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BL5063 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual EducationCredits: 3
Designed for Bilingual Education, this course prepares teachers in methodology for teaching language and content to English Language Learners in bilingual education programs. Participants critically examine bilingual education program models and theories of bilingual education and literacy, first and second language acquisition, and transfer of skills and content knowledge between first and second language. Participants are guided in creating a teaching unit and adapting and presenting lessons using various methods, approaches, and techniques. Participants discuss the selection, use, and evaluation of books, multimedia, and other materials in the first and subsequent languages. Participants examine the application of relevant learning and assessment standards to their teaching.
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BL5101 - Internship Experience for Bilingual EducationCredits: 1
The Bilingual Internship is designed to guide aspiring bilingual teachers through structured and semi-structured, supervised experiences focused on teaching bilingual students.
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EB5401 - Independent Study in ELLs or Bilingual EducationCredits: 1
This course is an independent study of specific problems in the field of curriculum and instruction with specialization in ESL/BL. May be repeated. In seeking permission to register in this course, the student will submit a proposed topic to the department chair. With an approved topic, the student will conduct an independent inquiry under the supervision of a faculty member. Work in EB5401 must be accomplished in a regular five-week session with all student products submitted through the learning management system. Through the student’s independent inquiry, the student will develop a product for review. Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
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EB5402 - Independent Study in ELLs or Bilingual EducationCredits: 2
This course is an independent study of specific problems in the field of curriculum and instruction with specialization in ESL/BL. May be repeated. In seeking permission to register in this course, the student will submit a proposed topic to the department chair. With an approved topic, the student will conduct an independent inquiry under the supervision of a faculty member. Work in EB5402 must be accomplished in a regular five-week session with all student products submitted through the learning management system. Through the student’s independent inquiry, the student will develop a product for review.
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EB5403 - Independent Study in ELLs or Bilingual EducationCredits: 3
This course is an independent study of specific problems in the field of curriculum and instruction with specialization in ESL/BL. May be repeated. In seeking permission to register in this course, the student will submit a proposed topic to the department chair. With an approved topic, the student will conduct an independent inquiry under the supervision of a faculty member. Work in EB5402 must be accomplished in a regular five-week session with all student products submitted through the learning management system. Through the student’s independent inquiry, the student will develop a product for review.
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EBL5091 - Capstone Experience for ESL and Bilingual EducationCredits: 1
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the ESL/BL program.
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EBL5101 - Internship Experience for ESL and Bilingual EducationCredits: 1
The ESL/BL Internship is designed to guide aspiring ESL/BL teachers through structured and semi-structured, supervised experiences focused on teaching ESL/BL students.
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ES5063 - Linguistics for TESOLCredits: 3
Students in this course cover the following essential dimensions of linguistics and the acquisition of language: language and the brain, first and second language acquisition, major components of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics), cognition and learning, and communicative competence. Emphasis is placed on implications for ESL and bilingual education teachers.
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ES5073 - Applied LinguisticsCredits: 3
An in-depth study of theories and terminology, students create specific classroom applications utilizing linguistics in the major five areas impacting language acquisition: phonology, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, and discourse. Targeting specific strategies, students utilize theories to create dynamic interactive lessons appropriate for particular ELL student populations. Pre-requisite(s): ES 5063
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TEL5081 - Certificate Capstone Experience for Teaching English LearnersCredits: 1
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TEL5091 - Capstone Experience for Teaching English LearnersCredits: 1
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout, and as a result of the Master of Education in Teaching English Learners program.
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General Education Course |
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GE4003 - Critical Reflection and Self-AssessmentCredits: 3
This course focuses on helping students learn to analyze their strengths and weaknesses with a discerning eye. Through a series of exercises, students assess their strengths and how to harness them. Students also assess their challenge areas and determine ways to resolve them. Students will leave the course with a better understanding of how to utilize the best parts of their personality and skills for a force of good in society.
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GE4013 - Collaboration and TeamworkCredits: 3
In an era of increasing collaboration, people entering the workforce now more than ever before need to understand the value of working with others. This course offers insight on how to be flexible when working with individuals and provides tips on how to exercise interpersonal sensitivity and take feedback gracefully without offense. Learners learn to recognize when it’s necessary to stand up for their ideas or compromise for the good of a team. The concept of synergy is discussed along with the different modes of persuasion and negotiation. Students also learn about the various jobs involving teamwork, including virtual opportunities.
