Summer Session 2012

Wisconsin Lutheran College offers several courses during the summer to enable traditional students as well as teachers seeking certification or graduate credits to participate in as many classes as possible. Many of the courses are geared toward teacher certification in the state of Wisconsin. For questions about Adult & Graduate Studies courses, contact Dr. Joyce S. Natzke at joyce.natzke@wlc.edu or (414) 443-8829. For other questions, including transfer of credits, call registrar Brett Valerio at (414) 443-8785.

Registration
Complete the registration form (PDF) and return it to the registrar's office. Tuition payment must accompany the registration form. The deadline for registration is four weeks before the start of each class. Undergraduate tuition is $400.00 per credit. Graduate tuition is $500.00 per credit.

Applications for Special Admissions
Students who have not attended Wisconsin Lutheran College are required to submit an Application for Special Admission as a guest student. Students pursuing teaching licensure, or intending to take courses at Fox Valley Lutheran High School, are required to submit the Application for Teacher Certification.

Academic Load
Students may not exceed a maximum of seven credits at any one time during the summer.

Cancellation
Students will be notified of any course cancellation, should enrollment be insufficient.

Bookstore
All books and supplies for classes may be purchased from the college's online bookstore.

Adult & Graduate Studies Continuing Education - at WLC

First Session

EDU 311/511 Educating the Exceptional Individual (3 credits): A study of individuals who have exceptional educational needs as defined by the state, the unique characteristics of the various disability areas, alternatives to providing the least restrictive educational environment, methods for teaching such children in the regular classroom, and the use of special referral systems and processes.; Instructor: Prof. Mark Murphy
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 1:00-4:30pm
EDU 580 Early Childhood Curriculum - Assessment, Methods and Clinical (3 credits): This course is intended to support and extend the early childhood knowledge base to experienced early childhood teachers. Sensitivity to the multifaceted background of the participants drives the group and individualized components to assist toward early childhood licensure. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices in regard to differentiation, assessment, family/community partnerships and staff development. The examination of model programs, best practices, and current issues, round out a well-grounded framework of this specialized area of teaching.; Instructor: Dr. Sharon Burow
June 18-July 3, 2012 (M-F); 8:30am-12:00pm

Second Session

EDU 451/551 Human Relations for Educators (3 credits): A study of human and inter-group relations; values, lifestyles, and contributions of racial, cultural, and economic groups in American society; the forces of racism, prejudice, and discrimination.; July 9-26, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30 am-12:00pm
Environmental Education Workshop: The focus is on fundamental ecological principles to be taught in the elementary or secondary grades. Activities that can be used in environmental education are included. Lynn White’s article on the cause of the ecological crisis and Jared Diamond’s study of what happened on Easter Island are required as preparation for the class and are mailed prior to the workshop. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements.; July 27, 2012; 8:30am-4:30pm
EDU 501 Writing a Professional Development Plan - Course 1 (1 credit): This course assists beginning teachers in using student assessments and supervisor feedback to select two or more Wisconsin Educator Standards in addition to the faith-based components if required by the parochial schools on which to base a plan for Professional Development. The course also assists the beginning teacher in the development of a Professional Development Plan as outlined in PI34.; Instructor: Prof. Alan Bitter
August 1-2, 2012; 8:00am-4:00pm
EDU 590 Instructional Supervising for Cooperating Teachers (1 credit option available): This seminar provides an introduction to the basic principles of supervising student teachers as they apply to the cooperating teacher. The information and strategies are applied to placements at all grade levels.; Instructor: Mr. Larry Collyard
August 25, 2012; 9:00am-3:30pm

