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Course Descriptions

 

Economics
  

  • ECON 4106 - Firm & Industry Studies (3 Credit Hours)


    The aim of this course is to provide students with core capabilities in understanding and applying economic principles, tools and concepts to a variety of firms and industries. Emphasis will be placed on unique features of specific industries as well as their commonalities. Industries studied include sport and entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, primary products, energy, and wines and spirits.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 4110 - Economic Modeling & Forecasting (3 Credit Hours)


    The aim of this course is to provide students with core capabilities in the theory and practice of economic modeling and forecasting. Emphasis will be placed on relevant business and policy-related decision making using economic models, data, and forecasts.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 4420 - Financial Markets and Institutions (3 Credit Hours)


    This course explores the role of financial markets and institutions in the economy. Topics include money and capital markets, the role of the Federal Reserve and the function and operating characteristics of financial institutions.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 4820 - International Economics and Finance (3 Credit Hours)


    The theory of international trade, balance of payments, exchange rates, monetary movements, capital markets, and commercial policy. Implications of international financial reforms and international economic integration.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (ECON2106 >= C or ECN102 >= C or ECN251 >= C) and (ECON2105 >= C or ECN252 >= C or ECN101 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 4950 - Selected Topics in Economics (3 Credit Hours)


    A course and/or directed study of a major issue, practice, or problem in the area of economics. Content based on needs and professional objectives of students and the experience and availability of faculty.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: Hull College of Business
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 4990 - Undergraduate Research (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Faculty supervised research on an applied economic topic of interest to the student or faculty supervisor. Students will apply economic theory and statistical analysis to an economic topic. Research agreement must be made between students and faculty member prior to enrolling in the course. A minimum of three hours of work per week for each semester hour of credit.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: ECON4110 >= C
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 3
    Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Business Admin
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 6800 - National and International Economics for Management (3 Credit Hours)


    This course demonstrates how economic theory is applied to national and international managerial decision-making.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • ECON 6950 - Current Issues in Economics (3 Credit Hours)


    A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives in business administration.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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Education
  

  • EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to engage students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary issues in education. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of education settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple perspectives both within and outside the school. Students will also interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture along with the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. There will be a 20-hour field component to this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 2120 - Exploring Social-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity (3 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to provide future educators with the fundamental knowledge of understanding cultures and teaching children from diverse backgrounds, Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity; and, 4) the influences of culture on learning, development and pedagogy. There will be a 20-hour field component to this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching (3 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to explore some of the major theories of learning and teaching. Students will examine their own learning processes and use them as a basis for exploring the learning processes of others. This course will also serve as a foundation for better understanding how to enhance the learning of all students across a variety of educational settings and contexts. There will be a 20-hour field component to this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 2900 - Literacy Tutoring and Mentoring Leadership (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces university students to literacy training in mentoring and tutoring.


    Lab Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching


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  • EDUC 5000 - College of Education Graduate Education Orientation (0 Credit Hours)


    This non-credit orientation course gives students newly admitted to a graduate program in the College of Education access to startup-materials. The College of Education uses this course to provide critical information to new students and to distribute and collect important materials.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School , College of Education
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 5020 - Theories of Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to explore some of the major theories of learning and teaching, as well as theories of child development. Students will examine their own learning processes and use it as a basis for exploring the learning processes of others. This course will serve as a foundation to enhance the learning of all students across a variety of educational settings.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 6020 - Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to help advanced students develop a connected array of perspectives on the development of educational thought including philosophical and historical perspectives; society’s great expectations of the school; contemporary schooling patterns and the foundations of curriculum; pressing issues of finance, cultural diversity, accountability, and control of the schools; and a look at the future of American Education.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 6021 - Introduction to Educational Research (3 Credit Hours)


