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Master of
Education/Master in Teaching graduate courses
MED 500 Professional Growth Plan - Preassessment Seminar
(3)
An overview of the Professional Certification Program including the
legal frameworks for the program, the development of the individualized
growth plan based on a preassessment of the candidate's ability to
demonstrate successfully the professional growth standards and criteria
with the coordination of the professional team that is required by WAC
180-78A-505. MED
501 Professional Research Paradigms (3)
An introduction to traditional and alternative forms of understanding
and communicating about their profession. A variety of techniques
related to understanding and writing, including library research, field
research, narrative, metaphoric and personal reflection will be
studied. This course is a prerequisite for the research course MED
507 or 508, and the final project course MED 599. Must be taken
prior to admission to candidacy. Prerequisites: Admission to
graduate program and relevant professional experience. Offered Fall
and Spring semesters. MED
502 Philosophical Foundations of Education (3)
A review of proposed ways of acquiring knowledge and implications of
how these beliefs and assumptions affect the way people perceive and
practice education and schooling. Particular attention will be paid
to both the Pragmatic and the Critical theories, which are having a strong
impact on current practice. Prerequisites: None. Offered
alternate semesters. MED
503 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
The study of the underlying psychological theories basic to the most
popular educational programs, curriculum, and instructional
strategies. Special emphasis will be given to current theories
related to cognitive and constructivist approaches to learning and
knowing. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program.
Offered alternate semesters.
MED 504 Sociological and Historical
Foundations (3)
A study of education in terms of organizational structure and the
study of those social and political organizations with direct or indirect
impact on the education process. Historical contexts and
consequences also will be studied. Prerequisites: Admission to the
graduate program. Offered on demand. MED
505 Professional Development Evaluation and Supervision (3)
The study and development of knowledge/skills and
techniques/strategies essential to personnel evaluation, supervision and
development. Focus will be on three related areas: assessment of
person's competency and performance; design of relevant didactic and
practicum staff development experiences; and education as a
"profession." Offered on demand. MED
509 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (3)
Focuses on techniques for conducting qualitative and quantitative
classroom and school-based research. The student will take an active role
in the research process of gathering, organizing, and analyzing data, as
well as communicating findings in appropriate fashion. Prerequisites: MED
501. Offered Fall and Spring. MED
510 Diversity and Social Context in the Classroom: Theory and
Practice (3)
Examination of the educational theories, practice, and research
related to the education of diverse populations. The impact of
social context factors such as race, ethnicity, culture, gender and
economic status on knowledge bases, learning styles, socialization
patterns and educational opportunity will be studied. Development of
appropriate and diverse classrooms and curriculums will be
emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program;
relevant professional experience. Offered alternate semesters. MED
511 Methods of Teaching Mathematics (4)
Objectives, materials, methods and curriculum for teaching
preschool-grade 8 mathematics. Emphasis on theory, teaching
strategies and integrated knowledge and skills of mathematics for
elementary teachers. Includes a 20-hour observation and instruction
in primary-grade 8 mathematics/science. It is suggested the course
be taken concurrently with MED 515. F, Sp, Su. MED
512 Technology Applications for the Classroom (3)
Classroom applications of e-mail, Telnet, FTP, news groups, protocols
and World Wide Wed. Development of curriculum using
telecommunication and internet as an investigational tool for classroom
projects will be integral. Prerequisite: TED 307. F MED
513 Multimedia Production and Hypercard for Educators (3)
Classroom applications of multimedia hardware and peripherals such as
CD-ROMs, laserdiscs, scanner, digital cameras and video cameras.
Ways to incorporate these techniques into the classroom will be
explored. Book production, models, animation, cartoons, photography
and posters, along with tape recorders, slide shows, movies, film stripes
and overheads are manipulated as media to creatively express a view of the
world. Students will create an advanced integrated multimedia
project. Prerequisite: TED 307. Sp. MED
514 Network Systems for Educators (3)
Exploration of management information systems development, network
systems and UNIX. SunOS and Linux systems as they pertain to the
preschool-12 school environment. Students will create "home
pages" for themselves and participate in the creation of pages for
the Saint Martin's World Wide Web site. Course content will
incorporate the objectives and functions of a school's technology center,
techniques and administrative procedures, including budget preparation,
space use, selection and organization of materials and equipment.
