May 09, 2024  
2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Education

  
  • EDUC 4840 - Cooperative Education

    2 to 8 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5031 - Foundations of Instructional Design for Educators

    3 credits

    The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to instructional design theories, principles and models and an overview of their historical development. Instructional design models are considered with respect to their implications for technology applications in education. (Online, Summer/1st Session - Odd years, or Arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5032 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology

    3 credits

    Class participants will research technology utilization in K-12 classrooms; investigate theoretical foundations to evaluate select, and utilize various technology applications; develop, implement and evaluate class technology integration projects; and gain an understanding of multiple models for assessing student learning in technology enhanced environments. (Online, Fall - Odd years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5033 - Enhanced Hardware & Software Skills for Educators

    3 credits

    Individuals completing the Educational Technology Endorsement should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understandings of concepts related to technology, as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. (Online, Spring - Even years, or arranged.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5034 - Educational Technological Pedagogy I

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, Fall - Even years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5035 - Educational Technological Pedagogy II

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, Spring - Odd years, or arranged)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 5037 - Leadership in Instructional Technology and Design

    3 credits

    Learners will explore strategies for planning and implementing technology integration (teaching and curriculum focus) at an organizational level including the examination of larger scale professional development models. The course will focus on developing skills for taking a leadership role in schools and district technology use, planning, implementation and assessment. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5038 - Online and Blended Teaching and Learning

    3 credits

    This course offers graduate students an opportunity to plan, design, and implement, and create a blended/online course, and give them the ability to create blended/online materials and/or courses on their own. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5040 - Applied Research for Educational Leaders

    3 credits

    This course provides the teacher-leader with the necessary skills required to effectively implement applied research studies in educational environments.  Emphasis is placed on designing, selecting, and analyzing appropriate research procedures, methodologies, data analysis tools, and appropriate applications in educational settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Leadership Program
  
  • EDUC 5300 - Foundations of Dual Language Immersion Education

    3 credits

    Study and apply theories and research of dual language immersion education related to first and second language learning, literacy, and academic achievement of DLI learners. (Fall, As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5320 - STEAM: Physical & Earth/Space Science for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    This course is designed to allow educators to explore physical science education in the context of the most recent science standards, which include the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world.  Participants will learn physical science concepts and teaching strategies designed to assist them in educating K-6 students. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5330 - STEAM: Integrated Math for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    Elementary educators will increase their mathematical knowledge and mathematical content knowledge in connection with the new mathematical standards.  Focused on using application and experiential learning opportunities  allowing students to discover mathematical truths. Educators will explore STEAM curriculum content and teaching practices specific to K-6 classrooms.

  
  • EDUC 5350 - Teaching Inquiry-based STEAM: Using Trans-disciplinary Investigation

    3 credits

    This course is designed to help educators take the STEAM knowledge and pedagogy they have learned in their previous content and pedagogy courses and integrate content knowledge and instructional skills into developing and using interdisciplinary project -based investigations in K-8 classrooms.  These projects will utilize the Next Generation Science Standards. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5410 - STEAM: Life Science for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    Elementary educators will integrate art and science in the classroom within the context of the most recent science standards. Focused on the interconnected nature of science, technology, engineering, and math, with emphasis on the life sciences, this course will reinforce an understanding of life science concepts and explore teaching practices specific to K-6 classrooms. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 5420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented

    3 credits

    Provides multiple cultural and historical perspectives on giftedness and talent, explores characteristics of gifted individuals with emphasis on identifying needs and a general overview of possible services for gifted learners. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5445 - Leadership of Gifted and Talented Programs: Capstone Practicum

    3 credits

    The purpose of this course is to guide the student to becoming a leader in the field of gifted and talented education.  This experience will include an assessment of need, collaboration with school and district leadership, families, and colleagues to provide professional development in the area of gifted and talented education.(As needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5450 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Learners

