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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • EDAD 898D - DISSERTATION IN EDAD (C)

    1 to 20 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Doctoral students. Total of 15 credit hours is required.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDAD 898S - THESIS (Ed.S.)

    1 to 4 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Specialist students following Plan A. Total of four credit hours is required.


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  • EDAD 899D - DISSERTATION SUSTAINING (Ed.D.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • EDAD 899S - THESIS SUSTAINING (Ed.S.) (C)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDER 711 - PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course covers reliability, validity, item analysis, and other concerns important to the development and use of educational and psychological measures. Technological applications in measurement are also discussed.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDER 761 - GRADUATE RESEARCH & DESIGN (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description An introduction to the methods and skills important to the conduct and consumption of research.

    Notes
    Both quantitative and qualitative research paradigms are addressed.

    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDER 762 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course introduces statistical concepts and procedures important to the analysis of data. Topics include graphing, measures of central tendency, variability, correlation and univariate statistical tests. Computer applications for data analysis are also introduced.


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  • EDER 763 - QUALITATIVE METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course introduces the qualitative paradigm various qualitative research methods including case studies, ethnographies, phenomenologies, grounded theories, biographies, and others. In addition, the course addresses the ethical issues related to the execution of qualitative methods.


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  • EDER 788 - MASTER’S RESEARCH PROB/PROJECT (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Notes
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDER 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. May be repeated for credit.

    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDER 792 - TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Selected contemporary topics in educational research. May be repeated with change in topics.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDER 793 - WORKSHOP IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (C)

    1 to 9 cr hrs

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. May include lectures. May be repeated for credit.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDER 798 - THESIS IN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Required of all M.A. students following Plan A. Total of 6 credit hours is required.


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  • EDER 860 - ADVANCED STATISTICS I

    3 cr hrs

    Description Correlation, bivariate and multiple regression analyses, analysis of variance (independent, dependent, and factorial) will be addressed. This course emphasizes drawing decisions based on data, including statistical reasoning, relationships and experimental designs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 762 - Foundations of Educational Statistics or its equivalent.


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  • EDER 861 - ADVANCED STATISTICS II

    3 cr hrs

    Description Experimental analyses are covered including factorial and mixed-model ANOVA and ANCOVA, non-linear models, logistic regression, the General Linear Model. More complex univariate designs and statistical power are also explored. This course emphasizes drawing decisions based on data using the general linear model as a foundation with multiple continuous and/or categorical variables.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 761, EDER 762, EDER 860


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  • EDER 862 - MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Emphasis is on the knowledge of and skills necessary to design and conduct research using Factor Analysis, Discriminate Analysis, Path Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, and other multivariate analyses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 860 - Advanced Statistics: Correlational Analysis and EDER 861 - Advanced Statistics: Experimental Analysis or consent of instructor.


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  • EDER 873 - ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course expands on the concepts and processes developed in EDER 763.  Research proposals developed in the earlier class will be implemented in this course.  Class lectures will focus on data gathering, data analysis and representation, writing up findings, and discussion sections.  The final project of the class will be a publishable research article.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EDER 763, Qualitative Research Methods


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  • EDER 885 - DISSERTATION SEMINAR

    1 cr hrs

    Description The focus of this seminar is on the identification of a research topic and the development of the research proposal.

    Notes
    This introductory course for preparation of the dissertation describes both the process and product for creating a dissertation. This course should be taken the second or third semester of doctoral work. Required for Doctoral students.


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  • EDER 888D - DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROBLEM/PROJECT (C)

    1-9 cr hrs

    Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a dissertation. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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  • EDER 888S - SPECIALIST RESEARCH PROBLEM/PROJECT (C)

    1-9 cr hrs

    Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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  • EDER 890 - SEMINAR IN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.

    Notes
    This seminar examines professional issues associated with the conduct of scholarly inquiry.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDER 891 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.


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  • EDER 892 - TOPICS (C)

    1-6 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • EDER 893 - WORKSHOP IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

    1 to 9 cr hrs

    Description Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas.

    Notes
    A flexible laboratory approach for advanced topics in the study of educational research.


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  • EDER 894 - INTERNSHIP (C)

    2-6 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses.


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  • EDER 897 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (C)

    1-15 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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  • EDER 899S - DISSERTATION SUSTAINING (C)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit instructional method type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis or research activities. Universities may require students to register under this instructional method type to remain active degree candidates.


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  • EDFN 575 - HUMAN RELATIONS (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of cultural, prejudice, bias, sexism, and how to overcome their negative effects in school settings. Developing human-relations skills dealing with difficulties encountered between individuals. An introduction to multicultural issues that focus on ethnic and racial sectors within the American society. This course provides a format of consciousness raising.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDFN 710 - HISTORY OF EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course gives an overview of the history of educational thought, events, and persons affecting education in America.