Prerequisite: MED 512. Su. MED
515 Methods of Teaching Science (4)
Objectives, materials, methods and curriculum for teaching
preschool-grade 8 science. Emphasis on theory, teaching strategies
and integrated knowledge and skills of science for elementary
teachers. Includes a 20-hour observation and instruction in
primary-grade 8 mathematics/science. It is suggested that the course
be taken concurrently with Methods of Teaching Mathematics, MED 511. F,
Sp, Su. MED 516
Methods of Teaching (4)
Introduction of specific instructional methods unique to art for
preschool-grade 8 education students. Prerequisite: MED 525 or
permission of instructor. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer
semesters. MED 517
Methods of Teaching Health and PE (2)
Introduction of specific
instructional methods unique to health and physical education for
preschool – grade 8 education students. Prerequisite: ED302. F, Sp, Su MED
518 Methods of Teaching Social Studies (3)
Introduces
education students preparing to teach preschool-grade 8 to specific
content and methods used to teach social studies. Map/globe interpretation
and integrated thematic unit planning, and content specified in the
Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements will be
emphasized. Course requires a
10-hour practicum in a school setting.
Prerequisite: ED 302 or permission of instructor. F, Sp, Su. MED 519
Methods of Teaching Language Arts (3)
An introduction for elementary education students to specific
methods used to teach reading, language arts and social
studies. Phonics and whole-language reading instruction,
composition, and map/globe interpretation in social studies will be
emphasized. Prerequisite: ED 302, MED 525 or permission of
instructor. Offered every semester. MED
520 Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving (3)
Examination of basic theoretical concepts involved with creatively and
problem-solving. Attention to development of creative thinking and
problem-solving abilities. Development of ideas and design of
activities aimed at enhancing the capabilities of others. Offered on
demand. MED
521 Inquiry Development (3)
Development of questioning techniques that enable teachers to increase
the verbal skills of students and make students more autonomous,
productive learners. Offered on demand. MED
522 Individualized Instruction (3)
Rationale and principles of individualized instruction, with special
attention to programs, methods and materials now available, as well as
development of new programs. Offered on demand. MED
523 The Gifted Child (3)
Investigation of the gifted student, emphasizing definition,
attributes, identification and implications for the educator.
Offered on demand. MED
524 Issues and
Trends - Early Childhood Education (3)
Examines political, developmental, sociological, economic issues, as
well as surveys current practices in early childhood education.
Includes a 20-hour observation/practicum with children birth to age
8. Su. MED
525 Best Practice in Elementary Schools: Applications for Teaching,
Learning and Researching (3)
Applications in Best Educational Practice for the elementary school,
including cross-curricular and multidisciplinary approaches to teaching
and learning with emphasis on critical and creative thinking, process
skills, concept acquisition and interactive learning. Inclusive
classroom designs, cooperative group work, theme study, individualized
programs and alternative assessment are explored. Action research in
Kindergarten-8 classrooms is designed, conducted and critiqued.
Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program. Offered Fall,
Spring, and Summer semesters.
MED 530 Music in the Classroom (2)
Introduction to teaching music in the elementary classroom designed
for the classroom teacher. Course includes the study of music
fundamentals and learning to play the soprano recorder and basic rhythm
instruments. Selected interdisciplinary resources will be explored.
No prior musical training is required. Prerequisite: MED525 or
permission of instructor. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer
semesters. MED
531 Curriculum Theory and Development (3)
Design, development and evaluation of instructional material.
Emphasis on construction of educational sequences for various types of
learning tasks. Selection, sequencing, teaching procedures and
assessment are discussed. Offered on demand. MED
533 Models of Teaching (3)
Comprehensive review of various instructional strategies frequently
used in classroom settings. Emphasis on strategies amenable to
analytical review and evaluation. Offered on demand. MED
535 Best Practice in Middle and Secondary Schools: Applications for
Teaching, Learning and Researching (3)
Applications in Best Educational Practice for middle and secondary
schools are addressed, including collaborative and constructivist
approaches to teaching and learning; transdisciplinary, thematic
instruction; experiential and problem-centered instruction; cooperative
learning; and performance assessment. Inclusive classroom design and
management as well as alternative schooling formats are explored.
Action research is designed, conducted and critiqued. Prerequisites:
Admission to the graduate program. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. MED
538 Literature for Children and Young Adults (3)
Nature, history and sources of children's books. Required for
elementary certification, special education and learning resources
endorsement. Offered each semester. MED
540 Guidance and Counseling (3)
Consideration of major principles and practices of guidance and
counseling. The roles of the teacher and school counselor in the
guidance and counseling process. Offered Fall semester. MED
543 Assessment and Appraisal (3)
Introduction to major techniques of assessing strengths and weaknesses
of individuals in academic, psychological and social domains.
Offered on demand. MED
544 Career and Vocational Development and Information (3)
Nature and goals of career and vocational guidance, definition of the
process, methods available and utility in counseling and education.
Offered on demand. MED
545 School Drug Prevention and Counseling (3)
Examines pharmacology, counseling approaches and school programs
related to the school counselor's role in prevention, counseling and
referral of students with drug and alcohol problems. Offered on
demand. MED
546 Assessment and Current Issues in School Counseling (3)
Covers research on current issues of interest to school counselors;
the consulting and training design roles of school counselors; and the
testing and assessment competencies needed by school counselors.
