| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
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| 1201 | ECON420 | Managerial Economics Microeconomic theory and quantitative methods applied in business operations management, decision science, pricing strategy, advertising, financial management and business strategy. Course will evaluate fundamentals of industry competition, the structure of markets and how firms participate in these markets; growth and consolidation of markets and governmental responses; analysis of market power, the predictive behavior of firms from the framework of a game model; competitive behavior of firms that include price discrimination, collusion and vertical integration; industrial regulation and public policy. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1202 | ECON425 | Behavioral Economics A study in contrasting traditional economics and rational choice with modern economics and irrational choice. Economic models will be discussed from the perspective of psychology and more realistic assumptions than in the utility maximization assumption. Students will attempt to predict economic outcomes by observing human behavior and measuring outcomes. Applications will include the efficiency of financial markets, irrational investments and asset bubbles. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1203 | ECON425 | Behavioral Economics A study in contrasting traditional economics and rational choice with modern economics and irrational choice. Economic models will be discussed from the perspective of psychology and more realistic assumptions than in the utility maximization assumption. Students will attempt to predict economic outcomes by observing human behavior and measuring outcomes. Applications will include the efficiency of financial markets, irrational investments and asset bubbles. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1204 | ECON425 | Behavioral Economics A study in contrasting traditional economics and rational choice with modern economics and irrational choice. Economic models will be discussed from the perspective of psychology and more realistic assumptions than in the utility maximization assumption. Students will attempt to predict economic outcomes by observing human behavior and measuring outcomes. Applications will include the efficiency of financial markets, irrational investments and asset bubbles. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1205 | ECON430 | Healthcare Economics An overview of the structure of health care markets in the United States, the private and public third-party payer systems. Consideration is given to access, quality and affordability with a microeconomic framework of conflicting goals, the incentives of all market participants and cost-benefit analysis. Attention is given to reimbursement process of providers and the collection of payments. Traditional economic theory will be contrasted with actual outcomes. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1206 | ECON430 | Healthcare Economics An overview of the structure of healthcare markets in the United States, both private and public third-party payer systems. Consideration is given to access, quality and affordability with a microeconomic framework of conflicting goals, the incentives of all market participants and cost-benefit analysis. Attention is given to reimbursement process of providers and the collection of payments. Traditional economic theory will be contrasted with actual outcomes. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1207 | ECON430 | Healthcare Economics An overview of the structure of health care markets in the United States, the private and public third-party payer systems. Consideration is given to access, quality and affordability with a microeconomic framework of conflicting goals, the incentives of all market participants and cost-benefit analysis. Attention is given to reimbursement process of providers and the collection of payments. Traditional economic theory will be contrasted with actual outcomes. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1208 | ECON435 | Monetary Economics A study in the role of central banking and monetary policy in the United States and the European Union. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the quantity theory of money, inflation targeting versus long-term interest rates, supply shocks, the interaction of fiscal versus monetary stimulus, unconventional monetary policy, central bank transparency and usage of zero floor versus negative interest rates. Students will contrast the traditional approaches to monetary policy with the advances in central banking management in light of economic crises. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1209 | ECON435 | Monetary Economics A study in the role of central banking and monetary policy in the United States and the European Union. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the quantity theory of money, inflation targeting versus long-term interest rates, supply shocks, the interaction of fiscal versus monetary stimulus, unconventional monetary policy, central bank transparency and usage of zero floor versus negative interest rates. Students will contrast the traditional approaches to monetary policy with the advances in central banking management in light of economic crises. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1210 | ECON435 | Monetary Economics A study in the role of central banking and monetary policy in the United States and the European Union. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the quantity theory of money, inflation targeting versus long-term interest rates, supply shocks, the interaction of fiscal versus monetary stimulus, unconventional monetary policy, central bank transparency and usage of zero floor versus negative interest rates. Students will contrast the traditional approaches to monetary policy with the advances in central banking management in light of economic crises. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1211 | ECON436 | Law and Economics (W) An examination of issues at the intersection of law and economics. Provides tools needed for the economic analysis of law, with special focus on tort law, contract law, property law, criminal law, and antitrust law. Specific topics include economic functions of contracts; externalities; and economic motives of crime, among others. