DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP,
COUNSELING, AND FOUNDATIONS (ELCF)

Christopher Lucas, Department Head, 234 Graduate Education Building, 575-4207
John Murry, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, 251 Graduate Education Building, 575-2207

The Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations offers graduate-level courses in five distinctive academic and degree programs. Master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees may be obtained in counselor education, educational administration, and higher education. A master's degree may be obtained in educational technology. Educational foundations offers courses in research and statistics for all programs. Undergraduate courses are offered by counselor education, educational foundations, and educational technology.

| Counselor Education | Educational Administration | Educational Technology |
| Higher Education | Educational Foundations |

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Counselor Education (CNED)

PROFESSORS GREENWOOD, RYE; PROFESSORS EMERITI COLE, VAN ZANDT; MOORE; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ROLAND; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BURLEW; INSTRUCTOR ROGERS-STEPHEN

Courses: Counselor Education

CNED1002 Life Skills Development (FA, SP, SU) Study and practice of problem solving, decision making, goals and values clarification and other developmental skills affecting personal issues and academic success.

CNED1011 Seminar (FA, SP, SU) Single topic seminar focusing on further knowledge acquisition, and training in specific developmental skills. Topics offered as needed. May be repeated for 3 hours.

CNED2013 Paraprofessional Counseling and Leadership Development (FA, SU) Study and application of interpersonal and leadership skills. Conceptualization, observation and analysis of communications. Practice in developing direct and effective communications, particularly in peer counseling and leadership situations. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

CNED3053 The Helping Relationship (FA, SP, SU) An examination of school and community resources available to help students in distress. Development of an understanding of the helping relationship, including problem recognition and referral to appropriate resources. Particularly appropriate for students working as paraprofessional helpers, such as Residence Hall Staff, Orientation Counselors, or Study Skills Leaders. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

CNED4003 Classroom Human Relations Skills (FA, SP, SU) A study of interpersonal skills important to improving teacher-student relationships and achievement in classrooms. Human communication systems related to motivation, achievement, and educator-student relationships are studied. The attainment of effective human relations skills are emphasized.

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

CNED5103 Introduction to School Couseling (FA, SU) A study of the educational, philosophical, psychological and historical foundations of school counseling. Current practices, issues and trends in elementary, middle-junior high, and secondary levels will be examined.

CNED5203 Introduction to Community Agency Counseling A study of the counseling profession applicable to a variety of human service settings. Introduction to basic philosophical and psychological foundations of counseling as well as specific traits and skills of counselors.

CNED5213 Lifestyle & Career Development (FA, SP, SU) Theories of career development and counseling, including the use of occupational information sources and career assessment tools and techniques.

CNED5303 Individual Appraisal (FA, SU) Analysis of concepts, methods, and procedures utilized in individual appraisal.

CNED5313 Program Organization and Information Management (SU) Study of client information needs and strategies for effective management of counseling services.

CNED5323 Counseling Theory (FA, SP, SU) Introductory survey and critical analysis of major alternative theoretical perspectives in counseling.

CNED5333 Basic Counseling Techniques (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to basic counseling techniques and skills common to multiple theoretical perspectives.

CNED5343 Counseling Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Supervised counseling practice. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323 and CNED 5403.

CNED5353 Health Counseling (FA) A review of the role and function of the health counselor including a focus on problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living, decision making, and life style planning. (Same as HLSC 5353)

CNED5363 Dynamics of Group Counseling (FA, SU) Therapeutic and other theoretical information is presented regarding group process and the counselor's role in that process. An experiential group experience is required. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED5372 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Review of ethical and legal standards governing professional counselor training, research, and counseling practice; including client rights; confidentiality; the client-counselor relationship; and counseling research, training, and supervision. Prerequisite: CNED 5203.

CNED5382 Crisis Intervention Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Analysis and application of short-term counseling intervention strategies in crisis situations, with special attention to incidents involving rape, physical, or emotional abuse, divorce, suicidal depression, grief, martial or family instability, and violent conflict. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED5403 Case Management and Counseling (IR) Procedures in case management utilizing both clinical and interview data in assisting children, adolescents, and adults in educational, vocational, personal, and social planning. Prerequisite: CNED 5303.

CNED5513 Counseling and Human Diversity (FA, SP, SU) Examination of human and cultural diversity, emphasizing issues of race, class, and socioeconomic status, and how they impact our clients as individuals and as family and society members.

CNED560V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED574V Counseling Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) A 300-clock-hour field placement in an approved setting. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343 and CNED 5363 and CNED 5372.

