Spring 2019
Registration begins October 15!
PSY9501 Acting on Hope I: Introduction to Bible-Based Counseling 1 credit
The first in a series of courses to prepare trained counselors for their role as a Christian counselor. Students develop a personalized use of God’s Word within an evidence-based best practice counseling framework in a way that honors God’s Word and meets clients’ counseling needs.
Alan Siggelkow Jan 25 – Apr 2 Online
Must be a Christian Counselor to enroll in course.
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ASL8001 American Sign Language and Introduction to Deaf Culture 3 credits
The basic foundation of American Sign Language through an overview of deaf culture and an introduction to the signing of finger spelling, numbers, colors, vocabulary words, and beginning-level conversations.
M. Buchholz Jan 9 – May 10 Online
CLICK HERE to find out about a $465 grant offered by WELS Special Ministries
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SCI9001 Creation Apologetics 101 1 credit
An introduction to apologetics as applied to the realm of creation and evolution within the context of Lutheran ministry.
M. Bergemann Jan 28 – Mar 1 Online
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CHAPLAIN CERTIFICATE
THE9520 Communicating Forgiveness 3 credits
A study of the scriptural teaching of forgiveness and the many ways this truth can be communicated vividly and meaningfully by God’s messengers.
H. Lyon Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE9533 Grief, Loss, and Trauma-Help for the Hurting 3 credits
Explore grief, loss, and trauma from a mental health and biblical perspective. Develop understanding of what happens when someone experiences a traumatic loss and of how to minister to such a person, both initially and in the long term.
J. Schuetze Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE9601 The Spiritual Side of PTSD 3 credits
Helps spiritual advisors recognize the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provide appropriate spiritual care.
P. Ziemer Jan 9 – May 10 Online
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EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE
THE9101 The Mission of the Church 1 credit
Foundational understanding of the church and the local congregation’s evangelism missions. Involves both evaluation of and planning for local congregation evangelism.
D. Dobberstein Feb 11 – Mar 15 Online
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EDU8101 Intellectual, Social, & Emotional Development 1 credit
The social and emotional development of preprimary children and its impact on cognitive functioning and instructional approaches.
J. Sallquist Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
EDU8106 Play and Learning Experiences 1 credit
A study of young children’s learning through play. Includes identifying active learning experiences, establishing and maintaining an environment for play, and identifying teacher roles in play-based learning.
M. Witt Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood Centers 1 credit
Planning for safety, first aid, health, and nutrition in the early childhood learning environment.
M. Witt Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
EDU8113 Assessment of Young Children 2 credits
The knowledge and skills necessary to establish a practical approach for the observation and development assessment of young children and communication of progress to parents.
R. Burgess Jan 14 – Mar 22 Online
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator 1 credit
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C. Holman Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
Courses for Directors
8 WEEKS!! EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J. Wiechman Mar 11 – May 10 Online
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – May 10 Online
8 WEEKS! EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – Mar 8 Online
EDU5322 Development of Young Children 3 credits
Understanding the social, emotional, and physical development of young children, and its application to developmentally appropriate learning environments.
J. Sallquist Jan 9 – May 10 Online
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EDT5003 Multimedia Technologies 3 credits
Unleash the power of multimedia. Explore the instructional uses of stand‐alone and internet‐based multimedia technologies including experiences with multimedia tools to produce multimedia components, audio and video, for classroom use.
R. Bakken Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDT5005 Teaching Online 3 credits
Issues related to online learning, resources, ethics, copyright issues, learning styles, management of online courses, role of the online student and instructor, online communication, learner assessment, and course evaluation.
J. Grunwald Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDT9501 Teaching Online 3 credits
Issues related to online learning, resources, ethics, copyright issues, learning styles, management of online courses, role of the online student and instructor, online communication, learner assessment, and course evaluation.
J. Grunwald Jan 9 – May 10 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
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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.
WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C. Pfeifer Jan 14 – Jan 28 Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C. Pfeifer Feb 12 – Feb 26 Online
CLICK HERE to register your entire faculty for a webinar.
