Summer & Fall 2012 (PDF) - Whitworth University

Our Mission ..........................................................................................................................3 

Academic Calendar ..............................................................................................................3 

Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................4 

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES (BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS) 

General Information ............................................................................................................6 

Bachelor of Liberal Studies ................................................................................................7 

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management ..............................................................8 

Evening Teacher Certification Program ..............................................................................8 

Accelerated-Format Course Highlights ...............................................................................9 

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 

School of Global Commerce & Management ...................................................................11 

School of Education Graduate Programs ..........................................................................12 

School of Education Graduate Course Descriptions.........................................................14 

Summer Term ..............................................................................................................14 

Summer Institute for Prefessional Development .......................................................16 

Fall Term .......................................................................................................................18 

M.A. in Theology ...............................................................................................................22 

Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning ......................................................23 

Community Events .............................................................................................................23 

Registration Information ...................................................................................................24 

Tuition and Financial Information ......................................................................................25 

Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................26 

Registrar Information ........................................................................................................26 

CLEP and DSST Testing .....................................................................................................26 

Services and Campus Directory ........................................................................................26 

Campus Map ......................................................................................................................27 

VOLUME 23 

ISSUE 1 

Whitworth University evening 

and summer program guides are 

published two times each year 

by Whitworth in the Evening.

WELCOME TO 

WHITWORTH 

Our Mission 

Whitworth in the Evening provides higher education opportunities for adult students 

in an environment that cultivates student success, critical reflection, and professional 

development. We uphold Whitworth’s mission of an education of mind and heart by 

treating all students with dignity, providing avenues for spiritual as well as intellectual 

depth, and serving each individual with compassion and integrity. 

Academic Calendar 

For the continuing studies or graduate studies in business accelerated-format academic 

calendar, go to our web page at www.whitworth.edu/classschedule. 

For the traditional semester day or night class calendar, go to www.whitworth.edu/ 

calendar/academic; click on Undergraduate or Graduate Programs. 

CONTINUING STUDIES REGISTRATION 

Priority registration for continuing studies students opens at 8 a.m. on April 30 and runs 

through May 6. Open registration for remaining continuing studies students begins one 

week after priority registration, at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 7. 

In order to register online, you must be a current Whitworth student and must have an 

active Whitworth e-mail username and password. 

Please call 509.777.3222 for an advising appointment. 

GRADUATE PROGRAM REGISTRATION 

Summer and fall registration for graduate courses in education (509.777.3228), business 

(509.777.4606), and theology (509.777.4676) is ongoing; please contact the student 

advisor if you have any questions. 

HOLIDAY CALENDAR 

Memorial Day: May 28 

Independence Day: July 4 

Accelerated-Format Programs Summer Break: Aug. 4-12 

Labor Day: Sept. 3 

Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 21-25 

Contact 

WHITWORTH IN THE EVENING 

509.777.3222 

continuingstudies@whitworth.edu 

Office Hours: M-TH, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; 

F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Location: Hawthorne Hall 

SUMMER AND FALL 2012 WELCOME TO WHITWORTH 

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FREQUENTLY 

ASKED QUESTIONS 

Q: I work full time during the day. Is there any way I can 

complete my bachelor’s degree in the evening without going to 

school forever? 

Yes. Whitworth designed its bachelor’s-degree programs specifically 

for working adults. Our six-week accelerated-format courses make it 

possible for you to complete a bachelor’s degree in the evening, in about 

half the time it would take in a traditional semester- or quarter-credit 

format. 

Q: I don’t know where to begin the process of returning to 

college. What’s my first step? 

Contact the Whitworth Graduate and Continuing Studies Office at 

509.777.3222 with questions about undergraduate (bachelor’s degree) 

programs and teacher certification; for information about master’s 

degree programs in education or counseling; for information about the 

master of business administration degree; and for information about the 

M.A. in Theology Program. 

Q: Is financial aid available for adult evening students? 

Yes. Adult students may qualify for federal aid, depending upon income 

and degree program. Contact the financial aid office at 509.777.3215 

for more information. Adult students should also check with their 

employers, who often have tuition assistance or reimbursement 

programs for employees. 

Q: I work full time and I have my A.A. degree from a community 

college in Spokane. How long will it take me to get my 

bachelor’s degree? 

That depends on how many credits you want to complete in a year. Typically, 

students can complete 24-30 semester credits per year by taking a 

full schedule of six-week accelerated courses. A student transferring in 

with two years of coursework (an A.A. degree) from a community college 

can usually finish in approximately 2.5 years. 

Q: I live in the valley; do I have to travel to the Whitworth 

campus to complete my bachelor’s degree? 

No. Whitworth’s U-District location is conveniently located for those 

living in the valley and in other locations close to downtown. All of the 

courses you need for a bachelor’s degree are offered at the U-District 

location; you can earn your organizational management or a liberal studies 

degree there. 

Q: I want to become a licensed counselor; does Whitworth 

offer an evening program in counseling? 

Yes. Whitworth offers two options for those who want to pursue counseling. 

We offer either an M.Ed. or an M.A. in clinical mental health 

counseling as well as in school counseling. Both degree programs are 

conveniently scheduled in the evening for working professionals. 

WHITWORTH IN THE EVENING SUMMER AND FALL 2012 

Q: Does Whitworth accept military credit? 

Yes. Depending on the type of credit you’ve earned, Whitworth does 

recognize some military credit as college-level coursework. Contact the 

Whitworth Continuing Studies Office (509.777.3222) for information. 

Q: Will Whitworth’s evening bachelor’s degree programs 

transfer to a master’s degree program? 

Yes. You do not actually “transfer” to a graduate school; most master’s 

degree programs require a bachelor’s degree, just as you would need a 

high school diploma or GED for acceptance into a two- or four-year college. 

Graduate schools may require specific undergraduate courses in 

order for you to enter their programs. Check with the office of the master’s 

degree program you are considering to determine the undergraduate 

coursework required for admission. 

Q: I’m currently a public school teacher, and I want to obtain 

my principal certification and master’s degree in educational 

administration. Can I do that, even though I work full time? 

Yes. Whitworth offers graduate degree programs in the evening for 

those who work full time. See the graduate programs section for a list 

of programs, then contact the Whitworth Graduate Studies in Education 

Office (509.777.3222) for more information. 

Q: I have my bachelor’s degree but I want to become a public 

school teacher; can I do that? 

Yes. Whitworth offers two options: If you work full time but still want to 

work toward your teaching certificate, consider our accelerated-format 

Evening Teacher Certification (ETC) Program for elementary education 

teaching certification, and call 509.777.3222. The second option is our 

Master in Teaching (MIT) Program. The MIT is a full-time 13-month, 

or part-time 25-month, program that allows you to earn your teaching 

credential and a master’s degree at the same time. Check the brief 

description in this bulletin, then contact the MIT office (509.777.3222); 

the staff will be glad to assist you. 

Q: I want to move up in my organization while making myself 

more marketable in general. Does Whitworth offer a graduate 

degree that would allow me to pursue my education while I 

continue to work? 

Yes. Whitworth’s School of Global Commerce & Management offers a 

master’s degree in business administration (MBA). With seminarstyle 

classes taught in the evening in a six-week accelerated format, 

Whitworth’s MBA program provides students with a collaborative 

learning environment that applies to a variety of real-world business 

situations. Full- or part-time programming offers students the option to 

complete a degree in one or two years. Call us at 509.777.3222.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies 

Social Services | Program Management | Humanities NEW: Criminal Justice Administration 

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management 

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education 

BACHELOR’S 

DEGREE 

PROGRAMS 

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SCHOOL OF 

CONTINUING STUDIES 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 

Now more than ever, the career landscape around you is changing. And you want to 

change with it. A bachelor’s degree can be the vital link that helps shift your career into 

a higher gear or puts you in line for that next promotion. And we’re here to help you make 

it happen. 

It won’t be easy to earn your bachelor’s degree while you continue to work. It will take 

commitment. Determination. A clear vision of where you want to go. We’ll do everything 

possible to help you, with flexible evening schedules and accelerated programs. So when 

you cross that finish line and earn your degree, you won’t simply feel a sense of relief. 

You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. 

For admission requirements for all degree programs, contact the Whitworth in the 

Evening office at 509.777.3222. Or check the requirements online at www.whitworth. 

edu/evening. 

Six-Week Accelerated-Format Classes 

Balance your busy schedule. We offer six-week accelerated-format classes to help you 

fast track your education in the evening. That flexibility means you won’t be faced with 

years of evening schedules; you’ll finish your degree in less time. You’ll take one six-week 

class at a time, meeting just one or two nights a week and on occasional Saturdays. 

Affordable Tuition and Free Books, Too 

Our evening bachelor’s degree program classes are less than half the cost of our regular 

day-school tuition. Even better, all your books and student fees are included. In fact, we 

deliver your books, with a smile, the first night of class. Just one more way we’re here to 

help accelerate your learning. 

Attend Classes on Campus or 

Downtown in the U-District 

Whitworth University offers classes in the U-District as well as on the Whitworth campus 

in North Spokane. In addition to our liberal studies and organizational management 

majors, all general education requirements for degree completion are offered downtown. 

Our affordable evening accelerated-format classes let you balance work and home life 

while pursuing your degree from a respected, student-centered university. 

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Bachelor of Liberal Studies 

SOCIAL SERVICES 

If you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of others, 

our program in social services may be a perfect fit for you. 

Perhaps you’d like to go on and complete a master’s degrees in 

counseling or administration. Or maybe you already work in the 

social services field. If so, a bachelor’s degree can help put you on 

track for a promotion or can give you the credentials to apply for 

a higher-paying position. The interdisciplinary focus of this major 

gives you a broad-based look at the theoretical, economic and 

historical bases for social services and helps you develop professional 

skills that will enhance your work environment. 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 

If you’re passionate about nonprofit, small-business or government 

work, yet you still want a broad business focus, our program 

management major is ideal. You’ll develop a broad skillset 

matched to the unique needs of these sectors. For example, you 

can learn funding and grant writing and/or fund accounting and 

budget management while you explore the economics of social 

issues. Elective courses in this major may be focused on business, 

sociology or human resources. 

