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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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LEAD5233 - Cultural LeadershipCredits: 3
This course focuses on establishing and maintaining the instructional vision and mission of an institution through effective use of student performance data to inform the selection of strategies and practices contributing to academic success. Through the development of districtwide initiatives and priorities, supported by effective communication, students learn to facilitate collaborative efforts, develop productive partnerships, promote academic rigor and empower leadership skills in others to create a culture of achievement.
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LEAD5393 - Teacher LeadershipCredits: 3
This course explores the leadership models and frameworks required for teacher leaders to share governance and work collaboratively with principals and other adults to achieve school goals for student learning and achievement. Recognition is given to the critical roles teachers assume in decision-making through the perspective of multiple stakeholders and the need for teacher leaders to assist in harnessing this collective knowledge to make a difference in teaching and learning. Learners engage in leadership interactions to develop instructional leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to become advocates and change agents for continuous school improvement. Emphasis is placed on understanding teacher evaluation systems and communicating this information to colleagues.
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LEAD5433 - Leadership in Health EducationCredits: 3
Foundational approaches to guiding and educating individuals within school and community settings about issues and services are considered in this course. Using data for decision-making, relational skills are 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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LEAD5533 - Developing and Distributing LeadershipCredits: 3
This course examines the leadership process in the context of developing and distributing or sharing leadership within an organization. It investigates team and group dynamics, team building, interpersonal and group relations, and effective problem solving and decision-making skills within collaborative environments. The course places particular emphasis on the development of human resources skill sets for leaders, including risk-prone behaviors and conflict management; relationships among leaders internal and external to the organization; and how leaders build other leaders, contributing to effective succession plans to maintain organizational cohesion and performance.
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LEAD5543 - Leadership as a Professional JourneyCredits: 3
This course focuses on individuals as leaders from an individual perspective, emphasizing principles and practices of interpersonal relationships for leadership development, professional role modeling for those who look to them for guidance, and advocacy for change within and outside the organizational environment. In the course, students will take an introspective look at their leadership as a personal and professional journey - how their past life experiences set them on a course toward leadership, where they are today in their journey, and how they envision and are preparing for future destinations.
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LEAD5593 - Research for InstitutionsCredits: 3
This course applies research design to establish an understanding of the structure and function of an Institutional Research (IR) office. With the focus of helping leadership, faculty, and students achieve the mission and vision of an institution, students investigate IR strategies including how to conduct a focus group, create surveys, and analyze data gathered from measuring instruments. By establishing principles of IR grounded in research, the tasks of IR are defined.
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LEAD6001 - Introduction to Advanced StudiesCredits: 1
Students will undertake an examination of the rigors of advanced graduate study and reflect on personal strengths and challenges at the start of their program. Topics include: identity as scholar-practitioner, models of inquiry, self-assessment, and professional goals.
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LEAD6011 - Leadership as a Reflective PracticeCredits: 1
This leadership course will focus on defining what leadership really means and how to employ the college’s innovative spirit. Students will reflect on theory and real-life application of the leadership journey, discover personal strengths, and discover ways to lead effectively. This course will also establish residency for states that require a face-to-face presence.
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LEAD6021 - Doctoral Leadership Seminar ICredits: 1
This first-year leadership seminar addresses an overview of the overall leadership experience and dissertation journey, focusing on growth, responsibilities, and expectations throughout the program. Students will also address the research process as they move forward, identifying individual concerns regarding methodology and the alignment of research components. Students consider how to think about the research elements in relation to successfully completing their concept paper and dissertation. Pre-requisite(s): Pre-requisite: RES 6013 , RES 6003 .
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LEAD6031 - Doctoral Leadership Seminar IICredits: 1
This third-year leadership seminar focuses on the final stages of the leadership journey and dissertation process for Ed.D. students. This seminar empowers students to represent themselves as experts and leaders. Students will identify ways to present the findings of a research project to a dissertation committee and how to complete the steps required to publish and present the material in future conferences. Pre-requisite(s): RES 6541
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LEAD6103 - Evidence-based Learning and TeachingCredits: 3
Students will design, implement, and assess evidence-based teaching strategies appropriate for the online course room. Students will demonstrate best practices for effective online teaching through course activities.
