Registration for courses with prefix EEND, REAL, and REND will close one (1) week prior to the scheduled course start date. Course sections (including those offered 100% online) may close sooner if they reach capacity. Wait list information will be posted if available.
POLICY FOR NEW CANDIDATES
Individuals with no previous registration, coursework, or program enrollment at the University of St. Francis must register a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the scheduled course start date. This policy is driven by processing time for creation of a student account and access to various university resources required for a successful course start. For this reason, we strongly encourage new candidates to register a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled course start date.
Educators taking courses through district, school, or regional education partnerships should visit the Partner Courses and Cohorts page for information and registration. Registering from this page rather than your designated partner page will place you in a standard course section – forfeiting any applicable tuition benefit associated with the partnership.
Individuals taking courses or enrolling in programs to pursue licensure, endorsements, certification, or to secure employment requiring specific teaching credentials should refer to their state board of education prior to enrollment to determine whether the course or program meets the requirements in the state in which they reside.
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BILINGUAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT COURSES
Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the Bilingual Education endorsement. Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 631 Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual and ESL (4)
- EEND 632 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL (4)
- EEND 633 Assessment of Bilingual and ESL Students (3)**
- EEND 634 Cross Cultural Studies/Limited-English Proficient Students (3)**
- EEND 637 Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students (3)
- EEND 638 Supporting English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom (1)
Are you interested in the Bilingual Education endorsement?
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SERVING SPECIAL POPULATIONS | BILINGUAL & ESL
Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 611 Serving English Language Learners with Special Needs (3)
- EEND 636 Linguistics (4)
- REAL 653 Welcoming Newly Arrived EL Students (1)
- REAL 696 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3)
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**ADDITIONAL BLENDED COURSE OPTIONS – SUMMER 2022
EEND 633 F: June 6 – August 1, 2022
Mandatory virtual meeting on June 7 (4:30 – 8:30 p.m.) with all other course requirements completed online.
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EEND 634 I: June 6 – August 1, 2022
Mandatory virtual meeting on June 7 (4:30 – 8:30 p.m.) with all other course requirements completed online.
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Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.
- REAL 612 Educating for Character (3)
- REAL 616 Becoming a School of Character (3)
- REAL 694 Ethical Decision Making and Virtue Development (3)
- REAL 695 Restorative Practices in the Classroom (3)
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- EEND 602 Survey of Gifted Education (3)
- EEND 611 Serving English Language Learners with Special Needs (3)
- EEND 613 Differentiated Instruction (3)
- EEND 614 Behavioral Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom (3)
- EEND 640 Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Special Needs (3)
- EEND 718 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students (3)
- EEND 719 Social Emotional Development for Gifted and Talented Students (3)
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Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the Director of Special Education endorsement. All courses are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 600 Introduction to Special Education Finance (3)
- EEND 606 Supervision of Programs for Exceptional Children (3)
- EEND 641 Legal and Historical Foundations in Special Education (3)
- EEND 644 Specialized Curriculum and Methods in Special Education (3)
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REAL has partnered with the Illinois High School College Driver Education Association (IHSCDEA) to provide Driver Education courses for educators interested in pursuing a Safety and Driver Education endorsement.
See ISBE Requirements for Safety and Driver Education Endorsements
Driver Education Courses offered at USF
Each title listed is three (3) semester hours and tuition is $1,000 per course.
The following courses may be used toward the required distribution for 12 of 18 hours for endorsement:
- EEND 615 Injury Prevention & Safety (3)
- EEND 616 Driver Task Analysis (3)
- EEND 617 Methods of Teaching Driver Education: Classroom (3)
- EEND 618 Methods of Teaching Driver Education: Behind the Wheel (3)
The following elective course may be used toward additional required hours:
Cohorts are now forming for fall of 2022! CLICK HERE to contact IHSCDEA and express your interest in joining an upcoming cohort.