    3 credits

    This course is designed to allow educators to explore and define the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented learners.  This course will present theories and practices that will assist the student to make recommendations to address the social and/or emotional needs of a case study individual. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5460 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Designed to provide educators with theory and models for identifying students as gifted, creative, and talented. Presents models for evaluation of programs for gifted learners. Explores instruments for use in identification and evaluation. (As Needed.)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5480 - Materials/Methods in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Explores programming and curriculum models in gifted education with special attention to the development of instructional materials for use with students. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 5750 - STEAM: Engineering/Technology for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    This course is designed as an introductory course to explore engineering and technical design solutions using critical thinking In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In this course educators will have an opportunity to explore and experience the fundamental engineering and design process applied to the primary engineering fields. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6000 - Issues in Psychology & Measurement

    3 credits

    The study of current psychological principles of teaching and learning, and principles and techniques for developing, validating and interpreting educational measures. The use of educational measures for evaluation and planning processes. (Spring, Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6010 - 21st Century Learning Spaces

    3 credits

    Theory and application for creating a 21st Century learning environment are the focus for this course. Maintaining student cooperation in diverse classroom and network settings will be a focus. (Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6020 - Information & Technology in Education

    3 credits

    Introduction to information technology for teachers, administrators, and media specialists. Examines the role of technology in curriculum and instruction. (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6030 - 21st Century Research & Data

    3 credits

    This course provides 21st Century teachers with the knowledge and skills to read, understand, implement, and conduct research in their classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on data driven instruction. (Spring, Summer, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6031 - Foundations of Instructional Design for Educators

    3 credits

    The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to instructional design theories, principles and models and an overview of their historical development. Instructional design models are considered with respect to their implications for technology applications in education. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6032 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology

    3 credits

    Class participants will research technology utilization in K-12 classrooms; investigate theoretical foundations to evaluate select, and utilize various technology applications; develop, implement and evaluate class technology integration projects; and gain an understanding of multiple models for assessing student learning in technology enhanced environments. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6033 - Enhanced Hardware & Software Skills for Educators

    3 credits

    Individuals completing the Educational Technology Endorsement should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understandings of concepts related to technology, as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6034 - Educational Technological Pedagogy I

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (Online, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6035 - Educational Technological Pedagogy II

    3 credits

    The Technology Pedagogy series will provide skills for planning and designing effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Participants will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Individuals will also learn ways to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6036 - Leadership with Technology

    3 credits

    Students that complete this course will effectively lead and oversee a technology integration team at the school level. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of process management functions, resource management functions in the classroom, and define and set appropriate goals for technology-mediated instructional project. Students will also make recommendations for activities, techniques, identify variables, establish communication systems, adapt current systems and compare various technology instructional models. The Supervisory/ Administrative Electronic Portfolio is also established during this course. Required for Supervisory/Administrative Endorsement. (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6037 - Leadership in Instructional Technology and Design

    3 credits

    Learners will explore strategies for planning and implementing technology integration (teaching and curriculum focus) at an organizational level including the examination of larger scale professional development models. The course will focus on developing skills for taking a leadership role in schools and district technology use, planning, implementation and assessment. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6038 - Online and Blended Teaching and Learning

    3 credits

    This course offers graduate students an opportunity to plan, design, and implement, and create a blended/online course, and give them the ability to create blended/online materials and/or courses on their own. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6040 - Applied Research for Educational Leaders

    3 credits

    This course provides the teacher-leader with the necessary skills required to effectively implement applied research studies in educational environments.  Emphasis is placed on designing, selecting, and analyzing appropriate research procedures, methodologies, data analysis tools, and appropriate applications in educational settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Educational Leadership Program
  
  • EDUC 6050 - Online Teaching for Educators

    3 credits

    This course introduces online and hybrid/blended schools.  Topics include: Definitions, historical development, trends, curriculum, instruction, technology and assessments in teaching online and in hybrid schools. Nevada CTE students only. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6051 - Instructional Design for E-Learning

    3 credits

    This course addresses national guidelines and standards for preparing teacher to teach in online and hybrid settings.  Student will be required to have hand-on experience and proficiency in computer and Internet tech skills.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6052 - Creating Collaborative Communities in E-Learning

    3 credits

    This course addresses diversity issues related to online and hybrid schools.  The focus of this course is on providing teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and be successful in online and hybrid schools. This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6054 - Two Semester Internship in Online and Hybrid Schools