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LEAD6113 - Ethical Leadership and Social JusticeCredits: 3
The course focus is on theory, research, and practices related to ethical administration. Students will assess ethical decision making and implications for policy.
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LEAD6123 - Management of Financial ResourcesCredits: 3
Students will examine principles and concepts of finance at local, state, federal, and international levels; strategies for maximizing and obtaining financial resources and economic issues of the third sector.
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LEAD6133 - Models of Leadership and CoachingCredits: 3
Students will evaluate and compare different leadership and coaching models, analyze the relationship between leadership effectiveness and leadership coaching and determine appropriate-ness of each type of leadership and coaching for diverse settings.
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LEAD6143 - Strategic Operations Planning and InnovationCredits: 3
Students will design, develop, and implement models of strategic planning that exhibit innovation.
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LEAD6153 - Policy and GovernanceCredits: 3
Students will analyze specific current and future public policies and conduct policy impact analyses. Students will evaluate best practices for working with local school councils, volunteer boards, advisory councils, and external stakeholders.
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LEAD6163 - Management of Human CapitalCredits: 3
The course emphasizes principles and practices of personnel administration, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, staff development, and employee relations. Students will evaluate best practices for working with volunteer boards, advisory councils, and external stakeholders.
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LEAD6173 - Global PerspectivesCredits: 3
Students will model and promote responsible global citizenship. Culturally relevant pedagogy will be examined and critiqued.
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LEAD6183 - Grants Writing for LeadersCredits: 3
Students will analyze funding sources and the process of applying for funds from an organization or agency. Students will develop and critique requests for proposals.
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LEAD6193 - Capstone in LeadershipCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Educational Specialist in Leadership program. Pre-requisite: Completion of 27 hours at the 6000 level.
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LEAD6283 - Instructional LeadershipCredits: 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.
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LEAD6293 - Designing and Leading Professional LearningCredits: 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.
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LEAD6303 - Achievement and AccountabilityCredits: 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.
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LEAD6313 - 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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LEAD6323 - Organizational Behavior and CultureCredits: 3
This course examines how structure, values, and behavior impact an organization and its culture. Students analyze how leadership theories can be integrated and applied into advanced leadership roles.
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LEAD6333 - Capstone in Advanced Graduate StudyCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study.
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LEAD6403 - Capstone in Instructional LeadershipCredits: 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.
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LEAD6413 - Establishing a Culture of SuccessCredits: 3
Students explore developing and sustaining a positive educational culture by modeling personal, professional, and ethical behavior to promote building of student and adult relationships and the achievement of transformative results in PK-12 districts.
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LEAD6423 - District ManagementCredits: 3
This course enables students to gain valuable insight, knowledge, and skill sets for strategically and effectively managing PK-12 school districts, demonstrating organizational and operational leadership and resource management.
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LEAD6433 - Internship for the SuperintendencyCredits: 3
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply theory, pedagogy, culture, and best practices for district-level administration from the perspective of a superintendent. Through an application-based learning environment, students gain knowledge of specific critical issues facing district-level administrators and their districts. Topics include vision, mission, climate, culture, managing human capital, and qualities of effective teachers and administrators in diverse PK-12 learning environments. Students are required to document a minimum of 250 hours of field-based internship experience to pass this course.
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LEAD6443 - Seminar in Curriculum and InstructionCredits: 3
This course provides students with the opportunity
to apply theory, pedagogy, culture, and best practices for district-level administration from the perspective of a curriculum and instruction director. Through an application-based learning environment, students gain knowledge of specific critical issues facing district-level administrators. Topics include vision, mission, climate, culture, managing human capital, and qualities of effective teachers and administrators in diverse PK-12 learning environments.
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LEAD6453 - Capstone for the SuperintendencyCredits: 3
This course is designed for superintendent candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their district-level administrator knowledge and competencies gained throughout their coursework for the superintendency.