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  • EDFN 720 - PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is a study in the analysis of basic philosophies that have influenced and given direction to American education.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDFN 730 - CURRENT ISSUES/PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION (C)

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is offered to those entering educational leadership roles so that they gain experience in utilizing current issues as an approach to planning in their administrative duties.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDFN 735 - THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ITS PUBLIC

    3 cr hrs

    Description A look at the American education system from critical theory and systemic-change perspectives. The relationship of the average citizen to the education system will be examined. How the average citizen might become more authentically engaged in educational systematic change efforts (locally and nationally) will be explored.


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  • EDFN 740 - COMPARATIVE EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will compare and contrast different educational systems and other means of work-force development around the world.


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  • EDFN 750 - MENTORING IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATORS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course presents the professional knowledge base of the USD School of Education, including its analysis and integration into practices for field supervision of educators.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Educator certification a minimum of three years of experience or approval of the instructor.


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  • EDFN 752 - MENTORING PROF DEV EDUCATOR

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course presents the professional knowledge base of the USD School of Education, including its analysis and integration into practices for field supervision of educators. Prerequisite: Educator certification a minimum of three years of experience or approval of the instructor.


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  • EDFN 755 - IMPLEMENTING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM

    3 cr hrs

    Description Application of the use of mentor/intern relationships to fully conceptualize teaching as Professional Development Center participants collaborate, communicate, and recommit to the profession.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in PDC program.


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  • EDFN 775 - DEVELOPING THE MENTOR/INTERN RELATIONSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course investigates the current issues and practices in the professional development of experienced and first year teachers.


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  • EDFN 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (M.A.) (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • EDFN 792 - SPECIAL TOPICS: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Notes
    A special topics course with variable credit to allow the Schools and Colleges of Education to respond to the local school district and state needs for school improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act (ESEA Reauthorization Act).

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • EDFN 891 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (Ed.S.) (C)

    1 to 6 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated. Requires permission of the instructor

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 512 - KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION (C)

    3 cr hrs

    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 and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EPSY 327 - Child Growth and Development, or EPSY 421 - Psychology of Early Childhood.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ELED 562 - TEACHING ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE

    2 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to introduce and prepare students to teach new English language learners in diverse classrooms. This course focuses on curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods for teaching English as a new language to multicultural students in rural and urban settings.

    Cross list:  SEED 562


     

     


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  • ELED 564 - LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FOR P-12 ELL TEACHERS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will introduce the key components of language including phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics and develop a basic understanding of language acquisition for P-12 students learning English as a new language.

     Cross list: SEED 564


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  • ELED 566 - P-12 CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT FOR ELL

    3 cr hrs

    Description Students will learn current research-based methods of instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.

    Cross list:  SEED 566


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  • ELED 570 - P-12 READING METHODS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGES LEARNERS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Students will learn current research-based methods of reading instruction, curriculum development, and assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.

    Cross list:  SEED 570


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  • ELED 592 - SPECIAL TOPICS (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change in topic.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 593 - WORKSHOP IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Notes
    A flexible approach to the study of related issues in Elementary Education.
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ELED 700 - PROGRAM SUSTAINING

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • ELED 711 - RESEARCH AND METHODS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description The purpose of the course is to provide a better understanding of early childhood education today. This content-based course will cover many kinds of pre-school programs, research, developmental theories, and basic philosophy and ethics underlying professionalism in early childhood education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: EPSY 527 - Child Growth and Development, or EPSY 521 - Psychology of Early Childhood Education or its equivalent.


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  • ELED 713 - ADVANCED CURRICULUM & PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Theoretical foundations will be linked to appropriate assessment, methods, and materials for infants/toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten students, and primary students in an appropriate environment that uses an integrated curriculum. Cultural and ability difference will be addressed. Model programs will be explored.


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  • ELED 715 - LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION IN EC

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will examine leadership theories and organizational structures as they pertain to early childhood settings. Participants will review current legislation and initiatives focusing on key issues in early childhood education.

     


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  • ELED 720 - RESEARCH & PRACTICES IN SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Investigation of teaching methodology, national standards, curricular materials, supervision and research implications in the area of science.


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  • ELED 732 - RESEARCH & PRACTICES IN MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEM. SCHOOL

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Investigation of teaching methodology, national standards, curricular materials, supervision and research implications in the area of mathematics.


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  • ELED 742 - RESEARCH & PRACTICES IN LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Investigation of teaching methodology, national standards, curricular materials, supervision and research implications in the area of language arts.