    Through this core research course students should understand basic concepts of educational research, including research design options. Students should understand data analysis protocols and should be able to perform various data analyses. Students will be able to interpret and evaluate published research.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 6030 - Qualitative Research in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    The course will include an overview of the qualitative research process, its methods, goals and foundations. Students will then employ several of the strategies in a mini-action research project aimed at improved practice within their classrooms/schools.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 6040 - Tests and Measurement (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is concerned with practical methods and procedures involved in the construction and evaluation of teacher-made tests and the interpretation of test scores, as well as with the considerations involved in the selection and use of standardized tests.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 6140 - Advanced Educational Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course involves the application of psychological theories of learning and scientific findings to learning activities of the classroom as well as to the more complex problems of the educational process. The main focuses are on the learner, the learning process, and the learning condition. In addition to examining the science of learning, the art of teaching will also be discussed.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDUC 6271 - Introduction to Gifted Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides an examination of the nature of gifted children and youth having high potential in multiple areas. The course will include consideration of characteristics of gifted/talented/creative learners as reflected in historical and current content, theory, and research.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 6272 - Assessment of Gifted Learners (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the selection and use of a variety of assessment procedures for identifying unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of gifted/talented/creative learners.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 6273 - Curriculum and Program Design for Gifted Learners (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides an investigation of a variety of gifted program delivery models and conceptual designs for providing qualitatively differentiated curricula for gifted/talented/creative learners.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 6400 - Literacy in the Family & Community (3 Credit Hours)


    This experiential, project- based learning course is designed to prepare graduate students to serve in a leadership/mentorship capacity by examining issues related to family and community literacy as well as locating and applying evidence-based practices in an actual hands-on community literacy initiative.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • EDUC 6950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines problems in the light of recent knowledge and research in foundational education. The focus is on specifically designated areas of foundational education.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 7001 - Education Specialist Seminar (3 Credit Hours)


    The course involves developing skills of self-analysis, goal setting and building fundamental communication and leadership qualities. A personal/ interpersonal approach will be used to examine themes related to developing leadership/change agent skills. Themes addressed include the change process, leadership, collaboration, and context issues.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDUC 7002 - Education Specialist Seminar II (3 Credit Hours)


    School will be examined as a political institution within various contexts and constraints which affect leaders in the school community. Themes will include the change process, leadership, collaboration, context and policy issues. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7001.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDUC 7003 - Education Specialist Seminar III (3 Credit Hours)


    Students will work with their “mentor leader” to apply knowledge and skills gained within their own role and workplace. These experiences will allow students to further develop, directly apply, and demonstrate their knowledge and skills related to leadership. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7001 and EDUC 7002.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 7004 - Philosophy of Education (3 Credit Hours)


    The content of this course includes descriptions of the following branches of philosophy: epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. The focus is on philosophical concepts and questions which have special relevance to education in the 21st century.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 7005 - History of American Education (3 Credit Hours)


    The course is intended for graduate level students interested in the area of historical foundations of education in the M.Ed. and Ed.S. programs. The intellectual examination of the content is education specific history.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 7006 - Comparative Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is an in-depth study of representative school systems in the world. Particular attention is given to the role of education in economic development; governance and structure. Additional issues will include race, gender, and ethnicity.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDUC 7007 - Critical Cultural Studies In Education (3 Credit Hours)


    To enhance their ability to meet the needs of diverse students, this course introduces the historical and sociocultural forces that shape contemporary education in the United States. Situated within the context of the U.S.’s increasingly globalized political and economic systems, the course facilitates students’ analysis of the changing social contexts within which educational policy and practice operate by exploring theories, empirical research, and policies most relevant to educators, students, and families.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 7021 - Conducting Educational Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course prepares students in the application of descriptive and inferential statistics for planning and conducting qyantitative research in education. Data analysis include: central tendency, variability, correlations, hypothesis testing, group comparison methods, simple and multiple linear regression, and chi-square analysis.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDUC6021 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDUC 7031 - Educational Program Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)


    Candidates explore theories, concepts, practices and processes in educational program evaluation, effectiveness measures, and alignment to vision, mission, and stated educational goals. Skills in conducting, using, and communicating evaluation findings are an integral part of this course. Performance-based experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDUC7021 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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Education Curriculum and Instr
  

  • EDCI 7110 - Curriculum Studies (3 Credit Hours)


    This course explores the theoretical frameworks that inform various instructional models, historical and contemporary issues in curriculum development, and the nature and purpose of curriculum change. In addition, theoretical constructs and philosophical frameworks that undergird modern classroom instruction and assessment practices will be examined. Candidates in this course will apply curriculum theory and conceptual frameworks to design and develop content-specific curriculum.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Major Restrictions: Adv Educational Studies Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDCI 7140 - Fundamental and Contemporary Theories of Learning 2


    This course involves the application of psychological theories of learning and scientific findings to learning activities of the classroom as well as to the more complex problems of the educational process. The main focuses are on the learner, the learning process, and the learning condition. In addition to examining the science of learning, the art of teaching will also be discussed.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • EDCI 7160 - Curriculum Design 1