HUMANITIES 

Some people are natural trailblazers, wanting to create their 

own niche. If that describes you, our humanities program lets 

you develop your own learning focus. You’ll explore many areas 

of interest in history, literature, theology, art, music and theatre, 

guided by our experienced advisors. 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION 

Do you have an A.A.S. in criminal justice, law enforcement, 

or corrections from a community college in 

Washington? (Out-of-state degrees may be eligible.) 

Do you work in law enforcement, security or corrections? 

Whitworth’s newest bachelor’s degree program 

provides what you need to improve your career and 

professional opportunities. 

Whitworth recognizes the learning and skill development 

that take place through the A.A.S. in criminal 

justice or correction degrees as they apply to specific 

career fields; students holding an A.A.S. transfer into 

Whitworth with two years of credit. Then we take this 

a step further, offering upper-division coursework to 

develop organizational and administrative expertise 

specific to the areas of criminal justice administration. 

Admission to this selective program is also available to 

those with significant law enforcement experience who 

have not completed an A.A.S. degree. Credit may also 

be obtained by assessment of prior learning outside a 

traditional classroom. 

Visit us Online 

For a detailed course schedule, 

visit whitworth.edu/evening 

Criminal Justice Administration Courses Include: 

Group Dynamics 

Economics of Social Issues 

Ethics for Social and Behavioral Studies 

American Political Process 

Race and Ethnicity 

Deviance, Crime and Criminal Justice 

Delinquency and Juvenile Justice 

Introduction to Public Administration 

Human Behavior in Organizations 

Electives in Major May Include: 

Families and Society 

Social Intervention Strategies 

Intercultural Communication 

Legal Issues in Social and Behavioral Studies 

Current Issues in Criminal Justice Administration 

As with all Whitworth in the Evening degrees, every course 

required for the degree is available in the evenings in a 6-week, 

accelerated format. Students transferring with two years of 

credit should be able to complete their bachelor’s degree in two 

to three years attending part-time, one to two evenings per week. 

Transfer Your 

Previous College Credits 

Whitworth will accept undergraduate coursework from regionally 

accredited colleges and universities when it’s applied to 

a Whitworth degree. If you’re transferring to Whitworth with 

an A.A. (associate of arts) degree, you will have approximately 

two years completed toward your four-year bachelor’s degree. 

Check out the benefits of the A.A. transfer on our website, under 

Registrar’s Office. 

A.A.S. Degree Transfer 

Whitworth has an “upside-down” A.A.S. transfer program for 

many community college A.A.S. degrees. If you’ve earned an approved 

A.A.S. degree, you can transfer approximately two years 

of credit to Whitworth and earn a liberal studies degree. Find 

more details on what’s possible at whitworth.edu/evening. 


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BUSINESS 

& EDUCATION 


Bachelor of Arts in 

Organizational Management 

You’ve probably heard the expression “It sounds good in theory, but let’s see how it works in real 

life.” With your bachelor of arts in organizational management, you get both academic theory and 

real-world practicality. That means your program gives you a solid mix of proven, tested business 

fundamentals, along with current and emerging trends. 

Even the structure of the program is dynamic: You’ll be in a small group of no more than 20 adults, 

taking 12 classes (36 semester credits) together. You’ll build relationships and support with your 

peer group, giving you links to invaluable experiences that will last beyond the program. 

Evening Teacher Certification 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND/OR TEACHER 

CERTIFICATION 

Have you always dreamed of being a teacher? Are you currently working as a para-educator in the 

schools, and are you ready to earn your education degree? Do you already have your bachelor’s 

degree but want to add an elementary education teaching certificate? Or do you have a Washington 

State Teaching Certificate and you’d like to add an elementary endorsement? If so, we’ve 

designed the Evening Teacher Certification Program specifically for you. 

As with our other evening degree programs, you’ll be attending classes with other adults. You’ll 

take classes in sequence with a small group of no more than 20 students. Because student cohorts 

stay together throughout the program, you’ll find the support and camaraderie you need to 

succeed. With Whitworth’s accelerated format, the typical time to complete your education major 

is just two years, following the completion of general requirements and prerequisite courses. 


Student Profiles 

LAURA WOOD 

After enrolling in the Whitworth Organizational 

Management Program, Wood tells us, “It has 

been a goal of mine to go back to school and 

finish my degree for a very long time. I wanted 

to wait until both of my girls were out of high 

school. Now my youngest daughter and I can do 

our college homework together.” 

SCOTT MONTILLA 

Majoring in program management, Montilla 

shares his reason for returning to school. “The 

dramatic changes in the economy proved to 

me how vulnerable I was without a degree. I 

needed to make a change, and I haven’t once 

regretted my choice to pursue a degree at 

Whitworth.”

BACHELOR’S 

DEGREE PROGRAMS 

SCHEDULED TO FIT YOUR LIFE 

Why Choose Whitworth? 

If you’re 25 or older and dreaming of new challenges, now is the time to green-light your future. 

Enroll in a Whitworth Continuing Studies program, and you’ll complete your degree at a school 

consistently ranked among the best in the region. Plus, your studies will go beyond the classroom 

and into the real world; you’ll learn from instructors who have extensive practical experience. 

Complete your degree with a convenient schedule that doesn’t interrupt your day. We offer accelerated 

format six-week courses on one or two evenings each week. Even if you aren’t trying to 

finish your degree, you can still talk to the continuing studies office about enrolling in classes that 

interest you. 

To make your studies even more convenient, the tuition you pay for all continuing studies courses 

covers all your books and student fees. We even deliver your books to you on your first night of 

class. (See the tuition schedule for more details.) 

To start planning your future now, 

find our complete schedule of all 100-plus summer and fall classes at 

www.whitworth.edu/classschedule 

A Few Course Highlights 

Interested in how gender roles affect management? BU 396 Exploring Gender in Contemporary 

Management examines the particular challenges women experience in assuming managerial 

(leadership) roles in a predominantly male enterprise and the adjustments men have had to make in 

a traditionally male-dominated culture. 

Want to make your organization more efficient? BU 361 Lean Management explores streamlining 

business processes through the application of quality management principles. Lean management 

is applied can be applied to manufacturing, retail, or service organizations. Concepts are applied to 

for-profit and non-profit environments. 

Trying to understand Islam or Buddhist philosophy? TH 370 World Religions explores the primary 

non-Christian religions of the world, with special emphasis on the beliefs and practices of those 

religions. Students participate in field trips and interview leaders of several non-Christian communities 

in the Spokane area. 

Would you like to develop a better understanding of the development of our region? HI 384W 

Pacific Northwest History offers an overview from an historical perspective of significant aspects 

of the cultures of the geographic area called the Pacific Northwest. We examine the relationships 

between land and peoples; tensions that resulted from rapid modernization and development; and 

contemporary regional, national, and international issues. 

Do you think Beethoven rocks? MU 305 Leadership in Music examines the principles of leadership 

in the context of a study of famous classical music composers. Students will not only study the lives 

of various composers but also the specific ways in which composers shaped the development of a 

rich artistic tradition, ways that reflected the people, culture, and milieu; but more often than not, 

ways that also represented a qualitative departure from previous developments in music history. 

Faculty Profiles 

STEVE WITTER 

Now entering his fifth year at Whitworth, 

Steve Witter teaches Funding and Grant 

Writing. Witter has more than 20 years of 

professional experience in grant writing and 

grants management, as well as an extensive 

background in media and public relations. He 

serves on the board of the Northeast Washington 

Association of School Administrators 

and the Whitworth University Advisory Board 

for Gifted Education. His prior board affiliations 

include Spokane Public Radio and Junior 

Achievement of the Inland Northwest. 

PATTY SHEA 

Patty Shea has served as an adjunct instructor 

at Whitworth University since 2007; she currently 

teaches Exploring Gender in Contemporary 

Management. Shea is the Coeur d’Alenearea 

regional business manager for Avista. 

She serves on the board of several community 

organizations, including the Coeur d’Alene 

Chamber of Commerce and Kootenai County 

Workforce Development Task Force, and she 

recently participated in a Rotary International 

humanitarian project in Guatemala. 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCELERATED FORMAT 

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Administration 

Business 

Counseling 

Education 

Teaching 

Theology 

GRADUATE 

PROGRAMS 

WHITWORTH IN THE EVENING SUMMER AND FALL 2012

SCHOOL OF 

GLOBAL COMMERCE 

& MANAGEMENT 

Why a Whitworth Evening MBA? 

Whitworth’s MBA program is producing outstanding leaders in this complex and evolving global 

business world. The MBA remains the preferred degree for business. 

Make a difference. An MBA from Whitworth develops change agents for a rapidly transforming 

world of international business. Today’s companies want decisive leaders who understand the 

complexity of cultures and the effective application of the latest financial and management 

strategies. Through its value-driven curriculum, Whitworth prepares graduate students to build 

enterprises with sustained competitive advantage and social responsibility. 

INCREASE YOUR MARKET VALUE. An MBA from Whitworth is a relevant and practical advanced 

business degree intertwined with Christian values. It is a unique and powerful asset to 

your future as a business leader. Getting an advanced degree will offer opportunities earlier in 

your career, along with faster advancement, more responsibility and better compensation. 

Start when you’re ready. Whitworth offers year-’round evening classes starting every six 

weeks. Our courses are not quarter – or semester – date driven. Our small class size promotes 

instructor-student interaction. 

WHY NOW? These economic times demand strong leaders. Today’s companies require excellent 

leadership to survive in these tough times. Survival in business requires management-team 

leaders to make quick and correct decisions. 

SET YOURSELF APART. Advanced training and emotional intelligence will help you to address 

challenges and steer successful organizations. 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS SCHOOL OF GLOBAL COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT 

Contact 

SCHOOL OF GLOBAL COMMERCE 

& MANAGEMENT 

509.777.4606 or 509.777.3222 

gsb@whitworth.edu 

Location: Weyerhaeuser Hall 

www.whitworth.edu/mba 

CLASSES NOW 

OFFERED DOWNTOWN 

IN THE U-DISTRICT 

Student Profile 

Sarah Brogden-Thome 

Brogden-Thome earned her Whitworth MBA 

in 2008, and she now works as a corporate 

sales executive for Amazon.com. She says, 

“Amazon expects the best, and I became that 

at Whitworth.” 


whitworth.edu/mba 

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SCHOOL 

OF 

EDUCATION 

Master in Teaching (MIT) 

NEW PART-TIME OPTION 

The Whitworth Master in Teaching Degree Program is designed for adults who already 

have a bachelor’s degree and who wish to enter the teaching profession. No previous 

education courses or teaching experience are required. Through the full-time 13-month 

or new part-time 25-month MIT program, students work toward a master’s degree and a 

residency teacher certificate at the same time. Due to space limitations, we recommend 

that you apply early. The MIT program begins each June. 