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Fall 2022 Schedule – Preview Here (opens June 1) Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.- REAL 642 Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities: 1 in 5 (1)
- REAL 643 Part II: Multi-Sensory Teaching Strategies (1)
- REAL 644 Part III: Foundations and Structure of Oral and Written Language (1)
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Course is offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- REAL 646: edTPA-Support for the Licensed Professional (0 credit/enrichment workshop)
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TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST ENDORSEMENT COURSES
Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the Technology Specialist endorsement. Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 675 Foundations of Educational Technology (3)
- EEND 676 Collaborative Web Tools in Education (3)
- EEND 677 Multimedia Tools in Education (3)
- EEND 678 Effective Technology Integration Into Lessons and Curriculum (3)
- EEND 679 Assessing and Improving Student Achievement with Technology (3)
- EEND 680 Ed Tech Coaching (3)
- EEND 681 Managing Educational Technology Services (3)
- EEND 713 Engaging eLearning (3)
Are you interested in the Technology Specialist endorsement?
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OTHER EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 683 Using Technology to Flip Learning (1)
- EEND 716 Remote Learning: The Basics and Beyond (1)
- EEND 717 Remote Learning through a Special Education Lens (1)
- EEND 729 Strategies to Support Blended Learning (3)
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Courses in this series are offered in a variety of formats – please be sure to review the schedule in the course registration link to verify format and meeting dates(as applicable).
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- EEND 674 Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
- EEND 689 General Literacy Methods (3)
- EEND 690 General Mathematics Methods (2)
- REND 689 Disciplinary Literacy (3)
- REAL 694 Educational Psychology (3)
- REAL 694 Methods of Teaching Social Science in Elementary School (1)
- REAL 694 Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary School (3)
- REAL 695 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
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Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus or see descriptions below. Availability varies by semester.
- ENGE 510 Rhetorical Theory I: Classical Rhetoric (3)
- ENGE 511 Rhetorical Theory II: Contemporary Rhetoric (3)
- ENGE 512 Composition Studies I: Theory (3)
- ENGE 513 Composition Studies II: Praxis (3)
- ENGE 514 Multimodal Composition (3)
- ENGE 515 Digital Rhetoric (3)
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Fall 2022 Schedule – Preview Here (opens June 1) ESL ENDORSEMENT COURSES Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the ESL endorsement. Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.- EEND 631 Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual and ESL (4)
- EEND 632 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL (4)
- EEND 633 Assessment of Bilingual and ESL Students (3)**
- EEND 634 Cross Cultural Studies/Limited-English Proficient Students (3)**
- EEND 636 Linguistics (4)
- EEND 637 Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students (3)
- EEND 638 Supporting English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom (1)
- REAL 653 Welcoming Newly Arrived EL Students (1)
- REAL 696 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3)
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Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.
- REAL 617 Stock Market Economic Finance (1)
- REAL 618 Financial Literacy Using Children’s Literature (1)
- REAL 619 Financial Literacy Using Math Applications (1)
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HEALTH EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT COURSES
Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the Health Education endorsement. Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 730 School Health Curriculum and Evaluation (3)
- EEND 731 Mental and Emotional Health in Education (3)
- EEND 732 Nutrition in Education (3)
- EEND 733 Drug Education (3)
- EEND 734 Teaching Personal Health (3)
- EEND 735 Environmental Health in the Classroom (3)
- EEND 736 Disease Prevention in Education (3)
- EEND 737 Human Sexuality in Education (3)
- EEND 738 Assessment & Evaluation in Physical Education (3)
Are you interested in the Health Education endorsement?
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THREE CREDIT HOUR COURSES
- EEND 725 Legendary Teacher Traits
- EEND 726 Practices Leading to High Student Achievement
- EEND 728 Social-Emotional Learning: Principles and Practices
- EEND 729 Strategies to Support Blended Learning
- REAL 694 Enhancing the Social Emotional Climate of a Classroom with Mindfulness
- REAL 696 Implementing Student Learning Communities
ONE CREDIT HOUR COURSES
- EEND 655 Strategic Collaborations for the Classroom
- EEND 727 Creating Successful Teaching and Learning Environments
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Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.
- EEND 645 Instructional Coaching and Professional Development (3)
- EEND 646 Instructional Coaching Cycle (3)
- EEND 647 Data Informed Instructional Coaching (3)
- EEND 649 Student-Centered Instructional Coaching (3)
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Have you heard the news?
Instructional Coaching is now offered as a graduate certificate program and as a concentration in the Teaching & Learning (M.S.) degree program! Educators will gain the specific knowledge and skills needed to be an effective instructional coach who can support teacher development as well as increase student growth and achievement.
