University of St. Francis

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Online Students: Click on the participant information link below for critical registration forms for this university.


Credit: All classes are 3 semester hours of graduate credit per course.


Tuition & Materials:
Please see individual class listings for tuition and materials fees.

Course Equivalency Notice!
Equivalent courses at the University of St. Francis cannot be repeated for credit. It is the students responsibility to refer to the University catalog or website for a list of equivalent courses prior to registration. Click here to see a list of equivalent PLS courses.


Note: All students enrolled in degree-seeking or certification programs at other schools should consult their advisors as to the transferability of credits. All PLS registrations require a mandatory non-refundable $50.00 deposit per enrollment. Deposits may be transferred to a new course enrollment being offered in the same semester. All payments will be refunded on cancelled classes*. Classes with enrollments below the minimum will be cancelled two (2) weeks prior to the start date.

*Tuition and any fees are due on or before the first day of class.

Equivalent courses at the University of St. Francis cannot be repeated for credit. It is the student’s responsibility to refer to the University catalog or website for a list of equivalent courses prior to registration.


To register or to view course availability, visit our course registration online or call toll-free 866-PLS-CLAS (866-757-2527).


Note: Registration for online classes closes at 8:00 a.m. EST one week prior to the class start date.


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Masters of Science in Education within the Teaching and Learning Program

Educators may elect to take a minimum of twelve/maximum of eighteen hours from Performance Learning Systems and an additional eighteen hours of core courses from the university to complete the thirty-six hour program. All credit is posted in semester hours. All PLS courses have been reviewed and approved by The University of St. Francis, College of Education. All courses within the masters program are described in full in the university catalog which can be located on the website www.stfrancis.edu. The courses are delineated by number assignment and the title of the course will be indicated on the transcript.


The Teaching and Learning masters program assists teachers and administrators by addressing the myriad of issues and needs which school communities face in a climate of evolving standards, curriculum change, school improvement, and strategic planning efforts. The purpose and intent of the program is to prepare educators to discover ways to improve the academic achievement of students and develop professional school leadership. All courses emphasize the integration of theory, research-based best practices, and meaningful applications.


This masters program can be brought to locations throughout the state.

For further information, contact:

Chris and John Yeates, PLS state coordinators
Call: 800-823-4765
E-mail: cjyeates@plsweb.com

Sharon Wysoglad, Executive Director of Advanced
Programs/Professional Development
College of Education
Call: 800-735-7500
E-mail: swysoglad@stfrancis.edu


Alice Cahill, Director of REAL
College of Education
Call: 800-735-7500
E-mail: acahill@stfrancis.edu



42 Courses

  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners: EPLS615
Date: Jun 2, 2008 — Jun 6, 2008
Instructor: Christine Peterson 
Location: Porta High School, Petersburg Petersburg, IL
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  Action Research for the Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 610
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
McNiff, J., Lomax, P., & Whitehead, J. (2003). You and Your Action Research Project. New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

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  Blended and Synchronous Learning Design Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 629
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Brandon, B. (Ed.). (2004). The eLearning Guild's Handbook on Synchronous E-Learning. Santa Rosa, CA:The eLearning Guild (free e-book).

Ko, S., & Rossen, S. (2004). Teaching Online:A Practical Guide. Boston:Houghton Mifflin Company.

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  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners Online: Univ. of St. Francis: EPLS 615
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
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  Differentiated Instruction for Today's Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 663
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Tomlinson, C. (2001). How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ISBN-13: 9780871205124

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  Building Online Collaborative Environments Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 655
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. (mic & speakers required)

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  Learning to Read: Beginning Reading Instruction Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 601
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
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  Merging Educational Goals and Interactive Multimedia Projects Online: Univ. of St. Francis: EPLS:645
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Simpkins, M., Cole, K., Tavalin, F., & Means, B. (2002). Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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  Reading to Learn: Comprehension Instruction Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 603
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
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  Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 661
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Armstrong, T. (2000). Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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  Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 695
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Moorman, C., & Weber, N. (1989). Teacher Talk:What It Really Means. Bay City, MI: Institute for Personal Power.

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  Teaching Through Learning Channels Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 675
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
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  Cultural Competence: A Transformative Journey Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 602
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Howard, G. R. (2006). We Can't Teach What We Don't Know: White Teachers, Multiracial Schools. (2nd ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.

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  Teaching the English Language Learner Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 612
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Peregoy, K., & Boyle, O. (2005). Reading,Writing and Learning in ESL: A Resource Book for K-12 Teachers. (2005). Boston: Pearson Education.

Gottlieb, M., Carnuccio, L., Ernst-Slavie, G., & Katz, A. (Ed). (2006). Pre K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards. TESOL.

