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2002-2003 Graduate Catalog 
    
2002-2003 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Education-Counseling

  
  • CEC 556 - Established Theories of Counseling


    Examines counseling theory and philosophy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 557 - Play Theories and Techniques


    Designed for school counselors, teachers, child and adolescent development specialists. Background in play theories, uses and techniques related to development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 558 - Recent Developments in Counseling Theory


    Focus on recent applications of contemporary theories in educational or other contexts. Emphasis on critical theory for evaluating contemporary developments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553, CEC 556 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 559 - Counseling for Career Development


    Theory and foundations of career development, career resources and assessment, career guidance programs and career counseling issues and techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553 or CEC 556 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 560 - Counselor Education Prepracticum


    Bridges cognitive courses to the counseling practicum. Uses Personal Growth and Development Center video equipment to provide feedback on skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 523, CEC 552, CEC 556, CEC 559.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 655 - Individual Counseling Practicum


    Intensive supervised practice in one-to-one counseling. For masters level counselor education majors. Special application required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 560.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 657 - Group Practicum


    Extensive supervised experience in leading groups. Focus on leadership skills required by counselors in K-12, community and higher education settings. Special application required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 552 or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 658 - Advanced Individual Counseling Practicum


    Intensive supervised practice in one-to-one counseling. For doctoral students and certificate of advanced study candidates. Special application required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 655.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 659 - Counseling Supervision


    Cognitive understanding of and guided experience in supervising counselors-in-training. Includes models for supervision in training and employment settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 658.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 661 - Research Seminar in Counselor Education


    Students develop individual research projects on current problems in counselor education. Required of non-thesis masters candidates and C.A.S. students who have not completed a seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of 2/3 of program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 662 - Doctoral Seminar in Counselor Education


    Intensive study of research literature. Explores and clarifies philosophy and goals within the field of counseling, guidance and student personnel administration. Open only to doctoral students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 690 - Counselor Education Internship


    Internship experiences in such areas as school counseling and community agency counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CEC 694 - Advanced Counselor Education Internship


    Advanced internship experiences in such areas as school counseling and community agency counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advanced application and permission.

    Credits: 1-6

Education-Curriculum

  
  • EDC 524 - Curriculum and Organization of Middle Schools and Junior High Schools


    A thorough exploration of the educational program for pre and early-adolescents, including growth and development issues, curriculum planning processes, curriculum development in various subject areas and across subjects, and organizational issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDC 533 - Dynamics of the Curriculum


    Examines problems and issues of curriculum development common to all areas of instruction and all educational levels. Provides an opportunity to acquire concepts and skills which may be applied to the curriculum development process in local school districts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDC 595 - Leadership in Curriculum Design for Administrators/Supervisors


    Role function and practices for the curriculum leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDC 533 or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-Early Literacy

  
  • EEL 531 - Observing Young Learners to Inform Instruction


    Observation of student performance, classroom management, literacy instruction, instructional materials and building a K-2 team. Emphasis is on teacher decision-making to assist literacy growth in the lowest achieving students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Must currently be teaching at the K-2 level and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EEL 532 - Literacy Collaborative: Good First Teaching


    Through formal course instruction and individual coaching, practicing teachers in grades K-2 explore the theoretical framework of literacy development for 5-8 year olds. Emphasis is on using framework to build literate environments, assessments to inform instructional decision-making and to support student learning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Literacy Collaborative Schools.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EEL 546 - Teaching and Learning in Early Literacy


    Explores frameworks for understanding thinking and learning (e.g., behaviorist, information processing, socio/cultural, biological) and the influence of these frameworks on literacy instruction. Includes stage theories of child development, theories of language development, research on neurological development and the role of the home and school in influencing language and cognition.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EEL 547 - Clinical Practices in Teaching Young Children with Reading Difficulties I


    Prepares non-Reading Recovery teachers in a school-based Reading Recovery center to teach young children with reading difficulties. Focuses on observing, recording, and analyzing children’s literacy behaviors. Participants are required to tutor two Reading Recovery children daily.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    working in a district implementing Reading Recovery.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EEL 548 - Clinical Practices in Teaching Young Children with Reading Difficulties II


    Participants build on observation skills learned in EEL 547 and focus on instructional implications for teaching children with reading difficulties. Topics include teaching for independent learning, fostering reading strategies and acceleration of learning. Participants are required to tutor two Reading Recovery children daily.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EEL 547; working in a school district implementing Reading Recovery.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EEL 631 - Early Literacy Learning


    To prepare Early Literacy Coordinators to serve as in-school staff developers helping classroom teachers to improve reading and writing instructional practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Masters Degree and must be accepted into the training program for Literacy Coordinators.

    Credits: 6

Education-Gender Studies

  
  • EGS 500 - Seminar in Gender Studies in Education


    An introductory survey of educational theory and research aimed at gender-sensitive educational policies and practices.

