Dakota Digital Network (DDN) - Fall 2009
The University of South Dakota Division of Continuing Education
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The Digital Dakota Network (DDN) is a statewide video communications system. DDN currently has 290 fully interactive video sites, allowing students and instructors to see and hear one another in connected K-12 classrooms, technical schools, and South Dakota Board of Regents institutions. DDN makes it possible for place-bound students to attend classes in locations that could not otherwise be served. The DDN also allows South Dakota schools to share courses, connecting with educational institutions and resources worldwide.
Students registering for DDN courses delivered to sites outside of Rapid City, Sioux City,or Sioux Falls, and new distance students not yet eligible to use WebAdvisor, register using this Online Form.
Open registration is currently underway.
For additional information about DDN courses, please contact Continuing Education at 800-233-7937 or 605-677-6240.

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COUN 792
Special Topics: Clinical Experience & Technology Innovations
Synonym #
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Seth Olson
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Description
Selected contemporary topics in counseling. May be repeated with change in topics.
Prerequisites
N/A
Book Info
Allender, D. (2008). The wounded heart: Hope for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. Navpress Publishing Group. ISBN 97881600063077.
Allender, D. (2008). The wounded heart: A companion workbook. Navpress Prublishing Group. ISBN 97881600063084
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
R 3-6pm
Rooms:
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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DCOM 724
Advanced Communication Science
Synonym #
Rapid City 51593
Sioux Falls TBA
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Elizabeth Hanson
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Description
A study of instrumental methods for investigation of communication processes, and of acoustic and perceptual analyses of speech production.
Prerequisites
DCOM 224
Book Info
TBA
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
W 6-9pm
Rooms:
Rapid City - TBA
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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ELED 412
Kindergarten Education
Synonym #
Sioux Falls TBA
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Gera Jacobs
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Description
An overview of the principles and philosophy of kindergarten education as it relates to curriculum planning and the development of activities and materials. Course utilizes NAEYC curriculum standards.
Prerequisites
N/A
Book Info
TBA
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
M 5-8pm
Rooms:
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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ELED 512
Kindergarten Education
Synonym #
Sioux Falls TBA
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Gera Jacobs
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Description
An overview of the principles and philosophy of kindergarten education as it relates to curriculum planning and the development of activities and materials. The course utilizes NAEYC curriculum standards.
Prerequisites
EPSY 327 or EPSY 421
Book Info
TBA
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
M 5-8pm
Rooms:
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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SPCM 475
Human Resource Training & Development
Synonym #
Pierre 55797
Sioux City 55798
Sioux Falls 42695
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Disreally Cruz
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Description
This course assists students in acquiring expertise in construction and execution of communication training and development activities for in-house trainers and independent consultants. It includes effective strategies and current trend information for human resources training and development.
Prerequisites
N/A
Book Info
Human resource Management, 12th Ed. Robert Mathis & John Jackson, Thomson / South-Western Publishers ISBN 978-0-324-54275-2
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
T 7-9:45pm
Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Sioux City - TBA
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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SPCM 575
Human Resource Training & Development
Synonym #
Pierre 51604
Sioux City 51607
Sioux Falls 42696
Statewide 00000
Credits
3
Instructor
Disreally Cruz
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Description
This course develops expertise in construction and execution of training and development activities relevant to communication issues for in-house trainers and independent consultants. It includes effective strategies and current information for training and development activities within organizations.
Prerequisites
N/A
Book Info
Human resource Management, 12th Ed. Robert Mathis & John Jackson, Thomson / South-Western Publishers ISBN 978-0-324-54275-2
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
T 7-9:45pm
Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Sioux City - TBA
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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SPED 517
Voc-Transitional Programming
Synonym #
Statewide 00000
Credits
2
Instructor
Lory LaPointe
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Description
The preparation of secondary level special education teachers require they develop knowledge of vocational assessment, job development, and programming for vocational and independent living skills. The course provides and overview of theory, assessment and teaching methods fostering successful transition to adult life for handicapped persons.
Prerequisites
N/A
Book Info
Transition Planning for Secondary Students with Disabilities, 3/E Pamela Luft, Robert M. Baer, Thomas J. Simmons, Robert W. Flexer, Publisher: Merrill, Copyright: 2008, ISBN-10: 0132387638 or ISBN-13: 9780132387637
Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
8/31-12/18
100% refund date:
9/10/09
M 5-7pm
Rooms:
Statewide****You may request any DDN site when registering
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