Master of Education (M.Ed.) 

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION 

The Whitworth Educational Administration Certification Program is designed for future school 

or program leaders, including teacher-leaders who may become instructional coaches. The master’s 

program includes the residency principal’s certificate for the elementary or secondary level and can 

be completed in two years. The program administrator option includes an internship at the central 

office rather than in a school setting. Summer courses can be taken online or on campus. During 

the school year, Friday night and Saturday intensive sessions are combined with virtual classes. 

This makes it possible for students who must travel long distances to join the program. Check our 

course schedule at www.whitworth.edu/edadmin. 


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Contact 

MASTER IN TEACHING 

509.777.3222 

mit@whitworth.edu 

Location: Dixon Hall 

www.whitworth.edu/mit 

GRADUATE STUDIES IN EDUCATION 

509.777.3222 

gse@whitworth.edu 


www.whitworth.edu/gse 

CENTER FOR GIFTED EDUCATION & 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

509.777.3226 or 509.777.3222 

gifted@whitworth.edu 


www.whitworth.edu/gifted 


whitworth.edu/gse

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CERTIFICATION: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 

For the educator who already has a master’s degree, this program leads to the residency administrator 

certificate (P-12 Principal) or program administrator certificate. It includes four seminars over 

a two-year period. Seminars take place during the school year (no summers). A year-long internship 

concludes the second year. Students attend courses with the M.Ed. cohort. 

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP 

This program is of interest to individuals in a variety of non-public-school settings in which a 

degree in leadership is desired without principal or teacher certification. Administrative leadership 

is for those interested in leadership positions in private schools, higher education, nonprofit 

organizations and community agencies. Leadership skills, program development and organizational 

management are emphasized. 

SCHOOL COUNSELING (ESA-SCHOOL COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION) 

This program is designed to prepare elementary- and secondary-level public school counselors for 

Washington state school certification. This degree requires the achievement of certain state-specified 

competencies and successful completion of the academic program. A teacher certificate is not required. 

(M.A. option available) 

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING 

The Whitworth Clinical Mental Health Program prepares you to work with people in public or 

private counseling venues, human service agencies, alcohol and drug centers, and churches. The 

curriculum is aligned with Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program 

standards; it prepares students to take the national counseling exam toward licensure. (M.A. option 

available) 

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OR SECONDARY EDUCATION 

These individualized and flexible master’s degrees are designed for educators who wish to pursue 

advanced professional study with courses to meet individual professional goals in either elementary 

or secondary education. The student chooses 18 semester credits in approved electives out of 34 

total credits for the degree. 

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) 

Special Education: This program is designed to prepare teachers to work with students with 

disabilities, in resource rooms and in other special settings. Content prepares teachers to work 

with preschool-to-secondary-school students with mild to severe disabilities and to work with 

these students’ families. The program may also fulfill the P-12 special education endorsement in 

the state of Washington. 

Gifted and Talented: Whitworth offers the only master of arts program in the state that focuses on 

teaching gifted and talented students. This degree is designed to educate teachers of all grade levels 

in meeting the needs of exceptionally able learners in the regular classroom and other settings. 

Online Endorsement Options 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL): Complete all courses required for an ELL endorsement 

in less than nine months. And when you complete your ELL endorsement, you’ll be about 

halfway to your M.Ed., which is also available entirely online. ELL courses begin in September. Start 

early to work toward your master’s, as well. 

SPECIALTY ENDORSEMENT IN TEACHING THE GIFTED: Courses for the specialty endorsement 

are available online. Whitworth is the first – and only – university in Washington to offer 

this 11-credit specialty endorsement, which is appropriate for teachers, administrators, and 

program coordinators. The next cohort begins in January. Coursework can be applied to the 

M.Ed. degree. 

Other Endorsement Options 

Special Education (P-12), Early Childhood Special Education (P-3), and Deaf Education (P-12): 

If you already have a Washington state teacher certificate, it is possible to add or complete 

endorsements in special education. Courses are offered in the evenings and summers. There is a 

growing need for teachers certified in all areas of special education. Other add-on endorsements 

may also be available; contact Whitworth Graduate Studies in Education at 509.777.3222. 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 


ERIN MAIER 

Currently enrolled in Whitworth’s Principal 

Certification Program, Maier is a fifth-grade 

teacher in the West Valley School District. 

She is active in the leadership team at her 

school, and she also serves as the ASB 

advisor. She will complete an internship at 

Pasadena Park Elementary next year. 

JOHN O’DELL 

Along with being married and raising five 

children, O’Dell is enrolled in Whitworth’s 

Principal Certification Program and works as a 

history teacher at Spokane’s Ferris High School. 

He is head of the Link Crew and is also active 

in the history department. He will complete an 

internship at Ferris High School next year. 

Online Classes 

Available 

Graduate Studies in Education 

educational core courses (Advanced 

Educational Psychology, 

Educational Research, Milestones, 

and Curriculum Development) are 

offered online. 

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Summer Term 

MORAL LEADERSHIP IN A DEMOCRATIC 

SOCIETY 

EDA 517 SECTION E 

��3 semester credits 

Legal, policy and ethical aspects of being a 

school leader; focus on current issues and 

political components of being an advocate for 

participation in society. Exploration of moral 

and ethical practices. 

Aaron McMurray • Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • June 12-July 26 

INTERNSHIP I: ADMINISTRATIVE 

LEADERSHIP 



Participation in a wide range of activities that 

constitute the normal responsibilities of an administrator; 

done under the direct supervision 

of an on-site supervisor and a Whitworth University 

supervisor. Skills are evidenced through 

competency-based performance checks. Grade 

is Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory. 

Spencer Grainger • May 14-July 31 

INTERNSHIP II: ADMINISTRATIVE 

LEADERSHIP 



Participation in a wide range of activities that 

constitute the normal responsibilities of an 

administrator under the direct supervision of 

an on-site supervisor and a Whitworth University 




Spencer Grainger • May 14-July 31 

MINDFULNESS AND THE THERAPEUTIC 

PROCESS 

EDC 500 SECTION E 

�1 semester credit 

Increasingly, data supports mindfulness practice 

as a powerful way to assist our clients in 

working with difficult emotions. This course 

will acquaint students with mindfulness 

practice, the ways that they can incorporate 

mindfulness into their clinical practice, and 

introduce ways that clinicians can cultivate 

mindfulness in their own lives to enhance 

their ability to attend and work with emotional 

material in therapy sessions. The course will 

utilize didactic instruction, class discussion, 

and experiential exercises to explore these 

topics. Prerequisite: EDC 511 – The Counseling 

Process. 

Russell Kolts • Friday: 4:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday: 

8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Location and dates TBD 

DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 


��3 semester credit 

Overview of human development, life stages, 

normal and abnormal behaviors, personality 

theories, and therapeutic interventions. 

Ron Prosser • Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m. 


SOCIAL AND CULTURAL 

CONSIDERATIONS 



Development of effective multicultural counseling 

skills with diverse populations. Exploration 

of ethnicity, culture, gender, socioeconomic 

status, disability, religious beliefs and 

the impact of stereotyping. Prerequisite: EDC 

501 Orientation to Professional Counseling or 

instructor permission. 

Roberta Wilburn • Monday, Wednesday, 

6-9:15 p.m. • Dixon Hall • June 11-July 25 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND 

COUNSELING 

EDC 505 SECTION OL (ONLINE) 


Overview and application in various settings 

and populations of career-development 

theories, decision-making models, career 

assessment and planning, aspects of career 

education, and sources of occupational 

information and career education materials. 

Fee: $25. 

Anne Millane • May 14-July 6 

COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I: 

COMMUNITY AGENCY 


� �� 1-4 variable semester credits 

Field experience focused on preparing 

students for employment as professional counselors 

within community agencies. Students 

register for EDC 585 in the summer/fall and 

EDC 586 in the fall/spring. Prerequisite: Grade 

of “S” in EDC 582 Community Agency Counseling 

Practicum and “B” or higher in EDC 533 

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Counseling 

Krista Crotty • Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Riverfront Office Park – Downtown 

Suite 203, Room 22 • May 22-Aug. 7 

PEER REVIEW 



A state-required course for school counselors 

to demonstrate counseling knowledge and 

skills during their employment as counselors 

prior to recommendation for continuing ESA 

certification. 

Roberta Wilburn • May 14-July 31 


DIVERSITY: FOCUS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

EDG 500 SECTION V 


This 16-hour self-directed series will focus 

on how to teach, motivate, and challenge 

your bright learners. Develop current, practical 

strategies for today’s students and your 

own classroom that you can incorporate 

immediately. Teaching critical and analytical 

skills-building are also addressed. May be 

used as elective credit toward the specialty 

endorsement in teaching the gifted. 

Margo Long • May 14-July 31 

DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION FOR 

HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS 

EDG 508 SECTION OL (ONLINE) 


Learn how to apply differentiation to your 

content and your grade level. Participants will 

focus on flexible grouping strategies and efficient 

ways to organize a multi-level classroom 

in all subjects using extension activities, tiered 

assignments and parallel curriculum. Learn a 

variety of sound ways to design standardsbased 

lessons that will reach all learners to 

maximize instructional time. The strategies are 

appropriate for language arts, social studies, 

math and science. Required for the specialty 


Kathryn Picanco and Glenda Armstrong 

June 18-July 12 

TEACHING FOR INDEPENDENCE AND 

RESPONSIBILITY: THE AFFECTIVE 

COMPONENT IN THE CLASSROOM 

EDG 552 SECTION G 


Developing independence and responsibility 

in students is a major challenge in many 

classrooms today. A student’s self-concept and 

school achievement are correlated; therefore, 

this is a critical factor in the equation of 

success. This course examines practical and 

engaging strategies to attend to the affective 

needs of students and their ideal learning environments. 