    This course will examine and analyze the following core elements of curriculum design: conceptual purpose, content, coherence, articulation within a subject area across grade levels, and across subjects, alignment with both achievement standards and achievement assessments. Program assessment will be examined with particular attention to how it differs from but is relevant to student performance assessment.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • EDCI 7221 - Authentic Literacy Assessment 3


    This course is designed to teach educators how to assess what goes on in classrooms where reading and writing for real purposes is the norm. It will involve study of the evolution of literacy assessment from standardized tests to informal tests to criterion-referenced tests and authentic assessment.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDCI 7222 - Engaging Students in Literacy 3


    This course will concentrate on interpreting available research on motivation to read. In addition, finding and using motivational materials that are also instructionally sound will be studied.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDCI 7224 - Critical Content Literacy (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will address literacy strategies and skills in content areas/disciplines to enhance learning and student understanding. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional strategies that facilitate cross-content literacy.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Major Restrictions: Adv Educational Studies Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDCI 7256 - Writing Theory (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will examine general theories of writing instruction and composition. In addition, writing theory as it relates to classroom writing instruction will be addressed and the theories that undergird best instructional practices in writing will be explored in detail.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDCI 7258 - Assessment in Writing (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will examine assessment as it relates to writing instruction. Candidates will evaluate and develop writing rubrics, review standardized test prompts and accompanying rubrics, differentiate between formal and informal assessment in writing, and identify different ways to assess writing.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDTD6257
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDCI 7259 - Applications of Effective Writing Instruction (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is the culminating component of the Writing Certificate. It will examine best writing practices in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, assessment in writing, and writing theory as it relates to practice. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to develop strategies and employ best writing practices.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDTD6258
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDCI 7364 - Improving Instruction (3 Credit Hours)


    This course involves the application of theories of learning in conjunction with a variety of instructional techniques and strategies that promote content and skill-based knowledge acquisition and critical thinking. The practicality and applicability of various instructional strategies will also be addressed.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDCI 7910 - Advanced Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction (3 Credit Hours)


    Students will carry out empirical research that represents the application of theory, the extension of research, or the development of creative approaches to aspects of teaching and learning.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (EDUC6021 >= C) and (EDUC6030 >= C or EDUC7021 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Thesis


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Educational Innovation
  

  • EDEI 8000 - Introduction to Scholarly Practitioner Learning Communities (1 Credit Hour)


    This introduction to the Ed.D. in Educational Innovation orients students to the necessary resources for sucessful completion of the degree.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8001 - Equity and Social Justice (3 Credit Hours)


    In the context of teaching and learning for life, this course explores the psychological, affective, cognitive, and environmental growth of students from mardinalized groups. Students examine social justice and the variety of perspectives that construct situations and circumstances for these students in a democratic society and the impact on educational practice and innovation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8020 - Design and Analysis in Educational Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses processes of qualitative and quantitative research in educational contexts and diverse methodologies employed in these contexts (e.g. narrative, ethnographic, case study, ex post facto, correlational, experimental, and quasi-experimental). Elements of ethics, design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of educational research are addressed.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8021 - Advanced Practice in Applied Quantitative Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on advanced quantitative analytical methods relevant to educational data including ANOVA, MANOVA, linear regression, and logistic regression models. Special attention is given to multivariate data analysis techniques.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (EDUC7021 >= B or EDEI8020 >= B)
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8022 - Advanced Practice in Applied Qualitative Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses basic assumptions and designs of qualitative studies including narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case studies. Included in the course are discussions on the philosophical framework for qualitative research and elements such as reliability, validity, and generalizability as they relate to qualitative inquiry.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDEI8020 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8025 - Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on advanced quantitative analytical methods relevant to educational data. Special focus will be on advanced correlation methods including structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDEI8021
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDEI 8026 - Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on advanced qualitative data collection techniques and analysis. Techniques include the collection of interview, observation, and survey data in both formal and informal educational settings. Intra-case and cross-case analysis using various data reduction techniques including grounded theory are emphasized.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDEI8022
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDEI 8160 - Curriculum Theory (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the various philiosophical and theoretical traditions in Curriculum Theory to support educational innovation in various settings. The class addresses theoretical framework used to investigate, analyse, and critique theories, policies, and practices associated with curriculum.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8162 - Advanced Principles of Pedagogy and Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses researched-based pedagogical models and instruction techniques using current research in learning theory to inform and guide innovation in different educational settings.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8163 - Seminar in Place-Based Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the theory and practice of place-based education to support educational innovation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8165 - Curriculum Inquiry (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the skills and knowledge of curriculum research methodologies. Through investigation of methodologies used in curriculum research, students develop the ability to analyze, conceptualize, and effectively research issues in curriculum for educational innovation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8166 - Alternative Curriculum Models (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses a variety of curricular models in education, engaging students in the analysis and potential viability of curricula in diverse educatinal settings. Focusing on alternative methods of designing curriculum, schooling, and instruction, students will investigate the application of alternative models as drivers of innovation in current educational systems.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8167 - Educational Technology to Transform Practice (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the design, implementation, and evalutaion of educational technology to affect innovation in professional learning programs. Topics include assessing technology needs, designing effective learning and reflection using innovative technology, and evaluating technology tools for curriculum, instruction, and assessment.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8420 - Economics of Public Education (3 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to create an understanding of economic principles so that the candidate becomes aware of how changes in the macro economy can have an influence on public institutions. Emphasis will be placed in the analysis of policy issues and economic trends that influence innovation in educational settings.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8430 - Philanthropic Development for Leading Innovation (3 Credit Hours)