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LEAD6463 - Capstone in Curriculum and InstructionCredits: 3
This course is designed for curriculum and instruction director candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their district-level administrator knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Educational Specialist in Leadership program.
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LEAD6473 - Administration of District and School PersonnelCredits: 3
This course enables future school district leaders to enhance their skill sets in managing human capital and maximizing all available district human resources, including teachers, staff, and district personnel, in a manner that is aligned to district vision, mission, and goals, and, ultimately, supports student achievement.
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LEAD6483 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SuperintendentsCredits: 3
This course prepares superintendents to guide the development, alignment, and implementation of essential curricula, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners in a changing world. Emphasis is on curricular design and essential content, including reading and the new literacies; differentiated instruction, technology integration, civic and global awareness, and trends and issues impacting the effectiveness of PK-12 education today. This course includes 25 hours of field experiences.
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TL5091 - Capstone Experience for Teacher LeadershipCredits: 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 studies related to the Teacher Leadership program.
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LIT5043 - Emerging Literacy Methods for Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course builds key concepts and principles related to phonemic awareness and phonics, shaping an emerging understanding of the connection between language and the written code. Essential components of effective reading instruction will be explored using a Response to Instruction (Rtl) model. Learners will analyze critical elements of emerging skills to foster the use of appropriate strategies across developmental stages, content areas, technology, and diversity issues in learning to read as they complete 5-10 hours of embedded field experiences.
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LIT5053 - Emerging Literacy for Elementary TeachersCredits: 3
This course builds key concepts and principles related to phonemic awareness and phonics, shaping an emerging understanding of the connection between language and the written code. Essential components of effective reading instruction will be explored using a Response to Instruction (Rtl) model. Learners will analyze critical elements of emerging skills to foster the use of appropriate strategies across developmental stages, content areas, technology, and diversity issues in learning to read.
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LIT5063 - Developing Literacy Methods: Integrating Skills in Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course examines issues related to integrating reading skills to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and across content areas. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated as to their effectiveness for supporting engagement and motivation in reading to learn. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology. During the course, students complete 5-10 hours of embedded field experiences.
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LIT5073 - Developing Literacy: Integrating Skills for Elementary TeachersCredits: 3
This course examines issues related to integrating reading skills to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and across content areas. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated as to their effectiveness for supporting engagement and motivation in reading to learn. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology.
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LIT5083 - New Literacies in Curriculum IntegrationCredits: 3
New global curriculum standards support students becoming functionally literate not only with text, but also with graphics and images provided through multimedia. This course examines the value of balancing traditional and emerging instructional strategies for moving literacy past printed text and into the multimedia age. Online resources, mobile devices, instant communication, and state/federal accountability pressures require schools and organizations to realize the importance of affective learning as it relates to culturally and socially influencing emotions or feelings to enhance achievement.
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LIT5091 - Capstone Experience for LiteracyCredits: 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 Literacy.
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LIT5113 - Social Studies and Language Arts for Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course considers how to develop an appreciation for the world beyond the classroom as found in writings and other literacies in relation to significant historical events and global perspectives. Principles and methods of inquiry to foster critical and creative thinking are utilized to explore methods for introducing genres and core ideas which have shaped regional, state, national, and global understanding from past eras to present day. Response to Instruction (RtI) procedures will engage strategies and methods appropriate for the delivery of English language arts and social studies through the use of differentiated instruction. Students also engage in 5-10 hours of field experiences.
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LIT5123 - Implementing ELA in ContextCredits: 3
This course examines the use of language and modes of communications through content specific examples of ELA in context, promoting connectedness in and across the disciplines, focusing on the transferrable skills of analyzing, determining and developing, researching and creating, and classifying and generalizing. Utilizing content-specific illustrations, learners examine major components of ELA to support conceptualization of knowledge in real-life application infusing learning with rigor and relevance. Prioritizing essential elements of thought characterized in a discipline, learners connect prior knowledge to authentic assessment options which support the Common Core State Standards.