    3 credits

    The internship provides the student with a paid two-semester online supervised teaching experience.  Students are required to implement Best Online Teaching Practices at an online or hybrid/blended school internship site.  The students will engage in observation, internalization, and further study to join the theory and promising practices in online teaching and hybrid/blended learning.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6055 - Practicum and Assessment Development in E-Learning

    3 credits

    The practicum provides the student with an online supervised teaching experience.  Students are required to implement Best Online Teaching Practices at an online or hybrid/blended school internship site.  The students will engage in observation, internalization, and further study to join the theory and promising practices in online teaching and hybrid/blended learning.  This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6080 - Leadership & School Principal

    3 credits

    Theories in instructional leadership including school vision and management as they apply to the principal’s role will be explored in the context of leadership in the 21st century. (Spring, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6100 - Practices of Instructional Supervision

    3 credits

    A study of the application of instructional supervisory theories and practices of supervisory behaviors as they relate to improvement of instruction. Directed field experience will be required. (Must be taken prior to Public School Administrative Internship) (Fall, As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6190 - Methods & Practices of Teaching

    3 credits

    Methods and models of teaching are demonstrated, analyzed and evaluated. Students will acquire practical skills in different models of teaching in varied K-12 curriculum areas. Required for all Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education GELP candidates. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6205 - Introduction to Emergency Management in Public Schools

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence – Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6210 - Mitigation & Prevention

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6215 - Preparedness

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6220 - Response

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6225 - Functional & Assessment Needs

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6230 - Recovery

    3 credits

    This course has been specifically designed for use only in the Clark County Center for Teaching Excellence - Advanced Studies Certificate Program at this time. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nevada CTE Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6260 - Foundations of Distance & eLearning

    3 credits

    Examines the definition, scope & context of distance education as it relates to K-12 & higher education.  Explores the philosophical & theoretical foundation, historical development & issues in distance education.   (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6261 - Learning and Teaching at a Distance

    3 credits

    Focus is on issues of learning and teaching at a distance. Participants study learning needs of distant learning and the effective practices for support and facilitating learning at a distance. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6262 - Technologies/Tools for Distance learning

    3 credits

    Explores the range of delivery systems & models.  Covers the characteristics of asynchronous & synchronous technologies & tools used in the teaching, learning, & administration of distance education. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admittance to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6263 - Leadership for Distance & Learning

    3 credits

    Introduction into the leadership concepts and strategic planning processes in the organization, management and ministration of distance education systems.  Emphasis is given to effective implementation in the learning organization.

    Prerequisite: Admission to COE Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6300 - Foundations of Dual Language Immersion Education

    3 credits

    Study and apply theories and research of dual language immersion education related to first and second language learning, literacy, and academic achievement of DLI learners. (Fall, As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6310 - STEAM: Life Science for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    Elementary educators will integrate art and science in the classroom within the context of the most recent science standards. Focused on the interconnected nature of science, technology, engineering, and math, with emphasis on the life sciences, this course will reinforce an understanding of life science concepts and explore teaching practices specific to K-6 classrooms. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6320 - STEAM: Physical & Earth/Space Science for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    This course is designed to allow educators to explore physical science education in the context of the most recent science standards, which include the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world.  Participants will learn physical science concepts and teaching strategies designed to assist them in educating K-6 students. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6330 - STEAM: Integrated Math for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    Elementary educators will increase their mathematical knowledge and mathematical content knowledge in connection with the new mathematical standards.  Focused on using application and experiential learning opportunities  allowing students to discover mathematical truths. Educators will explore STEAM curriculum content and teaching practices specific to K-6 classrooms.  (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6350 - Teaching Inquiry-based STEAM: Using Trans-disciplinary Investigation

    3 credits

    This course is designed to help educators take the STEAM knowledge and pedagogy they have learned in their previous content and pedagogy courses and integrate content knowledge and instructional skills into developing and using interdisciplinary project -based investigations in K-8 classrooms.  These projects will utilize the Next Generation Science Standards. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6380 - Ethics for Educational Leaders

    3 credits

    Critical thinking and methods of ethical decision making will be examined and applied to current educational issues. (Summer, As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6410 - History of Education Philosophy

