SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE Teacher Certification Program
June 01 – August 07, 2020
Washington Adventist University
Education Department
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
301-891-4464
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Certification Preparation and
Professional Development
The Summer Teaching Institute at Washington Adventist University
(WAU) offers certification preparation courses for teachers seeking
certification or continuing education credits for certified teachers.
The program is designed to provide quality curricula for students
from diverse backgrounds and meets requirements for certification
with the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and
the Maryland State Department of Education.
The summer sessions are organized to provide choices in meeting
personal and professional needs. Classes are offered online in three
sessions. During Session I students work independently throughout
the summer to complete an academic rich portfolio. Classes held
during Sessions II and III are completed in two weeks by means of
intensive online instruction.
Summer Teaching Institute
June 01 – August 07
Sessions have been planned with
a variety of courses and credit
options. Select the course(s) that
best meet your certification
needs.
• SESSION I: 06/01 - 08/7
• SESSION II: 06/15 - 06/ 26
• SESSION III: 07/13 - 07/24
For more information
Call: 301-891-4464
Fax: 301-891-4569
Courses Offered:
SESSION I - PORTFOLIO: (JUNE 1 TO AUGUST 7) □ EDEC 205 Materials and Methods for Early Childhood Education (3 hours)
□ EDEC 306 Methods of Religious Instruction for Young Children (3 hours)
□ EDEC 308 Early Childhood Social Studies Methods (2 hours)
□ EDEC 322 Early Childhood Mathematics Methods (4 hours)
□ EDEC 323 Material and Methods for Teaching Science in EC (4 hours)
□ EDSP 440 Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities (3 hours)
□ EDUC 305 Elementary Health/Science Methods (4 hours)
□ EDUC 308 Elementary Social Studies Methods (2 hours)
□ EDUC 312 Methods of Religious Instruction for Young Adults (3 hour)
□ EDUC 321 Integrating Educational Technology into the Class (3 hours)
□ EDUC 322 Elementary Mathematics Methods (4 hours)
□ EDUC 345G Secondary School Religion Methods (3 hours)
□ EDUC 351 Mat & Meth/Assess and Instr of Rdng & Language Arts (3 hours)
SESSION II - ONLINE INTENSIVE: (JUNE 15 TO JUNE 26)
□ EDEC 302 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (2 hours)
□ EDSP 425 Applied Measure & Assessment for Except Students (2 hours)
□ EDUC 120 Educational Philosophy and Trends (2 hours)
□ EDUC 297 Issues in Multicultural Education (2 hours)
□ EDUC 341 Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 hours)
□ EDUC 365 Methods of Teaching Rdng in the Sec Content Area I (3 hours)
□ EDUC 424 Educational Assessment (3 hours)
□ PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology (3 hours)
□ RELB 160 Jesus and the Gospels (3 hours)
□ RELT 190 Ellen G. White and the Gift of Prophecy (3 hours)
SESSION III - ONLINE INTENSIVE: (JULY 13 TO JULY 24)
□ EDUC 320 Classroom Management (2 hours)
□ EDUC 340 Mat and Meth for Secondary Teaching (3 hours)
□ EDUC 366 Methods for Teaching Rdng in the Sec Content Area II (3 hours)
□ EDUC 418 Education of Exceptional Children and Youth (3 hours)
□ HLSC 110 Healthier Living (2 hours)
□ PSYC 494 Topics: Educational Psychology (3 hours)
□ RELT 250 Principles of Christian Faith (3 hours)
□ RELT 270 Adventist Heritage and Mission (3 hours)
*Session I Portfolio courses are listed as Independent Study for registration
purposes. The instructor works with the student on a one-to-one basis to
develop the designated components of the portfolio, incorporating the current
classroom experience. The goals and objectives meet the Maryland State
Department of Education and the North American Division of Seventh-day
Adventist standards for completing the specific course.
POLICIES AND TUITION Course load
Due to the intensive focus of the classes, students are advised to select a maximum of one to two classes per session.
Portfolio - Session I
$400 per course fee Portfolio guidelines will be provided once registration is complete and fees have been paid.
Sessions II & III
$160 per credit hour (Tuition expenses and/or sponsorship letter must accompany your application) APPLICATION DEADLINES: Applications MUST be received two weeks prior to the start of each session: *SESSION 1 – May 18th *SESSION II – June 1st *SESSION III – June 29th ________________
Washington Adventist University
Summer Teacher Institute Application Summer 2020
Please submit your application typed or printed legibly.
PERSONAL DATA
Highest Degree Received____________________ From Where_______________________________
Social Security number ___________/_______ /__________ or WAU ID# ____________________________
Legal name _________________________________________________________________________________
Last First MI/Maiden
Current address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone Number: ____________________________/___________________________/_________________
Home Work Cell
Email: _______________________________________________________________
Admission is granted without regard to race, gender, disability, or national origin.