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GE4023 - Contextual Thinking and Decision MakingCredits: 3
This course examines ways to make the best decisions in a variety of contexts and situations. Through an examination of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, students learn to implement policies and procedures based on the situations of those they lead. Students also learn to analyze problems and challenges based on their situational contexts. The importance of looking beyond a one-size-fits-all approach is discussed. Ways of gathering information for making better decisions and the concept of information overload are examined. Students will leave the course with the tools necessary to make wiser decisions in their personal and professional lives.
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GE4033 - Planning and Organizational Skills: Time ManagementCredits: 3
This course is designed to teach students the basic principles of planning and organization with a focus on time management. From keeping a day planner to using a digital organizer, students will learn about tools they can use to gain control of their busy lives. The concepts of to-do lists, prioritizing commitments, filing things away, and filtering out digital and physical clutter as strategies for improving efficiency are explored. Students address the challenges associated with procrastination and how to overcome it. Practical advice is provided on how to complete tasks in a timely manner, ways to approach seemingly difficult projects, and how to make commitments in line with personal and professional values and goals.
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GE4043 - Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
This course focuses on strategies that students can use to think critically in more effective ways. The concept of analyzing problems from various perspectives is discussed in detail, and different models of problem solving are introduced. The importance of seeking feedback from multiple stakeholders is explored, along with the necessity to research what individuals and various entities within an organization have done to overcome their challenges. Theories of critical thinking are analyzed, and students gain practical experience in dealing with authentic, real-life problems. Students have the opportunity to review examples of organizational leaders succeeding and thriving in solving problems. The notion of what it means to think outside the box is explored in depth.
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GE4053 - Developing an Academic MindsetCredits: 3
This course provides tips and suggestions on how learners can be more academically minded in all aspects of their lives. Through a series of activities, students will realize that learning doesn’t have to stop when a lecture ends or their degrees are earned. The course examines attributes of successful, lifelong learners and people both in and out of academia. Exercises in the course are designed to foster students’ interest in learning and ignite passion for continual development.
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GE4063 - Creative Thinking and InnovationCredits: 3
This course is designed to help tap into the creative powers that many people possess but do not use. Through an examination of inventors and world leaders who created innovative products, students learn more about how they, too, can design powerful products and ideas that can revolutionize the world. Students examine attributes of creative thinking and what it takes to be innovative in a global society. The idea of not reinventing the wheel but making it better is also explored. Students engage in activities that teach them to think in unique and innovative ways about problems and opportunities on a global scale.
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GE4073 - Self-Efficacy and Self-Directed ActionCredits: 3
This course focuses on helping students learn how to independently structure their lives to better meet academic, personal, and professional goals. The concepts of self-efficacy, self-directed action, and self-awareness serve as the focal point as students learn to build confidence in their skills and take initiative toward attaining their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on developing lifelong habits that lead to greater productivity. Through a series of application-based exercises and reflective work, learners gain knowledge on how to take more control of their futures. Additionally, goal setting, resilience, and the drive to get things done are explored.
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GE4083 - Professionalism and LeadershipCredits: 3
This course focuses on leadership styles and the attributes necessary to lead with poise, confidence, and kindness. Students learn what professionalism is and how to apply it not just in leading others but in all their interactions. The importance and benefits of taking pride in one’s work is explored. Techniques to win over followers and others are examined along with attributes of professional interactions. Creating an environment and workspace that embodies professionalism is discussed. Students will leave the course with skills they can use to be more confident in leading and interacting with others.
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GE4093 - Global Skills and Cultural AwarenessCredits: 3
This course is designed to help students learn to communicate effectively across borders, navigate cultural differences, and hone skills that will help them succeed on a global level. They will learn what it means to be culturally competent and culturally responsible. Hallmarks of cross-cultural communication are considered. Additionally, ways to harness the power of a diverse workforce along with suggestions on how to develop a global mindset are presented. Ethnocentrism and the challenges associated with it are examined. Students will leave the course with a better understanding of where they fit in the world on a global scale and practical steps they can take to improve their chances for success in the global economy.
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GE4103 - Digital Literacy and ApplicationCredits: 3
This course introduces students to basic software and Internet applications necessary for success in the 21st century. Through a series of exercises, learners will leave the course better able to research, find key information, and use Microsoft Office more fully. Students will be taught about the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets in school and the workforce. A consideration of the value of various websites including those that are non-profit, education- based, or government-operated are discussed. Common apps used in the business and educational worlds are analyzed. Students will leave the course with a better understanding of how to navigate software programs, the Internet, and apps on their smartphones for greater productivity and efficiency.
