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Graduate Curricula
EDLS 645. School Supervision 3 credits
A study of the problems, processes and techniques
in the evaluation, supervision and
improvement of instructional programs. Included
throughout are principles of supervision, factors
influencing effectiveness of instruction and
teacher evaluation. The course focuses upon leadership
roles necessary for creating a supportive
climate for change and for implementing
improved instructional programs. Course offered:
Fall. Prerequisite: Graduate status.
EDLS 650. Internship
3 credits
The purpose the EDLS 650 is to provide in-depth
analysis and reflection of field experiences
throughout the entire program. Group and individual
presentations of field experiences will be
made providing for student, professor, and mentor
participation, analysis, evaluation, and recommendation.
Course offered: Spring.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
EDLS 655. Capstone
3 credits
The capstone experience is a graduate level class
offered as a summative evaluation of the candidates’
growth in the educational administration
masters degree. Candidates will be given the
opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge they
have acquired by solving hypothetical problems
they will face as building level administrators.
Course offered: Spring. Prerequisite: Graduate
status.
EDUC 710. Research Methods 3 credits
This course provides students with basic skills in
conducting educational research including rationale,
types of research methodology and ethics.
EDUC 711. Research Statistics 3 credits
This course is an introduction and application of
descriptive statistics, correlation estimation, and
hypothesis testing through the use of ANOVA
and Chi Squares.
SPED 751. Staff Development in
the Schools
3 credits
Course will focus on skills in modes of intervention
diagnosing problems and identifying target
groups as part of the staff development process
designed to improve schools. Students will be
concerned with planning, conducting, and evaluating
staff development programs. Prerequisite:
Currently held licensure in special education or
permission of instructor.
Master of Education in
Special Education,
and Post-Secondary
Disability Services
College of Human Services
Special Education Endorsement Program
The Special Education Endorsement program at
St. Ambrose is designed to assist the further
development of teaching skills specific to working
with children and adolescents with special needs.
The Special Education Endorsement program is
committed to linking the practical application of
teaching to the theoretical underpinnings
involved in human motivation and learning.
St. Ambrose University offers Iowa special
education endorsement in the areas of mental disabilities
and learning disabilities through this
program. The mental disabilities endorsement
program is a 38-41-semester hour training program
while the learning disabilities endorsement
program encompasses 38-41 semester hours. 400
level courses can be taken after completion of a
student’s sophomore year. 500 level courses can
be taken at the graduate level for qualifying
juniors and qualifying seniors can take 600 level
courses (see degree requirements for qualification
information). All courses numbered 500 or above
may be transferred into the master’s degree program
with advisor approval providing they meet
the transfer policies of the Graduate Special
Education programs.
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