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2021 - 2022 Catalog 
    
2021 - 2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education

  
  • EDU 633 - History of Catholic Education


    This course studies the history of Catholic education and defines the core principles which have developed through the intellectual, social, and political developments from the eve of the French Revolution (1789) to the Second Vatican Council (1962). Special emphasis is given to the distinctive character of secular and private religious education constructs and educational outcomes. Students will engage the historical development of modern thought in order to articulate the distinctive approach of Catholic Schools to students, families and the larger community and will examine the necessary components of effective family and community relations.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 634 - School Finance


    The quality of fiscally based decisions that impact the students who attend our schools is often dependent upon the knowledge and judgment of the school administrator who understands the relationship between revenues and the development and maintenance of programs designed to benefit students. Attainment of competence in school finance is a lifelong process that requires flexible and analytical thinking. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles that govern school finance.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 636 - School Plant


    The school plant is an important component of a safe and healthy school climate. This course provides methods and procedures of developing, operating, and maintaining school facilities.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 637 - Educational Assessment


    Effective educators use ongoing assessment strategies to assure student learning. This course provides individualized research and instruction in assessment strategies ranging from informal feedback to standardized testing. Particular emphasis will be upon federal and local assessment mandates. Applied research and case study will be conducted within the graduate candidate’s school setting.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 638 - Secondary Education Internship: Licensure Track


    This course is designed to provide adult learners with a secondary or middle school internship that meets the ESPB standard for student teaching at the graduate level.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 641 - K-12 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Learning


    This course focuses on the integration of curriculum, instruction and assessment for learning in K-12 schools. The techniques used in designing and delivering learning activities; and the formative and summative assessment methods used to assess student learning, will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on the interdependence and alignment of standards relative to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 642 - School Community Relations


    This course studies the responsibility of educational leaders to cultivate effective relationships with all school stakeholders. Emphasis is placed upon exploring the leader’s role in effective communication regarding educational programs and political issues, public relations programs and communication plans, legal and ethical implications, and involving all school stakeholders and the community in the educational process. The course will promote a positive and proactive approach to school and community relations to have a positive impact on student learning.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall & Spring
  
  • EDU 645 - School and Family Relations


    The success of any special education program is the relationship with parents and community resources. The student explores the relationships of schools, communities and families. Family dynamics, conferencing with parents and developing net-works with school and community resources are considered. Parent panels, community resource panels, and various other resources are used.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 646 - Special Education Administration


    Special education leaders and administrators require a unique skillset and knowledge base. In addition to application of special education law, students will explore management and evaluation of programs, personnel, resources, and community groups from a special education perspective.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 648 - Catholic Ed: Classroom Issues


    In light of principles of Catholic education, this course develops in the teacher the capacity and prudence to foster the fruitful formation of the mind and character of the student in the classroom.  Issues include but are not limited to student - teacher interaction, healthy relationships between students, and the learning environment.   

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: CTH 648  
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 613 /CTH 613  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 651 - Classroom Culture & Management


    This course exposes students to cultures within schools and the broader community that form the basis of social and behavioral practices while familiarizing them with theories and practices of classroom management and discipline. The course emphasizes research and application of proactive strategies designed to cultivate an atmosphere of respect for all within the K-12 classroom. Students will also focus on prevention of disruptive behaviors and resolution of conflict.
     

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 652 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area


    Students in upper elementary, middle, and secondary schools use reading to access content. In order to develop students’ reading skills, each teacher must know how to teach reading within the content area. Graduate candidates will develop strategies to use reading to develop vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking in elementary, middle school, and secondary students in all school settings.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 656 - Assessment of Exceptional Students


    Teachers specializing in the areas of exceptionality assess students in order to provide the most appropriate programs for students with special needs. Based upon the premises of least restrictive environment and inclusive practice, students will establish beginning proficiency as consultants and practitioners of strategies related to universal design, response to intervention, and positive behavior support. Emphasis is on developing skill in informal assessment and meeting individual learners needs through accommodations and modifications.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 657 - Assessment of Exceptional Students II


    Special education teachers demonstrate competence in using assessments for identification of disabilities and monitoring of students’ progress. Teacher candidates practice choosing appropriate assessment instruments, administering of standardized and non-standardized instruments (including state mandated achievement tests and the alternative assessment process), interpreting results, and identifying eligibility/planning instruction based upon interpretations.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 660 - Special Education Law