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LIT5143 - Social Studies and Reading/Language Arts for Elementary TeachersCredits: 3
This course considers how to develop an appreciation for the world beyond the classroom as found in writings and other literacies in relation to significant historical events and global perspectives. Principles and methods of inquiry to foster critical and creative thinking are utilized to explore methods for introducing genres and core ideas which have shaped regional, state, national, and global understanding from past eras to present day. Response to Instruction (RtI) procedures will engage strategies and methods appropriate for the delivery of reading/language arts and social studies through the use of differentiated instruction.
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LIT5153 - Exploring Foundations of ELACredits: 3
The course introduces the foundations of Common Core State Standards as illustrated by the integration of English and language arts applications for developing communications skills across disciplines. Specific examples explore the paradigm shift to rigorous and relevant study of real-world applications to prepare students to use language effectively, developing an appreciation for the world beyond the classroom as found in writings and through the use of other literacies in relation to significant historical events and global perspectives. Principles and methods of inquiry to foster critical and creative thinking are utilized to examine methods for introducing core ideas which have shaped understanding from past eras to present day.
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LIT5163 - Establishing Communication in ELACredits: 3
This course builds key concepts and principles related to phonemic awareness and phonics, shaping an emerging understanding of the connection between language and the written code, listening and talking, and viewing with representing. Essential components of effective reading instruction will be explored using Common Core State Standards as modeled by best practices. Students will analyze critical elements of emerging skills to foster the use of appropriate instruction and assessment strategies across developmental stages, content areas, technology, and diversity issues in learning to read for real world applications.
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LIT5173 - Extending Connections Beyond ELACredits: 3
This course examines issues related to integrating communication skills to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and literacies across the content areas. Utilizing core concepts, ELA skills will be used to build connections between and beyond disciplines of thought, extending into real-world applications. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated as to their effectiveness for supporting engagement and motivation for use in modes of language. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology.
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LIT5183 - Investigating ELA FundamentalsCredits: 3
This course integrates English and language arts applications for developing communications skills across disciplines. Specific examples from middle school grades explore the paradigm shift to rigorous and relevant study of real-world applications to prepare students to use language effectively, developing an appreciation for the world beyond the classroom as found in writings and through the use of other literacies in relation to significant historical events and global perspectives. Principles and methods of inquiry to foster critical and creative thinking are utilized to examine methods for introducing core ideas which have shaped understanding from past eras to present day.
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LIT5193 - Integrating ELA ConceptsCredits: 3
This course examines issues related to integrating communication skills to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and literacies across the content areas for grades six through eight. Utilizing core concepts, ELA skills will be used to build connections between and beyond disciplines of thought, extending into real-world applications. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated as to their effectiveness for supporting engagement and motivation for use in modes of language. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology.
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LIT5203 - Strengthening LiteracyCredits: 3
This course prepares students to implement a schoolwide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice so teachers can immediately strengthen instruction. Students examine the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to curriculum mapping, alignment, and the development of an implementation plan to strengthen literacy.
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LIT5213 - Strengthening Literacy for Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course prepares students to implement a schoolwide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of emerging and developmental reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice so teachers can immediately strengthen instruction. Students examine the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to curriculum mapping, alignment, and the development of an implementation plan to strengthen literacy. Five to 10 hours of embedded field experiences are included in the course.
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LIT5223 - Strengthening Literacy for Elementary EducationCredits: 3
This course prepares students to implement a schoolwide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of emerging and developmental reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice so teachers can immediately strengthen instruction. Students examine the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to curriculum mapping, alignment, and the development of an implementation plan to strengthen literacy.
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LIT5233 - Prescriptive Intervention for Reading DifficultiesCredits: 3
This course examines assessment approaches for diagnosing reading needs and methods for identifying, prescribing, and evaluating intervention plans based upon specific data. An embedded field experience targets developmental and age-appropriate instructional strategies to support struggling readers across diverse populations.
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LIT5243 - Strengthening Literacy for Educational LeadersCredits: 3
This course prepares students to implement a school-wide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice by examining the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to enhancing the skills of teachers as they address the needs of diverse populations, including gifted and talented, English learners, special education, and dyslexic thinkers, particularly within content areas.
