Penn State Continuing Education at Williamsport announces its Fall 2006 graduate-course offerings:
Master of Education in Adult EducationRequired Course ADTED 470 Introduction to Distance Education (3 credits)An introduction to the history, philosophy, organizations, learning theories and instructional procedures used in American and foreign distance education. Mondays, Sept. 11-Dec. 11 5:15-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Dehra Shafer
Master of Education in Instructional Systems, Educational Technology Option Required Courses EDPSY 421 Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices (3 credits)This course provides an introduction to the empirical study of variables and conditions that influence and support school learning. Mondays, Sept. 25-Dec. 11 5-8:15 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer McLean
EDTEC 448 Using the Internet in the Classroom (3 credits)This course introduces students to methods and models of using the Internet effectively in the classroom. Wednesdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 13 5-8:15 p.m. Instructor: Mary Beth Bianco
Master of Education in College Student Affairs Required Course CSA 501 Introduction to Student Affairs (3 credits)An introduction to student affairs in higher education with consideration of various functional areas of the profession. Saturdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28 and Dec. 2 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and 26, Nov. 9 and 30 5-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rankin
Please contact the Penn State Continuing Education office at ext. 5771 with questions or to register. Note that Kim Breon, Penn State academic adviser, will be in Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 16, if you are interested in scheduling an appointment.