Course Rotations

      Content Qualification Options and Course Rotations

      Programs of Study


      English              18 Hours Fall Spring Summer
      ENGL 650 Studies in British Literature (3) Summer Even
      ENGL 653 Language and Culture (3) Summer
      ENGL 660 Studies in American Literature Summer Odd
      ENGL 664 Literature & Literacy for Children and Young Adults (3) Fall         
      ENGL 676 Research in Teaching Writing (3) Summer Even
      ENGL 680 Teaching College English (3) Spring       

       
      Communication 18 Hours Fall Spring Summer
      COMM 611 Communication Theory (3) Spring Even
      COMM 630 Instructional Communication and Technology (3) Fall Even
      COMM 645 Media Uses and Effects (3) Spring Odd
      COMM 650 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3) Summer Even
      COMM 660 Group Communication, Team Building and Leadership (3) Summer Odd
      COMM 655 Advanced Intercultural Communication (3) Fall Odd


      Students who wish to earn the full Master of Education Degree, must complete the following sequence in addition to the 18 credit content area qualifications.
      CORE CLASSES 15 hours
      EDUC 610 Research in Education (3) Fall Spring Summer
      EDUC 625 Issues in School, Community, and Family (3) Fall Summer
      EDUC 640 Supervision and Assessment of Teachers & Learners (3) Spring Summer
      EDUC 657 Exceptionality, Diversity, and Difference (3) Fall Spring
      EDUC 685 Action Research (3) Fall Spring





      SPECIAL PROGRAM 3 hours
      ENGL 689 Research Application (1) Fall Spring Summer
      ENGL 698 Capstone (2) Fall Spring Summer

      Office Information

      Mailing Address:
      Office of Graduate Studies and Research
      101 College Street SW
      Valley City, ND 58072
      Phone: 701.845.7303
      Fax: 701.845.7190
      Email: graduate@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      Library and Information Technologies
      concentration contact:
      Donna James - Library Director
      Phone: 701.845.7275
      Email: donna.james@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      Technology Education
      concentration contact:
      Dr. Peder Gjovik - Department Chair
      Phone: 701.845.7448
      Email: peder.gjovik@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      Teaching & Technology concentration contact:
      Dr. Heather Kvilvang
      Phone: 701.845.7199
      Email: heather.kvilvang@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      Elementary Education concentration contact:
      Dr. Heather Kvilvang
      Phone: 701.845.7199
      Email: heather.kvilvang@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      English Language Learners concentration contact:
      Dr. Joan Aus  
      Phone: 701.845.7187 
      Email: joan.aus@vcsu.edu

      For more information on:
      English Education concentration contact:
      Dr. Greg Brister 
      Phone: 701.845.7317 
      Email:  greg.brister@vcsu.edu
      Contact Information

      Questions on Graduate Studies:
      Misty Lindgren
      Phone: 701.845.7303
      Email: graduate@vcsu.edu

      Office of Graduate Studies
      Dr. James Boe - Director
      Phone: 701.845.7304
      Email: jim.boe@vcsu.edu

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