    Credits: 3

Education-General (EDG)

  
  • EDG 498 - Problems in Education


    Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • EDG 499 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education


    A combined practicum and seminar course drawing upon academic and professional course work. Students examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in contexts other than K-12 classrooms and fitness settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    At least senior standing required and completion of all other program requirements or permission.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • EDG 595 - Educational Research


    Evaluates selected research in education in relation to the appropriateness of the design to the stated purpose of the study. Students select and present research problem with special attention to design and studies related to it.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDG 657 - Educational Practicum (Activity)


    Supervised practice in applying professional skills to administration, supervision, science education, social studies, special education and language instruction. Activity will be selected by the student and advisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission obtained well in advanced.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • EDG 691 - Graduate Apprenticeship


    Apprenticeship training in supervision, administration, social studies, special education, physical education, science education or another area of interest. Available only to full-time graduate students with permission well in advance of class meeting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of graduate advisor.

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • EDG 693 - Educational Internship


    Provides on-the-job experience through special arrangements with cooperating University departments, community agencies, or public schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor and advisor, obtained well in advanced.

    Credits: 2-6

Education-General (EDU)

  
  • EDU 580 - Educational Institute (Activity)


    Provides understanding and insight into areas of special concern including education of teachers of the disadvantaged and retarded, guidance counselors, reading specialists, social studies teachers and school administrators. Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • EDU 590 - Topics in Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • EDU 690 - Topics in Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CAS or Doctoral student only and permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • EDU 698 - Independent Study in Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in such fields as administration, language arts, social studies, science education, special education, counselor education and other special topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3-6

Education-Higher Education

  
  • HED 561 - Developmental Theory in Higher Education


    Developmental theory as a foundation for student affairs emphasizing the interdependence of theory and practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 562 - Impact of College on Students


    Integrating empirical knowledge and theoretical propositions in the context of the impact of higher education on students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HED 561 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 580 - History of Higher Education in the United States


    History of American higher education, colonial period to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 608 - Seminar in Student Affairs Issues


    Student affairs issues examined in depth through seminar discussions and individual projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HED 561 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 610 - Capstone Seminar in Student Affairs


    Focus on contemporary problems and issues in the field of Student Affairs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 620 - Seminar in Higher Education in the United States


    Examines the American system of higher education with emphasis on current issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 623 - International Comparative Higher Education


    Exploration, comparison and evaluation of higher education in representative countries in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Challenges affecting higher education worldwide; impact of key historical, political and cultural forces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate students in all disciplines by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 630 - Higher Education and the Law


    A seminar focusing on the impact of the law and legal processes on institutions of higher education, including such areas as employment, (including equal opportunity/affirmative action, dismissal, contracts and tenure), academic freedom, civil rights, due process, student rights and other issues of concern to higher education leaders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher education graduate students or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 650 - Social Context of Higher Education


    Seminar providing in-depth exploration of the role of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexuality and other identity differences in shaping the contemporary social context of postsecondary education in the United States.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 652 - Dynamics of Change in Colleges and Universities


    Examines innovation and change processes in colleges and universities. Analysis of conceptual tools for analyzing social, economic and organizational change and their applied implications for programmatic and institutional leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 654 - Higher Education Policy and Politics


    A seminar focusing on understanding and engaging with political contexts and policy processes affecting colleges and universities. Examines alternative perspectives of policy processes, including the role of policy analysis, in order to provide a basis to formulate effective strategies for impacting them.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 676 - Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education


    Examines major theoretical perspectives and related research in the organization and functioning of colleges and universities. Considers the leadership implications for higher educational organizations and programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 677 - Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education Research


    Examines major epistemological approaches to inquiry with respect to the field of Higher Educational Leadership. Seminar participants will examine theories of knowledge formation and distribution while considering the implications for postsecondary institutions and their own approaches to scholarly inquiry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 690 - Higher Education Internship


    Integrating theory and practice in a wide variety of higher education settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 2-6

Education-History and Philosophy (EDH)

  
  • EDH 500 - Social Context of Education


    Considers competing interpretations of the relationship between schools and society, the impact of race, class, and gender on education, and issues of continuity and change in policy and practice.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 501 - Social Context of Education


    Provides a theoretical framework for analyzing the influences of schools, families, communities, government policies, society and culture on student learning and classroom interactions, along with exploration of specific illustrative examples of importance to beginning teachers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 540 - Students at Risk and Their Families


    Examines the roles of educational personnel in addressing the needs of students at risk in the context of contemporary schooling and family life. Identifies various “at risk” categories. Considers implications for school improvement programs, individual intervention, referrals to community services and community action coalitions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 600 - Seminar: Education in the United States


    Provides background in the history, philosophy and issues of modern education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 662 - Philosophy of Education


