May 17, 2024  
ACE Catalog - Volume 42 
    
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Course Descriptions

American College of Education courses are designed to be taken independently, not sequentially. The majority of courses do not have prerequisites except as indicated in the course descriptions below. Note that 4000 level courses are at the bachelor’s level, 5000 level courses are at the master’s level, and 6000 level courses are at the specialist and doctoral level.
 

Teaching/Learning Core
  

  • EDUC4173 - Diversity in Today’s Schools

    Credits: 3
    This course addresses diversity trends in society and P-12 educational settings. Students will examine the unique needs of individuals and PK-12 student groups.
  

  • EDUC4183 - Technology for Educators

    Credits: 3
    This course guides students in the appropriate use of technology tools in today’s classrooms. Students will apply a variety of technology tools for use in educational settings.
  

  • EDUC4193 - Senior Capstone Experience in Education Studies

    The Senior 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 Education Studies program.
  

  • EDUC4203 - Exploring Research-Based Educational Practice

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the application of research to educational settings. Students will learn how research is conducted in educational settings and will analyze research-based strategies commonly used in education.
  

  • EDUC4213 - Social and Emotional Learning

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to social and emotional learning (SEL). Students will explore strategies and program elements that support the development of social and emotional skills in children and adolescents.
  

  • LEAD6283 - Instructional Leadership

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the improvement of curriculum, instruction, and student achievement throughout diverse school and organizational settings. To make these improvements, leaders must first develop the skill set and knowledge base necessary to build leadership capacity among staff members. Instructional leaders can then collaboratively set learner-centered goals to promote higher levels of student progress, achievement, and post-secondary and college and career readiness.
  

  • LEAD6293 - Designing and Leading Professional Learning

    Credits: 3
    This course promotes the concept of leaders serving as role models of professional development for their staffs to achieve higher levels of performance within the organization. To do so, leaders must utilize effective strategies, programs, and services based on data-driven decisions and the needs of stakeholders in the organizational community. Emphasis is placed on the impact of relevant, high-quality, job-embedded, differentiated, technology-integrated professional learning opportunities aligned to organizational goals. The course also prepares leaders to serve as advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work collaboratively in job-embedded professional learning.
  

  • LEAD6303 - Achievement and Accountability

    Credits: 3
    This course emphasizes the importance of understanding state, federal, and other accountability standards in relation to the needs of learners within schools, school districts, and organizational communities. The focus of the course remains on identifying learners’ academic strengths and areas in need of improvement to eliminate achievement gaps, improve achievement levels, ensure progress, increase graduation rates, and promote post-secondary and college/career readiness.
  

  • LEAD6403 - Capstone in Instructional Leadership

    Credits: 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 instructional leadership. 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. 
  

  • PES5091 - Capstone Experience for Professional Education Studies

    Credits: 1
    The Capstone Expereince is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of studies related to the various Professional Education Studies programs. 

Telehealth
  

  • THLTH5003 - Trends in Telehealth Delivery

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide students with a broad exposure to telehealth and telehealth trends. An exploration of telehealth platforms used in day to day operations across healthcare settings will be examined. Policy, reimbursement, quality, and efficacy of telehealth in the healthcare delivery system will be emphasized.
  

  • THLTH5013 - Telehealth Leadership and Management

    Credits: 3
    Multidisciplinary leadership theories and models will provide a framework for the exploration of effective leadership in the selection, integration, and delivery of telehealth services. Data informed analysis and decision making will be emphasized. Leading change, collaboration with stakeholders and diverse communities, and the evaluation of quality within the context of telehealth will be examined.
  

  • THLTH5023 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Telehealth

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on legal and ethical implications for leaders in telehealth. Students will gain competencies in legal, regulatory, and risk management concepts as they relate to the implementation of telehealth programs. Emphasis is placed on the integration of telehealth services in healthcare delivery.
 

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