College of Education & Human Services
Off-Campus Initiatives
| Literacy-Focused Masters Program in Moorhead Open to Area Teachers |
Waubun Masters Cohort Completes First Year of Study |
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| 2+2 Programs Leading to Bachelor of Science in Special Education at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge, and Century College, White Bear Lake |
MSUM Graduate Courses at Red Lake |
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| Contacts for Graduate Outreach Programs, and Additional Information... |
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| Waubun Masters Cohort Completes First Year of Study |
2+2 Programs Leading to Bachelor of Science in Special Education at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge, and Century College, White Bear Lake |
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The 24 students in the Waubun cohort of the Curriculum & Instruction Masters Degree Program have finished their first full year of study. The program is customized to the needs of district students, and is aligned with the professional development goals of the district. Coursework has focused on topics of local interest, such as:
Teachers, school district officials, and community members provide input on course content. Teachers learn concepts and strategies which they apply in their schools and classrooms. Data on results of application are then collected and analyzed in the graduate courses. The logistics of the program support this ambitious agenda. Advising takes place on-site. The examination for admission to the program was administered after school in a high-school classroom. The program is highly affordable -- there is no extra charge for on-site delivery, and the sequence of classes maintains students' eligibility for federal student loans. The course schedule is designed to facilitate the back-and-forth process of application and analysis. Care is taken to avoid conflicts with school activities and teachers' personal commitments. If you think your school or district would benefit from a degree program customized to the needs of local students and teachers, please contact Boyd Bradbury or Britt Ferguson for more information. |
Presidents from Century College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and MSU Moorhead have entered into a special agreement that has established "2+2" programs at these two Twin Cities community college sites. In a 2+2 program, candidates complete a designated associate's degree at the community college, and then transfer into MSU Moorhead's bachelor's degree program, while remaining on the community college site! Students who complete an A.A. degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College or an A.S. degree at Century College can transfer into MSU Moorhead's program in special education, resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree and eligibility for a Minnesota State teaching license in the area of Special Education: Emotional or Behavior Disorders. The program started in the Fall of 2007. Currently enrolled candidates will continue with classes through the summer. Classes are offered on the community college campuses on evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the needs of working adults. Some course offerings are online or via hybrid delivery. Furthermore, as a result of this special agreement, candidates may utilize the facilities at their community college campus. Individuals wishing to participate in this program can obtain information at each of the community college campuses, or by contacting Britt Tatman Ferguson, Twin Cities Coordinator for MSU Moorhead (contact information below). Individuals who have completed the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), or who have degrees from other institutions, may complete the bachelor's degree program as well. They need to meet with the Coordinator to have their previous coursework reviewed on an individual basis in order to determine which courses they still need in order to complete the B.S. degree. In a May 2007 interview with Greg Hunt for the Isanti County News, Dr. Britt Ferguson explained that a key motivator for extending the Special Education program to Cambridge was the overt need for instructors in that area. "Occupational studies show that there is a shortage of Special Ed professionals, both in Minnesota and nationally. We're facing a lot of retirements in the field," said Dr. Ferguson. "Collaborations take time, effort, and, above all, trust. This is an exciting venture." For more information about the 2+2 programs or other Special Education programs, please contact Dr. Britt Tatman Ferguson at fergub@mnstate.edu or (218) 477-2554. For more information about the Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge program, contact Luanne Kane at (763) 433-1297, or Jodi Cedarleaf at jcedarleaf@comcast.net. For more information about the Century College, White Bear Lake program, contact Dr. Andrea Coffey at (651) 747-4093 or a.coffey@century.edu. |
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| Literacy-Focused Masters Program in Moorhead Open to Area Teachers |
MSUM Graduate Courses at Red Lake |