    Examines the contribution of philosophers to modern education. Analyses of principles and practices of education in relation to philosophic ideals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Matriculation in a doctoral program or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-History and Philosophy (EDM)

  
  • EDM 520 - Teaching in Middle School/Junior High School


    Reviews the unique demands that children in grades five through eight place on teachers as a direct result of normal developmental patterns. Focus on specific teaching behaviors that deal effectively with each of these demands, with special attention to problems of peer influences, periodicity of brain growth, and effects of uneven growth patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    teaching experience or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-Literacy

  
  • ERL 418 - Teaching Young Adult Literature


    Explores the field and characteristic works of young adult literature, its curricular and recreational uses, critical issues surrounding its use, ways of sharing and encouraging reading of a variety of this literature with students, and ways to teach effectively and integrate adolescent literature into various instructional environments.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 440 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary School


    An exploratory course for high school teachers who wish to develop competence in teaching reading. Includes the nature of the reading process, rationales for continuing reading instruction in junior and senior high schools, reading and study strategies, improving rates of reading, organization, evaluation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 512 - Enriching Literacy Practices in Grades 3-6


    Through the use of teaching demonstrations behind a one-way mirror, teachers in grades 3-6 explore theory of literacy development of 8-12 year-olds. Emphasis is on teacher decision-making to assist literacy development, appropriate instructional methods, materials and assessment tools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Access to small groups of students in grades 3-6.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 513 - ERL 513 Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy Grades K-8


    Introduces students to current theory and practice in reading and language arts instruction for grades K-8. Topics covered include plan and design of reading instruction at the individual, small group, and whole class levels, writer’s workshop, spelling and word study, integrated language arts and assessment.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • ERL 517 - Literature for Children


    A continuation of ERL 317 including a study of the historical development of children’s literature; principles, techniques and curriculum planning for the guidance of children’s reading; book selection for elementary schools and public libraries. Extensive reading and evaluation of children’s books.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 317 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 518 - Literature for Young Adults


    Study of the development of literature for adolescents and young adults as it is used in the junior high, secondary school, and public library. Emphasis on recently published books of this nature and the important contributions of the past.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 534 - Literacy and Language Development


    Examines how oral and written language are acquired; sociocultural linguistic variations, connections between language acquisition and print awareness and classroom practices that promote language development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 535 - Current Practices in Reading


    Fundamentals of reading instruction including history, models of reading and reading instruction and development of lifetime readers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 536 - Writing Process in Schools


    Process approach to teaching writing with emphasis on language acquisition, cognition, components of a writing program, conferencing and modeling strategies, classroom management, evaluation, researcher and implementer.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 537 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    Examines reading, writing, studying and thinking as elements of content discipline instruction.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ERL 552 - Seminar in Teacher Research


    History of the teacher as researcher movement. Presents basic research strategies for classroom teachers. Students will test research techniques in classrooms and design a research study.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 534, ERL 535, ERL 536 or a minimum of 15 hours completed in literacy graduate program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 553 - Literacy Assessment


    Discussion of both literacy process and product assessment measures and factors affecting these areas. Exploration of past, present and current issues in literacy assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 535 and ERL 536 or equivalents or permission.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ERL 569 - Clinical Practices-Teaching Children


    Internship on clinical practices, in small groups and tutoring contexts, for children (K-8) experiencing difficulties in literacy. Emphasis on assessment, interventions and cast study reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 553 or permission.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ERL 590 - Special Topics in English Language Arts and Related Fields


    Offered as need, interest, and research require. Specific topics might include: word processor and writing instruction, comprehension and cohesion, reading and writing in the content areas, vocabulary development, reading and cognition, ethnographic research in the language arts, and teacher as researcher. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ERL 601 - Seminar in Reading


    Students will read, discuss and present research on historical and current issues in reading and reading instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 535 and a minimum of 15 credit hours completed in Literacy.

    Credits: 3

Education-Mathematics

  
  • EMA 551 - Newer Practices in Mathematics Education


    Covers objectives, materials and procedures for improvement of teaching fundamentals of arithmetic and a mathematics readiness program, a sensible drill load, and development of meaningful problem units.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EMA 314 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EMA 602 - Seminar in Mathematics Education


    Discussions and reports on special problems in arithmetic and mathematics education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EMA 314 and EMA 551 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3

Education-Measurement and Testing

  
  • EDA 521 - Evaluation of Instruction


    A basic course for elementary and secondary school teachers. Emphasis on utilizing various strategies of evaluation in classroom and school.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 202 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDA 570 - Models of Educational Evaluation


    A study of the different models of educational evaluation including procedures for designing and implementing both formative and summative evaluation studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDA 520 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3

Education-Middle Level

  
  • EML 595 - Seminar in Middle Level Education


    Examines current issues in middle level education research and practices: curriculum, communicating with the public, the middle level school in the K-12 spectrum, parent programs and staff development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDC 524 or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-Psychology