Gender:
□ Female □ Male
Marital Status:
□ Single □ Married □ Other
Date of Birth: _________________ Religious Affiliation: _______________________________
Citizenship: □ U.S. □ Permanent Resident Alien Registration # ____________________________
Race: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only:
□Asian/Pacific Islander □ Hispanic □ White/Non-Hispanic □ Race/Ethnicity Unknown
□ Black/Non-Hispanic □ American Indian/Alaskan □ Other
Country of Residence________________________ Visa Type__________________________
Country of Birth________________________ Native Language________________________
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial responsibility rests with the applicant. Please indicate how billing should be directed:
□ Myself □ Sponsor: ____________________________________________
Cost Covered by Sponsor: □ Tuition □ Fees
*A letter from your conference/sponsor indicating the percentage to be paid must accompany your application.
Balance not covered by your conference/sponsor must be paid at time of application.* include: Your name or Name of Organization
Billing Address
City
State
Zip
Have you attended WAU before: □ No □ Yes If yes, please give date last attended: ____________________
Your name on WAU records: ____________________________
** Official transcripts will be sent once payment and grades are received, upon written request to the Office of Records. **
Washington Adventist University
Summer Teacher Institute Application Summer 2020
Please submit your application typed or printed legibly.
Please indicate session & course of interest
SESSION I - PORTFOLIO: (JUNE 1 TO AUGUST 7) --*APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: MAY 18th □ EDEC 205 Materials and Methods for Early Childhood Education (3 hours)
□ EDEC 306 Methods of Religious Instruction for Young Children (3 hours)
□ EDEC 308 Early Childhood Social Studies Methods (2 hours)
□ EDEC 322 Early Childhood Mathematics Methods (4 hours)
□ EDEC 323 Material and Methods for Teaching Science in Early Childhood (4 hours)
□ EDSP 440 Instructional Methods for Students with Disabilities (3 hours)
□ EDUC 305 Elementary Health/Science Methods (4 hours)
□ EDUC 308 Elementary Social Studies Methods (2 hours)
□ EDUC 312 Methods of Religious Instruction for Young Adults (3 hour)
□ EDUC 321 Techniques for Integrating Educational Technology into the Classroom (3 hours)
□ EDUC 322 Elementary Mathematics Methods (4 hours)
□ EDUC 345G Secondary School Religion Methods (3 hours)
□ EDUC 351 Materials and Methods for Assessment and Instruction of Reading and Language Arts (3 hours)
SESSION II - ONLINE INTENSIVE: (JUNE 15 TO JUNE 26) --*APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: JUNE 1ST
□ EDEC 302 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (2 hours)
□ EDSP 425 Applied Measurement and Assessment for Exceptional Students (2 hours)
□ EDUC 120 Educational Philosophy and Trends (2 hours)
□ EDUC 297 Issues in Multicultural Education (2 hours
□ EDUC 341 Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 hours)
□ EDUC 365 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Area I (3 hours)
□ EDUC 424 Educational Assessment (3 hours)
□ PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology (3 hours)
□ RELB 160 Jesus and the Gospels (3 hours)
□ RELT 190 Ellen G. White and the Gift of Prophecy (3 hours)
SESSION III - ONLINE INTENSIVE: (JULY 13 TO JULY 24) --*APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: JUNE 29TH □ EDUC 320 Classroom Management (2 hours)
□ EDUC 340 Mat and Meth for Secondary Teaching (3 hours)
□ EDUC 366 Methods for Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Area II (3 hours)
□ EDUC 418 Education of Exceptional Children and Youth (3 hours)
□ HLSC 110 Healthier Living (2 hours)
□ PSYC 494 Topics: Educational Psychology (3 hours)
□ RELT 250 Principles of Christian Faith (3 hours)
□ RELT 270 Adventist Heritage and Mission (3 hours)
Student Agreement
I certify that the information given in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that knowing and withholding or misrepresenting information may result in cancellation of my registration. By
my signature, I pledge to uphold the ideals and standards of WAU.
My signature also indicates my awareness that I am ultimately financially responsible for my account.
____________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date
Please return completed forms to:
Ms. Dorrett McFarlane
Washington Adventist University
Department of Education
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912-7796
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Wilkinson Hall #424
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
Main Office Number: 301-891-4464
Fax Number: 301-891-4569
Andrew Smith
Chair
Lesley-Ann Bovell
Assistant Professor
Dorrett McFarlane
Administrative Assistant
Enoh Nkana
Assistant Professor
Sheralee Thomas
Online Education Coordinator
“True education means more than the
pursual of a certain course of study. It means
more than a preparation for the life that now
is. …It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the
higher joy of wider service in the world to come.”
(White, Education, p. 13)