    The course encompasses an ethical framework for addressing the roles of educational leaders in regards to leading, managing, and overseeing philanthropic development and fundraising activities that support educational innovation.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8450 - Leading Innovations in Teaching and Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course explores evolving trends in instructional leadership practices for aligning curriculum with instruction and the effective assessment of teaching and learning processes. Approaches to innovation measures of effectiveness in the evaluation of teaching and learning are also examined.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8460 - Leadership and Interpersonal Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)


    This course explores leadership in relation to work groups and teams in organizational settings. Group and team dynamics, facilitation skills, and leader behaviors necessary for leading innovation are addressed.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • EDEI 8461 - Educational Change (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses change theories, how they apply to reform measures in schools, and the impact of change on teaching and learning. Candidates apply strategies for leading and managing change in schools.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8950 - Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)


    This is the selected topics course in the Ed.D. in Educational Innovation. Subject and course content will vary.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    College Restrictions: College of Education Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDEI 8998 - Educational Innovation Dissertation in Practice Preparation (1 TO 6 Credit Hours)


    The Educational Innovation Dissertation in Practice is required of all Ed.D. candidates. Candidates demonstrate the capability to conduct and apply research outcomes to make strategic decisions and affect educational innovation. This course addresses preparation and defense of a formal Dissertation in Practice research proposal.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • EDEI 8999 - Educational Innovation Dissertation in Practice (1 TO 6 Credit Hours)


    Dissertation in Practice for Ed.D. candidates enrolled in this course implement, report, and defend approved Educational Innovation Dissertation in Practice research.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDEI8998 >= S
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 3
    Program Restrictions: 1EDD-EDEI-EDD-Educational Innovation Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Dissertation


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Educational Leadership
  

  • EDLR 2900 - Literacy Tutoring and Mentoring Leadership 1 TO 3


    This course introduces university students to literacy training in mentoring and tutoring.


    Lab Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDLR 6205 - Capstone in Leadership (3 Credit Hours)


    A cultimating leadership project and a personal portfolio prepared by the candidate (electronic and/or hard copy) to synthesize the concepts and content learned in the leadership program. The project and portfolio will be presented in a public forum.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDLR 6400 - Fundamentals of Leadership and Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of leadership and administration. Major concepts such as change, conflict management, communication, decision-making, and organizational culture are addressed. School/District/Workplace-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6430 - School Law (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the legal and fiduciary roles and responsibilities of the school leaders in a performance-based school leadership context. Candidates will examine and demonstrate an understanding of federal, state, and local laws necessary to create a supportive learning environment focused on success for all learners. Ethical and legal issues in communication and relationship-building are integral parts of the course. School/District-level performance-based field exercises are required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6440 - Developing Professional Learning Communities (3 Credit Hours)


