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EDD/714
Comparative Models of Educational Environments

Course level: Doctorate Courses

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Christine O. | BSA

EDD/714
Continuing Education for Teachers
Comparative Models of Educational Environments

Online

Format

40 weeks

Course length

$810

Cost per credit

4 credits

Total credits

40 weeks

Course length

$205

Resource fees

$2,635

Estimated course cost

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This course examines the various models of educational environments available to students today. Discussion topics range from the wealth of options available for P-12 school students and adult learners to alternative learning environments. Specific focus is placed on distance education modalities.

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The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Distance Education/Online or Virtual Instructional Delivery

Evaluate alternative delivery modalities within educational environments

Education Systems

Develop a global awareness of educational structures including belief, value systems, and culture

School Structures

Analyze the influences of foundational structures and philosophies in different types of educational institutions

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