Courses:
CS 6305 Computer Literacy
3 semester hours
Survey of computer systems and their applications. The fundamentals of software
are studied and applied through word processing, data base, spread sheet,
DOS, and E-mail applications. For non-majors only.
ED 6304 Human Development and Learning
3 semester hours
Theory and research related to cognitive development and learning and their
importance to the sequencing and structuring of curricula. Classroom management
theories and techniques. Understanding and use of social justice, collaborative
decision making, team building, and coalition building.
ED 6306 Curriculum Theory and Practice
3 semester hours
Strategic planning for curriculum development and improvement to promote
life-long learning. Theory and research related to the evaluation of the teaching/learning
process, the systemic change process and collaborative instructional planning.
ED 6311 Applied Educational Research
2 semester hours
Research designs and methods including gathering, analyzing, disaggregating,
and interpreting data. Utilize pupil personnel services and programs to meet
the needs of all students. Use of data to facilitate informed decisions for
school improvement and maximization of student learning.
ED 6314 Understanding Education in a Multicultural Society
3 semester hours
Designed to introduce educators to the major issues, concepts, paradigms,
and teaching strategies in multicultural education. It will provide students
with a comprehensive overview of multicultural education, a grasp of its complexity,
and understanding of what it means for educational practice. Characteristics
of a multicultural school and the ways in which knowledge of multicultural
education can transform the curriculum to promote the attitudes and skills
students need to become effective citizens will be identified and described
as well as ways to help students from diverse groups increase their academic
achievement.
ED 6343 Foundations of Reading
3 semester hours
The reading process in relation to its psychological foundations. This includes
principles of learning and reading, personality factors in reading, the perceptual
nature of reading, the sensory bases of reading, and intellectual factors
relevant to topics such as readiness, motivation, and evaluation in the classroom.
ED 6344 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading
3 semester hours
An intensive analysis of reading programs from the standpoint of current
instructional and remedial methodologies, including an appraisal of current
research literature. The course will require extensive review of the literature
including the topics of administration, supervision, and evaluation of remedial
reading/reading disabilities programs and techniques. Field experience required.
ED 6345 Developmental Reading
3 semester hours
Reading as a process is examined in terms of development of integrated skills.
Materials and teaching techniques are considered as to appropriateness of
specific teaching approaches for use with students with reading differences
and in different stages of reading development. Student will build a repertoire
of materials for developing reading skills and procedures for organizing and
managing reading instruction.
ED 6346 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
3 semester hours
The study of diagnostic instruments and techniques useful in identifying
various syndromes, recommended procedures for corrections of reading difficulties,
and practice in administering, interpreting, and reporting diagnostic test
results. The student will use instruments for hearing screening and vision
screening as well as individual diagnostic instruments suitable for use in
both the classroom and clinic.
ED 6348 Literature and Reading
3 semester hours
Identification and perception of literary conventions, types and genres of
literature, and an appreciation of the role of children's literature in all
phases of reading development and in transition of cultural heritage.
ED 6349 Literature and Reading for Adolescents
3 semester hours
Identification and perception of literary conventions, types and genres of
literature, and an appreciation of the role of adolescent literature in intellectual,
social, and emotional growth as well as in reading development.
ED 6350 Secondary Content Area Reading
3 semester hours
Introduction to reading instruction in various academic subjects. Study of
instructional strategies for vocabulary development, for actively involving
students in critical thinking activities through questioning and group discussion,
and for developing study skills.
ED 6351 Reading in the Content Area in the Elementary School
3 semester hours
The study of instructional strategies to develop technical vocabulary, note
taking skills, research skills, comprehension and study skills; to actively
involve students in critical thinking activities which will improve learning
in various academic subjects.
ED 6395 Current Topics in Education
3 semester hours
A collection of topics related to critical educational issues of the current
educational scene. Case studies of successful school programs as well as local,
state, and national initiatives are investigated. Subject matter varies
from semester to semester.
ED 7305 School-Community Relations
3 semester hours
Political theory and application of political skills to build internal and
external support for the campus and district. Strategies for strengthening
school/community relations utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
in coalition building as well as school/business partnerships (public and
private agencies). Communicating effectively with students, parents, staff,
community, and media to project positive image. Politics of school governance
and board relations.
ED 7307 Instructional Supervision and Evaluation
3 semester hours
Effective communication with all constituencies through cooperative planning,
organizing, staffing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating to improve systematically
the instructional process and learning environment within a multicultural
setting.
ED 7315 Effective School Leadership
3 semester hours
Capstone Course. Current developments in education on local, regional, state,
and national levels. Allocation of human, material, and fiscal resources for
optimal student learning including management of school facilities.
ED 7359 Clinical Practice in Reading
3 semester hours
A synthesis and application of theoretical models of diagnosis and remediation
through individual laboratory experience with students with reading problems
under supervision, prepare case reports, and consult with parents.
EN 7343 Linguistics: Voice and Text
3 semester hours |
