Courses

Program Core | Concentrations | Literacy| General

Program Core

575 Instructional Research
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 575 may be located online
Alternative modes of research and their application resolving problems of instructional practice. Meta-analysis of major research paradigms. Prerequisites: Majors only or consent of instructor.

576 Principles Of Curriculum Improvement
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 576 may be located online
Examination of forces influencing curriculum improvement. Focuses on analysis of curriculum and application of principles for resolution of curriculum problems.

578 Instructional Design
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 578 may be located online
Design of instruction for schools, colleges, universities and other educational programs. Application of design principles for resolution of instructional problems.

579 Educational Technology
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 579 may be located online
Examination of the perspectives, theoretical foundations, and techniques of educational technology, and integration of that technology into the curriculum.

Concentrations

530 Curriculum And Instructional Patterns In Post-Secondary Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 530 may be located online
Readings on major curricular and instructional patterns in colleges, universities, continuing education, and personnel training programs. Emphasis on individualized study and reports.

538 Evaluation Of Instruction In Post-Secondary Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 538 may be located online
Major conceptions, elements, and processes of instructional evaluation in colleges, universities, continuing education and personnel training programs.

539 Seminar In Curriculum And Instruction, Post-Secondary Education
3 sem. hrs. syllabus for C&I 539 may be located online
Designed for intensive investigation of a variety of issues and contemporary trends related to the concerns of Post-Secondary educators.

562 The Education Of Teachers
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 562 may be located online
A study of the professional development of teachers and those involved in teacher education. Current practices and reform literature associated with pre-service and in-service teacher education. Prerequisite: master's degree.

563 Critical Issues in Teacher Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 563 may be located online
Analysis of curricular debates within teacher education, emphasizing the relationship of current mandates to the larger purposes of teacher preparation. Prerequisite: C&I 562 or consent of instructor.

564 Assessment in Teacher Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 564 may be located online
Inquiry into recent research in assessment and relationships among new views of knowledge, teacher learning, and assessment of teachers. Prerequisite: C&I 562 or consent of instructor.

577 Advanced Supervision Of Instruction
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 577 may be located online
Knowledge base and skills needed for instructional supervision in teacher education. Emphasis on application of research in clinical settings. Prerequisite: C&I 477 or equivalent.

590 Improvement Of Instructional Practice In Post-Secondary Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 590 may be located online
Principles and methods for instructional improvement in post-secondary education. Emphasis on analyzing and resolving instructional problems. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or consent of instructor.

Literacy

551 Readings In Literacy
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 551 may be located online
A survey of key readings that have influenced literacy education over the last century.

553 Issues In Literacy Research
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 553 may be located online
A consideration of issues that influence the manner in which literacy research is conducted and applied.

555 Seminar In Literacy Education
3 sem. hrs. - syllabus for C&I 555 may be located online
An advanced exploration of a specific topic in literacy education. Prerequisite: C&I 551 or C&I 553 or master’s degree in literacy/reading education.

General

595 Research Seminar in Education
1-3 sem. hrs.
Study of specialized research methods, tools, and techniques. Emphasis on dissertation research design. Prerequisite: C&I 575 and consent of instructor. May be repeated if content different.

598 Doctoral Internship
3-6 sem. hrs.
An internship providing for the integration of academic content materials with the role expectations of professional personnel.

599 Dissertation Research
Variable credit
Research relating to research requirements for the Doctor of Education degree. Approval of the program coordinator is required.