The ultimate goal is to maximize 

a student’s perception of his/her capabilities 

and to increase achievement, independence, 

and responsibility. This course may be used as 

elective credits for the specialty endorsement 

in teaching the gifted offered at Whitworth. 

Audience: K-12 teachers 

Joni Domanico Brock • Monday-Thursday, 

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • June 25-29

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE 

AND THE DEAF I 

EDS 501 SECTION E/ASL 101 SECTION C 


Study of American Sign Language, language 

acquisition, teaching methods, teaching 

sequences and materials for persons with 

hearing impairment, communication disorders, 

and cognitive delays. Overview of the 

history of sign language as well as receptive 

and expressive finger-spelling. Also listed as 

ASL 101. Students registered for graduatelevel 

credit must complete an extra project. 

Sharon Neville-Mitchell • Monday-Friday, 

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Dixon Hall • June 25-July 13 

SIGN LANGUAGE AND THE DEAF II 

EDS 502 SECTION E/ASL 102 SECTION D 


Advanced study of American Sign Language 

and the culture of the deaf. Expansion and 

improvement of manual communication 

skills, translating or interpreting abilities, 

and development of mental-processing 

techniques for comprehending the meaning 

of unfamiliar signs. Overview of educational 

aspects of deaf culture and sign language. 

Prerequisite: EDS 501/ASL 101 Introduction 

to Sign Language and the Deaf. Also 

listed as ASL 102. Students registered for 

graduate-level credit must complete an extra 

project. 

Sharon Neville-Mitchell • Monday-Friday, 

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Dixon Hall • July 16-Aug. 2 

PRACTICUM: SPECIAL EDUCATION, 

EARLY CHILDHOOD/K-8 

EDS 581 SECTION E/EDU 481 SECTION AD 


A teaching-assistant practicum of 30 hours 

in a special education classroom. Concurrent 

enrollment permissible in EDS 583/EDU 483 

Advanced Practicum: Special Education, 

Early Childhood/K-8. Prerequisite: EDS 520/ 

EDU 320 Exceptional Learners and Inclusion 

and EDS 521/EDU 321 Intervention for 

Behavior and Motivation. Also listed as EDU 

481. Students registered for graduate-level 


Megan Cozza • May 14-Aug. 3 


MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 





enrollment permissible in EDS 584/EDU 

484 Advanced Practicum: Special Education, 

Middle/High School. Prerequisite: EDS 520/ 


and EDS 521/EDU 321 Intervention for Behavior 

and Motivation. Also listed as EDU 482. 

Students registered for graduate-level credit 

must complete an extra project. 


ADVANCED PRACTICUM: SPECIAL 

EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD/K-8 



A practicum of 120 hours in a special education 

classroom under teacher supervision. 

Prerequisite: EDS 581/EDU 481 Practicum: 

Special Education, Early Childhood/K-8 or 

concurrent enrollment. Application and 

permission required. Also listed as EDU 483. 





EDUCATION, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 

EDS 584 SECTION E/EDU 484 SECTION AC 





Special Education Middle/High School or 






EXIT PROJECT 

EDS 595 SECTION E 

0 semester credits 

Students present research papers in formal 

presentations and for publication. A one-hour 

a week peer-group and advisor feedback 

meeting is required prior to the official 

presentation. Fee: $50 

Betty Williams • May 14-July 31 

ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 

EDU 501 SECTION OL (ONLINE) 


A systematic survey of educational psychology 

for information and principles of practical 

value to teachers and administrators in the 

total public school program. The development 

of personality through counseling and guidance 

is discussed. 

Kyle Storm • June 14-July 27 

GRADUATE COURSE SCHEDULE 

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 

EDU 502 SECTION E 


Curriculum design, development and 

implementation with emphasis on successful 

models of practical procedures for planning 

and operation of instructional programs using 

P-12 curriculum. 

Mike Crabtree • Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m. 


EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS 



Prepares students with statistical information 

they need to understand research and to do 

primary research. 

Steve Gady • Monday, Wednesday, 5:30- 

9:30 p.m. 

Library Computer Lab 223 • May 14-June 6 

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 



Development of basic research skills; evaluation 

of current educational research and new 

knowledge in education. A research paper is 

required. Includes computer lab time and development 

of the research paper. Prerequisite: 

Statistics and computer literacy. 

Jay Lal • Monday, Wednesday, (alt. Friday), 

5-9 p.m. • Dixon Hall • June 11-July 18 

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF 

READING DISABILITIES 

EDU 546 SECTION E/EDE 446 SECTION EE 


Identification and causes of reading problems 

and reading retardation. Study of diagnostic 

instruments and remedial procedures used in 

group and individual situations. Administration 

and interpretation of standardized and 

informal tests. 

Lisa Laurier • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 

Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • May 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24 

plus field experience. 

GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT 



The elementary/secondary M.Ed. program’s 

capstone project requiring a minimum 120 

hours of research and design of specific 

materials appropriate to use with a designated 

group of students under the supervision of a 

Whitworth University supervisor. The project 

proposal must be approved by the GSE director/chair, 

GSE assistant director; the supervisor, 

and, when appropriate, the Institutional 

Review Board (IRB). Prerequisite: Satisfactory 

completion of EDU 515 Educational Research. 

Staff • May 14-July 31 

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

15

16 

Summer Institute for Professional Development 

IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING: 

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAMS – A 

POWERFUL MECHANISM 



Assists educators in developing a rich understanding 

of how to meet the learning needs of 

all students by participating in a democratic, 

inclusive, reflective learning community. Explores 

the personal, relational and community 

aspects of collective inquiry and collaboration 

with a focus on student learning, outcomes, 

and instructional practices. 

Joy Lansdowne • Monday, Tuesday, 9 a.m.- 

3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon 

Dixon Hall • June 25-27 

ADOLESCENT LITERATURE IN THE 

CLASSROOM 



Focuses on contemporary high-quality adolescent 

literature and methods of using theses 

texts as teaching tools to support contentarea 

instruction. We’ll spend time looking at 

characteristics of high-quality books, how to 

evaluate contemporary offerings, sources for 

finding well-written young adult literature, and 

issues in censorship in the schools. Audience: 

educators, parents, booklovers. This course 

may be used as an elective credit toward the 

reading endorsement. 

Janine Darragh • Wednesday, Thursday, 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon 

Dixon Hall • July 18-20 

STUDENTS AS CONSCIOUS LEARNERS: 

THE POWER OF CLEAR TARGETS, SELF- 

ASSESSMENT, AND GOAL SETTING 



Assists educators in responding to the needs 

of all learners by increasing opportunities 

for students to feel in control of the conditions 

of their success. Explores the use of 

student-friendly learning targets, engagement 

of students in reflective and self-evaluation 

processes, student goal-setting and action 

planning, and purposeful instructional planning 

and delivery for continuous improvement. 

Joy Lansdowne • Wednesday,Thursday 9 a.m.- 

3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon 


DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION FOR 

HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS 

EDG 508 SECTION OL 


Learn how to apply differentiation to your 

content and your grade level. Participants 

will focus on flexible grouping strategies 

and efficient ways to organize a multi-level 

classroom in all subjects using extension 

activities, tiered assignments, and the parallel 

curriculum. Learn a variety of ways to design 

standards-based lessons that will reach all 

learners to maximize instructional time in all 

content areas. This is a required course for the 

specialty endorsement in teaching the gifted 

offered at Whitworth. Audience: K-12 teachers, 

GT coordinators, administrators 

Kathryn Picanco and Glenda Armstrong 

Online • June 18-July 12 

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR THE 

CLASSROOM 

EDG 510 SECTION G1/G2 


Explore a variety of technology tools to 

support teaching and learning in today’s 

classroom environment. Choose among learning 

opportunities that incorporate hardware, 

software, and web-based interactive tools 

designed to support student learning. This 

course will include large-group demonstration 

and self-guided learning focused on participants’ 

interests. Leave with new techniques 

and resources to enhance the effectiveness of 

your instruction, including ways to differentiate 

learning opportunities for your students. 

Elementary G1 and secondary G2 sections. 

Audience: K-12 teachers 

Brandi Maynard, Kaitlyn Rebbe, Juli Lorton 

Monday, July 2, 23, 8 a.m.-noon; July 9, 16, 

synchronous online sessions 7-9 p.m. 

Hawthorne Hall and Online 

KEYS TO UNLOCKING AUTISM 



This course will explore the various research 

and experience-based concepts of classroom 

management as they relate to creating an 

optimum learning environment. Today’s educators, 

parents, D.I.S. providers and clinicians 

will come away from this course with a better 

understanding of autism not as a disorder, but 

simply as a different way of being engaged 

thinkers. Participants will practice how to 

adapt and apply curriculum for these special 

students. 

Carol Kirk-Ishihara • Monday, Tuesday, 9 a.m.- 

3 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 




JEREMY KLINGBACK 

Jeremy Klingback teaches kindergarten at Windsor 

Elementary School, in Cheney. He received 

his Master in Teaching degree from Whitworth 

in June 2011 and returned in the summer to 

begin the Specialty Endorsement in Teaching 

the Gifted Program. “This program has provided 

me with a better understanding of the specific 

social and emotional needs of gifted learners,” 

Klingback says, ”and it equipped me with current, 

research-based strategies that I have been 

able to implement immediately.” He will complete 

the specialty endorsement this summer. 

APRIL BURRELL: 

After completing her post-baccalaureate teaching 

certification, Burrell’s advice for other adults 

considering returning to school? “Just do it. It 

doesn’t get any easier with time. Whitworth 

has the best support in place, and they are 

determined to help everyone succeed.”

DEVELOPING CURRICULUM 

EDG 512 SECTION G1/G2 

� �1 or 2 semester credits 

Create a personalized curriculum for your next 

school term working with the instructor on an 

individualized basis. Implement your current 

summer coursework by applying your information 

to your fall classroom assignments. 

Adapt regular units and textbooks to include 

formative assessment, student voice, differentiation, 

and culturally responsive strategies. 