    Special education and general education teachers, administrators, and related service personnel must know and apply educational practices required by law in order to effectively serve all students, including those with special needs. This course teaches the history, intent, educational practices and major court cases in special education law. Emphasis will be on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Acts and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 665 - School Leadership & Org. Behavior


    This course is a study of leadership theory and organizational behavior in education. Educational leaders must understand organizational behavior and the influence effective leadership has on the success and well-being of each student and adult in the school. In this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to develop a mission and vision, lead school improvement and change, develop and maintain a positive school culture, manage conflict, understand interpersonal and group dynamics, and navigate organizational politics. The course will challenge students to develop a theory of practice and philosophy of leadership that is focused on student learning.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • EDU 670 - Methods in Emotional Disorders


    School personnel who work with children identified with emotional, social, or behavioral challenges understand the unique educational needs of this population. Students explore strategies and materials designed to meet the specific needs of youth with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges in school and therapeutic settings.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring, Even Years
  
  • EDU 672 - Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Students


    Teachers specializing in the areas of exceptionality assess students in order to provide the most appropriate programs for students with special needs. Based upon the premises of least restrictive environment and inclusive practice, students will establish beginning proficiency as consultants and practitioners of strategies related to universal design, response to intervention, and positive behavior support through developing informal assessment. Teacher candidates practice choosing appropriate assessment instruments, administering of standardized and non-standardized instruments (including state mandated achievement test and the alternative assessment process), interpreting results, and identifying eligibility planning instruction based upon interpretations.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 680 - Catholic Educators Certificate Capstone


    Students will synthesize the content from the Certificate courses and research and write on a topic in Catholic education in light of the end or ultimate purpose of education, namely the promotion of human happiness or flourishing. The finished capstone product will bring principles of Catholic education and other content from the Certificate courses to bear on the student’s practice as an educator or the operations and life of a Catholic institution so as to serve the purpose of education.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 534 /CTH 534 EDU 537 /CTH 537 , and EDU 613 /CTH 613  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 682 - Advanced Practicum: Emotional Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities


    Teachers of children with special learning needs must have technical and experience based skills to provide appropriate programs for those students. Graduate students develop advanced skills through review of current best practice literature and through tours and interviews at regional sites serving students with disabilities. The course design allows flexibility in scheduling and individualization in topical work to meet each graduate student’s particular interests and course of study.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 686 - Elementary Education Internship: Licensure Track


    This course is designed to provide adult learners with an elementary education internship that meets the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board standard for student teaching at the graduate level.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 690 - Internship: Emotional Disorders


    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 691 - Internship: Learning Disabilities


    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 692 - Internship: Elementary School Admin


    School personnel have developed skills in their areas of study that are augmented by field based experiences under the supervision of master teachers and administrators. Students practice their knowledge and skills at practicum sites or other school environments. Through the internship/practicum, students have practical experiences in their areas of emphasis as well as experiences such as site based decision making, personal relations, curricular planning, organization and time management, and student relations.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program and completion of area of emphasis
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 4 toward the degree.
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • EDU 693 - Internship: Sec School Admin


    School personnel have developed skills in their areas of study that are augmented by field based experiences under the supervision of master teachers and administrators. Students practice their knowledge and skills at practicum sites or other school environments. Through the internship/practicum, students have practical experiences in their areas of emphasis as well as experiences such as site based decision making, personal relations, curricular planning, organization and time management, and student relations.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program and completion of area of emphasis
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 4 toward the degree.
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • EDU 694 - Internship: School Superintendent


    School personnel have developed skills in their areas of study that are augmented by field based experiences under the supervision of master teachers and administrators. Students practice their knowledge and skills at practicum sites or other school environments. Through the internship/practicum, students have practical experiences in their areas of emphasis as well as experiences such as site based decision making, personal relations, curricular planning, organization and time management, and student relations.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program and completion of area of emphasis
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 4 toward the degree.
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 695 - Internship: Special Education Director


    School personnel have developed skills in their areas of study that are augmented by field based experiences under the supervision of master teachers and administrators. Students practice their knowledge and skills at practicum sites or other school environments. Through the internship/practicum, students have practical experiences in their areas of emphasis as well as experiences such as site based decision making, personal relations, curricular planning, organization and time management, and student relations.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program and completion of area of emphasis
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 4 toward the degree.
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 699 - Internship: CIA & TL


    The internship provides CIA Master’s and Teacher Leadership candidates an opportunity to link theory in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to paractice. Candidates will participate in a 45-hour internship appropriate to their professional field of specialization in a capacity beyond their current experience in order to embark in a culminating experience in which candidates can utilize their advanced preparation to demonstrate their proficiencies in the field. Maximum 3 credits can be applied toward the degree.