    This course prepares educational leadership candidates to develop and implement professional learning communities in their schools. School-level performance-based field/lab exercises are required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6550 - Instructional Supervision for Improving P-12 Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to introduce students to an understanding of their supervisory role to all personnel in the school/district setting. Students will develop the awareness, understanding, and capability related to the concepts of supervisory leadership, employ adult learning theory, encourage human relations, provide staff development, apply administrative functions, and organize for change in a collaborative mode with the administrator, teaching staff, adjunct faculty, non-contractual school personnel and community. School/District-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6610 - The Principalship (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the roles and responsibilities of the school principal in a performance-based leadership context. Candidates will examine the knowledge, dispositions, and skills required to lead and manage an effective school, focused on success for all students. School/District-level performance-based field exercises are required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6620 - Human Resources and Group/Community Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses leadership knowledge, performance, and attitudinal competencies as they relate to the principles of human relations, group dynamics, and community relations. Topics include communication, motivation, attitudes, conflict resolution, positive energy, and group leadership. School/District/Workplace-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6630 - Leading Literacy Programs P-12 (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses theories and practices relevant for creating and supervising literacy programs. School/District/Workplace-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6640 - Developing Tends in Educational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides opportunities for educational leadership candidates to explore and synthesize developing trends and issues in school leadership practices through a variety of sources and resources. Performance-based field/clinical exercises are required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6650 - Grants Writing: Resources for P-12 Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to learn methods/processes of grants writing, i.e., project development, funding source development, and proposal writing. School/District-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6720 - Leading School Operations and Resources (3 Credit Hours)


    Topics covered in the course include physical plant operations, school budget development, operating within legal mandates, recruiting and evaluating personnel, working with administrative staff, and development of oeffective individual and group communication. Performance-based field activities are required.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6730 - Leading Culture and Diversity in Schools (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the role of the school leader in improving the effectiveness of schools by leading and supporting diverse families and multi-cultural communities in proven efforts that impact overall student achievement. Performance-based field activities are required.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6740 - Leading the Learning Environment (3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces educational leadership candidates to the beginning knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to lead a productive teaching and learning environment. Candidates will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead effective practices for instructional efficacy and buffering of the learning environment from disruptive and distrative forces. Performance-based field clinical exercises and experiences are required.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 6900 - Tier One Certification Clinical Residency I (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is designed to provide students with leadership opportunities in the solution of an administrative or leadership problem at the school site. In collaboration with the building level coach, performance based, building level projects will be identified, planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated. Prerequisite(s): none.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Internship/Practicum
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 6901 - Tier One Certification Clinical Residency II (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is designed to provide students with leadership opportunities in the solution of an administrative or leadership problem at the school site. In collaboration with the building level coach, performance based, building level projects will be identified, planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR6900 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 6902 - Tier One Certification Clinical Residency III (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is designed to provide students with leadership opportunities in the solution of an administrative or leadership problem at the school site. In collaboration with the building level coach, performance based, building level projects will be identified, planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR6900 >= C and EDLR6901 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 6950 - Selected Topics in Leadership (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines leadership trends, issues, and problems in the light of recent knowledge and research. This is a variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of leadership. School/District/Workplace-level performance-based field/lab exericses required.


    Lecture Hours: 0 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6990 - Practices in Teacher Leadership I (2 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the role of teacher leaders in guiding and supporting instructional planning to improve academic achievement for all students. The course emphasizes field-based coaching and mentoring experiences that allow the teacher leader to demonstrate the content expertise, pedagogical knowledge, interpersonal skills, planning skills, and supervision skills needed to successfully guide the process of effective teaching and learning in a school setting.


    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Leadership Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 6991 - Practices in Teacher Leadership II (2 Credit Hours)


    This course is the second residency in which teacher leaders synthesize and apply the knowledge, skills, and practices identified in Teacher Leadership standards. The course requires advanced field-based coaching and mentoring experiences. Candidates guide and support school improvement plans to improve academic achievement for all students. The course requires knowlege, skills, and dispositions for facilitating collaboration and leading specific components of school improvement plans. Field hours must be completed in multiple settings: P-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Candidates continue to work on Individualized Growth Plan. An e-portfolio is presented at the conclusion of the residency.


    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR6990 >= S
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: MED in Teacher Leadership
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum


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  • EDLR 6992 - Practices in Teacher Leadership III (2 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the role of teacher leaders in guiding and supporting instructional planning to improve academic achievement for all students. The course emphasizes field-based coaching and mentoring experiences that allow the teacher leader to demonstrate the content expertise, pedagogical knowledge, interpersonal skills, planning skills, and supervision skills needed to successfully guide the process of effective teaching and learning in a school setting.