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STAT4013 - Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in the Health SciencesCredits: 3
This course is an introduction to the biostatistical concepts and the skills necessary to interpret research findings and data for evidence-based practice (EBP) in the health sciences. Topics include an introduction to statistical methods frequently used in research, variation and variables, levels of data measurement, descriptive statistics and data display, probability, statistical and clinical significance, confidence intervals, statistical power analysis, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics. Statistical techniques introduced are correlation, chi-square, t-test, odds ratios, relative risk, linear regression, and an introduction to one-way analysis of variance.
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HLTH4301 - Introduction to Healthcare AdministrationCredits: 3
Designed to introduce topics, this course explores current issues related to the healthcare industry as an opening needs assessment and survey of potential solutions to critical concerns.
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HLTH4303 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare ManagementCredits: 3
This course explores legal and ethical issues in healthcare management, with emphasis on HIPAA laws, case law, malpractice suites, risk management, and health power of attorney creation and execution.
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HLTH4313 - Leading and Decision-Making in Health ServicesCredits: 3
This course focuses on leadership and management models and styles. Organizational behaviors, organizational change, and change management will also be covered.
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HLTH4343 - Health and Wellness Across PopulationsCredits: 3
This course focuses on the complexities of health issues and health service delivery to diverse populations and the role of healthcare professionals in serving the needs of all people. The impact of such variables as gender, age, lifestyle, religion, culture, social class, race, geography, and developmental level will be related to health status and health service needs. Diversity, advocacy, and social justice are key topics.
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HLTH4353 - Evidence-based Health Education and LiteracyCredits: 3
This course familiarizes students with research procedures for the design and evaluation of research and interpretation of statistical analysis in the health field. Students will critically evaluate the validity of health research and work on evidence-based health projects. Students learn how to assess, plan for, and infer health education needs based on research
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HLTH4363 - Marketing for Healthcare AdministratorsCredits: 3
Students learn introductory level marketing as it applies to the health and wellness field. Students assess market opportunities in wellness services, programs, and facilities, and create marketing strategies and tactics. In addition, students study the importance of strategic planning and its relationship to effective marketing.
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HLTH4373 - Human Resources for Healthcare AdministratorsCredits: 3
This course provides a foundation of knowledge and skills applicable to human resource management in healthcare settings. Topics include principles, concepts, issues, and challenges related to human resource management; financing; insurance, and the role of leadership as they apply to heath organizations.
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HLTH4383 - Finance for Healthcare AdministratorsCredits: 3
This course focuses on understanding financial statements, managerial accounting solutions, and cost analyses. Students also apply financial and managerial accounting principles to develop solutions that make a positive financial impact. Federal and grant funding as it relates to healthcare will be emphasized.
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HLTH4392 - Communication and Advocacy for Health and WellnessCredits: 2
In this course, students examine the fundamentals of effective communication with diverse populations. Topics include the vital role that health communication takes in health care delivery structures, health care reform, health promotion, illness prevention, consumerism, and client advocacy. Innovative communication tools, technologies, and research will be explored.
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HLTH4392 - Quality Management for Healthcare AdministratorsCredits: 3
This course examines quality management methodologies used to analyze safe and effective healthcare operations. Techniques such as advanced quality planning and control plans will be studied to determine how they are utilized to drive quality improvement and optimization of healthcare organizational efficiencies. Emphasis will be placed on using statistical analysis techniques to increase healthcare efficiencies and improve health outcomes.
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HLTH4393 - Quality Management for Healthcare AdministratorsCredits: 3
This course examines quality management methodologies used to analyze safe and effective healthcare operations. Techniques such as advanced quality planning and control plans will be studied to determine how they are utilized to drive quality improvement and optimization of healthcare organizational efficiencies. Emphasis will be placed on using statistical analysis techniques to increase healthcare efficiencies and improve health outcomes.
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HLTH4403 - Healthcare Information ManagementCredits: 3
This course provides students an overview of informational technology as it applies to healthcare management. Students study web portals, online health risk assessments, electronic recordkeeping, interactive health tools, trackers, videos/podcasts, digital health coaching, online challenges, social networking, personal health records, and portable tracking devices (e.g., pedometers, glucose monitors, etc.).
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HLTH4913 - Senior Capstone Experience: Health and Wellness Services ManagementCredits: 3
This Capstone course culminates in students’ development of a paper and project that showcase their healthcare knowledge. As part of the Capstone, students prepare a final web-based employment portfolio containing their project-based work in the program.
