Graduate School of Education (Correspondence)

General | Elementary | Secondary | Educational Leadership | Psychology/Counseling

General Education

Ed 600–Foundations of Education. Development of educational thought and practice, stressing the implications of historical and philosophical background as it relates to movements in public and private schools. Three hours. (DVD-R) Identical to CMn 660. Lecturer: Dr. D. Turner

Ed 608–Philosophy of Education. A comparison of the important philosophies of education and their bearing upon educational theory. Formulation of a personal philosophy of education. Three hours. (DVD-R) Identical to Ph 508. Lecturer: Dr. C. Silvester

ED 610–Fundamentals of Curriculum. An overview of what children in five-year kindergarten through grade twelve should know and be able to do. Three hours. (DVD-R) Moderator: Dr. B. Buckley.

ED 638–Curriculum Development. Principles of curriculum improvement will be studied and developed through critical analysis and research of present practices and philosophies. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. D. Jacobs

ED 690–Research in Education. An introduction to educational research, statistics, and testing. The course content is designed to familiarize the student with the terminology, basic concepts, and tools necessary to critique and interpret published research. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. D. Jacobs

Ed 709–Educational Methodology. Lectures concerning educational philosophy; methodology; current educational and sociological issues; teacher preparation, competence, and obligation; and practical application of philosophical and ideational concepts and imperatives. Foundational to this course is the conviction that the Bible provides the unerring guide to all human thought, understanding, and endeavor. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. G. Salter

Elementary Education

EE 501–Teaching Methods in the Elementary School. This course covers philosophy of methodology, classroom testing, working with parents, bulletin board design, instructional technology, readiness, and an overview of emerging trends in teaching elementary children. Three hours. (VHS) Lecturer: Dr. S. Cates

Secondary Education

SE 501–Teaching in the Secondary School. This course covers philosophy of methodology, classroom testing, working with parents, classroom control, general teaching methods, issues affecting the secondary school, and an overview of emerging trends in teaching secondary students. Three hours. (VHS) Lecturer: Dr. S. Cates

Educational Leadership

EAS 620–Pupil Personnel Services. Survey of guidance services and their application in education settings, both elementary and secondary. Introduction to the field of pupil personnel work in Christian schools. Practical guidance problems are considered. Three hours. (VHS) Lecturer: Dr. S. Cates

EAS 660–Principles of Administration. Emphasizes basic administrative theory and research for Christian schools, focusing on current practices and examining trends in such areas as personnel and instructional improvement. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. B. Carruthers

EAS 662–Educational Leadership. Exploration of the nature and scope of responsibilities of the school administrator and his role as the instructional leader. Three hours. (VHS) Lecturer: Dr. N. Uwarow

EAS 663–School Business Management. Business administration for schools, emphasizing sound plant, finance, and management practices. A philosophy of Christian school administration will be developed. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. N. Uwarow

EAS 751–Administrative Strategies. A practical discussion on dealing with administrative problems typically encountered by Christian school administrators. A case-study approach is used. Three hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. N. Uwarow

Psychology/Counseling

Ps 505–Introduction to Exceptional Children. History and current trends, mental retardation, learning disabilities, physical impairments, speech/language disorders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, giftedness, assessment, parents, and planning. Three hours. (VHS) Identical to Exc 205. Prerequisite, Ps 201. Lecturer: Miss L. Seibert

Ps 521–An Introduction to Biblical Counseling. Lays the foundation for a biblical philosophy of counseling with special emphasis on the sufficiency of the Scriptures. Also introduces specific strategies for dealing with fear, anger, and for countering the current self-esteem issue. No credit available if taken in conjunction with Ps 622, CMn 632, or ECS 622. One hour. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg

Ps 522–Counseling Issues. Building on “An Introduction to Biblical Counseling,” this course explores helping others with anxiety, sleep disorders, and depression issues. It covers working with counselees already on medication. Lecture materials supplemented with role-play case studies. No credit available if taken in conjunction with Ps 622, CMn 632, or ECS 622. One hour. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg

Ps 523–Crisis Counseling I. Presents biblical strategies for handling the crisis of suicide; extensive coverage of the crisis of childhood sexual abuse; offers help in understanding the nature of abuse and biblical help for overcoming the effects of abuse. Examines the Recovery/12 step movement from a Biblical standpoint. One hour. (DVD-R) Identical to CMn 534. Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg

Ps 524–Crisis Counseling II. Looks at the crisis of life-dominating sins (addictions); presents a biblical view of sin; help for working with eating disorders, drugs, and alcohol. Also covers the crisis of immorality; teaches a biblical view of sex; gives help for dealing with pornography, homosexuality, adultery, etc. One hour. (DVD-R) Identical to CMn 534. Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg

Ps 525–Premarital Counseling. An overview of the precounseling process featuring God's goals for marriage, essential habits of Christian character as they pertain to marriage, biblical roles in marriage, communication and problem solving, finances, sexual relationships, and in-laws. One hour. (DVD-R) Identical to CMn 535. Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg

Ps 526–Family Counseling. Presents a strategy for helping family members come to reconciliation. Discusses an extended case study which teaches how to "unpack" the complex issues often involved in family problems. Instruction is also offered for the growing problem of wife abuse and provides biblical answers for helping both the wife and the abusing husband. One hour. (DVD-R) Identical to CMN 536. Excludes: CMn 211, CMn 637, and Ps 637. Lecturer: Dr. J. Berg.

Ps 610–Psychology of Education. Survey of psychological research and practice with special attention to teaching, development of Christian school programs, learning theory, and growth and behavior. Three hours. (DVD-R) Identical to CMn 664. Lecturer: Dr. S. Cates