverse student populations. The third field experience is a supervised, reflective, in-school opportunity that focuses on questions involving the role of curriculum and instruction: What determines my curriculum choices? Why am I teaching what I'm teaching? What strategies can I use to differentiate instruction for diverse learners? How do I assess student learning? How can I maximize this opportunity to help me develop as a professional? By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 and concurrent registration with EDUC 317

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42497

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Karen Howard

The University of St. Thomas Teacher Education program utilizes a progression of structured, in-school field experiences to expand the vision and professionalism of program candidates. Field experiences are designed to complement university classroom learning by providing opportunities for candidates to practice the knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators across the grade ranges for which they will be licensed and with diverse student populations. The third field experience is a supervised, reflective, in-school opportunity that focuses on questions involving the role of curriculum and instruction: What determines my curriculum choices? Why am I teaching what I'm teaching? What strategies can I use to differentiate instruction for diverse learners? How do I assess student learning? How can I maximize this opportunity to help me develop as a professional? Prerequisite: EDUC 330, 332

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42500

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Michelle Leba

The University of St. Thomas Teacher Education program utilizes a progression of structured, in-school field experiences to expand the vision and professionalism of program candidates. Field experiences are designed to complement university classroom learning by providing opportunities for candidates to practice the knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators across the grade ranges for which they will be licensed and with diverse student populations. The third field experience is a supervised, reflective, in-school opportunity that focuses on questions involving the role of curriculum and instruction: What determines my curriculum choices? Why am I teaching what I'm teaching? What strategies can I use to differentiate instruction for diverse learners? How do I assess student learning? How can I maximize this opportunity to help me develop as a professional? By Special permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 and concurrent registration with EDUC 319

0 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42502

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 403

Requirements Met:
     CommGood/Community-Engaged
     Writing to learn

  Liz Fogarty

This course is Part I of a two-course literacy sequence designed to introduce the pre-service teacher to the theory and practice of elementary curriculum and instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, and children's literature. Campus and elementary school experiences emphasize best practice in literary instruction for meeting the diverse needs of all students. The course presents developmentally appropriate practice for kindergarten, primary, and intermediate grades, the current knowledge base of research, and recommendations for professional development. As the introductory course in literacy, it focuses on language development, assessment and interpretation of relevant data regarding literacy processes, and serves as the knowledge base for understanding curricular development in and applications for literacy in the elementary classroom. Participants will research critical issues in the field of literacy development. Prerequisite: 210

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42503

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

  Amy Smith

This course is Part II of a two-course literacy sequence designed to introduce the pre-service teacher to the theory and practice of elementary curriculum and instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, and children's literature. Campus and elementary school experiences emphasize best practice in literacy instruction for meeting the diverse needs of all students. The course presents research-based best practices in teaching for kindergarten, primary, and intermediate grades. This second course in the literacy sequence extends the foundations in language, assessment and interpretation of relevant data regarding literacy processes, and explorations into children's literature to classroom applications in composing processes (writer's workshop), assessment and evaluation as it informs teaching, planning and reflection, and interdisciplinary instruction. Participants will research critical issues in the field of literacy development. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 and 350; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration with EDUC 337, 371, 372, 373; or permission of Chair

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42504

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

  Debbie Monson

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with mathematics and technology. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners in grades K through 6, including curriculum content and sources; national and state standards; performance-based assessment strategies; data literacy and data-driven instructional decisions; connections with community resources; lesson and unit planning; and technology integration. The course includes field-based experiences. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 and MATH 100, 121; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration with EDUC 337, 370, 372, 373; or permission of chair

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42505

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 301

  Anne Howard

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with science and help them have the skills for lifelong healthy, active living. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners grades K through 6, including curriculum content and sources; national and state standards; performance-based assessment strategies; data literacy and data-driven instructional decisions; connections with community resources; lesson and unit planning; and technology integration. The course includes field-based experiences. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332; successful completion of Assessment II and admission to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration with EDUC 337, 370, 371, 373; and permission of Chair