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HLTH5091 - Capstone Experience for Health EducationCredits: 3
The graduate capstone demonstrates the application of knowledge acquired through prior coursework, providing a direct relationship between the program outcomes, core dispositions, and student performance as evidenced by selected artifacts.
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HLTH5403 - Behavioral Diversity in Health EducationCredits: 3
Seeking to explore diversity issues, this course examines culture, social norms, beliefs and values, ideology, and practices related to health choices and how these influence other areas of life. Surveying how choices are made regarding health and health related behaviors such as perception and attitudes, awareness, prejudice, discrimination or aggression, social cognition and relationships provides a forum for determining action.
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HLTH5413 - Principles and Practice in Health EducationCredits: 3
Derived from theoretical concepts, practices and principles, this course explores interactions between health factors (social, political, economic, and/or personal) as they influence life-style choices. Potential interventions and strategies for overcoming barriers and the ethical implications for professionals practicing in health education are examined in relation to practical application.
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HLTH5423 - Human DevelopmentCredits: 3
Addressing lifespan development from birth to death, this course of study focuses on ways physical health controls affective and cognitive changes. Consideration is given to factors influencing development and lifespan changes related to decisions in healthcare. The course also addresses the impact of aging on family relationships, sexuality and socialization, altering how individuals relate and respond to life choices.
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HLTH5443 - Technology, Leadership, and Health InformaticsCredits: 3
Technology continues to drive ways to deliver, analyze, and interpret data, including informatics/bioinformatics, clinical research, consumer and public health statistics. By teaching and training staff in the use of technology, protocols within an organization can be established as they relate to compliance issues and how stakeholders need to understand its use. Guidance is provided in the appropriate selection of technology to benefit targeted populations.
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HLTH5453 - Health Policy Evaluation and DevelopmentCredits: 3
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to guide students in evaluating healthcare policy issues that impact decision making and outcomes in healthcare. Students will explore healthcare delivery systems and analyze issues which impact the delivery of healthcare and nursing at global, national, and state levels of government. Students will analyze the development, formulation, and implementation of policies and related economic issues that can influence healthcare practice today. In addition, the course includes topics such as the relationship between healthcare providers and patients, insurance policies, quality management, legislative liability issues, ethical decision making.
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HLTH6403 - Theories and Principles of Behavior Change in Health EducationCredits: 3
This course examines culture, social norms, beliefs and values, ideology, and practices related to health choices. The students will research various diversity issues and how the issues will influence other areas of life. Through surveys and research, students will examine how choices are made regarding health and health-related behaviors including: perception and attitudes, awareness, prejudice, discrimination or aggression, social cognition, and relationships. This will provide a forum for determining action.
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HLTH6413 - Fundamentals in Health EducationCredits: 3
Students will research and explore interactions between health factors as they influence lifestyle choices including social, political, economic, and personal. With the focus on practical application, students will research and examine potential interventions and strategies for overcoming barriers and the ethical implications for professionals practicing in health education. They will research theoretical concepts, practices, and principles of health education.
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HLTH6433 - Foundational Leadership in Health EducationCredits: 3
As students study leadership in health education, they will utilize foundational approaches to guiding and educating individuals within the school and community settings. They will research and use data for decision making in their school and community. Relational skills are also evaluated as an example of how specific settings impact options and how a professional stance is established through ethical application of the laws governing healthcare practices.
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HLTH6443 - Systems, Policy, and Leadership in Health InformaticsCredits: 3
As technology is an integral part of the public health care system, students will research ways to deliver, analyze, and interpret data, including informatics/bioinformatics, clinical research, consumer and public health statistics. They will then learn how to teach and train the staff to use the different technology, helping to develop protocols to be established within the organization. These protocols will relate to compliance issues as well as inform stakeholders of their importance. Through research and discussion, the students will be guided to provide the appropriate selection of technology with the targeted population in mind.
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HLTH6453 - Finance and Fiscal Management in Health EducationCredits: 3
This course examines the role of finance and budgeting in educational institutions. Students will explore topics such as sources of revenue, fundraising, and fiscal allocation techniques. Public and private financial policies and their impact on educational organizations will be examined.
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HLTH6463 - Capstone in Health EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in health education. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus of study on the professional field.
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HE5091 - Capstone Experience for Higher EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout, and as a result of the Master of Education in Higher Education.