Instructional Coaching courses completed through the REAL program may be used toward the corresponding concentration within the Teaching & Learning (M.S.) degree program.
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Courses in this series are offered in an online or blended format. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.
- EEND 689 General Literacy Methods (3)
- EEND 690 General Mathematics Methods (2)
- EEND 691 Methods of Teaching Adolescents Science (3)
- EEND 693 Methods of Teaching Adolescents Social Science (3)
- EEND 694 Methods of Teaching Adolescents Mathematics (3)
- EEND 695 Methods of Teaching Adolescents English/Language Arts (3)
- REAL 694 Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary Schools (3)
- REAL 694 Methods of Teaching Social Science in the Elementary School (1)
- REAL 695 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
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Educators enrolled in content-specific methods courses at USF are required to demonstrate a strong understanding of the content and skills required for the applicable content area endorsement. It is highly recommended that the appropriate content area coursework is completed prior to enrolling in the methods courses. Courses are designed with the assumption that enrolled candidates have sufficient content knowledge, as the courses focus on instruction in pedagogy.
View the latest ISBE Subsequent Endorsement information here.
The College of Education is pleased to offer graduate-level courses for candidates who have earned National Board Certification. Courses are available 100% online each semester. A National Board achievement certificate must be submitted (see below) and approved prior to enrolling in the following courses.
Special tuition rate: $225 per credit hour for REAL 600, 601, 602, 603, and 695
- REAL 600 Standards and Propositions NB (3) | Prerequisite Course
- REAL 601 Analyzing Curriculum Planning NB (3)
- REAL 602 Reflecting on Your Teaching NB (3)
- REAL 603 Collaborating Relationships NB (3)
The following course is open to educators who have completed the National Board renewal process within the past two calendar years. A National Board renewal certificate must be submitted and approved prior to enrolling in the following course.
- REAL 606 Accomplished Teaching (3)
Please complete the National Board inquiry form below to express your interest and validate your National Board status. Once the form and supporting documents are received, an email notification will be sent to the address provided with access to course registration.
In recognition of the value of teacher research experience programs as a successful form of professional development, the University of St. Francis offers NOAA Teacher at Sea participants the opportunity to receive experiential graduate credit upon completing their NOAA at sea experience.
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- REAL 688 NOAA Teacher at Sea (3-4 credit hours)
- RECT 694 Remotely Operated Vehicles I (3 credit hours)
Courses are offered 100% online.
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Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. Availability varies by semester.
- EEND 638 Supporting English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom
- EEND 652 Autism Spectrum Disorders
- EEND 655 Strategic Collaborations for the Classroom
- EEND 683 Using Technology to Flip Learning
- EEND 684 Dissecting Math Data: Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 685 Dissecting Literacy Data: Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 692 Culturally Responsive Instruction
- EEND 716 Remote Learning: The Basics and Beyond
- EEND 717 Remote Learning through a Special Education Lens
- EEND 727 Creating Successful Teaching and Learning Environments
- REAL 617 Stock Market Economic Finance
- REAL 618 Financial Literacy Using Children’s Literature
- REAL 619 Financial Literacy Using Math Applications
- REAL 642 Dyslexia & Reading Disabilities: 1 in 5
- REAL 643 Dyslexia Part II: Multi-Sensory Teaching Strategies
- REAL 644 Dyslexia Part III: Foundations/Structure of Oral and Written Language
- REAL 653 Welcoming Newly Arrived EL Students
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READING TEACHER ENDORSEMENT COURSES
Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the Reading Teacher endorsement. Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- REND 641 Foundations of Literacy (3)
- REND 642 Literacy Assessment and Diagnosis* (3)
- REND 644 Utilizing Literature in the Classroom (3)
- REND 645 Literacy Instructional Support (3)
- REND 651 Reading Teacher Practicum (1)
- REND 652 Dyslexia Awareness and Best Practices (2)
- REND 689 Disciplinary Literacy (3)
Are you interested in the Reading Teacher endorsement?
