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Online Degree - Master of Education or
Master of Science in Special Education

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Fall 2008 Course Offerings
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  Fall 2008 Course Offerings
 UND Graduate School

Semester Dates: August 25-December 19, 2008

Registration for Fall Semester began April 1, 2008

Must be a UND admitted student before registering for any classes.
How to register for classes--information at http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/RegistrationInformation.html

Tuition and fee statements are not mailed.
Access your account balance, financial aid, review your registration information and print a receipt through Campus Connection
         Student Financials > View Account

 


Textbooks

Order through Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Order your textbooks early to ensure you have them in time to begin your course.  Textbooks are available through Barnes and Noble on the UND campus or online at www.whywaitforbooks.com .

1. Select North Dakota
2. Select University of North Dakota
3. Select the term of your course
4. Select the department of your course
5. Select your course by course number
6. Select your section by using the class number
    found on your Campus Connection course schedule
7. Click Add Course
8. Click View Textbook List on the right
     to select which textbook(s) you wish to purchase and checkout

The system will prompt you to register, but will also let you check out as a guest. The benefit of registering is that you will be able to revisit your order if you need to make a change.

You can use your financial aid charge account at the bookstore during the fall and spring semesters. To do so, make sure to enter your EMPLID number in the required field.

Your textbooks can be shipped, or you can choose to pick them up at the UIND Barnes and Noble campus bookstore prior to the start of classes.

 


EFR 500 - Foundations of Educational Thought - 3 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Rilla Anderson

Description: A problem-centered class dialogue on those philosophical, social, political and historical concepts of educational thought that have shaped the development of the learning experience.


T&L 421 - Transition to Adult Life - 3 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Michelle Griffin

Description: The study of methods, curriculum, and assessment that encourage successful adult life for persons with disabilities. Topics include interagency cooperation, transition program planning and development, career awareness and development, and assessment of adaptive living skills.


T&L 428 - Assistive Technology - 1 credit

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor:
Barb Delohery

Description: An overview of the various forms of technology (e.g., communication boards, switches, software) that may be used to assist students with disabilities.


T&L 506 - Introduction to Emotional Disorders - 2 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Katherine Anderson

Description: The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics of emotional disorders will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.


T&L 507 - Introduction to Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities- 2 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Patti Mahar

Description: The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics of developmental/cognitive disabilities will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.


T&L 508 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities- 2 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Lynne Chalmers

Description: The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics of learning disabilities will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.


T&L 511 - Identification and Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs - 3 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Kari Chiasson

Description: A study of the principles and procedures for screening, identifying and evaluating young children with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on exposing students to available assessment instruments and providing opportunities for actual testing of preschoolers.


T&L 552 - Inclusive Methods - 3 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Patti Mahar

Description: The study of a variety of methods and materials for teaching and assessing children and youth with learning and behavior problems in the general education classroom.


T&L 578 - Behavior Management for Special Needs Students - 3 credits

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Katherine Anderson

Description: The study of a variety of effective behavior management and assessment techniques appropriate to the needs of children and youth with special needs. Topics include procedures to increase self-awareness, self-management, self-control, self-reliance, self-esteem, and assessment procedures and techniques for determining behavioral needs.


T&L 590 - Special Topics: IEP - 1 credit

Online

Date: August 25-December 19, 2008
Instructor: Tricia Lee

Description: An introduction to the process of individualized education plans for students with special needs. Students will be given an understanding of how to develop and write effective individualized education plans.


T&L 584 - Internship in Education: Emotional Disturbed - 1-4 credits

Instructor: Lynne Chalmers
E-mail: lynne_chalmers@mail.und.nodak.edu

Description: Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational, cognate, and major area coursework and consent of the advisor and instructor.
This is a culminating experience.


T&L 584 - Internship in Education: Learning Disabilities - 1-4 credits

Instructor: Lynne Chalmers
E-mail: lynne_chalmers@mail.und.nodak.edu

Description: Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational, cognate, and major area coursework and consent of the advisor and instructor.
This is a culminating experience.


T&L 584 - Internship in Education: Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities - 1-4 credits

Instructor: Lynne Chalmers
E-mail: lynne_chalmers@mail.und.nodak.edu

Description: Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational, cognate, and major area coursework and consent of the advisor and instructor.
This is a culminating experience.


T&L 584 - Internship in Education: Early Childhood/Special Education- 1-4 credits

Instructor: Kari Chiasson
E-mail: kari.chiasson@und.edu

Description: Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational, cognate, and major area coursework and consent of the advisor and instructor.
This is a culminating experience.


T&L 995 - Scholarly Project - 2 credits

T&L 997 - Independent Study - 2 credits
To be arranged with instructor

 

Division of Continuing Education
University of North Dakota
Distance Degrees Programs
Gustafson Hall Room 205
3264 Campus Road Stop 9021
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021
Toll Free: 1.877.450.1842
Tel: 701.777.4884
E-mail: distancedegreeprograms@mail.und.edu