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42506

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 403

Requirements Met:
     Sustainability (SUST)

  Muffet Trout

This course is designed to prepare teachers who will effectively engage learners with Social Studies and the Fine Arts. Emphasis is on application of developmentally appropriate practice and differentiated instruction for a range of learners in grades K through 6, including curriculum content and sources; national and state standards; performance-based assessment strategies ; data literacy and data-driven instructional decisions; connections with community resources; lesson and unit planning; and technology integration. The course includes field-based experiences. By Special Permission Only. Prerequisites: EDUC 330, 332 successful completion of Assessment II and admissions to advanced candidacy; concurrent registration with EDUC 337, 370, 371, and 372, or permission of Chair.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42509

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Anne Howard

Residency in Teaching I is the first semester of a year-long residency placement in the elementary school.  Teacher candidates will concurrently register for Year 4 education courses: EDUC 370 - Language Development, Literacy & Literature II, EDUC 371 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics, and EDUC 4xx - Inclusive Practices for Learning Variations.  The early residency experience provides the opportunity for candidates to participate in the opening of the new academic year and to directly apply the knowledge and skills gained in the concurrent coursework.  Extended periods of time in the field combined with reflective practice seminars build a cohesive link between on-campus coursework and the realities of the classroom. Residency in Teaching I is a part-time, full-semester commitment under the supervision of university and school-based professionals. Prerequisites: unconditional admission to the teacher education program and to the teaching residency; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Years 1, 2, and 3; plus satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses. Prerequisites: unconditional admission to the teacher education program and to the teaching residency; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Years 1, 2, and 3; plus satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses.

2 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 43167

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Debbie Monson

As the culminating experience of the teacher licensure program, Residency in Teaching II fulfills the official student teaching requirement and provides the opportunity for candidates to apply their knowledge and skills of teaching and learning in a classroom setting. This is the second semester of a year-long residency placement in the elementary school. Accompanying seminars assist candidates to reflect upon the experience and to increase their repertoire of strategies for dealing with topical, relevant issues. Residency in Teaching II is a full-time, full-semester commitment under the supervision of university and school-based professionals. Prerequisites: unconditional admission to the teacher education program and to the teaching residency; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Years 1, 2, 3, and Residency in Teaching I; plus satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses. Prerequisites: unconditional admission to the teacher education program and to the teaching residency; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Years 1, 2, and 3; plus satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses.  

10 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42510

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

Requirements Met:
     Signature Work
     Writing in the Discipline

  Chien-Tzu Chou

This course examines learning theories, philosophies and their implications on the use of technology, as well as the history and development of learning technologies. Additionally, students will examine current trends and future challenges in education technology. Students will learn a variety of learning technologies and advocate sound integration of technology into curriculum. Issues on the design, development, and implementation of technology will be discussed. Students will integrate learning technologies into their curriculum planning in the specific content areas that address student needs and meet with the technology or content standards. As a capstone project, students will develop a portfolio to reflect upon the knowledge and skills acquired through their major. Prerequisites: EDUC 460 or 463, which can be taken concurrently, and 80 completed credits.

4 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42511

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Debbie Monson

As the culminating experience of the teacher licensure program, clinical practice (student teaching) provides the opportunity for candidates to apply their knowledge and skills of teaching and learning in a classroom setting. Accompanying seminars assist candidates to reflect upon the experience and to increase their repertoire of strategies for dealing with topical, relevant issues. Clinical practice, along with the accompanying seminars and the final components of EDUC 456, is a full-time, full-semester commitment under the supervision of university and school-based professionals. Prerequisites: Senior status; unconditional admission to the teacher education program; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Blocks 1, 2, and 3; satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses; plus admission to clinical practice.