    1-3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 30
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 531 EDU 570 , & EDU 641  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 701 - Research Seminar II


    Research seminars guide students through thesis research and writing.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
  
  • EDU 704 - Research Presentation


    Students present research to faculty and guests upon completion of their research and writing.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 557 , EDU 708 , and EDU 701  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 705 - Research Analysis Capstone Prep


    Graduate students will demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies and use research principles to address relevant questions which lay the foundation from existing knowledge and from those foundations generate relevant, innovative ideas and new knowledge. Students will further develop a research design draft that is a synthesis of research informing effective practices.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 706 - Research Analysis Capstone Pres


    Graduate students will demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies and use research principles to address relevant questions which lay the foundation from existing knowledge and from those foundations generate relevant, innovative ideas and new knowledge. Students will further develop a research design draft that is a synthesis of research informing effective practices and present findings and recommendations to a panel.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 708 - Research and Advanced Statistics


    Educational leaders must conduct quantitative and qualitative research in order to improve educational policy and practice. Candidates will apply principles and practices of quantitative and qualitative research to individual topics and proposal development. By the end of the course, candidates will have created the outline of their theses proposal either quantitative, qualitative or mixed methodology. 

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 557  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 710 - Student Centered PBL/Instruct Coach


    Teacher leaders have expertise in innovative, effective instructional methods that engage learners in critical thinking and application of content knowledge and skills. This course focuses on helping teacher leaders demonstrate deep understanding of project-based learning, performance-based assessment, and personalized learning. Candidates will develop effective communication and facilitation skills which will allow them to utilize their pedagogical expertise to facilitate instructional coaching that supports teacher growth and enhances student learning and achievement.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit N
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 725 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 781 - Seminar: The School Superintendent


    This course will examine the role and functions of the school superintendent and introduce aspiring superintendents to the multiple facets of the position and challenges facing the superintendent today. The seminar provides opportunities for students to process and reflect upon their internship experiences and broaden strategies to address challenges and opportunities in the field. Students will engage with the instructor, colleagues, and experts in the field to explore current issues and trends in the areas of: 1) mission, vision, and improvement, 2) ethics and professional norms, 3) equity, inclusiveness, and cultural responsiveness, 4) learning and instruction, 5) community and external leadership, 6) operations and management, and 7) policy, governance, and management.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EDU 694 
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • EDU 801 - Public Relations


    The purpose of Public Relations is to prepare educational leaders for communication processes with internal and external stakeholders. Educational leaders need an understanding of the culture of educational institutions within the local and larger community. This course examines the roles of administrators, governing boards, faculty, and staff in relationship with students, parents, local and state governments and otther partners in order to enhance the educational experiences of students and to benefit other community stakeholders.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring, Odd Years
  
  • EDU 805 - Admin Organizational Behavior


    Educational leaders must have a good understanding of the administrative responsibilities and skills needed to become an effective leader. This course is a study and critique of selected theories and research in leadership and administration, including topics such as leadership, servant leadership, effective communication, motivational practices, morale building, building and maintaining responsible and productive professional relationships, management of conflict, and personality, values, and ethics. In addition, this course introduces students to key theories and models in Organizational Behavior and these theories and models are discussed, contrasted, and empirical support examined. Students will carry out in-depth and critical analyses of relevant literature published in top journals and research volumes in the field of leadership, administration and organizational behavior.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EDU 808 - Historical Foundations of Education


    This course, Foundations of American Education, encompasses a broad field of study that touches on a variety of academic disciplines and combinations of disciplines, such as history, philosophy, the social sciences, religion, economics, cultural studies, and gender studies. An Interpretive and critical examination of the history of education is necessary for educational leaders to understand the underpinning of current educational practices and make wise decisions for the future. This course explores educational questions from historical, philosophical and social perspectives and provides a foundation for educational practice that is guided by critical thinking, reflection, and principles grounded in the context of multiple outlooks.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 825 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 840 - Systems & Finance in K-12 Education