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  • ELED 752 - READING/LITERACY PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course reviews ways to establish and maintain effective literacy programs. Topics include an overview of exemplary programs, characteristics of strong literacy programs, development of a literacy teacher-leader, advocacy, creating systemic change in school literacy programs, and using data to evaluate program effectiveness.


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  • ELED 753 - THEORIES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND LITERACY

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to acquaint students with seminal research in language and relationship to early literacy acquisition. Readings will focus on the role of language in literacy learning, diversity of pathways to literacy acquisition, the social constructive nature of literacy acquisition, the child as a literacy learner, the reading-writing connection, the nature of text as it supports literacy acquisition, and characteristics of children in early stages of literacy acquisition.

     


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  • ELED 754 - METHODS OF EARLY LITERACY TEACHING

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will overview-teaching methods that are appropriate to a balanced literacy K-3 program. Topics will include methods of guided reading/writing, shared reading/writing, read aloud, independent reading, reading comprehension, reading fluency, interactive writing, independent writing, and development of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and word solving.


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  • ELED 755 - RESEARCH & PRACTICES IN READING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced study of theories and research that develops the foundation of the literacy process and instruction, the elements of a balanced, integrated and comprehensive literacy curriculum including on-line and offline materials, instructional practices and strategies for use with a diverse population in a literate environment.


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  • ELED 756 - EARLY LITERACY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description In this course, students will learn how to use systematic observation, formal and informal assessments designed for k-3 literacy instruction and intervention. Topics include assessment using running records, systematic observation, retelling, print concepts tests, and tests of phonological/phonemic awareness with k-3 children. Additional focus will be given to selection of appropriate materials and establishing baseline data to drive instructional decision making in early literacy classrooms, and intervention procedures.


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  • ELED 757 - ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE READING INSTRUCTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced study of the tools and practices used in assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of reading instruction.  In this course, students learn how to use individual and group standardized and informal assessments to plan, evaluate, and revise instruction in order to meet the needs of all students - including those at different developmental stages and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ELED 450/550 - Elementary Level Reading Methods.


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  • ELED 761 - RESEARCH & PRACTICES IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEM. SCHOOL

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Investigation of teaching methodology, national standards, curricular materials, supervision and research implications in the area of social studies.


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  • ELED 766 - TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course investigates the teaching and learning process and how emerging technologies can be used to support the processes. Goals of the class will be accomplished through modeling, discussions, simulations, and practical hands-on experiences.


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  • ELED 773 - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT IN 21ST CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will explore the current research and methodologies in curriculum, instruction, and assessment in teaching and learning in P-8 classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on using research-based methods and engaging students in meaningful learning.


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  • ELED 774 - IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description The psychological principles underlying instruction in the elementary skill and content subjects.


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  • ELED 775 - TEACHING 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS IN P-12 SCHOOLS

    3 cr hrs

    Description

    This course will explore, exchange, and create ways to change pedagogy and the use of new technologies to address the needs, motivation, and engagement of a 21st century learner. The course will use a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning essential knowledge and life-enhancing skills through an extended, student-influenced inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks, that is, Project-based Learning (PBL).

    Cross list: MLED 775/SEED 775


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  • ELED 776 - THEORY AND PEDAGOGY FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS IN 21ST CENTURY P-12 CLASSROOMS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will analyze the influence of language, culture, and society on identity, and how those influences affect classroom methodologies in regards to diversity. Course topics will include but are not limited to cultural representations/depictions of difference; understanding individual and group identity as affected by media literacy; the influence of multicultural themes on classroom practice; the political economy of communication and its influence on views of diversity; the critical analysis of popular and folk culture and their influences on perceptions of diversity, etc.

     

    Cross list: MLED 776/SEED 776


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  • ELED 778 - LEADERSHIP, COACHING, AND MENTORING IN 21ST CENTURY P-12 SCHOOLS

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course will address teacher leadership in the context of advancing the expertise of colleagues in addressing the teaching and learning needs of the 21st Century classroom. Students will explore mentoring and coaching models designed to promote professional growth. Topics include skills and strategies necessary to provide meaningful support and guidance to novice teachers and for engaging in coaching relationships with peers at all stages of the teacher-development cycle. Emphasis will be placed on various forms of collaboration with attention to the development of interpersonal and communication skills.

     

    Cross list: SEED 778


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  • ELED 781 - PSYCHOLOGY OF READING

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced study of the psychological, sociological, and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.


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  • ELED 790 - SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ELED 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • ELED 792 - TOPICS (C)

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with SEED and SPED 792

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 794 - INTERNSHIP (M.A.) (C)

    2 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored, and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    This course is limited to those Master’s students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 795 - PRACTICUM

    1 to 3 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ELED 713 - Curriculum in Early Childhood Education. Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    Practical experience in working with young children in early learning environments.