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LIT5253 - Strengthening Literacy for Educational Leaders (TX)
This course prepares students to implement a school-wide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice by examining the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to enhancing the skills of teachers as they address the needs of diverse populations, including gifted and talented, English learners, special education, and dyslexic thinkers, particularly within content areas.
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LIT5313 - Literacy in the Content AreasCredits: 3
This course provides knowledge and skill in understanding the language and literacy process as it applies to teaching in content areas of secondary schools. Focusing on the integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, students examine principles of best practice for integrated content-area reading instruction.
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LIT5323 - Investigating Literacy FundamentalsCredits: 3
This course integrates literature and literacy applications for developing communications skills across disciplines. Specific examples from secondary classrooms explore the paradigm shift to rigorous and relevant study of real-world applications to prepare students to use language effectively, developing an appreciation for the world beyond the classroom as found in writings and through the use of other literacies in relation to significant historical events and global perspectives. Principles and methods of inquiry to foster critical and creative thinking are utilized to examine methods for introducing core ideas which have shaped understanding from past eras to present day.
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LIT5333 - Integrating Literacy ConceptsCredits: 3
This course examines issues related to integrating communication skills to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and literacies across content areas. Utilizing core concepts, reading skills will be used to build connections between and beyond disciplines of thought, extending into real-world applications. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated as to their effectiveness for supporting engagement and motivation for use in modes of language. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology.
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LIT5343 - Implementing Literacy in ContextCredits: 3
This course examines the use of language and modes of communications through content specific examples of literacy in context, promoting connectedness in and across the disciplines, focusing on the transferrable skills of analyzing, determining and developing, researching and creating, and classifying and generalizing. Utilizing content-specific illustrations, learners examine major components of effective reading to support conceptualization of knowledge in real-life application infusing learning with rigor and relevance. Prioritizing essential elements of thought characterized in a discipline, learners connect prior knowledge to authentic assessment options.
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LIT5353 - Linguistics and LiteratureCredits: 3
This course focuses on ways to integrate linguistic understanding into the genres of literature by blending skills and content to deliver an enhanced learning experience based upon relevancy. Skills are scaffold to support comprehension through application of theoretical models in practice. By integrating linguistics in literature, teachers learn to build lessons with depth of thought.
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LIT5363 - Literacy for Exceptional LearnersCredits: 3
Supporting the needs of all students requires understanding the range of unique issues facing those with identified exceptionalities. This course investigates the causes and their impact on student learning in relation to effective research-based strategies.
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LIT5373 - 21st Century LiteraciesCredits: 3
Exploring the impact of 21st century skills on traditional literacies, this course disseminates characteristics of the new literacies including visual, digital, critical, economic, and scientific as they influence sustainable learning in content areas while instruction shifts to accommodate these differences. By building connections and layering curriculum, this course probes effective frameworks to deliver a range of instructional options to brand the cognitive and affective domains.
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LIT6003 - Strengthening LiteracyCredits: 3
This course prepares students to implement a schoolwide leadership initiative to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills. Specific principles and theories of reading instruction are evaluated in relation to currently employed practice so teachers can immediately strengthen instruction. Students examine the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction. Special attention is given to curriculum mapping, alignment, and the development of an implementation plan to strengthen literacy.
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MRKT5403 - Marketing ManagementCredits: 3
As an introduction to foundational concepts of marketing, this course considers various perspectives from influencer to consumer. Marketing opportunities are explored for implementing strategic plans through the use of research and analysis. Students examine examples of brand development, positioning, and management of integrated marketing communications (IMC) campaigns, which can be highly beneficial for private and charter schools. Case studies and scenarios frame the examination of managed markets. The intersection of marketing with public and media relations is also explored.
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MRKT5413 - Marketing for Higher EducationCredits: 3
This course explores ways to understand marketing as it conveys the compelling story of an organization, communicating the brand and the promised deliverables. Using key audience perspectives, essential questions are addressed as they impact branding, the ethical implications of gainful employment, consumer voice and social media, and maximizing the message to demonstrate value. Actionable analytics are used to validate market spending in relation to student financial concerns.