    Knowledge and skills to effectively manage and direct finances and meet school and district goals is required for K-12 administrators. Candidates will examine historical and contemporary economic issues that have shaped and will continue to shape school systems today. This course will investigate sources of and influences on PK- 12 funding and prepare administrators and emergent leaders to consider multiple perspectives in systems and finance within PK-12 education.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 850 - Systems and Finance in Higher Education


    Knowledge and skills to effectively manage and direct finances and meet institutional mission is required or university educators in positions of leadership. Candidates will examine historical and contemporary economic issues that have shaped and will continue to shape colleges and university systems today. This course will investigate influences on higher education and prepare instructors and emergent leaders to consider multiple perspectives in systems and finances within higher education.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 856 - Leading Adult Learners


    College instructors need an understanding of the characteristics and needs of adult learners. This course will review and evaluate theory and research that make adult education a distinctive field of philosophy and practice. Candidates will apply andragogical strategies to design curriculum and assessment that effectively meets the needs of adult learners.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 870 - Leading Curriculum


    Leading Curriculum is a course that will explore the major curriculum design models, interpretation of school district curricula, initiation of needs analysis, planning and implementation of frameworks for instruction, alignment of curriculum with anticipated outcomes, monitoring social and technological developments as they affect curriculum, and adjusting content as needs and conditions change.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 876 - Supervision of Differentiated Instruction


    Educational leaders must employ supervision and pedagogical strategies that meet the individual needs of their supervisees and students. This course examines theories of differentiation in learning and motivation and encourages candidates to develop a wide range of strategies for use in their roles as instructors, supervisors, and administrators.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 899 - Continuing Enrollment


    A student who has completed all coursework required by his/her degree plan and who has registered for the capstone course (either EDU 704 - Research Presentation  or EDU 706 - Research Analysis Capstone Pres ) and who does not complete the capstone project during the term in which he/she is registered must register for EDU 899-Continuing Enrollment for each subsequent term (fall, summer, spring) until the capstone project is successfully completed. If the student fails to register, he/she will be withdrawn from candidacy for the master’s degree in education.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
  
  • EDU 905 - Assessment & Accountability


    Educational leaders must understand the importance of data based decision making both instructional and programmatic. In this course, students will consider, analyze, and apply a variety of approaches of Interpreting individual and group behavior based upon best-practice research. Student projects will be individualized to focus upon either Instructional assessment or program assessment and resultant data driven decision making.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 910 - Issues & Trends in Education


    Educational leaders must understand implications of current trends and challenges encountered in K-12 and higher education. This course will address issues in personnel, law, curriculum, assessment, technology, mission based practice, and others related to the administrative, instructional, and spiritual dimensions of school leadership.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 915 - Educational Ethics


    Educational leaders must practice in ways that reflect commitment to values. This course Inspires candidates to search for truth and provides a forum for discussion In the Catholic Intellectual tradition. Candidates will examine traditional as well as critical theory approach to moral and ethical reasoning. School based case study will provide opportunity for application.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 917 - Research Methods & Data Analysis


    Educational leaders must understand the process of scientific inquiry in order to critique and design educational research relevant to their fields of study. This course overviews quantitative research design, data-based Inference, qualitative design, and data analysis in practice based research. Students are introduced to foundational theories in educational research. They are exposed to how these theories have been used to explain problems of practice in the K-12 sector and/or higher educational settings. Students then have an opportunity to explore the characteristics and possibilities of quantitative and qualitative approaches by applying the learning into data collection and analysis. The projects in the course allow students to create a draft doctoral problem statement (DPS), and analyze different theoretical frameworks to help create the foundation for their theoretical framework and complete a literature review for their proposed topic of study.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 920 - Dissertation


    The purpose of EDU 920 is to provide targeted mentorship for doctoral candidates through the dissertation process. The expectation is for candidates to work directly with their dissertation chair on the experimental design/IRB and ensuing data collection, analysis, and reporting to be completed during this course which has been segmented into four increments of three credits each within the Ed.D. curriculum.

