2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 49 2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions EDU-6200 – ITM-6800 EDU-6200 Models of Teaching 2 hours This course provides an overview of several models of teaching. After studying the theory behind a given model, students will participate in classroom demonstrations and then practice the model in micro-teaching or classroom situations. EDU-6250 Statistical Reasoning in Education 3 hours This course offers a survey of descriptive and sampling statistics applied for use in investigation and decision-making in education. Topics covered include the nature of quantitative design in educational research, descriptive statistics for univariate distributions, joint distributions, drawing inferences from statistical data, and statistical tests for between-subjects and within-subject designs. EDU-6300 Program and Outcomes Assessment 2 hours This course studies assessment concepts and procedures in the K–12 school setting. The course will review competencies required of teachers for educational assessment of students and application of assessment procedures in a K–12 program setting. EDU-6400 Intervention Strategies and Techniques 2 hours The course will focus on examination of the educational literature regarding effective teaching practices and behavior change strategies for students with special educational needs. It provides an opportunity to explore, design, implement, and evaluate school-based interventions for students with high- incidence disabilities. EDU-6550 Special Topics in Instruction 1–2 hours This course offers focused instruction and project work on a current or special topic in instruction, often provided as part of a school inservice, teachers’ convention, or specially scheduled course. Students may earn up to 4 credits. EDU-6700 Technology in Education 2 hours A variety of resources and instructional websites are used to allow teacher candidates to take their own next step in the use of instructional technology. Students develop and present technology-based instruction reflecting newly-acquired technology skills. Basic technology skills developed include the creation and editing of images, audio, and wikis and the use of a web-based course management system, presentation software, and online research tools. Students already familiar with these technologies are required to expand their current skill set and demonstrate their skills in the delivery of instruction. (Fee: $125) EDU-7000 School Improvement 2 hours School improvement is the continuous process of renewal of the social system, the curriculum, and the staff of the school. This course is designed to develop the meaning of the concepts, strategies, and practices involved in improving the school as a whole. Students will analyze school improvement from both the short-range and long-range perspective. The course will address areas such as improving proficiency scores, the learning environment, and attendance rates. The students will participate in simulations and discussions designed to analyze school improvement using data, improvement strategies, and formal evaluations. EDU-7200 Research Design 2 hours This course provides a critical study of research techniques and reporting methods used in education. Students will design a research project or thesis, utilizing accepted educational research methods. All core and requisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in EDU-7200 Research Design. EDU-7900 Applied Research Project in Education 3 hours Students will complete an approved applied research project designed in conjunction with a faculty advisor and/or an external mentor. The project must take place in an appropriate educational setting. The research project will be documented by a multi-media presentation and written report, which will be suitable for the portfolio. Prerequisite: EDU-7200 Research Design. EDU-7925 Applied Practicum in Education 3 hours The purpose of this course is to promote critical thinking and collaboration among teachers, administrators, and the education research community, through action research. Action research is a vital part of the reflective practice and professional development that is grounded in a commitment to improving practice. Successful completion of National Board Certification will be considered meeting the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: EDU-7200 Research Design. EDU-7950 Research Thesis in Education 3 hours Students develop an organized scientific contribution or comprehensive analysis of a theory and/or practice in a specific area of education. Thesis topic must be approved by the graduate advisor or thesis committee. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. Prerequisite: EDU-7200 Research Design. EDU-7965 Continuing Research 0-1 hours This course provides continuous registration for both Research Thesis and/or Research Project. Students will be permitted to register for this course for zero credits in the two terms following the thesis or project course. Subsequent registrations for this course will be as a 1 credit hour graduate course. Prerequisites: ECS-7900 Applied Research Project in Curriculum, Instructional and Personnel Development or ECS-7950 Research Thesis in Curriculum, Instructional, and Personnel Development; EDA-7900 Applied Research Project in Educational Administration or EDA- 7950 Research Thesis in Educational Administration; EDU-7900 Applied Research Project in Education or EDU-7950 Research Thesis in Educational Administration. Finance (FIN) FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management 3 hours This course focuses on the critical financial issues and decisions facing organizational leaders and business executives. Key concepts covered in the course iclude analysis of financial statements, time value of money, cost of capital, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting. Using these tools, students will learn to evaluate and determine the value of organizations and proposed capital projects. Prerequisite: ACCT- 6300 Accounting for Business Executives. Information Technology Management (ITM) ITM-6800 3 hours Information Technology for Competitive Advantage This course examines the role of information technology in today’s volatile business environment and analyzes its implications for global competitive advantage. The class will discuss a number of frameworks and models that currently guide technology decisions for many large organizations, Students will be expected to draw on knowledge gained through readings, lectures, and case studies to understand and evaluate the value of technology in their own work environments.