GRADUATE CREDIT

FOR

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CORE TRAINING INSTITUTE

Milwaukee School of Engineering

(Revision 6-2012)

 

High school or middle school teachers enrolled in the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Core Training Institute (CTI) at MSOE are eligible to earn 6 quarter (4 semester equivalent) graduate credits.  Teachers who choose to earn the graduate credit option must successfully complete the following to earn the credits:

 

1. Apply and be accepted for graduate study at MSOE. For Engineering Graduate Credit Application form, click here. For Biomedical Sciences Graduate Credit Application form, click here.
2. Register for the appropriate graduate course at MSOE and pay the tuition fee of $700 for 6 quarter credits. There will be a $100 late fee charged if the participant registers after the conclusion of their respected CTI Session.
3. Successfully complete the appropriate PLTW CTI at MSOE.
4. Receive approval on a proposed research project.  Proposal must be approved by one of the PLTW Associate Affiliate Directors (Marvin Bollman or Patricia Deibert), (see Proposed Research Project Approval Form).  Possible research projects are listed under the course descriptions.
5. Work with the assigned MSOE faculty advisor to complete the Proposed Project to the satisfaction of both the faculty advisor and the PLTW Associate Affiliate Director.  The project scheduled is to be completed by the end of classes for the fall quarter at MSOE (Thanksgiving).
6. Earn a grade of B or better on the Proposed Project.

 

The following credit can be earned:

*6 quarter credits equal 4 semester credits

MSOE Policies

1. MSOE will waive its application fee for graduate study classes since no degree will be pursued at MSOE.
2. Students must pay the tuition fee before an MSOE faculty advisor will be assigned
3. MSOE will record the graduate credits and provide an MSOE transcript upon successful completion of the graduate work.

Course Descriptions and Requirements

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course, “Principles of Engineering (POE)�, requiring the completion of a project development or a research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project may involve the development of a student project exemplifying the use of course material. An example would be the development of a new part incorporating the use of rapid prototyping. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, presentation materials, methodology presenting the material, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A second type project would involve the development of an improved lesson plan for presenting the material for one of the topics in POE.  This would also include supporting background information beyond the presented material along with student based performance objectives, all presentation materials, quiz, and rubrics for the grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course POE)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper.  A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the design of a product to fulfill a need. This project would include student-centered performance objectives, presentation, individual assignment and rubrics for grading.  A second type of project would be to develop an improved lesson plan for a topic in the course.  This would include supporting background information, student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation, a typical quiz including answers, and rubric for grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course POE)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course, “Digital Electronics (DE)�, requiring the completion of a project development or a research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project may involve the development of a student project exemplifying the use of course material.  An example would be a digital controller for a traffic light for a specific intersection.  Along with the design and a Power Point presentation, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A second type project would involve the development of an improved lesson plan for presenting the material for one of the topics in DE.  This would also include background information beyond the presented material along with student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation, a typical quiz with answers for the material presented, and rubric for grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course DE)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the use of course material.  This would include a design and Power Point presentation to verify feasibility as well as the preparation of the high school student assignment with constraints and rubrics for grading. A second type of project would be to develop an improved lesson plan for a topic in the course.  This would include supporting background information, student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation, a typical quiz including answers, and rubric for grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course CIM)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Engineering Design and Development (EDD)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper.  A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course EDD)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material.  Along with the design, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design, the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course CEA)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Biotechnical Engineering (BE)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper.  A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started.  A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material.  Along with the design, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance.  A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course BE)

This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project lead The Way (PLTW) Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) course and its delivery system.  A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor or assigned advisor.  All projects and papers should include a rational, student centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking Core Training course PBS)

This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project lead The Way (PLTW) Human Body Systems (HBS) course and its delivery system.  A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor or assigned advisor.  All projects and papers should include a rational, student centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking Core Training course HBS) 

This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project lead The Way (PLTW) Medical Interventions (MI) course and its delivery system.  A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor or assigned advisor.  All projects and papers should include a rational, student centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking Core Training course MI) 

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way Core Training course “Gateway to Technology Foundations (GTTF)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper.  A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started.  A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material.  Along with the design, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance.  A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course GTTF)

This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way Core Training course “Gateway to Technology Specialization (GTTS)�, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper.  A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started.  A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material.  Along with the design, the graduate project would include student centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance.  A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course.  Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prerequisite: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Summer Training Course GTTS)

EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS AND CERTIFICATE OF CTI COMPLETION

All high school or middle school teachers (CTI Students) who successfully complete the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute (CTI) at MSOE will receive a certificate of completion (80 hours of instruction) for the two week training. Wisconsin teachers will be sent a transcript identifying 9 Educator Professional Development Credits (EPDCs) in addition to the certificate of completion.  The following courses are eligible for these credits and certificates:

• Biomedical Innovations
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Digital Electronics
• Engineering Design and Development
• Gateway To Technology Foundations
• Gateway To Technology Specialization
• Human Body Systems
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Medical Interventions
• Principles of Biomedical Sciences
• Principles of Engineering

The EPDCs are only valid in the state of Wisconsin and are used by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in meeting the professional educator license renewal growth requirement.  The cost of these credits has been waived by MSOE for CTI participants beginning in June 2008.

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