Carol Mahoney • Thursday, 9-3 p.m.; contract 

based with instructor after initial meeting 

Dixon Hall • June 21 

BUILDING INDEPENDENT READERS: A 

SYSTEMATIC APPROACH 



Extensive reading is critical to the development 

of reading proficiency. This course is 

designed to give teachers a vision of how to 

change from facilitating reading “stuff” to real 

reading. It will give teachers the tools to create 

the conditions necessary to foster engaged 

and passionate readers. Once independence 

is established, teachers are free to provide 

differentiated instruction through small-group 

work and individual conferences. This class 


reading endorsement at Whitworth. 

Mary Haymond and Linda Lee • Wednesday, 

Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon 

Dixon Hall • August 1-3 

LITERACY STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE LEARNERS 



An interactive overview of Guided Language 

Acquisition Design (GLAD), a current, successful 

program that gives strategies for teaching 

second-language learners and any students 

struggling with language acquisition, reading 

and writing. Teachers will learn brain-compatible 

approaches such as music, posters, and 

writing prompts emphasizing comprehension. 

Participants will also explore ways to validate 

cultural diversity when using GLAD. This class 


reading or ELL endorsement at Whitworth. 

Jessica Vigil • Wednesday, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 

Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • June 20-22 

ENGAGING STUDENTS IN AN ONLINE 

ENVIRONMENT 



Acquire the necessary skills to deliver online 

instruction effectively and successfully. In this 

course, participants will learn how to build 

relationships with students at a distance 

and create engaging activities that promote 

learning, increase participation, and allow the 

teacher to check for understanding. Join us for 

this online experience where you will receive 

masterful online teaching developing strategies 

to help you set up an engaging and meaningful 

online experience for your learners. 

Brandi Maynard • Monday-Tuesday, 5:30- 

8:30 p.m. • Online • July 9, 10, 16, 17 

GRANT WRITING: THE BASIC STUFF 



Writing a grant can be a frustrating and overwhelming 

experience. Using common grant 

formats, this workshop will proceed step-bystep 

through the development of a proposal, 

with emphasis on the following: 

• Where do I find appropriate grant opportunities? 

• What are the differences among public funders 

and private foundations? 

• How can I increase my chances of writing successful 

grant proposals? 

• What happens after my grant is funded? 

• What types of reporting and tracking requirements 

should I expect? 

Grade is P/NC. 

Lance Laurier • Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 13; 

9 a.m.-noon, July 20, 27 • Dixon Hall 

TEACHING THE UNDERACHIEVING 

GIFTED STUDENT 



In this course, students will address the identification 

of underachieving students and the 

most current research and strategies to work 

with these students. This course will provide 

proven techniques to diagnose, prescribe, and 

communicate student concerns and needs to 

parents. Students will leave with a process to 

diagnose and reverse underachievement for 

gifted students. This course may be used as an 

elective credit toward the specialty endorsement 

in teaching the gifted. 

Luanne Williams • Online • July 16-Aug. 10 

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES 

Student Profile 

NATALIE MCKENNA 

McKenna, currently a teacher at North Wall 

School in a grade 1-4 multi-age classroom, 

is enrolled in Whitworth’s Master of Arts in 

Teaching Program, with an emphasis in gifted 

and talented education. She is also working to 

obtain the specialty endorsement in teaching 

the gifted. She says she was first attracted to 

Whitworth’s School of Education because of its 

reputation. “And the class schedules have been 

so convenient for me as a full-time professional,” 

she says, “The staff is welcoming, inspiring 

and informative. ”McKenna is scheduled to 

complete her specialty endorsement in May. 

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

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18 

Fall Term 2012 

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND 

LEADERSHIP 

EDA 501 SECTION E/MB 501 


Practical issues of leadership and management 

in the context of different cultures, 

including study of Total Quality Management. 

Topics include leadership dynamics, group 

motivation, architecture of organizations, and 

comparative-management techniques based 

on patterns of organizational behavior. 

Staff • Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9:30 p.m. 

Weyerhaeuser Hall • Aug. 13-Sept. 20 module 

BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS 



Explores ethical implications of practices in 

modern and traditional societies. Emphasizes 

value issues relating to bribes, advertising 

and sales, quality control, environmental 

standards, community involvement and philanthropy, 

truthfulness and censorship. 

Staff • Monday, Wednesday, 6-9:30 p.m. 

Weyerhaeuser Hall • Sept. 24-Nov. 1 module 

VISIONARY LEADERSHIP 



Introduction to the theory base that informs 

management and leadership in organizational 

contexts. Leadership theory, organizational 

theory, development and implementation of 

a vision, and Transformational Leadership. 

Includes applied learning through a project 

based in a K-12 school setting. 

Spencer Grainger • Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS 

PLAN DEVELOPMENT 



Hands-on consulting experience in which 

students work with local entrepreneurs in 

developing business plans and competing for 

sustainable financing of a small business. 

Staff • Monday, Wednesday, 6-9:30 p.m. 

Weyerhaeuser Hall • Nov. 5-Dec. 13 

ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL 

PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION 



Includes an examination of organizational 

structure, governance, hiring procedures, faculty 

and staff supervision and other administrative 

concerns in universities. Course development 

and teaching strategies for adult learners. 

Doug Jones • Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. 


BUILDING COMMUNITY 

EDA 542 SECTION E (COHORT SEMINAR C) 


The importance of context in order to serve all 

stakeholders in a learning community. Meeting 

the needs of special and diverse populations 

and mobilizing community resources. 

Alison Olzendam • Aug. 20, 21, 8 a.m.- 

4:30 p.m.; Sept. 12 (virtual class); Oct. 19, 

Nov. 16, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 20, Nov. 17, 

Dec. 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Dixon Hall 

INTERNSHIP I: ADMINISTRATION, P-12 



Participation in the normal responsibilities of 

the elementary or secondary school principal; 

under the direct supervision of a public school 

administrator and a Whitworth University 

supervisor. Skills are evidenced through competency-based 

performance checks. Internship 

includes 540 hours and the opening and closing 

activities of the school year and is required 

for residency administrator (P-12 Principal) 

certification. Attendance at three Saturday 

seminars is required. Grade is Satisfactory/ 

Non-Satisfactory. 

Alison Olzendam • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

INTERNSHIP I: ADMINISTRATIVE 

LEADERSHIP 



Participation in the normal responsibilities of an 

administrator; done under the direct supervision 





Spencer Grainger • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

INTERNSHIP II: ADMINISTRATIVE 

LEADERSHIP 



Participation in the normal responsibilities of 

an administrator under the direct supervision 





Spencer Grainger • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

COUNSELING WOUNDED MEN 



Call 509.777.3228 for details. 

Staff • Friday, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.- 

5 p.m. • Bldg: TBD • Dates: TBD 


ORIENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL 

COUNSELING 



Review of the history, ethics, roles and functions, 

organizational structures, licensing and 

credential standards of the helping professions. 

Prerequisite: Permission of program 

coordinator. Fee: $45 

Staff • Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. 


COUNSELING THEORIES 



Intro to general aspects, ethical standards, and 

major models of therapeutic change in counseling. 

Tenets of each model, including assumptions 

on personality development and therapeutic process. 

Techniques and procedures. Prerequisites: 

EDC 501 Orientation to Professional Counseling 

(or concurrent enrollment) 

Kyle Storm • Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


CONSULTATION IN THE HELPING 

PROFESSIONS 



Theories and techniques necessary to collaborate 

effectively with administration, staff, 

faculty and parents within and across schools, 

community agencies, and family settings. Prerequisite: 

EDC 501, EDC 503. Non-counseling 

majors in the helping professions must have 

graduate standing or instructor’s permission. 

Kyle Storm • Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


INTRODUCTION TO GROUP COUNSELING 

EDC 512 SECTION E1 


Introduction to group-counseling models with 

an emphasis on leadership types, communication 

skills, ethical and legal issues, application 

of research, group techniques, composition 

and size. Concurrent lab required. Prerequisite: 

EDC 511 The Counseling Process. Limit: 8 

Ron Prosser • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


INTRODUCTION TO GROUP COUNSELING 

EDC 512 SECTION E2 


Introduction to various group-counseling 

models with an emphasis on leadership 

types, communication skills, ethical and legal 

issues, application of current research, group 

techniques, composition and size. Concurrent 

lab required. Prerequisite: EDC 511 The 

Counseling Process. Limit: 8 

Ron Prosser • Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Sept. 5-Dec. 12

LAB: INTRODUCTION TO GROUP 

COUNSELING 

EDC 512L SECTION E 


Required lab to be taken with EDC 512 

Introduction to Group Counseling. Fee: $150. 

Limit: 8 

Ginny Lathem • Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Sept. 10-Nov. 12 

LAB: INTRODUCTION TO GROUP 

COUNSELING 

EDC 512L SECTION E 


Required lab to be taken with EDC 512 

Introduction to Group Counseling. Fee: $150. 

Limit: 8 

Ginny Lathem • Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Sept. 10-Nov. 12 

ORIENTATION TO SCHOOLS 



This is a course for non-teaching school counselor 

candidates. The content includes human 

growth and development, learning theory, 

classroom management and instructional 

theory. It will also help candidates understand 

how to function effectively as counselors 

in the school culture. A field component is 

included. This course must be completed prior 

to the School Counselor Practicum (EDC 581). 

Kyle Storm • Thursday, 4-5:45 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 (9/6, 13; 10/4, 11; 

11/1, 8; 12/6, 13) 

ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE SCHOOL 

COUNSELOR 



Integration of research, theory and practice 

in preparation for service to students that 

is consistent with the university goals and 

conceptual models within helping professions. 

Concurrent enrollment with EDC 583. 

Ron Prosser • Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


APPRAISAL AND TREATMENT OF 

INDIVIDUALS 



Course focuses on conducting individualized 

comprehensive assessments in an agency 

setting, utilizing diagnostic criteria found in 

DSM-IV, crafting intervention goals and objectives, 

creating an action plan, and evaluating 

client progress. Prerequisites: EDC 507 and 

Psychopathology. A grade of “B” or higher is 

required. 

Krista Crotty • Thursday, 4-7 p.m. 


Room: TBD • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL 

DEPENDENCY: THEORY AND PRACTICE 



This course provides a basic understanding 

of chemical dependency and a framework for 

understanding the fundamental elements of 

addiction. This course is designed to assist 

helping professionals and teachers better 

understand individuals who are suffering 

from drug use, abuse, or dependency. 