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HE6103 - Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher EducationCredits: 3
Focused on examining statutory and regulatory compliance issues impacting institutions, this course is designed to heighten analytical skills to ensure an understanding of the intricacies influencing higher education in today’s climate of globalization. The interrelationship between law and policy is explored through the use of case studies, partnerships, and community relationship serving to establish a context for practice with the governance of an organization.
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HE6113 - Resource Management in Higher EducationCredits: 3
This course considers how to strategically manage human, financial, and data resources. Strategic thinking, planning, and development establish effective ways to 1) strengthen working relationships, 2) engage in financial practices which contain costs and advance the mission of an institution and 3) utilize data for continuous improvement. By comparing and evaluating institutional advancement strategies, activities are assessed to determine how they complement strategic priorities and goals, build and enhance program relevance, and add practical value.
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HE6123 - Student AffairsCredits: 3
Dependent upon function and service, student affairs influences the relationship between adult learning and instructional outcomes. Leadership practices, as seen through theoretical lens, explore personnel issues, student support, success, and retention, and assessment options which guide decision-making. Consideration is given to ways student perspectives shape the college experience and how these can be leveraged for change.
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HE6133 - Issues in Higher EdCredits: 3
This course investigates critical issues and concerns, emerging roles and functions, and influencing factors helping to redefine the nature of higher education. Societal shifts are probed to determine relevancy. Trends in technology and instructional delivery become the frame for forecasting the possible future of higher education.
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HE6143 - Higher Education AdministrationCredits: 3
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities required of administration in higher education. Students investigate critical functions, societal shifts, technological trends, and how emerging roles are reshaping the foundations of higher education. Students also examine functions of and decision making within operations, financial options, human resources, marketing, and enrollment.
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HE6153 - Capstone in Higher EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in higher education. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus of study on the professional field.
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LEAD5103 - Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher EducationCredits: 3
Focused on examining statutory and regulatory compliance issues impacting institutions, this course is designed to heighten analytical skills to ensure an understanding of the intricacies influencing higher education in today’s climate of globalization. The interrelationship between law and policy is explored through the use of case studies, partnerships, and community relationship serving to establish a context for practice with the governance of an organization.
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LEAD5113 - Budgeting and Resource Management in Higher EducationCredits: 3
This course considers how to strategically manage human, financial, and data resources. Strategic thinking, planning, and development establish effective ways to 1) strengthen working relationships, 2) engage in financial practices which contain costs and advance the mission of an institution and 3) utilize data for continuous improvement. By comparing and evaluating institutional advancement strategies, activities are assessed to determine how they complement strategic priorities and goals, build and enhance program relevance, and add practical value.
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LEAD5123 - Student AffairsCredits: 3
Dependent upon function and service, student affairs influences the relationship between adult learning and instructional outcomes. Leadership practices, as seen through theoretical lens, explore personnel issues, student support, success, and retention, and assessment options which guide decision-making. Consideration is given to ways student perspectives shape the college experience and how these can be leveraged for change.
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LEAD5133 - Issues in Higher EducationCredits: 3
This course investigates critical issues and concerns, emerging roles and functions, and influencing factors helping to redefine the nature of higher education. Societal shifts are probed to determine relevancy. Trends in technology and instructional delivery become the frame for forecasting the possible future of higher education.
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LEAD5503 - Higher Education Administration ICredits: 3
This course captures the changing landscape of higher education through the historical lens and changing philosophies which have shaped institutions in the past. By investigating critical functions, current societal shifts are probed to determine relevancy, and how emerging roles are reshaping the foundations of higher education. Case studies showcase academic components, student affairs, and the roles of compliance, regulatory, and accreditation in sustaining an institution of higher learning at a tipping point of change.
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LEAD5513 - Higher Education Administration IICredits: 3
Institutions of higher learning are governed by layers of authorization from federal, regional, state, and internal constituents. This course assesses how college infrastructures influence decisions and functions of operations, financial options, human resources, marketing, and enrollment in relation to institutional research and reporting. Trends in technology and student services frame forecasts for the possible future of higher education.
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LEAD5573 - Student Matriculation ServicesCredits: 3
Considering the practical day-to-day support of students, this course looks at critical functions including DSS, retention, and outreach to students through the structure of supporting departments. Topics range from ways to handle at-risk students to helping to build sustainable efforts, class scheduling, and support. From orientation to graduation, readings and discussions target issues related to helping student navigate the complexity of higher education.
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LEAD5583 - Career and Professional DevelopmentCredits: 3
Life exists after graduation. In this course, promoting interaction on multiple levels helps to define effective ways to support students as they move from personal learning to professional practice. With an emphasis on ethical practice, students learn how to establish networks and partnerships and foster collaborative sharing of ideas and concepts to support development within the field by exploring how to establish a career office.
