Courses
In addition to completing the core requirements for the M.S. in Education program, students must complete all requirements in the Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions concentration.
M.S. in Education Core Requirements
EDU501 Ldrship, Wrldviews, Cont Issues
Students will evaluate a range of contemporary issues related to education from different leadership and worldview perspectives and develop a worldview and leadership philosophy. Students are equipped with a foundational understanding of worldviews and leadership so as to be informed catalysts for change in education environments. (3 units; As offered & Online)
| EDU501-A Nehrbass, Kenneth R. |
09/05/2023 | T | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center B222 |
| EDU501-A Nehrbass, Kenneth R. |
01/08/2024 | T | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center B112 |
| EDU501-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/06/2024 | T | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center |
EDU522 Curriculum Theory and Developmnt
This course is an overview of curriculum from the societal level to the classroom level and the experiences of the learner. Provides opportunity to explore development of the school curricula, K-12; to examine philosophical bases for curriculum development; and to investigate procedures for organizing the curriculum for effective learning. (3 units; As offered & Online)
| EDU522-A Parker, Jonathan K |
01/08/2024 | T | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
| EDU522-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/06/2024 | Th | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center |
EDU525 Survey of Educational Research
An introduction to research methods in education. Provides opportunity to develop skill in interpreting research literature; to become acquainted with sources of research literature; to develop an understanding of the methodology of educational research; and to become a critical reader of research reports. An emphasis on the teacher as researcher will provide a basis for assignments. (3 units; As offered & Online)
| EDU525-A Ferko, Doreen J. |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center B259 |
| EDU525-B Hollowell, Cherilynne |
01/08/2024 | W | 7:40 PM - 9:40 PM | Yeager Center B223 |
| EDU525-A Andrew, Gavin Jay |
01/08/2024 | Th | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
| EDU525-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/06/2024 | Th | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center |
EDU534 Intrnatl and Comparative Educatn
This course examines K-12 educational systems in the global society. Students will compare schooling in various societies and examine the history of their respective educational systems and how the systems were organized to meet the political, social and economic agenda of the 21st century. By examining different approaches to common problems, students will have a broad foundation upon which they can analyze and evaluate different strategies for problem solving educational issues. Students will develop their personal worldview of international education based on a Judeo-Christian worldview. (3 units; As offered & Online)
| EDU534-A Harris, Brenda M. |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center B251 |
| EDU534-A Harris, Brenda M. |
01/08/2024 | M | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center B219 |
| EDU534-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/06/2024 | T | 4:05 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center |
Choose one of the following courses:
EDU521 Theories of Learning and Teachng
Examination of principles of teaching that can be derived from psychological theories and research, including behavioral, cognitive, and social theories. (3 units; As offered & Online)
EDU542 Models of Teaching and Learning
Students explore varied strategies of instruction from four families of teaching models: behavioral, social, personal, and information processing. Students will identify and study sixteen unique models of teaching, which provide the student with a wide repertoire of teaching models for classroom practice. Students examine relationships among theories of learning and instruction as well as various instructional alternatives. Prerequisite: EDU 300, EDU 302, and teaching experience or permission of the instructor. (3 units)
| EDU542-A Benson, Alycia M. |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center B259 |
| EDU542-A Timmons, Rachel E. |
01/08/2024 | Th | 4:30 PM - 6:55 PM | Yeager Center B220 |
| EDU542-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/06/2024 | Th | 7:05 PM - 9:30 PM | Yeager Center |
Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Concentration
EDL522L Sprtl Intgrtn Curr Thry and Dev
The integration of Biblical teaching, concepts, and points of view into curriculum theory and development. Explicit spiritual formation and character development through the curriculum design. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (1 unit)
EDL531 Phil Educ Bibl Ldrshp and Sprtl
The course explores questions such as "What is a philosophy of Christian education? Why it is a valid question? How does one develop the scriptural case for a truly Christian education?" Scriptural models of Christian leadership and the spiritual integration of learning and faith are investigated. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDL557 Law, Fin and Dev Faith-Based Sch
Legal issues and their administrative impact in Christian education regarding school policies, financial operations and development practices. Financial management, budgetary processes, and development plans. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDL559 Fth-Bsd Gvrnc Plcy Mrktg Com Rel
Governance, policy, and marketing issues in Christian education and their interrelations with a faith based philosophy of education and educational leadership. How school policies are initiated, researched, and created. Board, staff, volunteer, student, and parent, policy handbooks. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDL561 MgmtAndOrg Behav Faith-Based Sch
Christian models of management and organizational behavior for board, administration, staff, faculty, parents, students, volunteers, and community. Institutional and teaching models, assessment, accreditation, extra-curricular activities, and automation from a Christian worldwide perspective. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDL581 Fieldwork in Faith-Based Schools
Field study designed to give students an opportunity to perform duties and responsibilities of an administrator in a private, faith based school with special emphasis on explicit spiritual integration. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDU546 Analysis of Teaching Behavior
This course is a systematic study of the teaching process, in which candidates examine research methodology used to analyze teaching, the current knowledge of the association between teaching processes and student learning, and the implications of the research for the classroom. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (3 units)
EDU546L Sprtl Intg for Anlys of Tch Behv
The integration of Biblical teaching concepts, and points of view into the analysis of teaching behavior. Teacher as spiritual model, mentor, and evangel and the explicit spiritual formation and character development. Prerequisite: Declared Educational Leadership for Faith-Based Institutions Specialization. (1 unit; As offered)