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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Course Descriptions EDU 501 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING 3 Semester Units This course provides the student with information about using Internet resources when designing a curriculum, new technology trends in learning environments, data collection tools and productivity software, professional development skills, and popular uses for technology in various subject areas. EDU 507 CULTURAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION 3 Semester Units This course reviews the way individuals in institutional roles operationalize culturally democratic policies and practices, and examines how political forces influence culturally democratic programs and culturally relevant curriculum development and implementation. EDU 510 MODELS OF TEACHING 3 Semester Units This course explores a variety of teaching models and curriculum theories. Application of theories to classroom utilization is emphasized. EDU 521 PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING 3 Semester Units This course provides an overview of theories and research of educational psychology. The student is encouraged to develop an understanding of personal paradigms of teachers and students. Learning theories, stages of human development, educational opportunities, and teaching strategies that support a diverse student population are reviewed. EDU 523 STRATEGIC ISSUES MANAGEMENT 3 Semester Units This course focuses on the process of change. Provides methods for administrators to identify the needs of society and their implications for schooling. This course incorporates the use of theoretical and research based knowledge of instruction and evaluation into practical applications. EDU 524 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND EVALUATION 3 Semester Units This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures. EDU 526 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION 3 Semester Units This course reviews ways to improve educational programs in diverse classrooms. Basic concepts of curriculum development, measurement, policies of inclusion, and the effects of culture are explained. Administrative skills that promote equal learning opportunities in the classroom are also reviewed. EDU 540 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 3 Semester Units This course provides a general review of career development and career education, including theories and major concepts, career education programs, resource materials, and career counseling skills. EDU 545 LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Semester Units This course provides an administrative perspective on instructional technology. Reviews methods of using technology to improve administrative functions, legal and ethical issues regarding educational technology, and funding sources for educational technology. EDU 546 PUBLIC POLICY 3 Semester Units This course reviews educational policy from a micro and macro-perspective. The relationship between education and the economy, education and political structure, special interest groups, and outcomes of educational institutions are all covered. EDU 548 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN CURRICULUM 3 Semester Units This course provides an overview of development and implementation of global programs and activities. The purpose, scope, and approaches to global education are covered. Deals with education practices, trends, and debates around the world. The objective is to help students develop a global perspective on their profession. GRM 697 THE RESEARCH PROCESS 3 Semester Units A required course for all Graduate Students even if the student does not plan to utilize the Thesis option. This course assists students in utilization of their natural curiosity in selection of a topic for research. Provides guidance in planning research strategy, documentation of research data, and design of a defensible study. Also explores and analyzes examples of research from many different disciplines, development and use of computer-aided research and writing skills, and logical argumentation techniques in stating and defending research data. |
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