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LEAD5603 - Compliance and ReportingCredits: 3
Effective reporting ensures appropriate data sharing in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Databases and tools are utilized to support accountability, transparency, and information processes to ensure accreditation requirements are embedded in established evaluation processes. Knowing how to read, apply, and evaluate expectations is given consideration.
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LEAD5613 - Institutional Assessment and EvaluationCredits: 3
Through the application of statistics, this course reviews data warehousing to support decisions including institutional planning, program viability and quality, and how these impact retention and attrition. Current trends with institutional assessment and evaluation help to inform constituents and support student achievement.
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LEAD5623 - The Economic of Community CollegeCredits: 3
Community colleges depend upon models of finance and funding which influence approaches to student engagement. This course explores the impact on operating costs related to a self-service cafeteria style delivery of services contrasted with other models, including a guided pathway option. By comparing cost per student with cost for successful completion, students investigate the merits of changing economic models.
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LEAD5633 - Redesigning the Community CollegeCredits: 3
This course addresses the function and purpose of community colleges from a current-to-future perspective, evaluating what has worked with what could be potentially be needed to encourage students to successfully complete a degree of study. Issues related to student choice, credit transfer to four-year programs, and alignment of program outcomes with student goals and assessment are explored.
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LEAD5643 - Engaging Students and FacultyCredits: 3
Faculty and student engagement is related to relationships focused on mission and vision. This course explores critical topics related to governance, building trust through demonstrated integrity, supporting practice founded on policies while addressing crossfunctional teams supporting collaboration and inquiry.
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MRKT5423 - Recruitment and RetentionCredits: 3
Students investigate ways to use data to make critical decisions, connecting strategic planning to an increase in student satisfaction. This course evaluates recruitment strategies to attract prospects and to enhance engagement and retention of students.
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MRKT5433 - Enrollment ProcessCredits: 3
Focused on helping students achieve academic goals, this course surveys critical services to eliminate obstacles for students during enrollment and student support. By investigating ways technology integrates processes - database management, student advising, and the use of evaluation to generate efficiencies, catalog development, transcript evaluation-expectations are established.
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HIST5403 - Historical Means and Methods - Introduction to Theories and Methods in HistoryCredits: 3
This course focuses on ways historians view ideas while utilizing a variety of theories and frameworks which define an approach to thinking. With the goal of communicating ideas gathered from research using professional methodologies, emphasis is placed on a historiographical perspective to identify patterns in human behavior, the cause and effect of events. Through academic studies of the past and the application of course theories to public history, students will focus on various approaches to study and teaching of the past.
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HIST5413 - Ancient Roads - Historical Exploration and ExpansionCredits: 3
Roads connect more than trade goods as cultures, ideas, and people groups move along pathways. By investigating the impact of historical routes on the growth of the United States within geographical and economic contexts, learners explore cross-cultural encounters and the influence of trade and exploration via the Old North Trail, the Mississippi River, the Erie Canal, the Transcontinental Railway System, and Route 66 among others. Exploration of pathways into space and the oceans and experiential learning situations are designed to bring historical concepts into 21st century application.
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HIST5423 - Revolution - Revolutionary Change in the Historical RecordCredits: 3
New ideas ignite revolutions across time and location, influential individuals and ideas, cultures and communities. Individuals and groups promote reform, share the emergence of new media, and capitalize on how ideas develop into action. Through the study of various revolutions, the course offers innovative approaches for investigating how past and present civic responsibilities determine the course of a community, country, or global problems and their outcomes.
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HIST5433 - The Americans - History of Western InfluenceCredits: 3
This course explores the big ideas of history which have shaped Western thought including the concepts of freedom, justice, equality, and liberty. Using primary documents, ideologies are contrasted from a range of perspectives, including political, social, professional, and personal. Through critical analysis, the lives of those who have influenced change are examined in light of issues such as immigration across time or the impact of education.
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HIST5443 - A New Nation - Early American HistoryCredits: 3
This course uses the early history of the United States as a framework to examine the development of its government and culture. Consideration is given to special problems including the causes of war, the benefit of diplomacy, and social movements which have changed to course of nations. Through primary documents, records and images, key pieces of legislature, and the reactions of the populace students explore innovative ways to understand and teach American history and culture.
