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235 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDU 4910
Directed Teaching in Bible
You will apply the principles and methods of teaching in an extended classroom experience under the supervision of an experienced
teacher. Regular personal conferences with a cooperating teacher and college supervisor are required. Directed Teaching fee is
charged. (9)
Prerequisites: Professor approval required
EDU 5002
International Teaching Practicum
This course will enable you to experience education in a cross-cultural environment. You will observe schools and teachers and interact
with other national educational personnel and students. You will teach in schools and receive pre-service orientation, on-site orientation,
field supervision and post-field experience, including debriefing and evaluation. (3)
EDU 5101
Program Orientation
This course must be taken during an orientation prior to the first semester of enrollment in the M.A. in Teaching program. This course
introduces new candidates to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to being successful in the M.A.T. program. Candidates will
gain an understanding of the conceptual framework that guides the program and review important elements of the M.A.T. program
handbook, including Standards of Conduct for South Carolina educators, field experience policies and procedures, and an introduction
to Assisting Developing and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT). The orientation is scheduled during the first days of Fall and
Spring semesters. A program orientation fee is charged. (0) (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T. program
EDU 5115
Educational Administration
This course examines the role of the Christian school administrator and the broad scope of the duties associated with the role.
Emphasis is placed on leadership theory; personal leadership style; working with faculty, board, parents, and community; developing
mission-driven, data-informed decisions; and understanding and communicating a biblical worldview. (3)
EDU 5135
Contemporary Educational Issues
Through the use of group discussion centered on selected educationally-related literature, students will develop familiarity with historical
and contemporary educational issues and the ability to critically interpret them. (0-1)
Repeatable
EDU 5141
Introduction to Christian School Education: Administration
This course is a synthesizing study of the Christian philosophy of education and the practical skills needed for effective administrative
implementation. Modules will be offered by a variety of faculty and/or other resource persons. Students must have attended summer
meetings during the IICSE. (3)
EDU 5142
Introduction to Christian School Education: Curriculum and Instruction
This course is a synthesizing study of the Christian philosophy of education and the practical skills needed for effective classroom
implementation. Modules will be offered by a variety of faculty and/or other resource persons. Students must have attended summer
meetings during the IICSE. (3)
EDU 5331
Understanding the Learner
This is a survey course in developmental psychology covering human development from birth through preadolescence. The course
models how to analyze and critique the field of behavioral science in light of special revelation—the Bible. Emphasis is placed on the
major developmental theorists and changes within the strands of development that impact the teaching profession and serve as the
basis for developmentally-appropriate practices. Upon completion of the course, students should not only have a grasp of the
characteristics of the learner, but also the teaching strategies that complement the student’s developmental and brain-based needs.
Additionally, an understanding of the nature and needs of culturally-diverse populations and at-risk learners will also be included.
Knowledge of these differences will form the basis for designing culturally-responsive teaching. (3)
EDU 5400
Principles of Bible Curriculum Design
This course covers principles of curriculum design with application to the preparation of curriculum for Bible teaching. Existing Bible
curricula are evaluated in order to determine the philosophical basis for their construction. Students design original Bible courses and
units on various grade levels for use in varied teaching environments. (3)
EDU 5415
Crisis Care for Children in Trauma
This course lays a foundation for training those who work or plan to work with children experiencing trauma. Central to most children’s
trauma is the loss of security and protection of family and home. This course will teach fundamental issues relating to children who are
experiencing parental divorce, HIV/AIDS, refugee resettlement, war casualty, sexual exploitation, and other trauma. The course will
also train students in effective intervention principles that promote healing and facilitate closure to childhood traumatic experiences.
Emphasis will be placed upon the exploration of holistic ministries. (3)
EDU 5416
Crisis Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
The material in this course provides an overview of the situation of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) worldwide. You will gain an
understanding of the lives, needs, and impact on children when losing their families and homes. Several components of holistic orphan
care are discussed and for orphans who require out-of-home care, successful examples of alternative parental programs are given,
Advocacy on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children is highlighted as key to changing some current practices that hinder effective
orphan care. (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 5415
EDU 5417
Crisis Care for Street Children
This course provides an understanding of the impact of street life on a children and their behavior. Children who end up on the streets
become powerless, voiceless, vulnerable to all forms of exploitation, and at great risk of becoming perpetrators of violence themselves.
The course focuses on long-term holistic care, discussing various effective prevention and intervention principles and strategies.