    3 credits

    History & philosophical foundations of curriculum/ teaching in American schools emphasizing cultural influences & concepts shaping education in society. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented

    3 credits

    Provides multiple cultural and historical perspectives on giftedness and talent, explores characteristics of gifted individuals with emphasis on identifying needs and a general overview of possible services for gifted learners. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6430 - Practicum: Individual Case Study

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6420 - Education of the Gifted & Talented . Requires an intensive, supervised study of other gifted and talented of an individual child of student’s choice. (Online, Summer/1st Session - Odd years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Co-Requisite: EDUC 6420 .
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6440 - Creativity in Education

    3 credits

    Exploration of theories, research, and strategies concerning creativity and their application to personal creativity and to improvement of classroom practice. (Online, Fall, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6445 - Leadership of Gifted and Talented Programs: Capstone Practicum

    3 credits

    The purpose of this course is to guide the student to becoming a leader in the field of gifted and talented education.  This experience will include an assessment of need, collaboration with school and district leadership, families, and colleagues to provide professional development in the area of gifted and talented education. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 6450 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Learners

    3 credits

    This course is designed to allow educators to explore and define the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented learners.  This course will present theories and practices that will assist the student to make recommendations to address the social and/or emotional needs of a case study individual. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 6460 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Designed to provide educators with theory and models for identifying students as gifted, creative, and talented. Presents models for evaluation of programs for gifted learners. Explores instruments for use in identification and evaluation. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420  and EDUC 6430 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6470 - Practicum: Team Consultation

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6460 . Requires participation, as part of a consultative team, to improve practice in an approved setting for a specific child, classroom, school, school district, or other educational entity. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420  and EDUC 6430 
    Co-Requisite: EDUC 6460 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6480 - Materials/Methods in Gifted Education

    3 credits

    Explores programming and curriculum models in gifted education with special attention to the development of instructional materials for use with students. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420 , EDUC 6430 , EDUC 6460 , and EDUC 6470 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6490 - Practicum: Classroom Applications

    1 credits

    A practicum experience in association with EDUC 6480 . Requires application of at least 3 curriculum cognitive, or affective models in the student’s current teaching assignment. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 6480 . (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6420 , EDUC 6430 , EDUC 6460  and EDUC 6470 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6500 - School Finance

    3 credits

    Offers an exploration of resources used in public school funding. Students learn the basic functions of school finance such as accounting; purchasing; bonding; budgeting and ethical practice. (Online, Fall, Summer, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6540 - Organization of American Schools

    3 credits

    This course provides an in depth analysis of the function and organization of public schools in America, historical, philosophical, and reform issues are reviewed and how they impact the management, design and accreditation of K-12 education. (Online, Fall, Summer/1st Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6560 - Leadership of Student Services & Programs

    3 credits

    This course focuses on collaborating with community agencies to meet student health and safety needs and providing advisement, guidance, and counseling services to students and families to facilitate growth and development in a learning environment. In addition the course is aimed at preparing administrators to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and communities to plan and manage a full range of activity programs that meet the social, developmental, cultural, athletic, leadership, and academic needs of all students. (Online, Spring, Summer/2nd Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6650 - Master of Education Thesis Proposal Writing

    3 credits

    This course sets criteria, strategies, & techniques for writing the M.Ed. Thesis or project Proposal utilizing APA guidelines. M. Ed. Portfolio groups take EDUC 6652  instead of this course. (Fall, Summer, as needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program and  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6652 - M.Ed. Portfolio Writing

    3 credits

    This course sets the criteria, strategies, & techniques for writing the M. Ed. Portfolio based on NBPTS standards and utilizing APA guidelines. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program and EDUC 6030 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6670 - Graduate Public School Practicum

    1 to 3 credits

    This course gives the student an up-to-the-minute view of elementary or secondary classrooms, programs, and teachers. The real world of teaching will be explored in a controlled setting. Several districts in the area have been selected and cooperate with SUU’s Field Service Office in providing schools in which to work. These practicum experiences are tailored to meet the individual needs of teacher candidates. Candidates must be admitted to the Graduate Educator Licensure Program. Advisement required. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6700 - Science and Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction