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HIST5453 - The Legacies of History - Special Topics in U.S. - World Historical ResearchCredits: 3
Without history, understanding current issues is problematic. This course offers a more personal approach to historical research as a way to support critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. American and world texts are used as the narrative for change. Newspaper clips, photographs, political cartoons, and other media become perspectives to view the legacies of history that surround all of us.
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DL5091 - Capstone Experience for Instructional DesignCredits: 1
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of this Instructional Design and Technology program. It does this by having candidates provide specific artifacts produced along with or as a result of their courses’ application assignments. Candidates align their work with the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction and (IBSTPI) standards. Opportunities to use technology in synthesizing and reflecting upon their learning and future are also provided, culminating in students’ construction of their own online electronic portfolio to provide a highly personalized framework for their planning and professional documentation beyond graduation.
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DL5703 - Instructional Design FundamentalsCredits: 3
This course will cover the establishment and history of the field of instructional design, and trace the evolution to present day learning and development of recent models. The role of the instructional designer and various career options will be covered. A variety of Instruction design models will be explored and compared. Learners will develop an understanding of foundational frameworks of instructional design, including applicable field standards, principles and practices.
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DL5713 - Digital Age Learning EnvironmentsCredits: 3
This course will examine various methods of learning in new media environments. In the 21st century, virtual communication and collaboration are crucial to understand how to participate and incorporate effectively. Also, understanding the similarities, differences, advantages, and disadvantages of online classrooms, blended classrooms, and flipped classrooms is needed. Lastly, learning about technology use, learning management systems, social media, and Web 2.0 tools will be examined. A key component of this course includes the opportunity for students to create with technology-based assignments.
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DL5723 - Applying Learning Theories in Instructional DesignCredits: 3
Students will examine how learning theories relate to instructional design, and integrate learning theories with ID theories. Professional organizational standards, as well as quality standards will be examined through the lens of how people learn. Integration of ethical and responsible practices will be discussed as well as educational theories and principles in application of learning technologies. Students will explore and evaluate multiple examples of designed learning to evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes.
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DL5733 - Design of Instructional MediaCredits: 3
This course will address multiple design modes in creating instruction. Designing to support Universal Design principles as well as multiple means of learning will be applied as students develop instructional learning activities. Students will analyze instructional design concepts in a hands-on environment and design instruction that considers effective online interaction methods, laws, and ethics related to technology-based delivery. This course will serve as the pre-requisite to direct application in DL5743 .
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DL5743 - Advanced Design of Instructional MediaCredits: 3
Students enrolled in this course will select an individual focus of study to demonstrate competency in an area of their choice. Students will develop a professional product which demonstrates an instructional experience utilizing the required technological elements. Pre-requisite(s): DL5733
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DL5763 - Trends in Instructional DesignCredits: 3
This course considers how people interact with technology through the content of a digital environment including the use of games, augmented reality, simulations, and social and mobile platforms. By exploring effective instructional designs, factors influencing engagement and use, and ways to utilize these within an educational situation, students will generate optional learning approaches by relating theory to practice. Ethical and responsible use of technology is applied to designing and adapting varied experiences.
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DL5773 - Online Course DesignCredits: 3
In this course, students learn about research, theories and principles underlying the effective design of online instruction. Various online learning experiences will be explored and evaluated. This course will serve as a pre-requisite to continued application in DL5783 .
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DL5783 - Engaging Learners in Online InstructionCredits: 3
Students apply instructional design principles, learning, engagement and other theories to create online instructional projects. Students design instruction that will build communities through the use of tools, models, interaction, activities, peer collaboration and more to keep learners engaged and learning in a digital medium. Pre-requisite(s): DL5773 .
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DL5803 - Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional DesignCredits: 3
Assessment and evaluation of instructional activities will be explored within various experiences, including evaluation of course design as well as assessment of participant learning. Approaches to determining evaluation options for both levels are explored using evidence based assessment methods. Students will explore data gathering and analysis, as well as application of findings for continuous improvement of learning activities.
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TECH5123 - Designing Courses and ProgramsCredits: 3
Students will implement and assess the concepts of Universal Design for accessible online courses and compare models of instructional design.
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TECH6323 - Designing Courses and ProgramsCredits: 3
Students will implement and assess the concepts of Universal Design for accessible online courses and compare models of instructional design.
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EDUC6103 - International Development and PolicyCredits: 3
This course provides an overview of education from a global perspective, including international development theories, as well as key international development policies and frameworks impacting education, including Education for All, the Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals, Post-2015 Agenda as well as key protocols developed by the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations. Leaders also explore the complexities of international aid, refugee education, and post-conflict environments. Professionals have the opportunity to apply what they learn in the course by developing policy briefs and conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses.