Christine Mackleit and Staff • Fri., 4:30- 

9:30 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Dates: Sept. 21, 22; Oct. 26, 27 

COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I: SCHOOL 



Field experience in a school setting under 

direct individual and group supervision. Students 

will register for EDC 583 in the fall and 

EDC 584 in the spring. Prerequisite: Grade of 

“S” or better in EDC 581 School Counseling 

Practicum and grade of “B” or better in 

EDC 523 Legal and Ethical Considerations in 

School Counseling; permission of program 

faculty. 

Ron Prosser • Monday (alt.), 4-6 p.m. 


COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I: 



� �� 1-4 semester credits 

Field experience focused on preparing students 

for employment as professional counselors 

within community agencies or church 

settings. Students will register for EDC 585 

in the summer/fall and EDC 586 in the fall/ 

spring. Prerequisite: Permission of program 

faculty and grades of “S” or better in EDC 582 

Community Agency Counseling Practicum and 

“B” or higher in EDC 533 Legal and Ethical 

Considerations in Counseling. 

Krista Crotty • Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Room: TBD • Sept. 5-Dec. 12 (9/10, 24; 10/8, 

22; 11/5, 19; 12/3) 

COUNSELING INTERNSHIP II: 




Field experience focused on preparing students 

for employment as professional counselors 

within community agencies or church 

settings. Prerequisite: EDC 585; permission of 

program faculty. 

Krista Crotty • Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Room: TBD • Sept. 5-Dec. 12 

PEER REVIEW 



A state-required course for school counselors 

to demonstrate counseling knowledge and 

skills during their employment as counselors 

prior to recommendation for continuing ESA 

certification. 

Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT 

EDC 596A SECTION KC OR SECTION RP 


Project focuses on services offered by the 

student during internship and explores treatment 

needs and intervention efficacy. Grade is 

Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory. 

Krista Crotty and Ron Prosser 


THESIS 

EDC 598A SECTION E1 


Thesis study is directed by a major advisor 

(chair) and two committee advisors. The thesis 

committee conducts the final oral examination. 

Approved copies, ready for binding, 

must be submitted to the Graduate Studies in 

Education office one week before the end of 

the term in which the degree is anticipated. 

Prerequisite: Advance approval from the director 

of Graduate Studies in Education 

Staff • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

DIVERSITY: FOCUS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

EDG 500 SECTION V 


A 16-hour self-directed series on how to teach, 

motivate, and challenge bright learners. Develop 

current, practical strategies for your own classroom 

that you can incorporate immediately. Also, 

teaching critical and analytical skills-building. 

May be used as elective credit toward the specialty 


Margo Long • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

GIFTED EDUCATION IN WASHINGTON 

STATE: IT’S THE LAW 



This online short course fulfills one of the elective 

requirements for the specialty endorsement 

in teaching the gifted. Appropriate for 

any educator interested in teaching gifted students. 

Specific details are available from the 

Whitworth Center for Gifted Education. May 

be used as elective credit toward the specialty 


Jody Hess • Online • Oct. 1-26 

GRADUATE COURSE SCHEDULE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

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CREATIVITY AND ANALYTICAL THINKING 



Characteristics of creative people; strategies 

and activities to develop and enhance creative 

and analytical thinking. For elementary and 

secondary teachers and parents interested in 

the development of creativity and analytical 

thinking in children and adults. Fall, even years. 


PRACTICUM/FIELD EXPERIENCE: GIFTED 

& TALENTED 



A field experience to apply academic pedagogy 

to identify gifted students. Field study 

is 1 or 2 credits (40 or 80 hours); the 3-credit 

practicum is 120 hours. Under the direction of 

onsite and Whitworth University supervisors. 

Grade is Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory. Prerequisite: 

Proposal and setting approval from 

the director of the Center for Gifted Education 

Kathryn Picanco • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE AND 

THE DEAF I 

EDS 501 SECTION E1/ASL 101 SECTION 1 


Study of American Sign Language, language 

acquisition, teaching methods, teaching 

sequences and materials for hearing impairment, 

communication disorders, and cognitive 

delays. History of sign language, receptive and 

expressive finger-spelling. Also listed as ASL 


credit must complete an extra project. Limit: 5 

Sharon Neville-Mitchell • Tuesday, Thursday, 

4-6 p.m. • Dixon Hall • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 

SIGN LANGUAGE AND THE DEAF I 

EDS 501 SECTION E2/ASL 101 SECTION N 


See course description above. 

Sharon Neville-Mitchell • Tuesday, Thursday, 

6:30-8:30 p.m. • Dixon Hall • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS AND INCLUSION 

EDS 520 SECTION E/ EDU 320 SECTION N 


Exceptional children, gifted education, disabling 

conditions, legal issues, intervention strategies 

and teaming approaches related to special education. 

Accommodations for high-incidence conditions. 

Development of Individualized Education 

Plans and completion of a practicum. Required 

for all teacher-education students. Also listed as 

EDU 320. Students registered for graduate-level 


Debbie Tully • Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


INTERVENTION FOR BEHAVIOR AND 

MOTIVATION 

EDS 521 SECTION E/EDU 321 SECTION 2 


Introduction to behavior disorders, applied behavior 

analysis, data collection, and research design. 

Students plan, collect data, and implement and 

evaluate an intervention, do functional assessments 

and document learning. Field experience 

included. Prerequisite: EDS 520/EDU 320 Exceptional 

Learners and Inclusion. Also listed as EDU 

321. Students registered for graduate-level credit 


Michelle Gwinn • Tuesday, Thursday, 5-6:30 

p.m. • Dixon Hall • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 

ASSESSMENT AND INDIVIDUALIZED 

EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) PLANNING 

EDS 522 SECTION E/EDU 322 SECTION N 


Practice and study of formal and informal, 

norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, 

curriculum-based, and functional assessments, 

including the Brigance, the Woodcock Johnson, 

the AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale, the PIAT 

and others. Prerequisite: EDS 520/EDU 320 Exceptional 

Learners and Inclusion. Also listed as 

EDU 322. Students registered for graduate-level 


Sarah Mortensen • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


INTERVENTION FOR SEVERE 

COMMUNICATION, SENSORY AND 

PHYSICAL PROBLEMS 

EDS 526 SECTION E/EDU 426 SECTION N 


Methods and strategies for working with 

students who have severe and multiple disabilities, 

with emphasis on functional skills, 

augmentative communication, positioning 

and handling techniques, mobility, social skill 

development, and adaptive behaviors. Program 

planning and implementation. Prerequisite: 

EDS 520/EDU 320 Exceptional Learners and 

Inclusion. Also listed as EDU 426. Students 

registered for graduate-level credit must 

complete an extra project. 

Dana Stevens • Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


INTERVENTION THROUGH POSITIVE 

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT 

EDS 536 SECTION E – EDU 436 SECTION 1 


Collaborative teaming to develop and implement 

school-wide systems for character education 

and Positive Behavior Support. Fieldwork 

required. Prerequisites: EDS 520/EDU 320 

Exceptional Learners and Inclusion and EDS 

521/EDU 321 Intervention for Behavior and Motivation. 

Students registered for graduate-level 


Dana Stevens • Tuesday, Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. 




EARLY CHILDHOOD/K-8 





enrollment permissible in EDS 583/EDU 483 

Advanced Practicum: Special Education, Early 

Childhood/K-8. Prerequisites: EDS 520/EDU 

320 Exceptional Learners and Inclusion and 

EDS 521/EDU 321 Intervention for Behavior 

and Motivation. Also listed as EDU 481. Students 

registered for graduate-level credit must 

complete an extra project. 

Megan Cozza • Sept. 5-Dec. 14 


MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 


��1 semester credit 



enrollment permissible in EDS 584/EDU 

484 Advanced Practicum: Special Education, 

Middle/High School. Prerequisites: EDS 520/ 


and EDS 521/EDU 321 Intervention for Behavior 

and Motivation. Also listed as EDU 482. 





EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD/K-8 






Special Education, Early Childhood/K-8 or 







EDUCATION, MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 






Special Education Middle/High School or 





Megan Cozza • Sept. 5-Dec. 14

EXIT PROJECT 

EDS 595 SECTION E 


Students present research papers in formal presentations 

and for publication. A one-hour-perweek 

peer-group and advisor feedback meeting 

is required before presentation. Fee: $50. 

Dana Stevens • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 



Curriculum design, development and implementation, 

with emphasis on successful models 

of practical procedures for planning and 

operation of instructional programs using P-12 

curriculum. Priority registration is reserved for 

students living more than 50 miles from Spokane. 

Others must be approved for enrollment 

by Vernice Hunnicutt (509.777.4398). 

Mike Crabtree • Online • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE & SOCIAL STUDIES 

EDU 544 SECTION E/EDU 344 SECTION N 


Introduction to children’s literature, and a 

foundation for teaching social studies. Highlights 

genres of literature, learning about and through 

literature. For social studies instruction, the 

course examines the state standards for social 

studies in world and American history, geography 

and civics, and explores ways to use children’s 

literature as a content source for those areas of 

the curriculum. 

Janelle Stolp • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF READING 

DISABILITIES 

EDU 546 SECTION E/EDE 446 SECTION EE 


Identification and causes of reading problems 

and reading retardation. Study of diagnostic 

instruments and remedial procedures. Administration 

and interpretation of standardized 

and informal tests. 

Staff • Monday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. 


CONTENT AREA READING/WRITING IN 

SECONDARY SCHOOLS 



Development and implementation of 

classroom reading programs for middle and 

secondary students with emphasis on needs 

and interests of adolescents. Techniques for 

extending student comprehension of written 

information. Also listed as EDM 553 and EDU 



Ann Teberg • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Dixon Hall • Oct. 2-Nov. 27 

CORE: MILESTONES IN EDUCATION 



Survey of the history of Western education, 

especially the links between education and 

Christianity and the liberal arts tradition. Review 

of current philosophical issues confronting 

education. An interdisciplinary course. 

Staff • Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


CORE: MILESTONES IN EDUCATION 



Priority registration is reserved for students 

who live more than 50 miles from Spokane. 

After Aug. 13, registration will open to 

students with need for online rather than 

classroom offering. Students at a distance 50 

miles beyond Spokane must register by Aug. 