  
  • EPT 522 - Advanced Educational Psychology


    A seminar to explore theoretical and empirical issues in educational psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 221 and EDS 521 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3

Education-Reading Recovery

  
  • ERR 535 - Reading Recovery Teacher Training I


    Prepares teachers through school-based outreach centers to implement Reading Recovery procedures with first grade children with reading difficulties: tutoring four children daily; tutoring a child behind the one-way mirror one or two times per semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into Reading Recovery Teacher certification program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 536 - Reading Recovery Teacher Training II


    A continuation of ERR 535.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 535.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 631 - Seminar: Issues Related to Reading Recovery Theory and Practice I


    Examines the principles of Reading Recovery theory and to compare and contrast divergent theoretical perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Teaching Recovery Teacher Leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 632 - Seminar: Issues Related to Reading Recovery Theory and Practice II


    A continuation of ERR 631.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 631.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 633 - Reading Recovery Internship I


    This course presents theories and models of professional development and clinical supervision of Reading Recovery teachers and develops skills for the administration, implementation and evaluation for district or regional Reading Recovery Teacher Training sites.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 634 - Reading Recovery Internship II


    A continuation of ERR 633.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 633.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 635 - Reading Recovery Practicum I


    Designed to prepare Teacher Leaders-in-Training to implement Reading Recovery procedures with first grade children with reading difficulties: tutoring four children daily; tutoring a child behind the one-way mirror two or three times per semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Reading Recovery Teacher leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 636 - Reading Recovery Practicum II


    A continuation of ERR 635.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 635.

    Credits: 3

Education-Research

  
  • EDS 500 - Directed Readings (area)


    Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Masters and CAS level and permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • EDS 510 - Introduction to Educational Research


    For graduate students in education and related fields. Topics include: locating educational research reports, abstracting and evaluating sources, understanding statistical symbols, examining inquiry methodology and communicating about research. Designed for consumers of research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 520 - Educational Measurement


    Covers basic measurement theory, construction of test items in achievement and aptitude, evaluation of teacher-made and standardized tests, descriptive statistical techniques used in educational measurement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 521 - Statistical Methods in Education


    Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to education and human behavior. Emphasis on parametric statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 522 - Statistical Methods in Education II


    Builds on the statistical foundation provided in EDS 521. Topics include power analysis, factorial and repeated-measures analysis of variance, multiple regression and factor analysis. Students use statistical software for data analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 569 - Seminar in Educational Leadership


    Discussion and reports structured around a series of topics on organizational theory, educational leadership practice and a list of readings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 571 - Qualitative Research: Theory, Design and Practice


    Examination and use of phenomenological approaches to social science research, emphasizing ethnographic methods in education and human service settings. Field work required. Typically offered over two semesters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521 or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 600 - Directed Readings (area)


    Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Doctoral Students and permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • EDS 615 - Seminar in Methods of Teaching


    Discussions and reports on specific problems in the area of teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a basic course in methods or a year of teaching experience.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 641 - Seminar in Supervision


    Considers problems related to the improvement of instruction. Specific topics will normally be determined by the needs of the class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EAD 500, EAD 510 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 642 - Seminar in School Administration


    Considers problems related to the operation and control of the school.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EAD 500 and EAD 615 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 643 - Seminar-The Superintendent


    Discussion and reports on specific problems in the field of high school superintendency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master’s degree in Administration.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 644 - Seminar in Interpersonal Dimensions of Leadership


    Examines interpersonal and substantive factors in the leadership of educational organizations. Employs simulated situations to pose common dilemmas and assay their resolution.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EAD 500, EAD 550, EAD 615 or EAD 650 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 676 - Doctoral Seminar in Educational Administration


    Examines major theoretical perspectives on the organization of education systems. Students develop research questions and a writing style appropriate for doctoral level work. Required for doctoral students in educational administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 697 - Advanced Statistical Methods in Education


    Builds on the statistical foundation provided in EDS 521. Emphasis on multiple regression techniques for testing causal models. Students use SPSS for data analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521; knowledge of SPSS and Xedit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis.

    Credits: Ar

Education-Science

  
  • ESC 316 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School (K-8)


    Presents information and activities designed to encourage students to learn and develop goals and objectives, instructional strategies, selection of curriculum materials K-8, effective management and evaluation techniques.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 204, EDB 221 and 2 science courses (preferably from different disciplines e.g., Life or Earth or Physical Science.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 340 - Studies in the Physical Sciences I


    An interdisciplinary study of the physical sciences intended to build science attitudes and knowledge of physical science at pre-service and inservice stages for elementary and junior high school teachers. Laboratory-centered investigations in such areas as light, structure of crystals, liquids and gases, motion and forces, and energy.

    Credits: 3
 

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