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MATH5073 - Mathematics Instruction for Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course provides a foundation for teaching mathematics to diverse elementary students. Students examine current standards in mathematics, as well as the process of aligning curriculum and lesson plans to standards. Students develop a toolkit of content-specific instruction and assessment strategies. Students demonstrate computational skills and understanding of fundamental concepts and processes of mathematics, including number systems and operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, geometry, and statistics and probability. The course includes 5-10 hours of embedded field experiences.
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MATH5083 - Mathematics Instruction for Elementary TeachersCredits: 3
This course provides a foundation for teaching mathematics to diverse elementary students. Students examine current standards in mathematics, as well as the process of aligning curriculum and lesson plans to standards. Students develop a toolkit of content specific instruction and assessment strategies. Students demonstrate computational skills and understanding of fundamental concepts and processes of mathematics, including number systems and operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, geometry, and statistics and probability.
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MATH5103 - Integrative and Expanded Thinking in MathematicsCredits: 3
This course enables learners to integrate simple and complex algebra, geometry with trigonometry, and statistics in a coherent manner to solve real-life problems. An emphasis is placed on exploring related concepts and common threads that appear throughout mathematics.
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MATH5113 - Mathematical Modeling MethodsCredits: 3
This course emphasizes strategies for mathematical modeling of problems in real-life situations. The six steps of mathematical modeling are used to apply theories and techniques from dynamic systems, statistics, differential equations, game theory, chaos theory, algebraic theory, number theory, and linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic regression models to solve problems.
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MATH5123 - Problem-Solving: Exploring the PracticalCredits: 3
Learners utilize integrated approaches and key strategies to solve real-life problems while applying tools from calculus, linear algebra, geometry, and functions. Practical problem-solving settings involving motion, light, music, and exponential decay are investigated using strategies such as looking for clues, developing a plan, and checking for mathematical and practical accuracy during the process.
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MATH5133 - Conceptual, Cultural, and Social Diversity in MathematicsCredits: 3
This course challenges learners to investigate historical aspects of mathematics as they relate to diversity and numbers. Different perspectives are explored as seen in the development and applications of elementary and abstract algebra, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, and elementary trigonometry and hyperbolic functions. Investigating culturally significant contributions to historical aspects establishes an appreciation for mathematics as a global experience while helping students to understand the changes in fundamental constructs.
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MATH5143 - The Known EquationCredits: 3
Covering many topics students wished they had learned about equations, this course enables learners to explore commonly used equations while deviating from algorithmic use and seeking a deeper understanding. The Pythagorean Theorem, Quadratic Formula, rate of change, matrices, and linear, quadratic, cubic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on examining the often overlooked links among equation, algorithm, concept, and application.
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MATH5153 - The Culture of MathematicsCredits: 3
This course uses statistical methods to guide learners to discover, identify, and bring culturally significant aspects of mathematics to the forefront of curricula. The course addresses social issues surrounding mathematics and ways mathematics can be used to make meaning of social issues. Students will use mathematical methods such as ANOVA and statistical tests to explore issues such as gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status, institutional theory, and age.
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MATH5203 - Number Sense, Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
During this course, educators will explore state standards and the Common Core for K-6 mathematics and ways to balance instruction for procedures, concepts, and problem-solving. Educators will investigate and implement strategies to improve student performance in development of basic number and counting skills, estimation, number combinations and mathematical facts, operations on whole numbers, algebraic thinking, and problem solving.
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MATH5213 - Measurement, Data, Geometry, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
During this course, educators will focus on state standards and the Common Core in K-6 mathematics related to measurement, data, geometry, and problem solving applications. Educators will investigate and implement strategies to improve student performance in measurement and data, geometric concepts and applications, and problem solving. Concepts such as congruence, transformations, area, and perimeter will be investigated.