13. Call Vernice at 509.777.4398 to be placed 

on waitlist if not a distance student. Limit: 15 

John Klapp • Online • Sept. 5-Dec. 13 

ELL METHODOLOGY 



Application of language-acquisition theory to 

the teaching of limited-English-proficient students. 

Introduction to teaching strategies and 

the purpose and administration of languageproficiency 

assessment. Prerequisite: EDU 561 

Second Language Acquisition. Also listed as 

EDU 362. Students registered for graduatelevel 


Vince Eberly • Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


ELL METHODS: LANGUAGE ARTS, READING 



Development and application of methods in 

teaching literacy to limited-English-proficient 

students in K-12-level academic areas. 

Prerequisite: EDU 562. Also listed as EDU 362. 



Anne Wilcox • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 


SECOND-LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 



How students acquire a first and second 

language. Socio-cultural and political factors affecting 

second-language acquisition. Also listed 

as EDU 361. Students registered for graduatelevel 

credit must complete extra project. 

Natasha Gerasimchuk • Online 

COHORT ONLY • Sept. 24-Nov. 4 

ELL FIELD EXPERIENCE 



Placement in classrooms with limited-Englishproficient 

students to develop ELL teaching competencies. 



Amy Ayers • Online • COHORT ONLY 


INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL 

EDUCATION 



Development of intercultural communication 

and teaching skills at the culture-general 

and culture-specific levels of understanding. 

Examination of the nature and use of power in 

society and the impact of one’s own cultural 

values, attitudes, and beliefs on K-12 students. 



Victoria Rouse • Online • COHORT ONLY 

Nov. 5-Dec. 14 

GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT 



The elementary/secondary M.Ed. program’s 

capstone project requiring a minimum 120 

hours of research and design of specific 

materials appropriate to use with a designated 

group of students under the supervision of a 

Whitworth University supervisor. The project 

proposal must be approved by the director/ 

chair of GSE, the supervisor/instructor, and the 

Institutional Review Board (IRB). Prerequisite: 

Satisfactory completion of EDU 515 Educational 

Research 


THESIS 

EDU 598A SECTION E1 


Thesis study is directed by a major advisor 

(chair) and two committee advisors. The thesis 

committee conducts the final oral examination. 

Approved copies, ready for binding, must be 

submitted to the Whitworth Graduate Studies 

in Education office one week before the end 

of the term in which the degree is anticipated. 

Prerequisite: Advance approval is required 

from the assistant director of Graduate Studies 

in Education and the Institutional Review 

Board. 


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MASTER OF ARTS 

IN THEOLOGY 

At a Glance 

The Whitworth Master of Arts in Theology Program is designed to develop deeply committed, 

spiritually disciplined, visionary leaders for the church and society. This degree is 

ideal for youth ministers, Christian education directors, volunteer coordinators, pastors, 

elders, deacons, employees of nonprofit organizations, lay ministers, and anyone looking 

to commit to a journey of personal spiritual achievement. 

A convenient schedule allows students to enroll in the program without leaving their 

jobs or having to be residents of Spokane. All courses are offered during Friday/Saturday 

sessions or in week-long summer residencies. The program is flexible, allowing students 

to finish in a little over two years or to take courses as they are able. 

Whitworth’s M.A. in Theology Program is designed around... 

Classical Theology: rooted in the disciplines of Biblical studies, theology and 

church history 

Practical Ministry: based on addressing contemporary ministry needs and challenges 

Spiritual Formation: eating together and learning together as a praying, worshipping 

community 

Courses are taught by faculty members from Whitworth’s highly regarded theology 

department and by members of the Christian professional community who can offer 

expertise in key specialties. 


Contact 

509.777.3222 

theologyma@whitworth.edu 

Location: Weyerhaeuser Hall 

www.whitworth.edu/theologyma 

or 

Tim Dolan, D.Min., Ph.D. 

509.777.4676 

tdolan@whitworth.edu 

SUMMER/FALL 2012 COURSES 

Christian Spirituality taught by Karin Heller, 

Ph.D., D. Theology, D. habil 

Great Thinkers of the Church taught by 

Bruce Gore, J.D. 


whitworth.edu/theologyma

WEYERHAEUSER CENTER 

AND 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 

Whitworth established the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian 

Faith & Learning in 1998. The center provides resources, training, 

and encouragement for clergy and laity. In addition to sponsoring 

the annual Whitworth Institute of Ministry, the Weyerhaeuser 

Center provides lectures, workshops, short courses, reading 

groups, certificates, and other programs designed to renew clergy 

and lay leaders and to equip them to serve Christ in the church 

and the world. 

Certificate in Lay Ministry 

This program is designed to help train, equip and support men and 

women to serve more effectively as commissioned lay pastors, 

Christian education directors, lay ministry coordinators, youth 

leaders, church administrators, church elders and deacons, church 

office managers, and a variety of other paid and unpaid leadership 

positions in local congregations. The certificate program 

is specifically designed to provide a theoretical framework and 

foundation in leadership and ministry issues from a Christian 

perspective; practical skills and tools to lead and manage increasingly 

complex ministries; and support in ministry and networking 

opportunities with other church professionals. 

The course meets one Saturday each month for 10 months 

(September to June) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuition for the entire 

program is $750, which includes lunches. All sessions are held at 

Whitworth University. First session begins Saturday, Sept. 8. The 

Certificate in Lay Ministry Program is also available online. 

Pastors’ Reading Group 

This reading group is designed to provide intellectual stimulation 

and personal enrichment by engaging participants in significant 

conversation regarding the nature and purpose of the church as 

it moves into the 21st century. The reading group meets the first 

Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 a.m. Participants provide their 

own books, and a light breakfast is provided to each participant 

at no cost. All pastors and interested laypersons are invited to 

participate. Next group begins October 2012. 

For additional information about these programs, contact 

Michelle Pace at 509.777.3275 or mseefried@whitworth.edu, or 

get in touch with Tim Dolan, D. Min., Ph.D., at 509.777.4676 or 

tdolan@whitworth.edu. 

Institute of Ministry 

JULY 9-13 

Now in its 38th year, the Whitworth Institute of Ministry aims to help 

bring about the spiritual renewal of church professionals, their families 

and the churches they serve. The institute offers stimulating speakers, 

relevant workshops, and inspiring preaching. Faculty members represent 

both the diversity of the church’s ministry and the depth of its commitment 

to Christ’s gospel. Included are special programs for children 

and teens, as well as recreational opportunities and family activities. 

For more information visit www.whitworth.edu/wim or contact Toni 

Sutherland at 509.777.4345 or tsutherland@whitworth.edu. 

Aquatics 

www.whitworth.edu/aquaticscenter 

Director: Steve Schadt, 509.777.4778, sschadt@whitworth.edu 

Assistant Director: Patty Murphy, 509.777.4735, pmurphy@ 

whitworth.edu 

Community Programs: Gary or Whitney Kessie, 509.777.4246, 

gkessie@whitworth.edu 

Water aerobics, lap swim, private and group lessons (all ages), lifeguard 

and CPR certification. 

Call, e-mail or go online for current course listings and pricing. 

Community Events 

Whitworth offers a plethora of events, including classical and jazz 

concerts, theater performances, lectures by prominent scientists, 

thinkers and artists, and, of course, commencement celebrations. 

For an up-to-date list of events go to www.whitworth.edu/ 

events. 

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REGISTRATION 

INFORMATION 

Current Undergraduate Student 

Registration via WhitNet 

Go to www.whitworth.edu and click on the Whitworth Pirate Port button. 

You will also find complete registration instructions in the Whitworth 

in the Evening Student Handbook, also located on the Whitworth in the 

Evening website, at www.whitworth.edu/evening. 

Registering as a Non-Degree- 

Seeking Student 

Adults may enroll as part-time students in day, evening and summer 

courses without being formally admitted to the university. Those seeking 

an undergraduate degree or certification must apply for formal admission. 

For information on enrolling in education-certification or graduate 

courses, please contact the appropriate office. 

Whitworth reserves the right to request academic documentation or 

references from anyone seeking enrollment in university courses. Enrollment 

can be denied for any reason deemed appropriate by the university. 

Registering in Person 

Undergraduates register at the registrar’s office, located in McEachran 

Hall. 

Graduate Studies in Business students register at the GSB office, 

located in Weyerhaeuser Hall. 

Graduate Studies in Education students register at the GSE office, 

located in Dixon Hall. 

Payment is due (in full) at the time of registration unless prior arrangements 

have been made with Whitworth Student Accounting Services. See information 

in the Payment Information section of this bulletin under Tuition. 

Cancellation/Changes 

At the discretion of the university administration, course offerings, 

requirements and special course fees in this bulletin are subject to 

change or correction without notice. 


Questions Regarding Registration 

For questions about undergraduate registration, call 509.777.3715; about 

Graduate Studies in Education, call 509.777.3228; and about Graduate 

Studies in Business, call 509.777.4606. 

Change of Registration 

Dropping or adding a course after you are registered requires that you 

file notice of such change with the university. Students taking accelerated 

evening courses should file this form with the Whitworth Continuing 

Studies Office. Other undergraduate students should file this 

form with the registrar’s office. Graduate students in education, business 

and theology should contact their respective department advisors to drop 

a course. See Tuition Refund Policy. 

Add/Drop Deadline 

For regular-semester courses, the deadline to add or drop courses is Sept. 

18. The deadline to add an accelerated-format course is the first night of class. 

After the seventh calendar day of the session, any course that is dropped will 

be recorded on the student’s transcript and an appropriate withdrawal grade 

will be assigned. All accelerated-format sessions begin on Monday of the first 

week. 

Your Right to Know 

In accordance with the Student-Right-to-Know Act, Whitworth University 

makes available persistence rates for undergraduate students. This information 

may be obtained from the director of institutional research, 509.777.4313.

TUITION AND FINANCIAL 

INFORMATION 

Tuition Schedule 

Accelerated-format courses are available to degree-seeking students 

in any continuing studies degree program, or to non-degree-seeking 

students 25 years of age or older with permission from the continuing 

studies office. Tuition for accelerated-format courses includes all books 

(delivered to you the first night of class), as well as all student fees. See 

tuition schedule. 