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| The Moorhead, Minnsota, school district has initiated a new approach to teacher professional development: a master's degree program with a literacy emphasis, offered on-site at Ellen Hopkins Elementary School. The program began Spring 2007 with core courses in reading, to be followed by assessment and practicum courses scheduled to begin on June 5, 2007. Teachers enrolled in the program will complete requirements for the Minnesota reading license in May 2008, and will earn masters degrees in Curriculum and Instruction in December 2008. This degree program combines the benefits of intensive study of reading with the breadth of the Curriculum and Instruction masters program. On-site delivery allows for flexible scheduling, adjusted to meet the needs of local teachers, and relevance to teachers' classroom duties. Teachers in the program have commented that they frequently apply principles and techniques learned in graduate courses in their daily lesson planning. If you teach in the Fargo-Moorhead area and are interested in joining this cohort, please contact Britt Ferguson for details about summer courses. Similar programs can be provided for cohorts of 18 or more students in districts within a 200-mile radius of Fargo-Moorhead. Please contact Teri Walseth or Britt Ferguson if you think teachers in your district would be interested. |
M.S.U. Moorhead is offering graduate courses in the Red Lake Public School District starting in fall 2007. The coursework can lead to a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) or in Educational Leadership. Courses have been designed to address local educational needs and have been aligned with district professional development goals. The program is tied to the vision, mission, goals, and strategies developed by the Red Lake schools. Courses will be scheduled for the convenience of Red Lake teachers. Starting the first week in September of 2007, classes will be held at Red Lake Elementary School the first three Wednesdays of the month. Classes will meet at Ponemah Elementary the fourth Wednesday of each month. Classes will be held after school. Students who enroll in the program will pay normal off-campus tuition, which is expected to be around $300.00 per credit for the 2007-08 academic year. There are no student fees, as are typically charged for on-campus courses. The only expense to the school district is use of classroom space and educational technology. The full C&I program consists of 32 credits. The full Educational Leadership program requires a minimum of 33 credits. Graduate coursework leading to administrative licensure must total at least 60 credits, inclusive of a master's degree. Upon admission, prior graduate credits will be reviewed to determine which count toward program requirements. Proposed course themes include the following areas: Community as curriculum Oral history, cultural traditions, history of the Red Lake community, Ojibwe ethics and political structure, place-based learning. Integrating local history with Minnesota academic standards. Parent involvement Trust-building, shared goal-setting, parent education, interactive homework. Process approaches and the role of culture brokers. Assessment and data analysis MCAs, student surveys, authentic assessment, MAP scores. Observation and informal assessment. Grouping and targeted instruction. Intergenerational poverty Hidden rules of poverty, Payne's theory of motivation, strategies for independent learning. Engagement, communication, and safety Classroom as community. Social and emotional learning. Empathy, fairness, connection to adults, conflict resolution, anger management. Literacy development Vocabulary, comprehension, writing, note-taking. Motivation, enjoyment of reading. Text and trade book analysis. Listening, speech, and oral reading. Culturally-responsive teaching Ladson-Billings' model. Teaching for cultural competence. Role of critical consciousness and high expectations. Recognizing code-switching and dealing with oppositional behavior. Experiential learning Hands-on and outdoor learning. Impact on motivation and self-esteem. Integrating active learning with academic standards. Teacher leadership Professional learning communities. The impact of school structure and culture on teachers' roles. Collaborative planning, instructional coaching, and mentoring strategies. |
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| Contacts for Graduate Outreach Programs | ||
Dr. Richard Adler, Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Services adlerri@mnstate.edu 218-477-2901 / 218-477-2474 |
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| Dr. Boyd Bradbury, Coordinator, Educational Leadership Program bradbury@mnstate.edu 218-477-2019 |
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| Dr. Britt Tatman Ferguson, Graduate Coordinator, School of Teaching and Learning fergub@mnstate.edu 218-477-2554 |
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| For more information... |
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| Financial Aid, Owens 107, 800-593-7246 www.mnstate.edu/finaid (overview) www.mnstate.edu/howell/wps/finance.htm (forgiveness links) www.mnstate.edu/finaid/scholarships.cfm (private scholarships) Carolyn Zehren, director, zehren@mnstate.edu Linda Tegtmeier, asst. director, tegtmeir@mnstate.edu Sara Lamb, asst. director, lambsa@mnstate.edu |
Graduate Studies Office, Owens 214, 218-477-2344 Submit admissions materials here. Karla Wenger, office manager, wengerk@mnstate.edu www.mnstate.edu/graduate (overview) www.mnstate.edu/graduate/cie.htm (C & I Masters) |
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| Miller Analogies Test Deborah Seaburg, MSUM test administrator, Bridges 260, 218-477-2227, seaburg@mnstate.edu www.mnstate.edu/howell/wps/finance.htm (link to test site) |
University Mailing Address Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 7th Avenue South Moorhead, MN 56563 |
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