Education Distance Courses

These Education courses are offered for credit by Andrews University, Oakwood University, and Washington Adventist University.

Andrews University

These courses are offered for credit for K-12 teachers.

Online courses for K-12 teachers

For the courses below Griggs University manages the registration and provides the instruction and support for students. Griggs University is owned and operated by Andrews University.

Oakwood University Credit

ED 200/22.4
Educational Psychology (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 367 Psychology of Learning
Prerequisite: PY 101 or SO 101, and ED 130
A study of the nature of teaching and learning, which addresses the fundamentals involved in the expected developmental progression of the learning process. The course focuses on ways in which psychological knowledge is applied to teaching at each domain (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive) as individual characteristics that influence instructional decisions. Additionally, it includes an investigation of theories of learning and motivation and their instructional applications in educational settings.
Format: Paper self-paced

ED 250/10.2
Philosophy of Christian Education (2 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 210 Philosophy of Adventist Education
A study of the fundamental principles, concepts, and aims of Christian education.
Format: Paper self-paced

ED 370/23.3- This Course is Currently Unavailable
Educational Tests and Measurements (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 360 Evaluation in Teaching
Prerequisite: ED 200 and ED 240
A course designed to provide functional knowledge of the meaning, use, and operation of tests and measurements in education. Use of measurement procedures in collecting data and applying appropriate statistical procedures in interpreting the results is presented. The role of evaluation in classroom instruction, the development of standardized tests, teacher-made tests, and other types of tests, as well as the grading system, are studied.
Format: Paper self-paced

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Washington Adventist University Credit

EDUC 210A/10.2
Philosophy of Adventist Education (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 210 Philosophy of Adventist Education
An overview of philosophers and schools of philosophy that are pertinent to the field of education in relation to individuals, church, and societal values. Study of Ellen White’s influence on the theory and practice of Seventh-day Adventist education.
Format: Paper self-paced

EDUC 210A/432.0
Philosophy of Adventist Education (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 210 Philosophy of Adventist Education
An overview of philosophers and schools of philosophy that are pertinent to the field of education in relation to individuals, church, and societal values. Study of Ellen White’s influence on the theory and practice of Seventh-day Adventist education.
Format: Online self-paced

EDUC 424/319.0
Educational Assessment (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: EDUC 360 Evaluation in Teaching
Prerequisite: EDUC 242 and acceptance into the teacher education program.
An introductory course in the principles of constructing standardized and teachermade tests, test scoring and interpretation, grading-reporting practices, and an overview of commonly used statistical terms.
Format: Paper self-paced

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