For a complete schedule of all 100-plus summer and fall classes, go to 

www.whitworth.edu/classschedule. 

Note: Tuition rates listed here are for summer; fall rates may be 

found at www.whitworth.edu/tuition. 

UNDERGRADUATE EVENING COURSES 

Accelerated-format and Section E courses per semester credit (includes 

books and course materials): $465 

Traditional semester courses per semester credit (does not include books 

and course materials): $465 (Enrollment limited to one course, three 

credits per semester, on a space-available basis.) 

Audit-only enrollment (permission required): $240 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS 

Graduate Studies in Education 

Cost per semester credit: $510 

Audit-only enrollment per semester credit (permission required): $255 

Graduate Studies in Business 

Cost per semester credit (includes texts): $685 


Graduate Studies in Theology 

Cost per semester credit: $525 


Note: All enrollments in graduate courses must be approved by the 

appropriate graduate office in education, business or theology. 

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS 

Tuition varies per course and is not included with regular class tuition. 

These courses may not be audited. 

OTHER FEES 

Additional fees for courses requiring special materials are found in the 

course descriptions and are payable at the time of registration. Photo I.D. 

cards are required for use of library facilities and some other university 

services. The first card is issued at no cost. To secure a card, go to the 

Whitworth Continuing Studies Office in Hawthorne Hall, or to Whitworth 

Facilities Services. Cost of replacement for lost or destroyed cards is $15. 

Tuition Payment Information 

Payment is due (in full) at the time of registration unless prior arrangements 

have been made with Whitworth Student Accounting 

Services. Make your payment at the cashier’s window, contact a 

student accounting services representative to arrange payment, or 

pay online by e-check or credit card by visiting the website at www. 

whitworth.edu/studentaccountingservices. 

Credit-card payments (MasterCard and Discover only) must be processed 

online. Go to www.whitworth.edu/studentaccountingservices. Click on 

“Make a Payment,” click on “Access the ECSI Website,” and follow the 

directions to complete your transaction. 

Note: ECSI processes credit-card payments on behalf of the university. 

A convenience fee of 3.95 percent plus $1 will be added to all payments 

made by credit card. Payments made by e-check will incur a convenience 

fee of $1. This fee will be added at the time the payment transaction is 

processed. 

Tuition Refund Policy 

All refunds must be claimed through proper application to Whitworth 

Student Accounting Services. A student who officially withdraws from 

an accelerated-format class after it has begun is eligible for an adjustment 

of charges as follows: 

6-WEEK ACCELERATED FORMAT REFUND 

WITHDRAWAL 

REFUND 

Up to 8th day of session 100 percent 

Up to 15th day of session 80 percent 

Up to 22nd day of session 40 percent 

No refunds are given after the third week of class. 

12- AND 14-WEEK REFUND SCHEDULE 

WITHDRAWAL 

First Week 

Second Week 

Third Week 

Fourth Week 

Fifth Week 

Sixth and Seventh Week 

Eighth Week 

REFUND 

100 percent 

90 percent 

80 percent 

60 percent 

40 percent 

25 percent 

0 percent 

For tuition purposes, fall semester begins Sept. 5, 2012. 

For more information about refund schedules and policies, refer 

to the Whitworth Student Accounting Services website. 

In compliance with federal higher education regulations, a refund 

of federal aid to federal programs may be required. Please visit 

www.whitworth.edu/financialaid for refund information. 

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Financial Aid 

Financial aid is available to students who have been admitted to Whitworth 

in order to seek a degree or an initial teaching certificate, and who are U.S. 

citizens or permanent residents. Generally, grants, loans and work-study 

require that a student be enrolled at least half time (6 credits per semester 

for undergraduate students, 3 credits per semester for graduate 

students). To apply for financial aid, a student must complete the 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should 

apply at the following website: www.fafsa.gov. Our federal school 

code for the FAFSA is 003804. Please apply early for full consideration. 

For information concerning financial aid options, call our office 

at 509.777.3215 or visit www.whitworth.edu/financialaid. 

Receive Credit for What You Know 

The CLEP and DSST tests assess students on knowledge acquired through 

independent study or other non traditional, non-classroom methods. The 

Whitworth Continuing Studies Office is a designated CLEP and DSST 

testing center. The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and 

the DSST subject-standardized tests are both nationally recognized testing 

programs associated with the College Board and American Council on 

Education, respectively. Students can receive undergraduate credit (usually 

3 semester credits) for successful completion of CLEP and/or DSST tests. 

Contact the continuing studies office at 509.777.3222 or continuingstudies@ 

whitworth.edu for a list of tests offered. 

Registrar Information 

INCOMPLETE GRADES 

Incomplete grades must be removed by the sixth week into the next 

semester unless other arrangements have been submitted in writing 

to the registrar’s office. For the policy on graduate course incomplete 

grades, contact the graduate program office. 

LETTER PLUS/MINUS GRADING 

Since fall 1991, Whitworth has used the letter plus/minus grading 

system, as follows: A/4.0; A-/3.7; B+/3.3; B/3.0; B-/2.7; C+/2.3; C/2.0; 

C-/1.7; D+/1.3; D/1.0; D-/.07; F/0.0 

PASS/NO CREDIT OPTION 

Last day to file for Pass/No Credit is the fourth week of each regular 

semester (or, for accelerated format courses, at the end of the second 

week of each session). A grade of C or higher is required for a Pass; C- or 

below will be posted as No Credit. Only one Pass/No Credit is allowed 

per academic year. Pass/No Credit is not available in worldview studies 

or education courses, or in courses in a student’s major. 

TRANSCRIPTS 

Requests for official transcripts should be made through the registrar’s 

office (509.777.3201). Whitworth reserves the right to withhold 

transcripts and diplomas until a student’s account is paid in full and all 

university and Perkins Loan payments are current. 

COURSE NUMBERS 

Below 100: no credit toward graduation 

Lower Division: 100-299 

Upper Division: 300-499 

Graduate Courses: 500 and above 


CAMPUS 

DIRECTORY 

Academic Advising 

If you are entering college for the first time or re-entering as an 

adult student, free advising is available to help you select and 

plan your program or degree goal. 

For all programs, contact the Whitworth Graduate and Continuing 

Studies Office at 509.777.3222. 

Veterans’ Advising ......................................................... 509.777.3798 

Whitworth’s academic programs are approved by the Higher 

Education Coordinating Board’s state approving agency for enrollment 

of people eligible to receive educational benefits under 

Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. 

Financial Aid Office ........................................................509.777.3215 

McEachran Hall 

Registrar’s Office ............................................................ 509.777.3201 


Student Accounting Services Office .......................... 509.777.3791 


This office maintains open evening hours the first week of each regular 

semester. Call for after-hours appointments. 

Switchboard ..................................................................... 509.777.1000 

Security .............................................................................509.777.3256 

Aquatics Center ...............................................................509.777.3297 

Bookstore ..........................................................................509.777.3277 

Up-to-date hours are available 24 hours a day at this number. The 

store is open extended hours at the beginning of each term. Find the 

bookstore online at www.whitworth.edu/bookstore. 

Cowles Memorial Library ..............................................509.777.3260 

The library is available to all evening students. Hours may vary during 

holiday periods. Call to confirm library hours. 

Whitworth University does not discriminate in 

its educational and financial aid programs on the 

basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, national 

or ethnic origin or physical disability.

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Arend Hall 47 Facilities Services 35 MacKay Hall – Admissions 2 Village (Tiki) 44B 

Arend Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Harriet Cheney Cowles Memorial Library . . . . . . 38 Robinson Science Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Aquatics Center/Scotford Fitness Center 23 Fieldhouse 22 McEachran Hall – Administration 1 Village (Shalom) 44C 

Aquatics Center/Scotford Fitness Center . . . . . . . 23 Hawthorne Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Schumacher Hall – Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Auld Auld House House – Human – Human Resources Resources . . . . 6. 

. . . . Graves . . . . . . Gym 6 Hendrick Hall . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . McMillan . . . . . . . . Hall . . . . . . . 41 Seeley G. Mudd 20 Chapel Warren . . . Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 8 

Baldwin-Jenkins Hall Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . Harriet . . . . . 40 Cheney Cowles Hill House Memorial . . . Library . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . Music . . . . . Building . . . . . . . . . . 33 Stewart Hall 5. 

. . . . . Westminster . . . . . . . . . . . Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 27 

Ballard Ballard Hall Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . Hawthorne . . . . . 18 Hall Hixson Union Building (HUB) 50 . Pirates . . . . . . Cove . . . . Shelter . . . . . 49 Village (Akili) 31. 

. . . . Weyerhaeuser . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . 44A 29 

Boppell Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Johnston Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Village (Tiki) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44B 

Boppell Cornerstone Hall Building/Shalom Theme 48 House Hendrick . . . . 9Hall 

Lied Center for the Visual 41Arts 

President’s . . . . . . . . . House . . . . . . 30 Village (Shalom) 

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Presbyterian 

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Church 

. . . . 44C 

53 

Cornerstone Cowles Building/Shalom Auditorium . . . Theme . . . . . . House . . . . . . 9. 

. . . . Hill . . . House . . . 3 Lindaman Center . . . . 33 . . . . . . . Robinson . . . . . . . . Science . . . . . . Hall . 37 Warren Hall 36. 

. . . . . Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Cowles Dixon Auditorium Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 

. . . . Hixson . . . . . . Union 7 Building MacKay (HUB) Hall – Admissions 49 . . . . Schumacher . . . . . . . . . . Hall . . . . – . Health . 2 Center Westminster 32Hall 

. Disabled . . . . . . . Parking 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Duvall Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 McEachran Hall – Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Weyerhaeuser Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Dixon Hall 7 Johnston Science Center 39 Seeley G. Mudd Chapel 15 

East Residence Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 McMillan Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Whitworth Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 

Duvall Facilities Hall Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . Lied . . . . Center . 35 for the Music Visual Building Arts . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . Stewart . . . . . . . Hall . . . . . . . . . 5 Parking . . . . 42. 

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East Residence Fieldhouse Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . . . . Lindaman . . . . . 22 Center Pirates Cove Shelter . . 37 . . . . . . . Village . . . . . . (Akili) . . . . . . . . . 31 Disabled Parking 44A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Graves Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 President’s House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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