    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR6990 >= S and EDLR6991 >= S
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Program Restrictions: 1MED-LEADER-MED-Educational Leadership Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • EDLR 7000 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines problems in the light of recent knowledge and research in educational leadership. Focus is on specifically designated areas of educational leadership. School/District-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDLR 7351 - Tier II Clinical Residency for Educational Leaders - I (4 Credit Hours)


    This is the first of the consecutive three-series residency courses designed to provide Tier-II leadership candidates with increasing and evolving leadership opportunities and responsibilities at the school/district levels. In collaboration with a field coach/mentor and supervising instructor, performance-based assignments, activities, and projects are identified, planned, designed, implemented, evaluated, and reported for the purposes of improving school/district and student performance. The course final grade U or S.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 7352 - Tier II Clinical Residency for Educational Leaders - II (4 Credit Hours)


    This is the second of the consecutive three-series residency courses designed to provide Tier-II leadership candidates with increasing and evolving leadership opportunities and responsibilities at the school/district levels. In collaboration with a field coach/mentor and supervising instructor, performance-based assignments, activities, and projects are identified, planned, designed, implemented, evaluated, and reported for the purposes of improving school/district and student performance. The course final grade U or S.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR7351 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 7353 - Tier II Clinical Residency for Educational Leaders - III (4 Credit Hours)


    This is the third of the consecutive three-series residency courses designed to provide Tier-II leadership candidates with increasing and evolving leadership opportunities and responsibilities at the school/district levels. In collaboration with a field coach/mentor and supervising instructor, performance-based assignments, activities, and projects are identified, planned, designed, implemented, evaluated, and reported for the purposes of improving school/district and student performance. The course final grade U or S.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: EDLR7351 >= C and EDLR7352 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Educational Leadership Superv
    Fee Amount
    35
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • EDLR 7430 - Improving Instructional Capacity Through Change (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides opportunity for educational leadership candidates to explore perspectives on managing change and building instructional capacity in schools. The course examines critical factors that drive change in schools and the types of changes schools face in contemporary times. Domains of school and instructional performance, in change contexts, are examined and used to inform instructional capacity building. Performance-based field clinical exercises, assessments, and experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Education Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 7450 - Public School Finance (3 Credit Hours)


    The course will examine the equity and efficiency of tax supported public education, current trends in funding of public education and administrative tasks of the budget process such as determining needs, establishing cost, compensating personnel, purchasing, accounting, auditing, inventorying, warehousing, and paying the bills will be studied. School/Districtlevel performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDLR 7460 - Leadership Styles (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides the opportunity for students to study leadership theory and effective management practices in American and International organizations. School/District-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 7470 - Mananging Educational Operations to Support Teaching and Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to introduce candidates to effective practices in sourcing, allocating and utilizing educational resources and facilities to effectively support the teaching/learning process and meet the needs of all students from diverse backgrounds. Performance-based field clinical exercises, assessments, and experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • EDLR 7500 - Organizational Development in Education (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will introduce the student to the unique organizational behaviors of educational institutions. The processes of leadership, organization, development, theory, decision-making, and administrative processes will be studied. The overreaching goal will be to develop leadership traits that will directly facilitate and impact levels of teaching and learning. School/District-level performance-based field/lab exercises required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1EDS-LEADER-EDS-Educational Leadership Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • EDLR 7570 - Policy and Issues in Educational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)


    Candidates will examine current and emerging federal, state, and local educational issues and polices affecting governance. Policy evaluation, issue advocacy and policy articulation related to promoting school improvement are integral parts of this course. Performance-based field clinical exercises, assessments, and experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching


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  • EDLR 7620 - Leading Diverse Communities to Support Teaching and Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course addresses the role of the educational leader as a crucial driver in examining the diversity and equity contexts of schools. The course focuses on how educational leaders can transform schools through leading and supporting diverse students, teachers, staff, families and communities in partnership efforts that positively impact achievement for all students. Performance-based field clinical exercises, assessments, and experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 7630 - Improving Instructional Capacity Through Change (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides opportunity for educational leadership candidates to explore perspectives on managing change and building instructional capacity in schools. The course examines critical factors that drive change in schools and the types of changes schools face in contemporary times. Domains of school and instructional performance, in change contexts, are examined and used to inform instructional capacity building. Performance-based field clinical exercises, assessments, and experiences constitute substantial parts of this course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • EDLR 7960 - School Performance Analysis and Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the relevant domains of school performance (DoSP). The course introduces candidates to the identification, measurement, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant DoSP and the implications for school improvement.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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