THE5002 New Testament Theology 3 credits
An examination of the major teachings of the New Testament, with a concentration on key themes addressed by the biblical writers.
M. Smith Jan 21 – May 10 Online
THE5401 Adult Christian Education 3 credits
Equips students with andragogical knowledge and skills for leading adult Christian education in ministry settings.
P. Steinberg Jan 9 – May 10 Online
ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS: If you are not planning to take a course spring semester, you must register for EDU6999 by January 22 to avoid being dropped from the program.
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Emphases in Educational Technology, Instruction, Leadership, and Special Education
EDT5003 Multimedia Technologies 3 credits
Unleash the power of multimedia. Explore the instructional uses of stand‐alone and internet‐based multimedia technologies including experiences with multimedia tools to produce multimedia components, audio and video, for classroom use.
R. Bakken Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDT5005 Teaching Online 3 credits
Issues related to online learning, resources, ethics, copyright issues, learning styles, management of online courses, role of the online student and instructor, online communication, learner assessment, and course evaluation.
J. Grunwald Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDU5103 Improving Instruction in Mathematics and Science 3 credits
Do your students complain that math is hard or science is boring? By creating and implementing effective lessons, discover how a Christ-centered, integrated approach leads students to understand math and science and to praise their Creator.
P. Boehlke Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDU5105 Improving Instructional Methodology 3 credits
Equips participants to improve classroom instruction and to lead staff development initiatives. Attention is given to research on effective teaching practices, brain research and its impact on instruction, multiple intelligence theory, learning styles, differentiated instruction, and practical approaches for presenting these practices to teachers.
G. Pfeifer Jan 9 – May 10 Online
EDU5110 High-Impact Instruction 3 credits
Explores research-proven teaching strategies to increase student engagement and retention of course knowledge at all levels, using the work of Marzano and others. Participants identify and use effective instructional strategies to build a cohesive unit for any grade level or content area.
K. Rouech Jan 9 – May 10 Online
FULL!! 8 WEEKS!! EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J. Wiechman Mar 11 – May 10 Online
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – May 10 Online
8 WEEKS!! EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – Mar 8 Online
EDU5322 Development of Young Children 3 credits
Understanding the social, emotional, and physical development of young children, and its application to developmentally appropriate learning environments.
J. Sallquist Jan 9 – May 10 Online
SPE5206 Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities 3 credits
A survey in the field of learning disabilities designed for educators and administrators. Addresses the theoretical foundation and the practical issues in the field of learning disabilities. Topics include the following: characteristics of children with learning disabilities, assessment of specific learning disabilities, strategies that help children with learning disabilities, and contributions from other disciplines.
A. Lienig Jan 9 – May 10 Online
SPE5208 Teaching Reading and Mathematics to Students with Disabilities 3 credits
Addresses the cognitive needs of reading and mathematics underachievers through an exploration of pedagogy, research, materials, and practices related to reading and math instruction. Applying skills in real contexts using practices such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS), progress monitoring, Database Individualization (DBI), and designing differentiated unit plans for literacy and mathematics.
L. Rogers Jan 9 – May 10 Online
ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS: If you are not planning to take a course spring semester, you must register for EDU6999 by January 22 to avoid being dropped from the program.
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Early Childhood Director and Principal Emphases
FULL!! 8 WEEKS!! EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J. Wiechman Mar 11 – May 10 Online
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – May 10 Online
8 WEEKS!! EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J. Meyer Jan 9 – Mar 8 Online
EDU5322 Development of Young Children 3 credits
Understanding the social, emotional, and physical development of young children, and its application to developmentally appropriate learning environments.
J. Sallquist Jan 9 – May 10 Online
ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS: If you are not planning to take a course spring semester, you must register for EDU6999 by January 22 to avoid being dropped from the program.
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If you are taking courses to earn your Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, please enroll in the program. CLICK HERE to Enroll.
EDU5906 Designing Effective Instruction 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901
Develop the ability to provide meaningful feedback to improve beginning teachers’ lesson plans and instruction.
