SCHA794
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL
INTERNSHIP
3 sem. hrs.
This on-site experience at the secondary
school level (grades 7-12) provides the oppor-
tunity, under the direct supervision of univer-
sity staff personnel and public or private
school principals, for practical experiences
during one semester.
SCHA795 COMPUTER
LITERACY
FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS
3 sem. hrs.
The course varies its emphasis according to
the computer literacy needs of each individual
class of administration students. Possible top-
ics include brief overviews of computer sys-
tems, fundamental literacy in reading comput-
er programs, scheduling by computer, man-
agement systems, bookkeeping systems, simu-
lations, word processing, record keeping, com-
puter-aided instruction, computer preparation
of individual education programs, telecommu-
nications, information systems, databases,
data searches, and personnel screening by
computer.
Educational Foundations
Courses
EDUC501
COOPERATIVE/
COLLABORATIVE
STRATEGIES FOR
LEARNING
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides information concerning
cooperative/collaborative strategies to develop
effective teaching techniques. It explores char-
acteristics of cooperative/collaborative learn-
ing and application of these characteristics to
specific curriculum instruction.
EDUC593
TEACHERS AND CHILD
ABUSE
1 sem. hr.
This course supplies the necessary background
and procedures to teachers and those preparing
for careers in education to deal effectively
with child abuse and where possible to prevent
it through the activities of educators and other
professionals. It emphasizes the necessity for
school involvement and available protective
services, as well as proposed preventive meas-
ures.
EDUC594
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
1 or 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an in-depth study of a
specific professional education topic.
EDUC595
SUICIDE AND STUDENTS
1 sem. hr.
This course acquaints teachers, prospective
teachers, and other interested individuals with
recent research and programs on "suicide"
within society, especially during the school
age years. It emphasizes present trends in edu-
cating our school age population and in cur-
riculum development.
EDUC596
STUDENT TEACHING
6-12 sem. hrs.
This course, providing experience in elemen-
tary, middle and secondary schools, includes
participation in classroom teaching and other
activities of the teacher. It emphasizes practi-
cal experience in aiding children to develop
knowledge, skills, and appreciations regarded
as essential to democratic society. Students
may enroll in EDUC596 for six semester cred-
it hours only under extenuating circumstances
and with the permission of the chairperson of
the Educational Services Department and the
dean of the School of Education.
EDUC702
TEACHING IN THE
CONTEMPORARY
CLASSROOM
3 sem. hrs.
In this course theories of adult development
guide and structure learning experiences in
reflective practice, school reform, and effec-
tive school research. Through this study grad-
uate students determine their own paths for
professional development.
EDUC781
STATISTICAL METHODS
IN EDUCATION 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines statistical tools used in
educational and behavioral research including
descriptive measures of central tendency, vari-
ation, and relationship. It also covers inferen-
tial techniques for evaluation measures and
allies (test, analysis of variance, chi-square),
employing the hand calculator and computer
system to do computations.
EDUC783
PHILOSOPHICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course draws on philosophical thought to
study past and present American educational
theory and practice. It critically analyzes
national, state, and local policies, trends, and
controversies to determine their corresponding
theoretical and philosophical underpinnings.
Study topics include multicultural education,
equity and excellence, constructivist vs. tradi-
tional teaching, and the arts in education.
EDUC784
PSYCHOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides for advanced study of the
psychological aspects of contemporary theo-
ries of human learning and development. It
examines constructivist approaches to instruc-
tion. Students apply knowledge of learning
theories to classroom decisions concerning
student diversity, student motivation, and
instructional strategies.
EDUC788
RESEARCH IN
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops the point of view and
skills which enable students to apply research
procedures to professional problems. Students
gain the expertise necessary to be critical con-
sumers of research and to carry out completed
research projects. Master of Education degree
students should complete this course within
the first twelve semester hours of the program.
EDUC799
THESIS
3 sem. hrs.
The thesis in education completes the master's
level study in the art of teaching. Under the
supervision of both members of their advise-
ment team, students prepare a major scholarly
paper within the framework of current
research methods. Prerequisites: EDUC781
Statistics, EDUC788 Research in Education.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PROGRAM
The History Department offers a program
which results in the earning of a master of arts
degree with a major in social sciences. The
department also offers graduate courses in his-
tory which may be taken by students enrolled
in the master of arts degree program with a
major in social sciences.
MASTER OF ARTS
DEGREE
Social Sciences
This degree is designed to be multi-discipli-
nary, giving men and women in education,
business and government the opportunity to
develop their own program of study. Options
and flexibility are kept at the maximum level
possible. This allows the professional in edu-
cation, urban affairs, criminal justice, geron-
tology, international trade and commerce, etc.
to attain a graduate degree in his or her career
field.
Admission Requirements
Individuals seeking admission as degree stu-
dents in this curriculum must comply with the
general admission requirements for the School
of Graduate Studies listed in this catalogue.
Curriculum
This curriculum contains both a thesis pro-
gram and a non-thesis program. Both pro-
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