Offered on demand. MED
547 Education Foundations for ESA Certification (1)
Focuses on the problems of school and society, human growth
development, learning and American school law for ESA school counseling
candidates without prior coursework in the above topics. Offered
on demand. MED
548 Elementary and Middle School Counseling (3)
Covers topics and skills needed for elementary and middle school
counselors. Emphasis is on pragmatic, developmentally appropriate
counseling skills for working with kindergarten-8 students. Topics
covered include community resources, testing and measurement, working with
parents, visitations to K-8 schools, the varying roles of K-8 school
counselors, prevention programs and the role of school counselor as staff
trainer and consultant. Prerequisite: MED 540. Offered Summer
semester MED
549 Internship in School Counseling (1-5)
An accumulation of 250 hours of supervised and school-based internship
in a Kindergarten-12 school setting and a one-hour weekly seminar.
Must be repeated every semester student is working on the
internship. Each student must take a total of five units. F;
Sp. MED 550
Integrating Seminar (1)
This seminar is designed to be taken during the last half of the
student's program. The self-reflection paper and presentation will
help the student integrate knowledge/skills/experiences in his/her
graduate program. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
MED 553 Principles of Leadership (3)
This course examines the basic principles of school leadership.
Using research, theory from education and the social sciences, and knowledge based on effective practices, students will examine various aspects of the daily work of principals, the characteristics of effective schools, and the value of leading school change and improvement.
Special attention will be given to how principals lead, manage programs and shape school culture.
Theories, concepts, and models will be applied to the realities of successful, productive leadership. (Summer)
MED 554 Principal as Leader of Learning Community (3)
An introduction to the information and competencies necessary to prepare administrators capable of facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community; who are advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth; who are capable of ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment; and who will act with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. (Summer)
MED 555 School and Community Relations (2)
A course designed to provide a thorough examination of the school and its interaction with the community.
Internal and external communities and the relationship between and among these entities and the school will be examined, including the role o communications in school-community relations.
The overall goal is to produce leaders who can take action to promote organizational growth and productivity. (Summer)
MED 556 Educational Finance (2)
An overview of financial support for schools including legal and historical basis of school funding, sources of funding for schools, basics of funding mechanisms, budgeting procedures, and building level financial management.
Emphasis will be placed on legal foundations and requirements for practice. (Summer)
MED 559
Introduction to Exceptionality (3)
Introduction to philosophical, historical, legal and social
implications of the exceptional student from an integrated, strategy-based
pedagogical perspective. Ten hours of classroom experience required
as a part of the course. Offered F, Sp. MED
560 Classroom Management (3)
Strategies for individual and group behavior/instruction management
competencies developed in systematic
application of specific models. Role-playing and crisis intervention
skills to effectively deal with at-risk students. Offered Fall,
Spring, and Summer semesters MED
561 Instructional Strategies for the Exceptional Learners (3)
Principles of organizing, sequencing, delivering and evaluating
instruction for exceptional learners. Effective methods for
teaching content area material (such as reading, math or science).
Selecting and adapting curriculum. Prerequisites: ED 302 or MED
525 or MED 535; MED 559. Offered Sp; Su. MED
563 Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners (3)
Strategies for individual and group behavior/instructional
management. Various competencies developed in systematic application
of specific models for exceptional learners. Strategic for
organization, administration and participation with families and other
significant parties are included. Prerequisites: ED 302 or MED 525
or MED 535; MED 559. Offered F; Su. MED
565 Transitions to Adulthood for Special Populations (3)
Examines the educational transition from school-based special
education programs to independent living or agency-supported living for
differently abled people through presentation and discussion of current
literature, field-based participatory research, on-site visits, and other
appropriate formats. Prerequisite: MED 559. Offered F; Sp. MED
566 Assessment in Special Education (3)
Study of professional practice in special education assessment,
including ecological, classroom and curriculum-based assessment; norm-and
criterion-referenced testing; diagnostic instruments and procedures; and
alternative assessment strategies. Observation of school-based
assessment techniques and practical application of learned techniques is
required. Prerequisite: ED 390, MED 559. Offered F; Sp. MED
567 Legal Issues and the IFSP/IEP (3)
Comprehensive study of federal and state regulations on
populations. Communicative ethics and collaborative strategies
joining families, school personnel and outside agencies are
emphasized. Prerequisite: MED 566 and MED 559. Offered F; Sp. MED
569 Practicum in Special Education (3)
Observation, small group instruction and assessment of exceptional
learners in public and private sectors. Prerequisites: Minimum of 3.33
grade point average in three prior SED courses. F, Sp. MED
570 Tests and Measurements (3)
Educational statistics, standardized tests and classroom test
construction and interpretation. Norm and criterion-referenced
tests, alternative assessment, grading, computer management, conferencing
skills. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. MED 571
Educational Law (2)
Fulfills new Washington State requirements for understanding
educational law and its relationship to contemporary school issues and
problems. State agencies and local school boards, university issues
and law, teachers' employment, tenure, academic freedom and student issues
of compulsory education. F; Sp.