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MATH5223 - Fractions, Decimals, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
During this course, educators will focus on state standards and the Common Core in K-6 mathematics related to fractions and decimals. Educators will investigate and implement strategies to improve student performance by understanding from a conceptual level the importance of equivalence, magnitude, part-whole relationships, the relationship between fractions and decimals, operations on fractions and decimals.
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MATH5843 - Mathematical StructureCredits: 3
This course provides students an opportunity to become familiar with, reflect on, and develop practical ways to implement state standards and the Common Core State Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics as they relate to mathematical structure. The content standards covered include ratios, proportional relationships, and the number system. Standards of mathematical practice covered include making sense of problems and persevering in solving them, attending to precision, looking for and making use of structure, and looking for and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning.
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MATH5853 - Mathematical ReasoningCredits: 3
This course provides students an opportunity to become familiar with, reflect on, and develop practical ways to implement state standards and the Common Core State Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics as they relate to mathematical reasoning. The content standards covered include expressions, equations, and functions. Standards of mathematical practice covered include making sense of problems and persevering in solving them, attending to precision, reasoning abstractly and quantitatively, and constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others.
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MATH5863 - Mathematical Models and ToolsCredits: 3
This course provides students an opportunity to become familiar with, reflect on, and develop practical ways to implement state standards and the Common Core State Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics as they relate to using mathematical models and tools. The content standards covered include geometry, statistics, and probability. Standards of mathematical practice covered include making sense of problems and persevering in solving them, attending to precision, modeling with mathematics, and using appropriate tools strategically.
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NUR4013 - Transition to Professional Nursing: Issues and ConceptsCredits: 3
This course develops knowledge related to the profession of nursing, current issues in nursing, and the role of nursing in transforming health outcomes. The ethical and scientific basis for nursing practice are discussed.
Nursing’s paradigm is defined. Students explore key nursing theories and theories from other disciplines as a foundation for care. Students utilize the concepts from theories, Professional Nursing Standards (ANA), Code of Ethics, Institute of Medicine Report (IOM), Competencies from the Quality, Safety, and Education in Nursing (QSEN) to analyze their practice and to clarify their role as a member of a profession.
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NUR4033 - Health AssessmentCredits: 3
Building upon the student’s previous health assessment knowledge, this course develops the advanced knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) needed to provide safe, competent, and comprehensive health assessments of individuals and families throughout the lifespan to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health assessments; risk assessments, functional assessments, health history and genetic issues. Students will learn to use advanced communication and physical assessment skills to identify changes in health patterns from acute to chronic problems found in diverse populations. Pre-requisite(s): NUR4013
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NUR4053 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in NursingCredits: 3
This course is an introduction to scholarship which includes identification of practice issues; appraisal and integration of evidence; and evaluation of outcomes. The focus is on the identification of research designs within the hierarchy of evidence and accurate interpretation of evidence from individual studies. Students will apply principles of evidence-based practice, identify appropriate researchable questions, and review research-based evidence to improve practice. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 3 semester credits in Statistics
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NUR4063 - Leadership and Management in HealthcareCredits: 3
Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality healthcare. In this course, learners explore leadership and change theory and strategies necessary to lead in evolving, contemporary healthcare systems. Students will be prepared to contribute to safety initiatives, quality improvement, policy development, resource management, and strategic planning. An emphasis is placed on professionalism, principles of ethics, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and working within interprofessional teams to facilitate quality care and promote health outcomes.
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NUR4073 - Health PromotionCredits: 3
Health and wellness promotion continues to become more of the primary emphasis in healthcare as compared to previous years. This course introduces students to dimensions of wellness, focusing on a holistic approach to patient care, clinical prevention and population focused care. Culture, socioeconomic factors, and health promotion across diverse populations are discussed. Use of technology and nursing principles are applied to help guide life choices. The practice of integrative medicine is explored.
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NUR4083 - Nursing InformaticsCredits: 3
Knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology are the focus of this course. Throughout the course, learners explore the roles, theories, and standards of nursing informatics. Informatics-based health applications that support communication, care coordination, quality improvement, and data- based decision making across healthcare systems are examined.