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EDUC6113 - The Role of International Organizations and Global FoundationsCredits: 3
This course explores the role of international organizations, international aid agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global foundations in the provision of education internationally with a focus on developing countries. After looking at guiding frameworks and financing issues in the EDUC6103 course, students move on to look at programs, initiatives, and implementation of education programs in a wide variety of contexts (formal, informal, and non-formal). Pre-requisite: EDUC6103 or equivalent course.
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EDUC6123 - Education and International MigrationCredits: 3
This course explores international migration - at the international, transnational, and local levels - and its impact on education systems. Challenges for teaching, learning, and administration are explored. Leaders have the opportunity to examine different cases and conduct comparative research to explore the impact of migration on education, as well as strategies to deliver high-quality education in diverse learning environments.
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EDUC6133 - International Programs, Curricula and PedagogiesCredits: 3
Leaders examine some of the major international programs and initiatives in education, such as study abroad, the International Baccalaureate in K-12 education, and the Bologna Accord in the area of higher education. With an emphasis on applied learning, students explore pedagogies, theories, curricula, and strategies that are applied to meet the needs of intercultural and multicultural learning environments. Significant attention is given to the application of technology, including mobile technology; students have the opportunity explore the use of educational technology in both developing and developed country contexts.
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EDUC6143 - Evaluating International Education IssuesCredits: 3
This course examines the research related to different educational models and their different learning environments. The course allows students to learn about how the different educational systems impact student learning in schools around the world. Students synthesize how international schools are rapidly developing in terms of curriculum, standards, and influence. Students explore the influence of forces such as culture, management, and government on educational decision-making. Understanding how the different education models compare to the United States education system is explored and applied in this course.
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EDUC6153 - Capstone in International EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in international education. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus of study on the professional field.
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LEAD5003 - International Development and PolicyCredits: 3
This course provides an overview of education from a global perspective, including international development theories, as well as key international development policies and frameworks impacting education, including Education for All, the Millennium Development Goals, Post-2015 Agenda as well as key protocols developed by the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations. Leaders will also explore the complexities of international aid, refugee education and post-conflict environments. Professionals will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in the course by developing policy briefs, and conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses.
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LEAD5013 - The Role of International Organizations and Global FoundationsCredits: 3
This course explores the role of international organizations, international aid agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and global foundations in the provision of education internationally, with a focus on developing countries. After looking at guiding frameworks and financing issues in the LEAD6243 /LEAD5003 course, students will move on to look at programs, initiatives, and implementation of education programs in a wide variety of contexts (formal, informal and non-formal). Pre-requisite(s): LEAD5003 - International Development and Policy .
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LEAD5023 - Education and International MigrationCredits: 3
This course explores international migration - at the international, transnational, and local levels - and its impact on education systems. Challenges for teaching, learning and administration will all be explored. Leaders will have the opportunity to examine different cases and conduct comparative research to explore the impact of migration on education, as well as strategies to deliver high quality education in diverse learning environments.
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LEAD5033 - International Programs, Curricula and PedagogiesCredits: 3
Leaders will examine in this course some of the major international programs and initiatives in education, such as study abroad, the International Baccalaureate in K-12 education and the Bologna Accord in the area of higher education. With an emphasis on applied learning, students will explore pedagogies, theories, curricula and strategies that are applied to meet the needs of intercultural and multicultural learning environments. Significant attention will be given to the application of technology, including mobile technology; students will have the opportunity explore the use of educational technology in both developing and developed country contexts.
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LEAD5073 - The Art of Decision MakingCredits: 3
Success is attributed to effective decision making, a skill required for professional and personal reasons. An essential ability required by leaders, decision making is a process which identifies critical elements of a choice to determine a course of action. The focus for this course considers ways decisions are made and how these techniques can be evaluated to improve outcomes. Specifically, the course addresses the development of skills to efficiently and consistently make informed decisions using data to maintain awareness of organizational needs, demographics, and performance levels. The role of collaboration in decision making is also a major focus.
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LEAD5223 - Communication and Collaboration Through Ethical LeadershipCredits: 3
Ways to develop and sustain a thriving school culture are examined through the utilization of effective communication and collaboration strategies within and beyond the community. Governance strategies for ethical and legal policies, organizational development and optimization, and decision making are covered. Students explore ways in which their ethical code protects and ensures equity, fairness, tolerance, and respect in various educational and organizational cultures.
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