    1-12 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 12 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
  
  • EDU 925 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 927 - Quantitative & Qualitative Research


    Educational leaders must conduct quantitative and qualitative research in order to improve educational policy and practice. Candidates will apply principles and practices of quantitative research to case studies. In addition, candidates will apply principles and practices of qualitative research to case studies. By the end of the course, candidates will have created the outline of their theses using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methodology.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 935 - The Professoriate & Beyond


    The purpose of the course is to provide graduate students with an understanding and contextual knowledge of the professoriate and issues facing higher education. These topics include: faculty roles and responsibilities, changing demographics and nature of the students/learners (i.e. diversity in culture & poverty), impact of technology upon higher education, paradigm shifts in the academy (historical background ancient to contemporary), ethical issues and professional standards, global perspectives on higher education, and external forces influencing the college/university.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 945 - Research in Educational Neuroscience


    Educational leaders must understand what impacts motivation, learning, and behavior. In this course, candidates will synthesize research from the fields of education, cognition, and the neuroscience. Candidates will evaluate and apply strategies to enhance leadership, teaching, and learning including resilience, confidence, engagement, attention, meaning making, retention, and generalization. Candidates will also explore specific areas of the brain and their functions.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Odd Years
  
  • EDU 955 - Leadership for Social Justice


    Leaders are in a privileged position to effect a transformation of perspectives on social justice by exhibiting moral courage. This course gives participants the opportunity to explore this potential, and, through life experiences and current literature, can assess their personal leadership styles and attitudes toward social justice with moral courage. For leaders in any context, the goal will be to develop well-articulated positions and strategies for shaping a socially and morally just response to issues surrounding leadership.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 970 - Program Evaluation


    Educational leaders must evaluate programs in order to serve the needs of society. This course is designed to train candidates to evaluate program effectiveness in meeting educational goals and objectives, utilize a variety of approaches to systematically identify and describe areas of strength to facilitate improvements, and describe findings from their evaluation of the merit of programs. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide an advanced graduate-level seminar on program evaluation. Conceptual foundations and practical guidelines are covered with a primary emphasis on information necessary to conduct an evaluation in real settings that span a variety of organizational environments where the religious, academic, and cultural needs of people in our society are being served in educational settings.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EDU 990 - Internship


    The intention of EDU 990 Internship is to provide doctoral candidates with advanced clinical experience in an education, business, or government setting.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT

Electrical Engineering

  
  • EEL 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 201 - Introduction to Digital Electronics


    Introduction to Digital Electronics is a course for Electrical Engineering majors which contains an introduction to the fundamentals of circuit design, digital logic, and microcontrollers. This course includes a lab which concentrates on electronics project design using microcontrollers.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 206 - Circuits I


    Introduces the foundations of electrical engineering, applying these concepts to circuit design, electronics, and circuit theory. The student is introduced to circuit CAD and circuit simulation using NGspice.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 206L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 206L - Circuits I Laboratory


    Introduction to methods of circuit construction, experimental circuit analysis, and to proper uses of laboratory equipment.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 206  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 313 - Circuits II


    Circuits II involves linear electric circuits in the steady state and transient conditions; two-port circuits; Fourier Series single and polyphase systems.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 206  
    Corequisite(s): EEL 313L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 313L - Circuits II Laboratory


    Experimental circuit analysis and proper uses of laboratory equipment. EEL 313L is a continuation of the concepts and techniques learned in EEL 206L .

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 313  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 314 - Signals & Systems


    Passive filters; Laplace transform applications; Fourier transform; Ztransform.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 313  and MAT 334  
    Corequisite(s): EEL 314L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 314L - Signals & Systems Laboratory


    Laboratory course to accompany the Signals and Systems course.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 314  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 316 - Electric & Magnetic Fields


    Field produced by simple distributions of electric charges and magnetic poles, field mapping and application to engineering problems.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 252  and MAT 211   
    Corequisite(s): N/A 
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 321 - Electronics I


    Fundamentals of semiconductors, nonlinear discrete components such as diodes and transistors, and integrated circuits; analysis and synthesis of simple electronic circuits, including amplifiers.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 313  
    Corequisite(s): EEL 321L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 321L - Electronics Laboratory I


    Practical application and design of electronics to accompany the theory learned in the EEL 321 - Electronics I  course.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A 
    Corequisite(s): EEL 321  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 401 - Electric Drives Lab