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1212 | ECON436 | Law and Economics (W) An examination of issues at the intersection of law and economics. Provides tools needed for the economic analysis of law, with special focus on tort law, contract law, property law, criminal law, and antitrust law. Specific topics include economic functions of contracts; externalities; and economic motives of crime, among others. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1213 | ECON440 | Public Economics A study of the impact of government policies on economic efficiency and distribution of resources. Provides tools to understand how the government makes decisions and what decisions it should make. Topics include public goods, externalities, market failure, equity and distribution, and taxation. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1214 | ECON440 | Public Economics A study of the impact of government policies on economic efficiency and distribution of resources. Provides tools to understand how the government makes decisions and what decisions it should make. Topics include public goods, externalities, market failure, equity and distribution, and taxation. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1215 | ECON452 | Financial Markets Mediums of exchange, money and credit, banks and their services, the Federal Reserve System, and other financial institutions are considered. This course is cross-listed with FNCE 452. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1216 | ECON452 | Financial Markets Mediums of exchange, money and credit, banks and their services, the Federal Reserve System, and other financial institutions are considered. This course is cross-listed with FNCE 452. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2002 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1217 | ECON455 | Economic Forecasting A continuation of ECON 330 (Econometrics) with a focus on the theory of forecasting and its applications in business and economics using econometrics computer software. Covers basic methods of forecasting using time series data, such as regression methods, exponential smoothing algorithms, and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) methods. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1218 | ECON455 | Economic Forecasting A continuation of ECON 330 (Econometrics) with a focus on the theory of forecasting and its applications in business and economics using econometrics computer software. Covers basic methods of forecasting using time series data, such as regression methods, exponential smoothing algorithms, and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) methods. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1219 | ECON455 | Economic Forecasting A continuation of ECON 330 (Econometrics) with a focus on the theory of forecasting and its applications in business and economics using econometrics computer software. Covers basic methods of forecasting using time series data, such as regression methods, exponential smoothing algorithms, and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) methods. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1220 | ECON460 | Money and Banking A study of the basic theories of modern monetary systems. Covers the role of money and banks in the broader economy and the relevance of the Federal Reserve in connection with money and banking. Examines the role of financial markets and how financial institutions solve transaction costs and information problems. Utilizes a descriptive approach to the banking system, including bank management, the banking industry structure and regulation, and financial innovation. Topics on the Federal Reserve and monetary policy include the tools, goals, and strategies of central banking. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1221 | ECON465 | Topics in Economics Selected topics designed to meet the needs or interests of students in specialty areas of business and management. This course may be repeated for credit with permission. Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1222 | ECON465 | Topics in Economics See ECON 265 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | Business, School of | Active | |
| 1223 | ECON465 | Topics in Economics Selected topics designed to meet the needs or interests of students in specialty areas of business and management. This course may be repeated for credit with permission. Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1224 | ECON470 | Game Theory A study of multi-person, strategic decision problems. Provides a theoretical overview of modern game theory involving strategic decision-making in conflict and cooperation. The basic concepts developed include subgame perfect Nash equilibrium and dominant versus mixed strategies. Examples and applications will be drawn from economics and business, ranging from cartel behavior to international diplomacy. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1225 | ECON491 | Economics Practicum A practicum consists of supervised volunteer/work experience in related fields of economics/finance on a part-time basis. The work may be done at various job sites. A minimum of 50 clock hours of work experience is required for each semester hour of credit. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. (Note: A maximum of 3 credit hours of practicum and/or internship may apply as an elective in the major.) Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1226 | ECON491 | Economics Practicum A practicum consists of supervised volunteer/work experience in related fields of economics/finance on a part-time basis. The work may be done at various job sites. A minimum of 50 clock hours of work experience is required for each semester hour of credit. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1227 | ECON492 | Economics Internship An internship consists of on-the-job experience working under supervision as an economic/financial analyst on a full-time basis. All hours must be completed on one job site. A minimum of 100 clock hours of work experience is required for each semester hour of credit. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. (Note: A maximum of 3 credit hours of practicum and/or internship may apply as an elective in the major.) Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1228 | ECON492 | Economics Internship An internship consists of on-the-job experience working under supervision as an economic/financial analyst on a full-time basis. All hours must be completed on one job site. A minimum of 100 clock hours of work experience is required for each semester hour of credit. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. (Note: A maximum of 3 credit hours of practicum and/or internship may apply as an elective in the major.) Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1229 | ECON492 | Economics Internship An internship consists of on-the-job experience working under supervision as an economic/financial analyst on a full-time basis. All hours must be completed on one job site. A minimum of 100 clock hours of work experience is required for each semester hour of credit. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Dean, Business Chair, Business | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Review | |
| 1230 | ECON497 | Economics Research This course permits students to apply principles of economics and statistical analysis of data leading to the completion of a research project. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1231 | ECON521 | Managerial Economics The economics of the individual firm in its decision making. Forecasting economic conditions using economic indicators and economic models. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Economics (ECON) | ECON | School of Business | Active | |
| 1232 | EDAD520 | Foundations of Instructional Leadership This course discusses the purposes, organization, and administration of educational programs and institutions; the structure and control of school systems; and conceptual foundations of instructional leadership. Special emphasis is given to servant leadership, diversity, Biblical foundations of administration, spiritual dynamics within the organization and with the broader community, and the distinctive philosophy and mission of Christian educational programs. This includes the completion of a position paper. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1233 | EDAD520 | Foundations of Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century This course examines the purposes, organization, and administration of educational programs and institutions, as well as the structure and governance of school systems, and the conceptual foundations of instructional leadership. Special emphasis is given to servant leadership, diversity, the impact of technology on the modern school, the Biblical foundations of administration, spiritual dynamics within the organization and with the broader community, and the distinctive philosophy and mission of Christian educational programs. This includes completing a position paper. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1234 | EDAD546 | Supervision and Personnel Administration This course includes supervision of personnel and instruction; explanations of personnel policy determination; procedures employed in recruitment, selection, appointment, and induction of personnel; partnerships between personnel and community agencies; the formulation and administration of salary schedules; provisions for professional welfare and in-service improvement of personnel. The course is designed for principals and other individuals interested in administrative roles in the area of human resources. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1235 | EDAD573 | Educational Facilities Planning A study of the planning of educational facilities, including buildings, equipment, and sites as influenced by educational philosophy, need, and financial resources available. The efficient management of education facilities is emphasized. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1236 | EDAD574 | Legal Aspects of Education Legal issues affecting teachers and educational administrators are covered. These include governmental relations, the church-state relationship, Child Protective Services reporting and cooperation, student control, children's rights, special services, and school board operations and procedures. Numerous case studies will be used as part of the instruction. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1237 | EDAD577 | School Public Relations A study of the means for securing cooperative educational planning through mutual understanding between the school and its public. The interpersonal process in educational organizations, communications, and group dynamics for educational administrators are also studied. Students will develop an individualized sample marketing plan for use at their school. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1238 | EDAD577 | School Public Relations A study of the means for securing cooperative educational planning through mutual understanding between the school and its public. The interpersonal process in educational organizations, communications, and group dynamics for educational administrators are also studied. Students will develop an individualized sample marketing plan for use at their school. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1239 | EDAD579 | School Finance A study of school financial statements and budgets. Financial and economic issues affecting educational institutions, including school support, costs of education, sources of school revenue, and school budgeting processes are considered. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1240 | EDAD595 | Independent Study in Educational Administration Individual research/study project in educational administration under the supervision of a graduate studies professor. This course may be repeated. A total of no more than six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Educ. Admin. and Supervision (EDAD) | EDAD | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1241 | EDCI515 | Organization and Administration of Kindergarten Education Designed to give students an understanding of the organizational and administration needs of kindergarten education. Topics include the history and philosophy of early childhood education, program planning and design, policy development, multicultural relationships, and communication with parents, teachers, and church personnel. Students should be working in a PreK-K classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1242 | EDCI515T | Organization and Administration Of Kidergarten Education Designed to give students an understanding of the organizational and administration needs of kindergarten education. Topics include the history and philosophy of early childhood education, program planning and design, policy development, multicultural relationships, and communication with parents, teachers, and church personnel. Students should be working in a PreK-K classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1243 | EDCI517 | Educational Psychology The study of psychological information and its application to the processes of teaching and learning. The course covers subjects such as human development, theories of learning, pupil characteristics, pupil variability, culture and community, motivation, creating learning environments, and student assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1244 | EDCI517 | Educational Psychology This course focuses on the area of psychology which deals with how human beings process information about the world. Topics include how individuals attend to and obtain information about the world, how the brain stores and processes that information, and how individuals think, solve problems and use language. Attention, perception, memory and problem solving are addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1245 | EDCI517T | Educational Psychology The study of psychological information and its application to the processes of teaching and learning. The course covers subjects such as human development, theories of learning, pupil characteristics, pupil variability, culture and community, motivation, creating learning environments, and student assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1246 | EDCI517T | Educational Psychology This course focuses on the area of psychology which deals with how human beings process information about the world. Topics include how individuals attend to and obtain information about the world, how the brain stores and processes that information, and how individuals think, solve problems and use language. Attention, perception, memory and problem solving are addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1247 | EDCI518 | Health Principles This course is designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers. The course includes a study of the theoretical and scientific basis of health and wellness education with an emphasis on the development and organization of the school health education program through instruction and modeling. The course will focus on the Seventh-day Adventist health message as identified in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy with applications in the classroom and beyond. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1248 | EDCI518T | Health Principles for Educators This course is designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers. The course includes a study of the theoretical and scientific basis of health and wellness education with an emphasis on the development and organization of the school health education program through instruction and modeling. The course will focus on the Seventh-day Adventist health message as identified in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy with applications in the classroom and beyond. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1249 | EDCI519 | Health Methods Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course will provide meaningful and practical learning experiences, including interactive discussion and hands-on health activities for classroom teachers. Emphasis will be given to the creation and utilization of multi-grade teaching lessons, units, and assessments. Teachers will develop the ability to investigate, evaluate, and refine appropriate resources. Emphasis is given to health curriculum organization, including differentiated instruction and assessment. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1250 | EDCI519T | Health Methods Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course will provide meaningful and practical learning experiences, including interactive discussion and hands-on health activities for classroom teachers. Emphasis will be given to the creation and utilization of multi-grade teaching lessons, units, and assessments. Teachers will develop the ability to investigate, evaluate, and refine appropriate resources. Emphasis is given to health curriculum organization, including differentiated instruction and assessment. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1251 | EDCI521 | Theories of Learning A Biblical view of the learner and the learning process is used to examine current approaches to learning theory. Behaviorism, cognitive-field learning theories, as well as adult teaching practices, are examined as they relate to theoretical perspectives. Adult learning theories and teaching practices is discussed as well. Theoretical principles are then used to devise practical adult teaching and learning methodologies. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1252 | EDCI522 | Elementary Bible Methods This course focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective religious (spiritual) instruction and Bible curriculum in Kindergarten-6th grade using a variety of teaching and assessment strategies. Strategies will be taught within the context of leading children into a personal relationship with God, providing them with a belief system, and teaching them the principles of discipleship. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropriate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1253 | EDCI522T | Elementary Bible Methods This course focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective religious (spiritual) instruction and Bible curriculum in Kindergarten-6th grade using a variety of teaching and assessment strategies. Strategies will be taught within the context of leading children into a personal relationship with God, providing them with a belief system, and teaching them the principles of discipleship. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropriate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1254 | EDCI523 | Elementary Social Studies Methods This course focuses on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective instruction and assessment in Social Studies for Kindergarten-6th grade. Frameworks of instruction that support multi-grade contexts, developmentally appropriate practices, and differentiating for diversity are covered. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropriate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1255 | EDCI523T | Elementary Social Studies Methods Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-services teachers, this course will focus on effective instruction and assessment in social studies instruction in Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools. Students will learning to align the creation and utilization of multi-grade teaching lessons, units, and assessments. Students will also examine current issues in the study of social studies and complete a research/position paper. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1256 | EDCI525 | Elementary Language Arts Methods A comprehensive study of effective evidence-based language arts principles and instructional methods appropriate for Kindergarten-6th grade. Effective methods and strategies related to both the receptive and expressive language arts (including listening, talking, writing, viewing, and visual representation) are emphasized. The frameworks of instruction that support multi-grade contexts, developmentally appropriate practices, and differentiating for diversity are covered. Study is given to assessments that inform instruction in the language arts. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1257 | EDCI525T | Elem Lang Arts Methods Includes curriculum organization, materials, methods, and instructional aids with emphasis on multi-grade classrooms. Attention is given to the sequential skill development and to changes in the mathematical contents, technology and pedagogy. Instruction is also provided in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropiate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1258 | EDCI526 | Elementary Math Methods Includes curriculum organization, materials, methods, and instructional aids with emphasis on multi-grade classrooms. Attention is given to the sequential skill development and to changes in the mathematical contents, technology and pedagogy. Instruction is also provided in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropiate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1259 | EDCI526T | Elementary Math Methods Includes curriculum organization, materials, methods, and instructional aids with emphasis on multi-grade classrooms. Attention is given to the sequential skill development and to changes in the mathematical contents, technology and pedagogy. Instruction is also provided in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropiate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1260 | EDCI527 | Elementary Science Methods Includes curriculum organization, methods, materials and equipment with emphasis on multi-grade classrooms. Techniques and materials are examined using basic principles of the scientific method. Instruction is also provided in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropriate resources is a focus. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropiate resources is a focus. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1261 | EDCI527T | Elementary Science Methods Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course will provide meaningful and practical learning experiences, including interactive discussions and hands-on science activities for classroom teachers. Emphasis will be given to the creation and utilization of multi-grade teaching lessons, units, and assessments. Teachers will develop the ability to investigate, evaluate, and refine appropriate resources. Additional emphasis will be given to science curriculum organization, including differentiated instructions and assessment. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1262 | EDCI528 | Methods of Instruction for the Kindergarten Classroom Designed to give students an understanding of developmentally appropriate kindergarten classroom instruction, assessment, materials, and strategies for teaching your children in preschool and kindergarten. Emphasis is given to application of the principles of child development, differentiating instruction, and methods for promoting harmonious physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. Students should be working in a PreK-K classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1263 | EDCI528T | Methods Instr Kinderg Classrm Designed to give students an understanding of developmentally appropriate kindergarten classroom instruction, assessment, materials, and strategies for teaching your children in preschool and kindergarten. Emphasis is given to application of the principles of child development, differentiating instruction, and methods for promoting harmonious physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. Students should be working in a PreK-K classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1264 | EDCI529 | Teaching Elementary Reading This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to apply principles of effective literacy instruction, with a focus on making the teaching of reading balanced, explicit, and research driven. Emphasis will be placed on components of balanced literacy instruction, including word identification, pre-reading techniques, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, comprehension, writing, and technology-based instruction. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1265 | EDCI529T | Teaching Elementary Reading This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to apply principles of effective literacy instruction, with a focus on making the teaching of reading balanced, explicit, and research driven. Emphasis will be placed on components of balanced literacy instruction, including word identification, pre-reading techniques, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, comprehension, writing, and technology-based instruction. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1266 | EDCI530 | Distance Learning in Higher Education Settings This course covers the techniques and methods used in planning, development, and implementation of distance education teaching courses and systems in higher education. The course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to critically explore, evaluate, and experience distance learning technologies for education. A variety of media will be used to communicate between class members and with instructors. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1267 | EDCI531 | Technology and the Educator Study and analysis of the integration of technology in learning environments. The course examines technology-related issues from instructor, student and administrator perspectives. Issues include the philosophy of and need for technology, learning outcomes associated with the use of technology, implementation of and problems associated with technology in the instructional environment and technology related to administrative function and professional development. This course also seeks to provide the educator with an array of professional competencies so as to optimally leverage technology for instructional ends. This course incorporates a hands-on approach and assumes basic competencies in word processing, presentation software, Internet usage, and the Windows operating system. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1268 | EDCI531T | Technology and the Educator Study and analysis of the integration of technology in learning environments. The course examines technology-related issues from instructor, student and administrator perspectives. Issues include the philosophy of and need for technology, learning outcomes associated with the use of technology, implementation of and problems associated with technology in the instructional environment and technology related to administrative function and professional development. This course also seeks to provide the educator with an array of professional competencies so as to optimally leverage technology for instructional ends. This course incorporates a hands-on approach and assumes basic competencies in word processing, presentation software, Internet usage, and the Windows operating system. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1269 | EDCI532 | Distance Learning in K12 Settings The course is designed to provide an overview of various forms of distance education while preparing current K-12 teachers to teach in an online environment and become leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of online programs. The course examines distance education technology, online teaching and learning, as well as learner support and the management and administration of distance education programs. Research and theory development are addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1270 | EDCI532T | Distance Learning K12 Settings The course is designed to provide an overview of various forms of distance education while preparing current K-12 teachers to teach in an online environment and become leaders in the development, implementation and evaluation of online programs. The course examines distance education technology, online teaching and learning, as well as learner support and the management and administration of distance education programs. Research and theory development are addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1271 | EDCI534T | Secondary Curriculum & General Methods This course is designed from a biblical Christian worldview for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers and will focus on enhancing learning at the secondary level. Curriculum planning, research-based active teaching and learning strategies, along with current issues in secondary education: technology and diversity will be emphasized. Participants will develop and evaluate North American Division (NAD) standards-based instructional units, analyze curricular materials, and develop measurable learning outcomes supported by feedback and assessment plans developed for use in secondary classrooms. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1272 | EDCI535 | Philosophy of Christian Education This course examines philosophical foundations that have influenced education. Secular philosophies are examined through a biblical worldview. Students develop their own informed philosophy of education. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1273 | EDCI535 | Philosophy of Christian Education In-depth study of the philosophical foundations of education. Reviews the major schools of philosophic thought and theories of education. Explores connections between philosophy, education theory, educational practice, and probes current issues and reforms. Scriptural frameworks and Christian education principles as expounded by E.G. White are incorporated. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1274 | EDCI535T | Philosophy of Christian Education This course examines philosophical foundations that have influenced education. Secular philosophies are examined through a biblical worldview. Students develop their own informed philosophy of education. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1275 | EDCI535T | Philosophy of Christian Education Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course is a historical exploration of the various philosophical foundations that have influenced education. These secular philosophies will be examined through a Biblical worldview that has been enriched by the writings of Ellen White. Students will develop their own informed philosophy of education with the full knowledge that it is an ever changing document that will evolve throughout their lifetime. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1276 | EDCI538 | Secondary Reading and Writing in the Content Area This course examines research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology applications that promote effective instruction. The student will develop understanding of foundational literacy theories and models and disciplinary literacy skills and strategies necessary in middle and secondary school classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on research-based methods that enhance students’ content area achievement through reading fluency, vocabulary building, and comprehension. In addition, strategies and assessments for instructing diverse learners will be included. Completion of a research project in the area of secondary literacy will be required. MAT candidates must first take EDUC 505. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1277 | EDCI538 | Secondary Reading and Writing in the Content Area This course will help teachers focus on those literacy skills essential to differentiate for the needs of each student. It will include modeling the process necessary for literacy and learning concepts in a subject area and instructing students so they can become independent learners. The development of vocabulary, comprehension and study/reference skills in grades 7-12 will be covered. Causes of literacy problems, assessment procedures, and organization of a sound literacy program are stressed. Principles learned will be applied in classroom settings. This course meets secondary reading methods requirements. Students should be working in a K-6 classroom or be able to arrange for comparable field experience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1278 | EDCI538T | Secondary Reading and Writing in Content Areas This course examines research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology applications that promote effective instruction. The student will develop understanding of foundational literacy theories and models and disciplinary literacy skills and strategies necessary in middle and secondary school classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on research-based methods that enhance students’ content area achievement through reading fluency, vocabulary building, and comprehension. In addition, strategies and assessments for instructing diverse learners will be included. Completion of a research project in the area of secondary literacy will be required. MAT candidates must first take EDUC 505. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1279 | EDCI538T | Secondary Reading and Writing in Content Areas Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course will focus on research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology applications that promote effective instruction. The student will develop understanding of foundational literacy theories and models. Emphasis will be placed on research-based methods that enhance students' content area achievement through reading fluency, vocabulary building, and comprehension. In addition, strategies and assessments for instructing diverse learners will be included. Completion of a research project in the area of secondary literacy will be required. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1280 | EDCI539T | Secondary Religion Curriculum & Content Methods This course is designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers. The course will focus on curriculum standards, as well as methods and materials of planning, instruction, and evaluating student performance in religion/Bible classes in the secondary school setting. An emphasis on the development of a repertoire of strategies that enhance student outcomes and engagement, with a focus on brain based learning techniques, will accompany the study of adolescent developmental needs and spiritual formation. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1281 | EDCI567 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. Also includes strategies and methods for English language learners. For MAT students only. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1282 | EDCI567 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. Also includes strategies and methods for English language learners. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom.) MAT candidates must first take EDUC 505. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1283 | EDCI567 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom). Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1284 | EDCI567T | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. Also includes strategies and methods for English language learners. This course is for Adventist teacher certification students only. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom.) Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1285 | EDCI567T | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. Also includes strategies and methods for English language learners. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom.) MAT candidates must first take EDUC 505. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1286 | EDCI567T | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Learning Differences Planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for exceptional students is the focus of this course. Study will include the identification of students with special learning needs and strategies for inclusion in the multiage classroom. A special emphasis is given to cognitive studies. (Meets NAD certification requirements for Exceptional Child in the Classroom). Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1287 | EDCI571 | Educational Assessment This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to use assessment practices to examine and improve student learning by making appropriate data-informed instructional decisions. Key concepts relevant to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of classroom assessments will be emphasized. Candidates will examine a variety of assessments, including formative, summative, traditional, authentic, informal classroom-based, and large scale. Topics include ethical assessment practices, designing assessments, aligning assessments, and utilizing technology for assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1288 | EDCI571T | Educational Assessment This course is designed to empower Seventh-day Adventists in-service educators to use assessment practices to examine and improve student learning by making appropriate data-informed instructional decisions. Key concepts relevant to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of classroom assessments will be emphasized. Candidates will examine a variety of assessments, including formative, summative, traditional, authentic, informal classroom-based, and large scale. Topics include ethical assessment practices, designing assessments, aligning assessments, and utilizing technology for assessment. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Education Curriculum Instruct (EDCI) | EDCI | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1289 | EDIL535 | Philosophy of Education In-depth study of the philosophical foundations of education. Reviews the major schools of philosophic thought and theories of education. Explores connections between philosophy, education theory, and educational practice; probes current issues and reforms. Scriptural frameworks and Christian education principles as expounded by E. G. White are incorporated. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1290 | EDIL547 | Curriculum Development From a biblical worldview, the candidates analyze curriculum and study its development, mapping, and improvements at the elementary and secondary levels for classrooms and school systems. Topics include study of the philosophical, historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of curriculum development. The course also gives study to curricular issues. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1291 | EDIL547T | Curriculum Development From a biblical worldview, the candidates analyze curriculum and study its development, mapping, and improvements at the elementary and secondary levels for classrooms and school systems. Topics include study of the philosophical, historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of curriculum development. The course also gives study to curricular issues. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1292 | EDIL562 | Instructional Design The candidates analyze, develop, and improve instructional designs through an emphasis on the strength and effectiveness of various teaching models at the elementary, middle, and/or secondary level. The course studies the foundations of instructional development, innovation in lesson preparation, delivery, assessment, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Students will develop both their ability to reflect on their own teaching performance and become skilled in supporting other teachers. Instruction emphasizes a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1293 | EDIL565 | Seminar: Trends in Education Trends and issues in curriculum and instruction are discussed, as well as ideas of educational reformers and recognized leaders, and their critics. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1294 | EDIL595 | Independent Study in Instructional Leadership Individual research/study project in instructional leadership under the supervision of a graduate professor. A total of no more than six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Instructional Leadership (EDIL) | EDIL | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1295 | EDLE515 | Child & Young Adult Literature This class will focus on professional and philosophical principles for the selection, analysis, and evaluation of a wide range of print, digital, and online texts from various genres in order to meet the reading and/or listening interests and text complexity needs of children and young adults. Choice, motivation, and scaffolded support to optimize students' learning to read and write will be addressed. K-12 teachers and librarians will be prepared to develop and utilize a literacy curriculum that will positively impact students' knowledge, beliefs, and engagement with diverse and equitable texts. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1296 | EDLE516 | Examining Reading Instruction Candidates will gain an understanding of reading development through the lens of related theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and disciplinary knowledge. Understanding will be demonstrated through lesson design, implementation of high impact instructional practices, and application of pertinent assessment data. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1297 | EDLE516 | Examining Reading Instruction This course focuses on creating an environment that nurtures writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. A critical examination of literacy standards with an emphasis on the interconnected nature of writing, reading, and speaking is included. Mentor texts are identified and created for use in teaching writing genre, craft, conventions, and living like a writer. Additional topics include the use of assessment data to inform instruction, high impact pedagogical strategies, and learning effective conferring skills to nurture the growth of writers. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 1298 | EDLE517 | Examining Writing Instruction This course focuses on creating an environment that nurtures writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. A critical examination of literacy standards with an emphasis on the interconnected nature of writing, reading, and speaking is included. Mentor texts are identified and created for use in teaching writing genre, craft, conventions, and living like a writer. Additional topics include the use of assessment data to inform instruction, high impact pedagogical strategies, and learning effective conferring skills to nurture the growth of writers. Assessment of knowledge and skills will include demonstration of literacy skills appropriate to the course. Each candidate will provide written documentation of appropriate planning, implementation, and assessment to accompany the demonstration. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 1299 | EDLE518 | Literacy & Leadership in the 21st Century This course examines current research related to use of technology in K-12 settings for the teaching of literacy as well as the facilitation of professional development and leadership in organizational change efforts. Candidates will leverage tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment through the use of traditional print, digital, and online resources in the changing landscape of literacy. Candidates will guide students to critically evaluate media content for reliability and for consistency with a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 1300 | EDLE518 | Literacy & Leadership in the Digital World This course examines current research related to use of technology in K-12 settings for the teaching of literacy as well as the facilitation of professional development and leadership in organizational change efforts. Candidates will leverage tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment through the use of traditional print, digital, and online resources in the changing landscape of literacy. Candidates will guide students to critically evaluate media content for reliability and for consistency with a biblical worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Literacy Education (EDLE) | EDLE | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active |