Cohort 12: Program Schedule

The program requires a minimum of 30 semester credits. The following are the core program courses (20 credits). Your final project will be 2-6 credits. The remaining credits can be transferred in or taken as electives.

• Cohort 12 Program advisor: Julie Williams

Fall 2007

Educ 7001– Introduction to Graduate Study
In-person meeting date: Saturday, August 25, 2007 (8:30-4:00 p.m.)
[ 2 credits | Call number: 16467 | Section: 010 | Instructor: Sue Damme]

• Expectations of graduate study, including scholarly writing, online pedagogy, use of online scholarly resources. Culminates in writing of a literature review.   

Educ 7008 – Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Theory and Design
In-person meeting date: Sunday, August 26, 2007 (8:30-4:00 p.m.)
[ 4 credits | Call number: 16475 | Section: 010 | Instructor: Sue Damme]

• This course is designed to study advanced learning theory,curriculum design, major critical issues in contemporary education, and develop skills in critical analysis of teaching methods and student outcomes. The course will also focus on the importance of working in the context of a professional community.

Spring 2008

Educ 7002 – Human Diversity and Exceptionality
In-person meeting date: Sunday, January 27, 2008
[ 2 credits | Call number: 90441 | Section: 010 | Instructor: Sue Damme]

• This course will stress the importance of diversity in educational settings, and its relevance to teaching and learning strategies, assessment, and professional community building. The concepts of privilege and power will be explored from the standpoint of the educator and his/her role in the educational setting.

Educ 7004 – Educational Action Research and Inquiry
In-person meeting date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
[ 4 credits | Call number: 51393 | Section: 010 | Instructor: Molly Minkkinen]

• This course provides participants with foundational knowledge in being a consumer of and conducting educational/academic research. It is also designed to develop skills to plan and complete a systematic action research inquiry into classroom practice, which will include analysis of practice, review of relevant literature, plans for change, implementation, and evaluation.

Summer 2008

Electives: As needed

Fall 2008

Educ 7009 – Assessment of Student Learning
In-person meeting date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
[ 3 credits | Call number: 51567 | Section: 010 | Instructor: Julie Williams]

• This course will focus on the design and application of appropriate learning assessment strategies that consider the pedagogical intent, state, federal, and subject standards, and the diversity of the students. Teaching theory and practice will be viewed in the context of student learning assessment.

Educ 7010– Current Issues and Practices in Educational Technology
In-person meeting date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
[ 3 credits | Call number: 57531 | Section: 010 | Instructor: JiYoon Yoon]

• Critical reflection on theory and practice of educational technology; development of skills in and understanding of how to use technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning.

Spring 2009

In-person meeting dates: February 14, 2009

Educ 7006 – Ethics and Professionalism in Education (2 credits)

• This course offers a synthesis of previous courses, reviewed from the context of ethics and ethical dilemmas that touch on diversity, systems change, educators' roles, professional competencies, and leadership roles.

EHS 5990 - Final Project, or Educ 7099 Portfolio

• You must have an approved field project proposal on file before this information will be given. Please contact Lynn Velander for registration information.

Electives as needed.

Summer 2009

Electives: As needed