Adult & Graduate Studies Continuing Education - Off-campus

Location: Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, Wisconsin

EDU 431/531 Content Area Literacy (3 credits): Instruction in the teaching of reading within the content areas on the elementary, middle and secondary level; consideration of the nature of the learner, the readability, and scope of content area materials, diagnosis, remediation, and enrichment activities as well as emphasis on the interactive processes of reading, writing, and learning.; June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30am-12:00pm
EDU 451/551 Human Relations for Educators (3 credits): A study of human and inter-group relations; values, lifestyles, and contributions of racial, cultural, and economic groups in American society; the forces of racism, prejudice, and discrimination.; June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 1:00-4:30pm
Environmental Education Workshop: The focus is on fundamental ecological principles to be taught in the elementary or secondary grades. Activities that can be used in environmental education are included. Lynn White’s article on the cause of the ecological crisis and Jared Diamond’s study of what happened on Easter Island are required as preparation for the class and are mailed prior to the workshop. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements.; June 29, 2012; 8:30am-4:30pm

Undergraduate Courses

CHE 221 Organic Chemistry 1. 3 cr.: An introduction to nomenclature, electronic structure and chemistry of carbon compounds, including free radical substitution, electrophilic addition to alkenes, nucleophilic aliphatic substitution and elimination reactions. 3 lec. Prereq: CHE 162.; Instructor: Dr. Kevin Glaeske
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30am-12:00pm
ESS 182 Environmental Science. 4 cr.: A study of natural resources and basic concepts of ecological biology. The physical and biological aspects of the earth's ecosystems will be studied in light of today's environmental problems. This course includes extensive field study in the Milwaukee area and makes use of environmental impact assessment as an application of concepts learned in the course.

This course is a 9-day, 8-night full-time commitment. Students will travel and camp overnight in southeastern Wisconsin during this course of study. Teaching and "lab" will take place as we investigate geological and biological aspects of our immediate environment. Student presentations will be given on-site at camp, and a paper will be due within two weeks after the course.; Instructors: Dr. Dan and Dr. Angela Ebeling
June 2-10, 2012
THE 306 The Life of Christ. 3 cr.: A study of the birth, ministry, suffering, death, resurrection and exaltation of our Lord as revealed in the Gospels. Special attention given to current critical theories of the Gospel's origins, detailed study of Jesus' teaching, parables, miracles, and Passion history, together with an evaluation of contemporary estimates of the personality and significance of Jesus.; Instructor: Dr. Joel Pless
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30am-12:00pm
THE 308 Pauline Epistles. 3 cr.: The historical development, doctrinal teachings, and practical application contained in Paul's letters to the Corinthians, Galatians, Thessalonians as well as the prison epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon).; Instructor: Dr. Joel Pless
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 1:00-4:30pm
THE 401 Basic Teachings of the Bible 1. 3 cr.: A study of those truths which the Bible, as the divinely inspired source of doctrine, presents concerning the Holy Scriptures, God, creation, providence, angels, man, law, sin, and salvation by grace.; Instructor: Dr. Paul Lehninger
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30am-12:00pm
THE 411 Lutheran Confessions. 3 cr.: A study of the origin, content, and significance of the nine confessional writings of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord. Emphasis on the Augsburg Confession and the Apology.; Instructor: Dr. Paul Lehninger
June 11-28, 2012 (M-Th); 1:00-4:30pm
THE 130 The New Testament. 3 cr.: A study of the life and work of Jesus Christ as well as the development of the early New Testament church. Representative readings in the Gospels, the New Testament letters and the Revelation provide a framework for understanding God's New Testament message.; Instructor: Dr. Joel Pless
July 9-26, 2012 (M-Th); 1:00pm-4:30pm
THE 302 History of Israel. 3 cr.: A study of the historical books of the Old Testament, with special attention to the formation of the nation of Israel. Major Old Testament themes will be explored and examined, particularly the development of Israel's Messianic expectations.; Instructor: Dr. Mark Braun
July 9-26, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30 am-12:00pm
THE 441 History of Christianity. 3 cr.: A survey of the development of Christianity from its origins to the present. focusing on the response of Christianity to the internal and external challenges, and the influence of the church in the world. Prereq: sophomore standing; Instructor: Dr. Joel Pless
July 9-26, 2012 (M-Th); 8:30 am-12:00pm