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  Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Univ. of St. Francis: EPLS 608
Date: Jun 3, 2008 — Aug 4, 2008
Instructor: TBD
Location: Online - Univ. of St. Francis Online
Third
Party
Material:
Gee, J. P. (2003). What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

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  Reading to Learn: Comprehension Instruction EPLS603
Date: Jun 4, 2008 — Jun 10, 2008
Instructor: Kris Bomgarden 
Location: St Mary Immaculate Parish Sch, Plainfield Plainfield, IL
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  Teaching Through Learning Channels:EPLS675
Date: Jun 9, 2008 — Jun 13, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: J.F.Kennedy Middle School,Plainfield Plainfield, IL
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  Teaching Through Learning Channels:EPLS675
Date: Jun 9, 2008 — Jun 13, 2008
Instructor: Jeff Marquardt 
Location: Chillicothe Elem Center, Chillicothe Chillicothe, IL
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  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners: EPLS615
Date: Jun 11, 2008 — Jun 17, 2008
Instructor: Joe Nemetz 
Location: Dekalb High School, Dekalb Dekalb, IL
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  Building Communications & Teamwork in the Classroom:EPLS692
Date: Jun 16, 2008 — Jun 20, 2008
Instructor: Sue Brien 
Location: Geneva Comm HS, Geneva Geneva, IL
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  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners: EPLS615
Date: Jun 16, 2008 — Jun 20, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: J.F.Kennedy Middle School,Plainfield Plainfield, IL
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  Building Communications & Teamwork in the Classroom:EPLS692
Date: Jun 16, 2008 — Jun 20, 2008
Instructor: Jim Aiu 
Location: Faith United Presbyterian Church, Tinley Park Tinley Park, IL
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  Behavioral, Academic, & Social Interventions for the Classroom EPLS606
Date: Jun 16, 2008 — Jun 20, 2008
Instructor: Christine Peterson 
Location: Porta High School, Petersburg Petersburg, IL
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  Reading to Learn: Comprehension Instruction EPLS603
Date: Jun 16, 2008 — Jun 20, 2008
Instructor: Lisa VanderSchaaf 
Location: Tyler Elem School, New Lenox New Lenox, IL
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  Teaching Through Learning Channels:EPLS675
Date: Jun 18, 2008 — Jun 24, 2008
Instructor: Joe Nemetz 
Location: Dekalb High School, Dekalb Dekalb, IL
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  Successful Teaching For Acceptance of Responsibility EPLS695
Date: Jun 23, 2008 — Jun 27, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: J.F.Kennedy Middle School,Plainfield Plainfield, IL
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  Successful Teaching For Acceptance of Responsibility EPLS695
Date: Jun 23, 2008 — Jun 27, 2008
Instructor: Virginia Sharp 
Location: Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist, Aurora Aurora, IL
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  Designing Motivation for All Learners:EPLS651
Date: Jun 23, 2008 — Jun 27, 2008
Instructor: Jim Aiu 
Location: Faith United Presbyterian Church, Tinley Park Tinley Park, IL
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  Building Communications & Teamwork in the Classroom:EPLS692
Date: Jul 7, 2008 — Jul 11, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: Naperville Presbyterian Church, Naperville Naperville, IL
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  Behavioral, Academic, & Social Interventions for the Classroom EPLS606
Date: Jul 7, 2008 — Jul 11, 2008
Instructor: Jim Aiu 
Location: Faith United Presbyterian Church, Tinley Park Tinley Park, IL
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  Differentiated Instrution for Today's Classroom:EPLS663
Date: Jul 14, 2008 — Jul 18, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: Naperville Presbyterian Church, Naperville Naperville, IL
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  Teaching Through Learning Channels:EPLS675
Date: Jul 14, 2008 — Jul 18, 2008
Instructor: Jim Aiu 
Location: Faith United Presbyterian Church, Tinley Park Tinley Park, IL
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  Merging Educational Goals & Interactive Multimedia Projects EPLS645
Date: Jul 21, 2008 — Jul 25, 2008
Instructor: Mark Kreiter 
Location: Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville Naperville, IL
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  Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms:EPLS647
Date: Jul 21, 2008 — Jul 25, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: Naperville Presbyterian Church, Naperville Naperville, IL
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  Building Communications & Teamwork in the Classroom:EPLS692
Date: Jul 21, 2008 — Jul 25, 2008
Instructor: Virginia Sharp 
Location: Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist, Aurora Aurora, IL
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  Designing Motivation for All Learners:EPLS651
Date: Jul 21, 2008 — Jul 25, 2008
Instructor: Lisa VanderSchaaf 
Location: Tyler Elem School, New Lenox New Lenox, IL
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  Successful Teaching For Acceptance of Responsibility EPLS695
Date: Jul 28, 2008 — Aug 1, 2008
Instructor: Thomas Luthy 
Location: Naperville Presbyterian Church, Naperville Naperville, IL
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  Reading to Learn: Comprehension Instruction EPLS603
Date: Jul 28, 2008 — Aug 1, 2008
Instructor: Virginia Sharp 
Location: Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist, Aurora Aurora, IL
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  Teaching Through Learning Channels:EPLS675
Date: Jul 28, 2008 — Aug 1, 2008
Instructor: Jeff Marquardt 
Location: First Baptist Church, Princeton Princeton, IL
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  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners: EPLS615
Date: Aug 4, 2008 — Aug 8, 2008
Instructor: Sue Brien 
Location: Geneva Comm HS, Geneva Geneva, IL
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  Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners: EPLS615
Date: Aug 4, 2008 — Aug 8, 2008
Instructor: Jim Aiu 
Location: Faith United Presbyterian Church, Tinley Park Tinley Park, IL
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  Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms:EPLS647
Date: Aug 11, 2008 — Aug 15, 2008
Instructor: Sue Brien 
Location: Geneva Comm HS, Geneva Geneva, IL
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