    A laboratory study of variable speed drives and their electronic controls; analysis and synthesis of power electronics through computer simulations and laboratory implementations.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 409   
    Corequisite(s): N/A 
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • EEL 403 - Topics in Electrical Engineering


    Investigation of topics as selected by working engineers in the electrical engineering industry. Topics in this course will vary each time it is offered, and students may take this course to fulfill technical elective requirements for their electrical engineering degree. Course can be repeated for up to nine (9) credits toward the degree.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status and department approval
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 404 - Electrical Engineering Internship


    This course provides students with an opportunity to gain real world experience in the electrical engineering industry. Students may participate in an internship for up to two (2) semesters, earning a maximum of three (3) credits. The number of credits awarded depends on the number of internship hours worked. Students may not exceed 135 hours (3 credits) of internship work in a semester.

    1-3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status, internship acceptance letter from industry, and department approval
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 3 credits toward the degree.
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 409 - Power Systems I


    Fundamentals of transmission lines.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 313  and EEL 316  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 410 - Power Systems II


    Power system Analysis. Generators, Loads, Transformers, Substations, and PSS/E and PSPICE analysis.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 409  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EEL 421 - Electronics II


    Analysis of electronic circuits and systems using discrete components and integrated circuits, digital circuits, active filters, and power amplifiers.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): EEL 321  
    Corequisite(s): EEL 421L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 421L - Electronics Laboratory II


    Practical application and design of electronics to accompany the theory learned in the EEL 421 - Electronics II  course.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 421  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 452 - Embedded Systems I


    A study of microcontroller hardware and software, with an emphasis on interfacing the microcontroller with external electronic devices such as transceivers, sensors, and actuators for communications and control within an embedded system.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ENR 304  & EEL 462  
    Corequisite(s): EEL 452L  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 452L - Embedded Systems I Laboratory


    Laboratory course to accompany the Embedded Systems course.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 1 hour per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EEL 452  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • EEL 461 - Embedded Systems II


    Embedded Systems II is the study and Assembly Language programming of microcontrollers. Students study the microcontroller datasheet and learn to build embedded systems and program them using the assembly language from a command line interface. Topics covered are Registers, Flash Memory, Timer/Counters, Fuse bits, Instruction Set, Datasheet, and Communication between multiple microncontrollers as well as attached devices.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ENR 210 ENR 304 EEL 452 , & EEL 452L 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 462 - Digital Systems with Lab


    Digital Systems offers an introduction to the engineering of digital systems. Starting with MOS transistors, the course develops a series of building blocks - logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, finite-state machines, computers and finally complete systems. Both hardware and software mechanisms are explored through a series of design examples.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): ENR 210   
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • EEL 480 - Elec. Engineering Design Project


    Electrical Engineering Design Project is the first course in a two-semester course in student design, emphasizing design methodologies, communications, and teamwork. Students will select an electronic system to design, capture end-user requirements, perform component trade studies, and lead a critical design review at the end of the semester.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 4 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall

Emerging Leaders Academy

  
  • ELA 120 - Developing Leadership II


    This course is designed for students to explore the many aspects of servant-leadership and their own unique leadership traits. This course will also help you answer the following questions - What image are you projecting? What is your personal mission statement? What is your ethical style? What are your core values? What legacy do you want to leave?

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 121 - LFSEBS ELA: Developing Leadership


    Students will explore the importance of teambuilding and communication in educational and human service organizations. This course will provide an overview of the Emerging Leaders Academy and an introduction to servant leadership. Servant leadership at the University of Mary is a pattern of living marked by competence in one’s chosen profession, courage in making ethical decisions based on Benedictine values, and compassion in serving the needs of others. Through group collaboration students will explore their own unique leadership qualities and begin to develop professional leadership skills with an emphasis on virtuous leadership.