MED 573 Philosophy of Reading Instruction
(3)
This course is designed to explore the theoretical and historical base
of teaching of reading and writing in grades K-8. the course also
offers an overview of the body of knowledge associated with the field of
reading instruction. Offered on demand. MED
574 Primary Reading (3)
Explores the reading process as it pertains to the teaching of
beginning reading. Principles and practices of initial reading are
investigated. Prerequisites: MED 519 or permission of instructor. F;
Su. MED
575 Reader-Writer Workshop (3)
Explores the reading process as it pertains to teaching beginning
students. Prerequisites: MED 519 or permission of instructor. F; Sp;
Su. MED
576 Elementary Content Area Reading (3)
Explores the reading process as it is applied to the content areas,
with emphasis on processing expository text. Reading and study
strategies are emphasized. Prerequisites: MED 519 or permission of
instructor. Sp; Su.
MED 577 Reading Diagnosis I (3)
Explores analysis of reading behavior through several assessment
strategies such as the Informal Reading Inventory, Miscue Analysis and
Reading Expectancy. Both the theoretical context and actual
assessment strategies are studied and applied. Prerequisites: MED
519, MED 574 and MED 575 or permission of instructor. Offered Fall
and Spring semesters.
MED 578 Reading Diagnosis II (3)
Course takes the form of a reading clinic where actual students are
diagnosed and instructional programs are designed and implemented.
Prerequisites: MED 577 or permission of instructor. Offered Fall and
Spring semesters. MED
579 Reading Practicum (3)
Student spends 30 hours with a classroom teacher and 15 in seminar.
Instructional strategies in reading are observed, used and assessed in
classroom and in a summary paper. Prerequisite: ED 478.
Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
MED 580 Readings in Education (1-2)
An independent readings course for students with special needs.
Reading list to be developed by student and advisor. Prerequisite:
Graduate status. Offered on demand. Restricted enrollment.
MED 581 Issues and Trends in Literacy
Instruction (3)
Capstone course of the reading program. In this seminar,
students will study current reading topics and conduct independent
research. Prerequisite: ED 478. Offered Spring semester.
MED 584 Secondary Methods (3)
Acquaints the secondary education student with instructional and
classroom management practices in high schools. Projects focus on
specific academic teaching areas. Prerequisite: ED 302, MED 525, MED
535 or permission of instructor. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. MED
585 Secondary Content Area Reading (3)
Explores the reading process as it is applied to the content areas
taught in the secondary school. Major emphasis is on processing
expository text. Reading and study strategies are emphasized.
Sp; Su. MED
586 Living and Learning in
the Middle School (3)
Course intertwines the
specific needs of preadolescents (ages 10-14) with the middle school
philosophy, organization and specific teaching methods used there.
Prerequisite: ED 302. Su. MED
587 Directed
Study/Practicum Secondary (3)
A 90-hour structured
seminar, observation and teaching experience in a secondary school. Field
experiences and assignments will relate to the student's major teaching
area. Includes a 15-hour seminar. Suggested concurrent enrollment with ED
484. Prerequisite: ED 302 or permission of instructor.
MED 588 Professional Growth Plan -
Culminating Seminar (3)
This is the final component of the Professional Growth Plan where the
residency teacher's ability to demonstrate the standards and criteria will
be evaluated. The residency teacher will include multiple forms of
data collected over time, including evidence of positive impact on student
learning, where appropriate. This work will be documented via
electronic portfolio. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the
development of the Growth Plan from MED 500 and written permission of the
candidate's professional growth team. MED
590 Student/Intern Teaching (12)
MED 592 Principal/Program Administrator Internship (1-4)
An accumulation of 720 hours of school-based, supervised internship in a Kindergarten – grade 12 school setting and a weekly one hour seminar.
(A minimum of 360 of the hours must be accumulated during the regular school day.)
Repeated each semester that a student is working on the internship.
Each student must take a total of 4 units. (F, Sp)
MED 595 Special Topics (1-2)
Course offered periodically on topics of special interest. Offered on
demand. Restricted enrollment. MED
597 Directed Study (1-4)
Independent study on topics related to strand. Prerequisite:
Graduate status. Offered on demand. Restricted enrollment. MED
598 Student/Intern Teaching Seminar (1)
Weekly seminar for student or intern teachers. Must be taken
concurrently with student teaching and/or internship. MED
599 Final Project/Thesis Research Component (2)
Designed for the student to complete the final project. Must be
taken concurrently with MED 599 (Integrating Seminar). Student
must take one additional hour each semester until the project and
presentation has been completed. Offered every semester.
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