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EDU 502OL: Philosophical Studies in Education
3 credits

This course will look at what part of society was educated for what purpose, by what means and with what assumptions at several vital junctures in history. It will require the student to examine the correlations between historical and philosophical trends and educational practices and outcomes. It will look at the relationship between power and learning and the evolution of our present educational systems.

EDU 504OL: Human Development
3 credits

A study and critical review of contemporary developmental theories such as those of Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson, and Lewin with interpretations made for teaching methodology.

EDU 511OL: Curriculum
3 credits

This course requires the study of curriculum foundations in order to help prioritize decision-making. Secondly, the course develops understanding of the principles of curriculum development by having students proactively and cooperatively develop a hypothetical curriculum for a school. Students are expected to do independent research in this area. Lastly, EDU 511 promotes the identification of curriculum issues in the field and encourages students to plan ahead by developing flexible curriculum models to meet these challenges.

EDU 513OL: Models of Teaching
3 credits

An analysis and experimentation with various models of teaching that can be useful in studying classroom interaction and evaluating teaching-learning performance.

EDU 536T1OL: Technology: History and Development
3 credits

This course examines how technology has advanced over time. It examines the question of how technology encompasses humans and society, and ways in which technology influences societies. Reading on significant historical works is included.

EDU 536T2OL: Development of Instructional Materials & Web-based Instructional Design
3 credits

This course will focus on design and development of media and instructional units for education in the technologies. This course also addresses the concepts and applications of web-based instructional design as they direct the effective integration of Internet activities and resources into a teaching/learning environment.

EDU 539OL: Computers in Education
3 credits

Through this course, administrators will develop the leadership skills to achieve computer- related instructional and administrative goals. Administrators will survey instructional applications such as CAI, tools, multimedia and programming; will study administrative applications, such as student scheduling and record keeping, business applications and personal productivity tools; and will gain insights into faculty/staff training; and facility planning.

EDU 615OL: School Law
3 credits

This course addresses legal rights and responsibilities in the operation of public and non-public schools that are pertinent to teachers, administrators, students, and parents. The legal process, structures of the law, current legislation, litigation, and practices to avoid legal infringements are addressed. Primary emphasis is on the role and function of teachers and administrators at the building level.

EDU 541OL: School and Society
3 credits

School and Society focuses on four areas: (1) the concept and practice of equal opportunity; (2) the ways in which America's public schooling deals with human diversity; (3) the concept of ideology and its implications for the curriculum; and (4) the influence of the bureaucratic structure of schools on decision-making, specifically with the problems of whom the schools should serve.

EDU 723OL: Contemporary Education Issues
3 credits

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the many varied proposals for restructuring schools today. Emphasis is given to the understanding of what can be achieved through particular restructuring efforts and of the role administrators can play to make such efforts succeed.

EDU503OL: Educational Research Methodology
3 credits

In this course students will learn how to conduct original research in educational settings. The course will begin with a general discussion of the assumptions and procedures of educational research. Then, students will examine specific experimental and non-experimental designs commonly used by educational researchers. Students will discuss the assumptions and operations of descriptive and inferential statistics that are used to analyze research results. Finally, the student will develop a research proposal that will express clearly and precisely his/her research plans. Research proposals MUST be approved by the academic advisor in advance of EDU 503OL. THIS IS A PREREQUISITE FOR EDU 570OL.

EDU 570OL: Master’s Project
3 credits

The Master's Project is a research project well grounded in the degree being sought, Education with a concentration in Online Instruction. Four focal points will be discussed:

1. Review of the project progress made through completion of the prerequisite course, EDU 503OL.
2. Report and discussion dealing with Chapter 4 of the Master's Project-Results.
3. Report and discussion dealing with Chapter 5 of the Master's Project-Discussion, Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations.
4. Report and discussion of finalized Master's Project and preparation for the scheduled exit conference.

Prerequisite: EDU 503OL