J. Meyer/J. Schaefer Feb 28 – Apr 11 Online
EDU5908 Understanding, Supporting, and Facilitating a Professional Development Plan 2 credit or 25 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901, EDU5903, EDU5907
Synthesize the research, theory, and writing, as well as teacher and administrator standards, behind a professional development plan, in order to be a resource in your school or district and assist new teachers in writing a professional development plan.
J. Meyer/J. Schaefer Jan 31 – Mar 14 Online
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THE1002 Biblical History and Literature II 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament major prophets and the New Testament gospel accounts set in the context of exilic, post-exilic literature and Intertestamental historical record.
J. Schone Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE2001 Biblical History and Literature III 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of selected New Testament epistles set in the context of the book of Acts. This is a writing-intensive course.
J. Pope Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II 3 credits
The scriptural truths concerning the blessing the Holy Spirit showers on believers, individually and collectively, in the presentation and appropriation of the gift of salvation.
D. Scharf Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE3101 Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry 3 credits
A study of marriage, the family, and the biblical role of the family in spiritual growth, with an emphasis on youth ministry as a part of an integrated ministry to families. Addresses both developing healthy families and ministering to hurting families.
L. Olson Jan 9 – May 10 Online
THE9101 The Mission of the Church 1 credit
Foundational understanding of the church and the local congregation’s evangelism missions. Involves both evaluation of and planning for local congregation evangelism.
D. Dobberstein Feb 11 – Mar 15 Online
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3-Credit Courses
SPE5206 Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities 3 credits
A survey in the field of learning disabilities designed for educators and administrators. Addresses the theoretical foundation and the practical issues in the field of learning disabilities. Topics include the following: characteristics of children with learning disabilities, assessment of specific learning disabilities, strategies that help children with learning disabilities, and contributions from other disciplines.
A. Lienig Jan 9 – May 10 Online
SPE5208 Teaching Reading and Mathematics to Students with Disabilities 3 credits
Addresses the cognitive needs of reading and mathematics underachievers through an exploration of pedagogy, research, materials, and practices related to reading and math instruction. Applying skills in real contexts using practices such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS), progress monitoring, Database Individualization (DBI), and designing differentiated unit plans for literacy and mathematics.
L. Rogers Jan 9 – May 10 Online
1-Credit Courses
EDU8534 Differentiated Lesson Planning That Works 1 credit
How do you plan lessons that help all students learn, no matter what their ability level? Design and create content area lessons based on student interests, needs, and strengths using differentiated instructional (DI) strategies such as flexible grouping, menu boards, cubing, web-quests, rafts, and tiered tasks.
C. Pfeifer Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
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.
T. Enser Feb 4 – Mar 8 Online
Webinars
WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C. Pfeifer Jan 14 – Jan 28 Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C. Pfeifer Feb 12 – Feb 26 Online
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MS Ed Special Education Emphasis
EDU8534 Differentiated Lesson Planning That Works 1 credit
How do you plan lessons that help all students learn, no matter what their ability level? Design and create content area lessons based on student interests, needs, and strengths using differentiated instructional (DI) strategies such as flexible grouping, menu boards, cubing, web-quests, rafts, and tiered tasks.
C. Pfeifer Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
EDU9520 Formative Assessment That Works 1 credit
Are all students engaged and understanding your lessons? The formative assessment process has been helping teachers improve student learning for the past 15 years. Learn how the process works and put it into practice in your own classroom.
J. Meyer Mar 18 – Apr 19 Online
EDU9521 Mathematical Problem Solving That Works 1 credit
Help your students become confident problem solvers. This course will help you understand why students struggle with math problem solving, and let you practice proven ways to teach reasoning and problem-solving strategies.
B. Bain Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
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.
T. Enser Feb 4 – Mar 8 Online
EDU9523 Classroom Procedures That Work 1 credit
Helps teachers establish classroom procedures to preserve instructional time, add structure, and remove opportunities for misbehavior.
B. Clemons Jan 14 – Feb 15 Online
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WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C. Pfeifer Jan 14 – Jan 28 Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C. Pfeifer Feb 12 – Feb 26 Online