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  • ELED 796 - FIELD EXPERIENCE (M.A.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor, and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • ELED 798 - THESIS (M.A.) (C)

    1 to 4 cr hrs

    Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.

    Notes
    Required of all Master’s students following Plan A. Total of four credit hours is required.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING (M.A.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • ELED 800D - PROGRAM SUSTAINING (Ed.D.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • ELED 800S - PROGRAM SUSTAINING (Ed.S.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • ELED 874 - IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

    2 to 3 cr hrs

    Description The psychological principles underlying instruction in the elementary skill and content subjects.


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  • ELED 882 - HISTORY, THEORY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN READING INSTRUCTION

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course is designed to engage graduate students in a systematic study of historical and seminal research, theory, and developments that have contributed to the foundation of reading instruction in the USA.


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  • ELED 883 - RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN READING FOR ELL K-ADULT

    3 cr hrs

    Description Advanced study of theories and research that develops the foundation of the literacy process and instruction, the elements of a balanced, integrated and comprehensive literacy curriculum including on-line and offline materials, instructional practices and strategies for use with English Language Learners K-Adult in a literate environment.


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  • ELED 884 - LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

    3 cr hrs

    Description An in-depth study of on line and offline children’s and young adult literature in a literate environment and meeting the diverse needs of students in the K-12 reading program.


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  • ELED 885 - DISSERTATION SEMINAR

    1 cr hrs

    Description Analysis of education research and assistance in developing dissertation proposals. Required for Doctoral students.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with SEED 885


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  • ELED 887 - COACHING AND MENTORING IN LITERACY

    3 cr hrs

    Description Students in this course will explore the role of the literacy coach in working with teachers to improve instruction, strengthen capacity to use literacy data, and develop effective literacy communities within schools.

    Notes
    cross-listed with SEED 887


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  • ELED 888 - ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP OF LITERACY PROGRAMS

    3 cr hrs

    Description Students in this course will explore the role and contribution of the Reading Specialist in the administration of school-wide literacy programs; curriculum planning, curriculum assessment; and program evaluation.

    Notes
    cross-list EDAD 888


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  • ELED 892 - TOPICS (C)

    1-3 cr hrs

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics.  A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field.  Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.  Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.  Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • ELED 894D - INTERNSHIP (Ed.D.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Supervised field based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Doctoral students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with SEED and SPED 894D


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  • ELED 894S - INTERNSHIP (Ed.S.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Supervised field based experience in a setting appropriate to career goals. This course is limited to those Specialist students admitted to the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Permission of the instructor is required.


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  • ELED 896D - FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.D.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Specialist degree candidates. Total of 4 credit hours is required.

    Notes
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor, and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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  • ELED 896S - FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.S.)

    1 to 8 cr hrs

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor, and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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  • ELED 898D - DISSERTATION (Ed.D.)

    1 to 15 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Doctoral students. Total of 15 credit hours are required.

    Notes
    Cross-listed with SEED and SPED 898D


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  • ELED 898S - THESIS (Ed.S.)

    1 to 4 cr hrs

    Description Required of all Specialist students. Total of four credit hours is required.


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  • ELED 899D - DISSERTATION SUSTAINING (Ed.D.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • ELED 899S - THESIS SUSTAINING (Ed.S.)

    0 cr hrs

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.


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  • EMPA 704 - FACILITATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description This course focuses on principles and theories of conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills necessary for executives to lead organizations through change and to build coalitions both within an organization and among external stakeholder groups.


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  • EMPA 720 - EXECUTIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr hrs

    Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions about leadership and executive management of public and nonprofit agencies. The course includes an overview of basic knowledge skills and abilities of the field of executive public administration.


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  • EMPA 722 - BUDGETARY AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description An analysis of governmental financial administration, including budget preparation and execution, and management of debt and public expenditures.

    Notes
    Dec 2013-removed cross-list with POLS 722.


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  • EMPA 723 - PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description An examination of the process, procedures and problems of personnel administration.

    Notes
    Dec 2013-removed cross-list with POLS 723.


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  • EMPA 724 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description A study of the principles governing the organization and management of public agencies with emphasis on the role of the executive.

    Notes
    Dec 2013-removed cross-list with POLS 724.


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  • EMPA 733 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND GOVERNMENT

    3 cr hrs

    Description An examination of the administrative agencies of government. Attention will be given to the use of the regulatory process and procedures applicable to administrative agencies.

    Notes
    Dec 2013-removed cross-list with POLS 733.


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