Course Offerings

SCI9002 Creation Apologetics 102   1 credit
Prerequisite(s):  SCI9001
Developing and deepening creation apologetic principles for use in ministry settings.
Mark Bergemann                            Oct 15 – Nov 16                       Online

THE5206 Creation Apologetics   3 credits
Graduate-Level
Prepares called and lay members to address the relationship between contemporary science and the Christian faith by exploring 20th- and 21st-century philosophies of science, analyzing scientific claims in typical textbooks and media reports, and investigating historical debates between those who believe in creation and evolution.
Ryan MacPherson                           Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

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CHAPLAIN CERTIFICATE

THE9521 A Scriptural Approach to Addiction Counseling   3 credits
An examination of addictions from a scriptural perspective, concentrating on the prevention and treatment of addictions. All common addictions will be studied, with emphasis given to alcohol, drug, and internet addictions.
Alan Siggelkow                               Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

THE9525 Geriatric and Care Facility Ministry   3 credits
A team-oriented approach to ministry for people who are aging or residents in care facilities. Provides both knowledge and skills for congregation members to provide spiritual care for the homebound and institutionalized.
Daniel Krause                                 Aug 21 – Dec 8                         Online

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EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE

THE9102 Practical Evangelism for Congregations   1 credit
Overview of key components that make up a congregational evangelism program and guidance for putting them into practice.
Michael Hintz                                Sep 24 – Nov 2                         Online

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EDU8102 Operation & Management of ECE Programs   1 credit
An overview of the operation and management of early childhood education programs.
Rachel Burgess                                Aug 20 – Sep 21                        Online

EDU8103 Developing Home & School Relationships   1 credit
Strong relationships are vital in early childhood ministries, especially in the area of mission outreach. Learn how to develop a family-oriented classroom, foster communication with families, and actively engage families in the school.
Cheryl Loomis                                Sep 4 – Oct 5                            Online

EDU8105 Encouraging Literacy Development   1 credit
Theoretical and practical approach to promoting children’s emergent language development in early childhood settings.
Cheryl Loomis                                Oct 15 – Nov 16                       Online

Courses for Directors

EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Daniel Johnson                               Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Timothy Plath                                Aug 20 – Oct 12                       Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5308 Leading the School Community   3 credits
Understanding the school’s role in assisting parents and the principal’s role in building collaborative partnerships with families around a shared vision of student learning, school climate, and school culture. Fosters communication skills necessary to represent the school among families, the congregation, and the community.
John Meyer                                    Oct 15 – Dec 7                         Online

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EDT3004/5004 (GRAD) Coordinating Technology in Education   3 credits
An investigation of common duties and responsibilities of a technology coordinator in a K-12 educational setting.
Gail Potratz                                    Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDT5001 Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology   3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
James Grunwald                             Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

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about our MS Ed Educational Technology Emphasis

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about our Educational Technology Certificate

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about our Teaching Online Certificate

Need Ready-to-Go Inservices for the Entire School Year?

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Great for Veterans Teachers as Well as New Teachers

PDS0103 Helping Every Child Succeed
Six modules that focus on helping all students take ownership of their learning and succeed. Topics share research and best practice in areas of cognition, learning, and assessment.
Cynthia Whaley

NEW!! PDS0104 Management & Discipline in the Gospel-Driven Classroom
Six modules that examine the attitudes, planning, and procedures to facilitate a Christian academic environment. Provides tools to build the frameworks and phrases that set the stage for thoughtful and loving application of law and gospel.
Benjamin Clemons

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How about a webinar for an inservice?

Participants who complete the webinar assignment will receive 4 clock hours.

WEB0102 01 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners   4 clock hours
In a classroom of 25 students, most teachers will find 25 unique learners with specific and differing needs. How can one teacher address those unique needs in a manageable way? This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
Carrie Pfeifer                                Jul 30 – Aug 6                  Online

WEB0106 01 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism   4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
Carrie Pfeifer                                   Sep 10 – Sep 23                         Online

WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences   4 clock hours
This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Sep 24 – Oct 7                          Online

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Emphases in Educational Technology, Instruction, Leadership, and Special Education

EDT5001 Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology   3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
James Grunwald                             Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDT5004 Coordinating Technology in Education   3 credits
An investigation of common duties and responsibilities of a technology coordinator in an educational setting. Topics include school technology plans, curriculum plans, learning spaces and environments, ethics, digital equity, technology policies, management of resources, and technology training for faculty/staff. Basic infrastructure, such as hardware, software, operating systems, networking, equipment care, security issues, etc., are included.
Gail Potratz                                    Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDU5006 Foundations of Ministry   3 credits
Discusses the theological foundations of church and ministry and how these principles apply to the work of teachers and school leaders. Topics include biblical authority in a changing world, the Great Commission of church and school, understanding and articulating the Christian worldview, leadership and servanthood in the church, shared ministry in church and school, and preparation for service in the church. Through this course participants will develop a personal philosophy of the practice of ministry.
Lawrence Olson                              Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDU5102 Integrating the Language Arts   3 credits
Curricular and methodological issues of language arts based on current research. Uses national and state language arts standards to examine best practices for language arts instruction. Emphasis on the integration of the language arts components: reading, listening, speaking, viewing, and visual representation.
Jonathan Roux                               Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDU5109 Designing Classroom Instruction   3 credits
Constructing curriculum at the classroom level by creating units of instruction that align standards and desired outcomes with instruction and assessment, so that the needs of all learners are met.
Kristina Rouech                              Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Daniel Johnson                               Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Timothy Plath                                Aug 20 – Oct 12                       Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5308 Leading the School Community   3 credits
Understanding the school’s role in assisting parents and the principal’s role in building collaborative partnerships with families around a shared vision of student learning, school climate, and school culture. Fosters communication skills necessary to represent the school among families, the congregation, and the community.
John Meyer                                    Oct 15 – Dec 7                         Online