    3 credits

    An examination of current curriculum standards, trends, and effective methods of instruction for science and mathematics in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6710 - Multicultural Education

    3 credits

    Examines the social and cultural conditions that influence education. Places emphasis on programs development to meet the needs of culturally diverse school populations. (Online, Spring, Summer/2nd Session or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6740 - School Law

    3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to legal foundations for public education, investigating district policy, state board rule, state and federal statutes and case law. (Online, Spring, Summer, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6750 - STEAM: Engineering/Technology for Elementary Educators

    3 credits

    This course is designed as an introductory course to explore engineering and technical design solutions using critical thinking In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In this course educators will have an opportunity to explore and experience the fundamental engineering and design process applied to the primary engineering fields. (As Needed)

  
  • EDUC 6840 - Language Arts & Social Science Curriculum & Instruction

    3 credits

    Examination of current curriculum standards, trends, and effective methods of instruction for language arts and social science in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. (Online, Summer/1st Session even years, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6850 - Special Topics

    1 to 6 credits

    With approval and direction of committee members(s), students may do independent research, or a project, related to their program of study. (Online, Fall, Spring, Summer/1st Session, or arranged for face-to-face cohort groups.)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6851 - The Urban Learner

    3 credits

    Using a seminar approach, this course addresses the complex issues facing educators in urban and rapidly changing school communities. The course challenges educators to understand the characteristics or urban learners and teachers and explore strategies and methods for improving school climate, instruction, and programming. In addition to the text, several articles, reports, and selected readings, by educational researchers and practitioners, will be used to guide participants through this course.

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6852 - ESL and Urban Learning

    3 credits

    Using a seminar approach, this course addresses the complex issues facing educators in urban and rapidly changing school communities with English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. The course challenges educators to understand the characteristics of urban, ESL learners and teachers and explore strategies and methods for improving school climate, instruction, and programming. In addition to the text, several articles, reports, and selected readings by educational researchers and practitioners, will be used to guide participant through this course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6898 - Admin/Supervisory Capstone - Elementary Internship

    6 credits

    Elementary Capstone - Students will complete this six hour course during either the Fall or Spring Semester.  The course will consist of earning internship hours in the elementary school setting.  Under the supervision of the public school principal and university supervisor, the student will perform a wide range of duties normally performed by the public school administrator in the elementary school setting.  The student (intern) will log hours while performing administrative duties; and the hours will be verified by the school administrator and university supervision. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Completion of School Leadership program coursework
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • EDUC 6899 - Admin/Supervisory Capstone - Secondary Internship

    6 credits

    Secondary Capstone - Students will complete this six hour course during either the Fall or Spring Semester.  The course will consist of earning internship hours in the secondary school setting.  Under the supervision of the public school principal and university supervisor, the student will perform a wide range of duties normally performed by the public school administrator in the secondary school setting.  The student (intern) will log hours while performing administrative duties; and the hours will be verified by the school administrator and university supervisor. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Completion of School Leadership program coursework
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6910 - 21st Century Master Teacher

    3 credits

    This course analyzes the characteristics of a “Master Teacher” in the 21st Century. National standards, a synthesis of current research, and case studies provide the basis & background for the course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6931 - Capstone M. E.d Seminar

    1 credits

    Students must be continuously enrolled in at least 1 credit hour of EDUC 6931 until their Capstone professional project, thesis, or portfolio is completed. Advisement of capstone chair is required. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6932  or EDUC 6933  and advisement
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6932 - Capstone M.Ed. Portfolio

    3 credits

    Student develops and completes the writing of a professional portfolio based upon NBPTS standards and his/her professional assignment, following APA guidelines. This course should be taken instead of EDUC 6933  for M.Ed. Cohorts. (P/F) (As needed)

    Prerequisite: EDUC 6650 , advisement and Admission to Program.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EDUC 6933 - Capstone Master of Education Thesis

    3 credits

    Student develops and defends a Master’s of Education Thesis based upon his/her professional assignment, following APA guidelines. M.Ed. cohorts should take EDUC 6932  instead of EDUC 6933. (P/F) (Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed Program and EDUC 6650 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • ELPP 6050 - Administration and Organization of a School