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SERVING SPECIAL POPULATIONS | READING & READING DISABILITIES
Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- REND 643 Exploration of Literacy Strategies/Materials for Student Achievement (3)
- REND 647 Literacy and Diverse Learners (3)
- REND 648 Developing Competent Writers (3)
- EEND 685 Dissecting Literacy Data: Looking Past the RTI Colors (1)
- REAL 642 Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities: 1 in 5 (1)
- REAL 643 Part II: Multi-Sensory Teaching Strategies (1)
- REAL 644 Part III: Foundations and Structure of Oral and Written Language (1)
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ON CAMPUS COURSE
REAL 695 K Making STEM Relevant Using Industry Partnerships
July 18 – July 24, 2022 | USF Main Campus
Meets M, T, W, R, F | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Course Tuition: $400 for this 3 credit hour course
ONLINE COURSES
Each Inquiry Science Classroom course noted below is one credit hour with a tuition rate of $195.
Community Building in an Inquiry Science Classroom (1)
Provides an overview of materials, content, and methodologies used in science modeling instruction to create an enhanced learning community in the K-12 science classroom. Candidates will explore inquiry-based instructional strategies to encourage student participation during guided discussions.
Role of Questioning in an Inquiry Science Classroom (1)
Examines methods and techniques related to the role of questioning in K-12 science classrooms. Question asking is the hallmark of an inquiry-based classroom for students and educators. Candidates will explore the art and science of asking questions – including how to teach your students to utilize effective questioning. Candidates will modify traditional lessons to include inquiry-based instruction and innovative questioning techniques.
Methods of Assessment in an Inquiry Science Classroom (1)
Transitioning to inquiry-based science instruction coincides with re-thinking classroom assessment and grading. K-12 science educators will explore alternative assessment and grading theories that parallel inquiry thinking. Candidates will examine portfolio-based assessment, as well as standards-based grading, and experiments, using modified assessment strategies.
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LBS I ENDORSEMENT COURSES
Courses noted in this section may be applied toward coursework requirements for the LBS I endorsement (at grade level(s) of current license). Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 605 Learners with Exceptional and Diverse Needs (3)
- EEND 640 Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Special Needs (3)
- EEND 642 Assessment and Diagnosis in Special Education (3)
- EEND 644 Specialized Curriculum and Methods in Special Education (3)
Are you interested in the LBS I endorsement?
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SERVING SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus.
- EEND 614 Behavior Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom
- EEND 652 Autism Spectrum Disorders
- EEND 684 Dissecting Mathematics: Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 685 Dissecting Reading (Literacy): Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 717 Remote Learning through a Special Education Lens
- REAL 695 Language Development and Teaching Methods for Moderate/Severe Disabilities
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Strengthening Communities of Care
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DYSLEXIA & READING DISABILITIES
- REAL 642 Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities: 1 in 5
- REAL 643 Dyslexia and RD Part II: Multi-Sensory Teaching Strategies
- REAL 644 Dyslexia RD III: Foundations/Structure of Oral and Written Language
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
- EEND 611 Serving English Language Learners with Special Needs
- EEND 638 Supporting English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom
- REAL 653 Welcoming Newly Arrived EL Students
- REAL 696 Foundations of Bilingual Education
GIFTED EDUCATION
- EEND 602 Survey of Gifted Education
- EEND 718 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students
- EEND 719 Social Emotional Development for Gifted and Talented Students
SPECIAL EDUCATION
- EEND 614 Behavior Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom
- EEND 652 Autism Spectrum Disorders
- EEND 684 Dissecting Mathematics: Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 685 Dissecting Reading (Literacy): Looking Past the RTI Colors
- EEND 717 Remote Learning through a Special Education Lens
- REAL 695 Language Development and Teaching Methods for Moderate/Severe Disabilities
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- EEND 655 Strategic Collaborations for the Classroom
- EEND 683 Using Technology to Flip Learning
- EEND 713 Engaging eLearning
- EEND 716 Remote Learning: The Basics and Beyond
- EEND 717 Remote Learning through a Special Education Lens
- EEND 725 Legendary Teacher Traits
- EEND 727 Creating Successful Teaching and Learning Environments
- EEND 728 Social-Emotional Learning: Principles and Practices
- EEND 729 Strategies to Support Blended Learning
- REAL 612 Educating for Character
- REAL 694 Enhancing the Social Emotional Classroom Climate through Mindfulness
- REAL 694 Ethical Decision Making and Virtue Development
- REAL 695 Restorative Practices in the Classroom
- REAL 696 Implementing Student Learning Communities
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