SPE5202 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs   3 credits
Administration and interpretation of standardized instruments used in the identification of students with disabilities.
Daryl Hanneman                            Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

SPE5207 Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities   3 credits
Provides teachers of emotionally/behaviorally disordered students with an understanding of and practice with techniques derived from ecological, behavioral, and educational models for classroom interventions, as these models are interpreted and understood from a scriptural viewpoint.
Dennis Gulczynski                         Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

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Early Childhood Director and Principal Emphases

EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Daniel Johnson                               Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5301 Educational Leadership   3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
Timothy Plath                                Aug 20 – Oct 12                       Online

8 WEEKS! EDU5308 Leading the School Community   3 credits
Understanding the school’s role in assisting parents and the principal’s role in building collaborative partnerships with families around a shared vision of student learning, school climate, and school culture. Fosters communication skills necessary to represent the school among families, the congregation, and the community.
John Meyer                                    Oct 15 – Dec 7                         Online

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THE5006 Foundations of Ministry   3 credits
Discusses the theological foundations of church and ministry and how these principles apply to the work of teachers and school leaders. Topics include biblical authority in a changing world, the Great Commission of church and school, understanding and articulating the Christian worldview, leadership and servanthood in the church, shared ministry in church and school, and preparation for service in the church. Participants will develop a personal philosophy of the practice of ministry.
Lawrence Olson                              Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

THE5206 Creation Apologetics   3 credits
Prepares called and lay members to address the relationship between contemporary science and the Christian faith by exploring 20th- and 21st-century philosophies of science, analyzing scientific claims in typical textbooks and media reports, and investigating historical debates between those who believe in creation and evolution.
Ryan MacPherson                           Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

EDU6999 Continued Graduate Study   0 credits
Maintains active status for students not enrolled in coursework.

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EDU5903 Observation and Conferencing   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Develops ways to collect observation data in relation to teaching standards and to critique the ways in which data can be shared with the beginning teacher to improve their instructional practice and consequently student achievement.
Meyer/Schaefer                               Oct 1 – Nov 12                         Online

EDU5904 Coaching in Complex Situations   1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Analyze case studies and solutions to address challenging situations facing beginning teachers using research-based techniques and an understanding of human dynamics.
Meyer/Schaefer                               Sep 6 – Oct 8                            Online

EDU5905 Using Data to Inform Instruction   2 credit or 25 clock hours
Apply tools and strategies to help beginning teachers analyze student needs, plan for differentiated instruction, and ensure equitable learning outcomes.
Meyer/Schaefer                               Nov 1 – Dec 13                         Online

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THE1001 Biblical History and Literature I   3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament’s historical and wisdom writings, with a focus on the promises God made throughout the history of ancient Israel.
Mark Lenz                                      Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

THE3001 Christian Doctrine I   3 credits
A study of those truths that the Bible, as the divinely inspired source of doctrine, presents concerning the author, the object, and the mediator of salvation.
David Scharf                                  Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings   3 credits
Prerequisite(s):  THE1001 or THE1002 or THE2001 or THE3001 or THE3002 or senior standing or consent of instructor
The origin, content, and significance of the confessions of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord (1580).
Mark Lenz                                      Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

THE9102 Practical Evangelism for Congregations   1 credit
Overview of key components that make up a congregational evangelism program and guidance for putting them into practice.
Michael Hintz                                Sep 24 – Nov 2                         Online

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COURSES

SPE2102/5202 (GRAD) Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs   3 credits
Administration and interpretation of standardized instruments used in the identification of students with developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities.
Daryl Hanneman                            Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

SPE5207 Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities   3 credits
Provides teachers of emotionally/behaviorally disordered students with an understanding of and practice with techniques derived from ecological, behavioral, and educational models for classroom interventions, as these models are interpreted and understood from a scriptural viewpoint.
Dennis Gulczynski                         Aug 20 – Dec 7                         Online

WEBINARS

WEB0102 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners   4 clock hours
This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Jul 30 – Aug 6                          Online

WEB0106 01 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism   4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
Carrie Pfeifer                                   Sep 10 – Sep 23                         Online

WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences   4 clock hours
This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Sep 24 – Oct 7                          Online

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MS Ed Special Education Emphasis

EDU9522 Individual Behavioral Management Plans That Work   1 credit
Assists teachers in developing a road map for individual students’ behavioral success in the classroom using Functional Behavior Assessment.
Tracey Enser                                   Sep 18 – Oct 22                        Online

EDU9524 ePortfolios That Work   1 credit
An examination of the use of ePortfolios in education, together with instruction and modeling in how to create and use them with students.
Gail Potratz                                    Sep 17 – Oct 21                        Online

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WEB0102 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners   4 clock hours
This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Jul 30 – Aug 6                          Online

WEB0106 01 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism   4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Sep 10 – Sep 23                        Online

WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences   4 clock hours
This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
Carrie Pfeifer                                  Sep 24 – Oct 7                          Online

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