ACADEMICS » Master of Education

30 credit hours

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Master of Education

To register, contact the Registrar's Office at registrar @bbc.edu

OFFERED ONLINE AT ANY TIME:

ED510 — Research Methods — 3 credits — Dr. Barry Smith
This course introduces the student to the tools, methods, and design of research studies. Emphasis is given to contribution skills as well as intelligently understanding how to utilize research literature.

ED511 — Statistical Methods & Applications — 3 credits — Dr. Barry Smith
This course is an examination of descriptive and basic inferential statistical techniques. Correlation, principles of probability, and hypothesis testing will also be studied. Emphasis is placed on computer applications and the utilization of a statistical package and a Windows-based spreadsheet.

THEOLOGY PRE-REQUISITES

Prerequisites must be met prior to entering the program or before beginning practicum. See details here.

Prerequisite Course:

TH517 — Survey of Doctrine — 3 credits — Dr. Donald Holdridge
This course is an overview of the ten major theologies of the Bible spread over an eight-week online course. Examination of the major issues behind Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pnuematology, Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology will be covered in a systematic approach.

CURRENT SCHEDULE

Eight-week sessions begin each August, October, January, March, and May.

Check the Scope and Sequence to see which classes are set to be offered and when.


SPRING 2012 FIRST SESSION
January 9 - March 2

ED568 — Curriculum Leadership — 3 credits —Dr. Janet Hicks
This course is an exploration into the approaches to developing, organizing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating PreK-12 curricula. Emphasis on interaction among curriculum, integration, instruction, and assessment.

ED588 — Teaching Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas— 3 credits — Dr. Ritchie Kelley
This course provides instruction in the teaching of reading when using expository text. Expository text has its own specific structure and each content area contains its very own vocabulary. The student is taught how to match students to appropriate reading materials, determine students’ prior knowledge, assist students during the reading of expository material, and how to reinforce learning after the reading. Useful strategies and techniques are learned.

TH517 – Survey of Doctrine – 3 credits – Dr. Donald Holdridge
This course is an overview of the ten major theologies of the Bible spread over an eight-week online course. Examination of the major issues behind Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pnuematology, Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology will be covered in a systematic approach.

TH524 — Dynamics of Spiritual Growth — 2 credits -- required core course — Dr. David Lackey
This course is a study of biblical texts concerning sanctification and discipleship along with practical implementation through spiritual disciplines. Emphasis will be made on application to the student’s personal and ministry life.

SPRING 2012 SECOND SESSION
March 12 - May 4

ED513 — Assessment of Learning — 2 credits — Dr. John Best
This course is an overview of the assessment process within schools. Standardized tests and alternative instruments will be examined. Instrument development and evaluation, student evaluation, and reporting of student progress will be emphasized.

ED560 — Principles and Methods of Teaching and Learning — 3 credits — Dr. Ritchie Kelley
This course assists the classroom teacher in understanding the learner as well as developing characteristics of excellence through a study of teaching and learning styles and the elements of effective teaching. Active involvement in the total teaching-learning process is included as instructional principles, methods, and skills are enhanced for effective classroom instruction.

ED569 — Writing Practicum — 1 credits — Dr. Janet Hicks
This course is an exploration of theory, research, and practice related to the educator as an academic and professional writer. Study of the writer’s craft, including issues of voice, audience, revision, conventions and style, and editing provide the main focus.

ED582 — School Finance — 3 credits — Howard Hicks
Examination of the solid financial base essential for an educational institution, including proper budgeting, financial planning, development processes, fund raising, endowments, and financial management that form the building blocks for this base. General principles for oversight and coordination of these areas will be examined.

SPRING 2012 THIRD SESSION
January 16 - May 4

ED510 — Research Methods — 2 credits — Dr. John Best
This course introduces the student to the tools, methods, and design of research studies. Emphasis is given to contribution skills as well as intelligently understanding how to utilize research literature.


SCHOOL COUNSELING ELECTIVES - OFFERED BY DVD ANY TIME

CO536 — Addictions Counseling —1 credit
CO553 — Cross-Cultural Biblical Counseling — 1 credit
CO563 — Child Rearing: Biblical Principles & Applications — 1 credit
CO566 — Biblical Counseling with Difficult Issues — 1 credit
CO568 — The Four Phases of Clinical Discipleship — 1 credit
CO575 — The Christian Nurture and Counseling of Children and Teens: A Theologically Rooted Model — 1 credit
CO579 — Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents — 1 credit