    3 credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (1), focuses on building consensus among all stakeholders on what it means for students to become well-adjusted, contributing members of society, and developing a unifying vision. A project/problem based approach provides hands on activities to develop a campus and district administrative awareness from a well-founded teaching perspective. (Spring, As Needed) (Online)

  
  • ELPP 6150 - Educational Research

    3 credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2) this course focuses on maximizing student learning through systems of support and effective assessment strategies that inform instruction. A project/problem based approach provides hands on activities to use research to develop and coordinate systems to create opportunities to personalize the academic program.(Online) (Spring, As Needed)

  
  • ELPP 6250 - Development of Personnel

    3 credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), this course focuses on recruitment, selection, support, evaluation, retention, coaching, fostering a learning community. A project/problem based approach provides hands on activities to develop skills to support the professional learning of effective, caring teachers and leaders who are able to work with students productively. (Online) (Summer, As Needed)

  
  • ELPP 6350 - Curriculum

    3 credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2), this course focuses on the use of rigorous curricula, high expectations for students and alignment to academic standards. A project/problem based approach provides hands on activities to develop skills to maximize student learning through authentic and differentiated pedagogy. (Online) (Summer, As Needed)


Electronic Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 1700 - Circuit Analysis I

    3 credits

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in DC & AC Circuits. Topics include Ohm’s Law, KVL, KCL, electrical power, and energy. Series/parallel restrictive circuits, alternating current, inductors, and capacitors are studied. Students will analyze, build, and test DC/AC circuits. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1050  (Can be taken concurrently)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 1730 - Electronic Devices I

    3 credits

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in electronics. Topics include diodes, diode applications, and transistors. Transistor biasing techniques will be analyzed using load lines and quiescent points. Electronic test equipment and simulation software will be used in the lab. Students will analyze, design, build, and test diode and transistor circuits. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: EET 2700 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 2700 - Circuit Analysis II

    3 credits

    This second course of the circuit analysis sequence is devoted to more in-depth study and analysis of DC & AC Circuits. Topics include Kirchoff’s Laws, node-voltage method, and mesh-current method. Source transformations, THevenin, and superposition theorems are studied. Reactance, impedance, resonance, transient & steady-state behavior of RLC circuits are also studied. Various DC/AC circuits are simulated, analyzed, constructed, and tested. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: EET 1700  and MATH 1210  (or co-requisite)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 2710 - Electronic Devices II

    3 credits

    This second course of the electronics sequence is devoted to the study and analysis of amplifier circuits. Signal coupling, transistor models, and various classes of amplifier circuits are studied and analyzed. Discrete amplifier circuits are simulated, constructed, and tested. (Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: EET 1730  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 2750 - PC Hardware

    3 credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to pass the A+ certifications exams from CompTIA. A+ Certification is an internationally recognized level of non-vendor based computer technical competence. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 2760 - Industrial Control Systems

    3 credits

    This course introduces students to the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) as they are used in industrial applications. Interfacing of input/output devices and application techniques are also covered. (Spring even years)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 2780 - Digital Electronics I

    3 credits

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence in digital electronics. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, binary arithmetic, logic gates, combinational circuits, and basic memory circuits. Electronic test equipment and simulation software will be used in the lab. Students will analyze, build, and test logic circuits. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1050 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 3080 - Digital Electronics II

    3 credits

    This second course of the digital electronics sequence is devoted to the study and analysis of circuits for digital arithmetic, counters, registers, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, characteristics of the various families of IC’s, and interfacing digital & analog systems. Digital circuits are simulated, constructed, and tested. (Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: EET 2710  and EET 2780  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • EET 3710 - OP-AMPS/Linear Integrated Circuits

    3 credits

    This course is devoted to the study of properties and characteristics of operational amplifiers. Negative feedback, inverting & non-inverting amplifiers, zero-crossing detectors, active filters, and phase-locked loops will be studied. Circuits studied in class will be simulated, constructed, and tested in lab. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1210 , EET 2710  and EET 2780  
    General Education Course: No
 

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