Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Program Description
Program Requirements
Course ID |
Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDD500 |
EDD500
Credits: * |
| PSYCH538 |
Lifespan Development and Learning
This course integrates learning theories and principles with advanced study of early childhood, elementary, middle, high school development, and adult learning in relation to educational practice. Perspectives on behaviorism and cognitive and social learning are explored in the context of their practical application by the professional in the classroom. Credits: 3 |
| EDD520 |
Critical Issues in Education
This course is designed to allow students to explore current educational issues and innovations in the context of their social and philosophical foundations. By analyzing these controversial topics and their impact on education in today's society, students utilize critical thinking techniques to make philosophical decisions and take a stand on the issues. Changing social conditions, cultural influences, and moral education are discussed in relation to schooling. Credits: 3 |
| TED503 |
TED503
Credits: * |
| EDD558 | EDD558 |
| EDV566 | EDV566 |
| EDU565 |
EDU565
Credits: * |
| EDA532 |
Human Relations and Organizational Behavior in Education
This course examines human relations and organizational behavior concepts, strategies, and theories from the public, business, and educational sectors and applies them to the educational realm. The key processes of conflict resolution and organizational change are explored, along with how they influence educational organizations in the areas of leadership, communication, decision making, problem solving, diversity issues and educational change. Credits: 3 |
| TED540 |
TED540
Credits: * |
| EDV563 |
Critical Thinking Models and Methods
This course is an investigation of critical thinking and an evaluation of thinking. Students examine the intellectual standards of "good" thinking and how the criteria and standards of critical thinking cut across subjects in the curriculum. Students evaluate their own thinking through self-reflection, study of thinking structures, and active participation in thinking challenges. Current classroom practices are investigated, and strategies and materials are developed to foster critical thinking as a dominant purpose of each course. Credits: 3 |
| EDD595 |
EDD595
Credits: * |
| QNT597 |
QNT597
Credits: * Prerequisites: EDD595 |
| EDD596 |
EDD596
Credits: * Prerequisites: EDD595 |