10 Credits

Subject: Education (UG) (EDUC)

CRN: 42512

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: No Room

  Debbie Monson

As the culminating experience of the teacher licensure program, clinical practice (student teaching) provides the opportunity for candidates to apply their knowledge and skills of teaching and learning in a classroom setting. Accompanying seminars assist candidates to reflect upon the experience and to increase their repertoire of strategies for dealing with topical, relevant issues. Clinical practice, along with the accompanying seminars and the final components of EDUC 456, is a full-time, full-semester commitment under the supervision of university and school-based professionals. Prerequisites: Senior status; unconditional admission to the teacher education program; satisfactory completion of all education courses in Blocks 1, 2, and 3; satisfactory completion of all licensure-related content courses; plus admission to clinical practice.

10 Credits

Subject: Reading (Grad Ed) (READ)

CRN: 43196

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Jessica Rose

This course is designed to explore the theory and practice of curriculum and instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, and children's literature. Campus and school experiences will emphasize the importance of teaching in an integrated manner to students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. The course will present developmentally appropriate practice for kindergarten and primary grades, the current knowledge research base, and recommendations for professional development. It will focus on language development and literacy processes as a foundation for understanding curricular development and applications for literacy in the elementary classroom.

3 Credits

Subject: Reading (Grad Ed) (READ)

CRN: 43264

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Liz Fogarty

This course is designed to explore the theory and practice of curriculum and instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, and children's literature. Campus and school experiences will emphasize the importance of teaching in an integrated manner to students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. The course will present developmentally appropriate practice for kindergarten and primary grades, the current knowledge research base, and recommendations for professional development. It will focus on language development and literacy processes as a foundation for understanding curricular development and applications for literacy in the elementary classroom.

3 Credits

Subject: Special Educ. (Grad Ed) (SPED)

CRN: 42378

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

  Karen Kozen-Lien

This is an introductory research course designed to help graduate students understand, evaluate, and conduct research in the field of special education.  Through participation in the course, class members will learn the basic concepts and procedures in special educational research.  Although the course is intended primarily to help graduate students and teachers become better consumers of research, it is also designed to provide students with introductory skills and experiences to conduct practitioner-based research. As part of the course requirements, students will complete a literature review and develop an action research project to address a problem of practice in special education.

3 Credits

Subject: Special Educ. (Grad Ed) (SPED)

CRN: 42260

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 324

Online

  Emily Virant, Reina Weir

The purpose of this course is to exam the technical adequacy and educational viability of assessment instruments in determining screening, evaluation, eligibility, student progress monitoring and data-based instructional planning and individualized education program (IEP) planning practices for students with educational disabilities. This course provides practice with a variety of measures, including standardized instruments in test administration, scoring and interpretation, and informal and observational assessment data collection and reporting.

3 Credits

Subject: Special Educ. (Grad Ed) (SPED)

CRN: 42366

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

Online

  Ashley Ruzicka, Becca Hintz

The purpose of this course is to learn to assess, evaluate, identify needs, develop goals and objectives, design intervention plans, monitor effectiveness and adjust programming for individuals with communication and social skill needs. This course provides an overview of typical social and communication development, as compared and contrasted to the delayed and disordered social and communication development of individuals who experience challenges, and the impact of communication and social differences on learning and behavior.

3 Credits

Subject: Special Educ. (Grad Ed) (SPED)

CRN: 42393

In Person | No Classroom Required

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 318

  Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan

The purpose of this course is to provide a practicum in an educational setting working with a range of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that addresses competencies required for special education licensure. This course provides documentation of competencies and practical experiences gleaned from coursework and 100 hours of fieldwork experiences. An initial teaching license requires a minimum 12-week student teaching experience.

3 Credits

Subject: Special Educ. (Grad Ed) (SPED)

CRN: 42368

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture

Minneapolis: Opus Hall - Minneapolis 324

Online

  Laura Medwetz

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of major models and instructional approaches related to (a) validated teaching practices and evidence-based instruction (b) teaching reading and writing to students with mild disabilities in inclusive elementary classrooms (c) teaching mathematics to students with mild disabilities in inclusive elementary classrooms. This course provides students the opportunity to critically examine and reflect on ways in which teachers can develop systematic instructional programs to support a diverse population of learners in an era of inclusion and standards utilizing research-based interventions.

3 Credits