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ACED 7150 Perspectives on the Adult Learner 3-0-3
Facilitation of learning and performance improvement in the workplace and adult education environment. The course includes application of instructional methods, informal and incidental learning strategies, coaching, team building, and formal and informal on-the-job learning tactics. The course also focuses on facilitating individual and group learning to effect organizational change.
ACED 7400 Computer Technology for the Workplace 3-0-3
Introductory, hands-on computer applications for development of workplace skills. Topics include word processing, databases, spreadsheets, communication, and presentation software.
ACED 7600 Applied Computer Technology 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ACED 2400/ACED 7400 or consent of instructor. Development of instructional materials for specific teaching areas using the advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communication, and presentation software. Designed for in-service teachers and will require the development of practical computer-related projects which can be used in the teachers’ respective classrooms.
CIED 7440 Teaching and Curriculum in Higher Education 3-0-3
Design, development, and implementation of postsecondary instruction, with an emphasis on practical teaching strategies, curriculum and course development, implementation of innovative instructional technologies, and integration of technology.
ITED 7200 Information Sources and Uses 3-0-3
Introduction to information sources including Internet and databases, search strategies, information retrieval, access issues, legal and ethical issues, and evaluation of information.
LEAD 7800 Organization and Governance of Higher Education 3-0-3
An introduction to the organization of postsecondary institutions, the governance of these institutions, and the day-to-day as well as the long term administration of such institutions. This course is appropriate for those who are now or will be working in post secondary education at any level as it offers explanation and increased understanding of the organizational dynamics of institutions of higher education.
LEAD 7810 Finance and Budgeting in Higher Education 3-0-3
This course considers all sources of financing in higher education, the types and sources of student financial aid, budgeting, and cost effectiveness analysis. In addition, the articulation of each of these issues with the institution’s mission and goals is a major thrust of the course.
LEAD 7820 Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education 3-0-3
An introduction to the concept of institutional effectiveness which focuses on an institution’s ability to use planning strategies and evaluation information to assess current performance and plan for improvements. The design and appropriate implementation of assessment and evaluation methods as they relate to addressing various accreditation standards will be examined. Examples of how to develop a comprehensive system of evaluation related to missions and goals will be described for academic and non-academic support units.
LEAD 7830 Law and Policy in Higher Education 3-0-3
This course is intended to familiarize students with statutory and case law that has implications for higher eduction administrators and policy makers with particular emphasis on such areas as employment, including affirmative action, dismissal, contracts, civil rights, due process, and student rights.
LEAD 7921 Internship Preparation in Higher Education Leadership 3-0-3
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. A supervised internship relevant to the student’s program in postsecondary leadership is provided. This field experience is focused on acquiring first-hand knowledge of appropriate leadership, administrative, and management competencies at the postsecondary level.
LEAD 7922 Internship in Higher Education Leadership 3-0-3
Prerequisite: LEAD 7921 and permission of advisor. A supervised internship relevant to the student’s program in postsecondary leadership is provided. This field experience is focused on developing appropriate leadership, administrative, and management competencies at the postsecondary level.
PSYC 7040 Adult Learning and Assessment 3-0-3
Prerequisite: RSCH 7100. Course designed to aid the in-service educator in predicting, understanding, and controlling fundamental principles of learning and assessment as they apply in the education and training of adults.
PSYC 7860 The College Student 3-0-3
This course studies the development of the individual postsecondary education student. The major philosophies of student and individual development will be examined, in light of current adult development theories. The emphasis of the course will be on the specialized and developmental needs of the postsecondary education student.
RSCH 7100 Research Methodology in Education 3-0-3
This course provides a study of methods used to conduct educational and educationally-related research and includes critical analysis of selected research articles and research design. Emphasized is the ability to use research and research methods to improve practices in educational and educationally-related settings.
SCHC 7870 Student Personnel Service in Higher Education 3-0-3
Development and organization of student personnel services in institutions of higher learning. The emphasis of the course is upon the philosophy, methods and techniques used in their operation.