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NUR5023 - Advanced Nursing Research and Practice ICredits: 3
In this course, the student examines multiple theories from nursing and related fields to explore value and application to research and evidence based practice. Specifically, the course explores the use of theory in the design of research and development of nursing knowledge.
Knowledge and skills to critique quantitative research studies are developed. Emphasis is placed on applying four criteria for critique: construct validity, internal validity, statistical conclusion validity, and external validity. Students focus on principles of evidence-based practice and synthesize the evidence from studies and arrive at a conclusion. Pre-requisite(s): 21 semester credits of BSN coursework.
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NUR5033 - Advanced Nursing and Practice IICredits: 3
This course focuses on qualitative research traditions and the critique of qualitative studies for trustworthiness. Criteria for evaluating qualitative research include credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The purposes for qualitative research approaches, to include theory development, are explored. Students are introduced to the interpretation and critique of mixed-methods research as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Students integrate evidence from both quantitative and qualitative studies for evidence-based practice and developing patient- centered care guidelines. The relationships between evidence, quality, and outcomes are analyzed. The impact of health policy is explored. Pre-requisite(s): NUR5023
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NUR5043 - Nursing Leadership: Organizational SystemsCredits: 3
Focusing on leadership and management theory, students prepare to lead organizations from a systems perspective.
Systems of care and organizational behavior are examined. Students learn to base practice on evidence to ensure the safety, high quality, and cost effectiveness of patient care. Students analyze leadership to effectively apply ethical and critical decision- making skills to lead healthcare teams.
Students will explore practice issue or concern and plan for intervention. Practice experience is part of this course 50 hours required.
Note: Practice experience part of this course.
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NUR5053 - Quality Improvement and SafetyCredits: 3
The focus of this course includes information, skills and processes required to improve quality and patient safety utilizing the Graduate QSEN competencies. Students learn to use health informatics and to base practice on research and evidence to ensure the safety, high quality, and cost effectiveness of patient care. Students acquire the skills to select the methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality and apply quality principles within an organization to improve outcomes.
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NUR5063 - Patient-Centered CareCredits: 3
This course focuses on knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to design, implement, and evaluate patient- centered, culturally appropriate care for individuals or populations. Students analyze the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to include patient/family/community preferences, values, culture, communication, and health literacy.
Students are prepared to intervene at the systems level through policy development and advocacy to influence healthcare. Additionally, students will evaluate use of information systems and technology in nursing practice.
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NUR5103 - Leadership and Management Theory in NursingCredits: 3
Effective nurse leaders learn and apply leadership and strategic management theories to guide their actions and transform evidence into quality practice. This course prepares students to serve in key positions to participate in decision making, advocacy, strategic planning, and to manage change that affects patient care. Operations, marketing, informatics, and decision-making strategies are explored to increase understanding of the strategic business aspect of nursing.
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NUR5113 - Management of Financial Resources in NursingCredits: 3
In this course, students connect caring and quality patient care delivery with efficiency and effective financial strategies. They learn to apply evidence-based decision making as it relates to the financial responsibility of the healthcare facility, utilizing resources available to them through the private and public sector and related to the development, delivery and evaluation of patient-centered care. Students learn to apply financial principles to budget forecasting and managerial oversight, capital budgeting and variance analysis. The economics of the US healthcare system will be considered.
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NUR5123 - Relationships Through CommunicationCredits: 3
This course teaches students how to build relationships in the community, in a clinical setting, and in an academic environment through effective oral and written communication. Students acquire conflict resolution skills and behavior management techniques by translating data-driven research into practical communication strategies. Emphasis is placed on inter-professional communication, cultural competency, and communication with diverse populations. The course is based on human resource principles, including hiring, separation, and conflict management, team building.
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NUR5133 - Knowledge of the Healthcare EnvironmentCredits: 3
In this course, students demonstrate understanding of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare administrators function and serve. The use of strategy management tools to create operational goals and objectives and to identify and leverage marketing opportunities is emphasized. Students investigate transformational thinking as it refers to the changing healthcare environment. They also apply technology as an innovation that impacts practice.
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