    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Spring

  
  • ELA 210 - Collaborative Leadership


    This course utilizes insights gained in the first-year course as a foundation to understand servant leadership and to learn how to enhance customer, employee, and vendor relations. Students will be exposed to the leadership, organization, and analysis of the functions of various business teams.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 211 - LFSEBS: Foundations of Leadership I


    This course is the first course in the foundations of leadership sequence for educational and service professions. In this course, students will become familiar with different leadership styles with a focus on virtuous and servant leadership. Students will begin to examine their own strengths and weaknesses to become reflective leaders who serve within their communities. Topics include leadership styles, personal assessment and development, conflict resolution, and group dynamics.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ELA 121  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • ELA 220 - Culturally Responsive Leadership


    This course is designed for Emerging Leaders Academy students to continue to build their servant leadership practices through experiential learning. We will explore leadership beyond the borders of North Dakota and discover the working world in areas of cultural competency, career opportunities, global etiquette, and communication practices.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 221 - LFSEBS: Foundations of Leadership II


    This course is the second course in the foundations of leadership sequence for educational and service professions. In this course, students will become familiar with individual, group, and organizational behavior. Students will explore organizational culture, motivation, values and ethics in their professions, and transformational change. Through collaboration students will explore and develop leadership strategies based on the Servant Leadership model and that are aligned with the Benedictine values of serving others.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ELA 211  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • ELA 310 - Innovative Leadership


    Students will understand the defining characteristics of an entrepreneur and the role of innovation in today’s organizations. Through specific projects, students will be able to analyze different situations and possibilities, opportunities, limitations, and risks while trying to develop entrepreneurial skills in various workplace environments. 

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 311 - LFSEBS Personal & Prof Develop I


    This course is the first course in the personal and professional development sequence for students preparing to enter an educational or service profession. In this course students are assigned both a professional mentor and a faculty mentor to help them develop their personal and professional skills. In addition, students are required to participate in numerous experiential and service-learning projects and given various project leadership responsibilities to help them develop their leadership and team-building skills.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ELA 221  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • ELA 320 - Servant Leadership


    This course is designed for Emerging Leaders Academy students to continue to build their servant leadership practices through experiential learning. Students will serve the campus and regional community through service projects. Career preparation continues with an examination of leadership strengths and documentation in a leadership portfolio.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 321 - LFSEBS Personal & Prof Develop II


    This course is the second course in the personal and professional development sequence for students preparing to enter an educational or service profession. In this course students are assigned both a professional mentor and a faculty mentor to help them develop their personal and professional skills. In addition, students are required to participate in numerous experiential and service-learning projects and given various project leadership responsibilities to help them develop their servant leadership and team-building skills.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ELA 311  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • ELA 410 - Leaving Your Leadership Legacy


    Students will articulate their own personal definition of leadership and their leadership legacy. Students will create professional leadership portfolios to be used as the student pursues employment or graduate school admission. Students will evaluate their leadership practices via readings, reflections, and discussions.​

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ELA 411 - LFSEBS ELA Senior Trip


    In this course students who were selected by the faculty in the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences to become a senior student in the Emerging Leaders Academy will be responsible to organize and plan for a senior trip that includes both an educational and service-learning project. These students will plan a trip budget, schedule all trip activities and secure faculty chaperones for the Senior ELA Trip.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ELA 321 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall

Engineering

  
  • ENR 101 - Introduction to Engineering


    Introduction to Engineering is a three credit course for engineering majors. Students are introduced to engineering fields, practicing engineers, and hands-on engineering work while asking questions about ethics and the common good. Students will also be exposed to the design process, collaboration, research and analysis, communication, technical documentation and engineering standards.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ENR 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ENR 200 - Computer Applications in Engineering


    An introduction to computing, programming and software used by professional engineers. Students are expected to have access to a laptop. Students will be introduced to Octave/Matlab, LaTeX/Texmaker, Overleaf, Excel spreadsheets and introduction to operating systems. Fulfills the technology requirement in place of CIS 101  for the liberal arts core (with substitution).

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • ENR 201 - Engineering Mechanics I


    Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies is for mechanical and civil engineering majors and contains a study on statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Material covered includes balance forces, moments, distributed loads, reactions, friction, kinematics and kinetics of particles, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum methods, system of particles, kinematics and kinetics of planar motions of rigid bodies, plane motion of rigid bodies, and mechanical vibrations.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 209 ; and PHY 203  or PHY 251   
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • ENR 202 - Dynamics


    Dynamics is a three credit course for engineering majors and contains a study of kinematics and kinetics of particles; Newton’s laws; energy and momentum methods; system of particles; kinematics and kinetics of planar motions of rigid bodies; plane motion of rigid bodies; mechanical vibrations.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): ENR 201  and PHY 251  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
 

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