CNED599V Seminar (1-18) (IR)

CNED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED6003 Counseling and Addictions (FA, SP, SU) A study of behavioral and substance additions, including an overview of differential treatment. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED6013 Advanced Counseling Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives in counseling, including both group and individual counseling strategies for dealing with affective, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction.

CNED6023 Family Counseling (FA) A comprehensive exploration of the current theories and techniques of family therapy. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED6033 Advanced Group Theory and Methods (SP) Comparative study of theories and processes of group counseling. Includes supervised experience in group facilitation with video recording and playback. Prerequisite: CNED 5363 or equivalent.

CNED6043 Supervision of Counselors (FA, SP, SU) Analysis, assessment, and practical application of counselor supervision techniques in treatment and training programs. Prerequisite: CNED 674.

CNED605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED6063 Counseling and Sexuality (FA, SP, SU) Analysis of theory and practice in issues related to sexual dysphoria, sexuality, and sexual problems. Prerequisite: CNED 574.

CNED6072 Research in Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Review and analysis of research in counseling.

CNED6083 Consultation Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Strategies, practical application, and techniques for effective consultation with parents, teachers, and community agencies.

CNED6093 Counseling Children (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to counseling children including the process, theories, techniques, and materials applicable to children in a pluralistic society. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343.

CNED6123 Advanced Family Counseling Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of theoretical constructs of family counseling emphasizing strategic, solution-focused, and systems models, and indepth study of interventions with families. Supervised experience in couple and family counseling, video, group supervision. Prerequisite: doctoral standing and (CNED 6023 or equivalent) and internship.

CNED6203 Counseling Adolescents (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to counseling adolescents including the process, theories, techniques, and materials applicable to children in a pluralistic society. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343.

CNED6343 Cultural Foundations and Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Study of the effects of culture on case analysis and implications for treatment.

CNED6413 Advanced Individual Appraisal (FA, SP, SU) To provide advanced knowledge and experience with those psychoeducational instruments and procedures used in conducting school related assessment. Prerequisite: CNED 5303 and CNED 5413 or equivalent.

CNED6523 Gender Issues in Counseling and Human Development (FA, SP, SU) A study of gender and sex role issues pertinent to the counseling profession, and their effect on the development of children, adults, and young and older adults. Students utilize Gender Fair Guidelines for counseling as presented by the American Counseling Association. Prerequisite: CNED 5203.

CNED6703 Research in Counseling (FA, SP, SU)

CNED674V Advanced Internship (1-9) (IR) Supervised field placement consent required.

CNED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) An original project, research paper, or report required of all Ed.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission to the Ed.S. program.

CNED699V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

CNED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

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Educational Administration (EDAD)

UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SCHOPPMEYER; PROFESSORS EMERITI COCHRAN, FARTHING, MILLS; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ELLIOTT; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS HUGHES, NOGGLE

Courses: Educational Administration

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

EDAD5013 School Organization and Administration (FA, SU) Introductory course in organization of American public education; principles and concepts of organization and administration; socioeconomic, political, and professional factors relating to education and school administration.

EDAD5023 The Elementary Principalship (SP, SU) Examination and study of problems of organization and administration of the elementary school in relation to current theories and practices, particularly as they relate to classroom teaching.

EDAD5033 The Secondary Principalship (FA, SP, SU) Duties and responsibilities of the high school principal.

EDAD5043 Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction (FA, SP, SU) Basic principles of curriculum development, supervision and alignment; selection of instructional materials, assessment of instruction and learner performance, staff development and evaluation.

EDAD5073 School Facilities Planning & Management (IR) School facilities planning, management, cost analysis, operations, and maintenance of the school plant. Prepares school teachers to plan and manage a facilities program that is supportive of the educational program and responsive to its needs.

EDAD5083 School-Community Relations (FA, SP, SU) Community-analysis, politics and education; power groups and influences, school issues and public responses; local policy development and implementation; effective communication and public relations strategies.

EDAD5093 Effective Leadership in School Settings (FA, SP, SU) Strategic planning, group facilitation and decision making, organizational behavior and development, professional ethics and standards, principles of effective educational leadership.

EDAD5163 Current Educational Issues (SU) Current problems facing school administration in Arkansas. Emphasis is placed on finance, transportation, textbook selection, hot lunches, building needs, and other administrative problems.

EDAD560V Workshop (1-6) (IR)

EDAD599V Seminar (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

EDAD600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

EDAD605V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP, SU)

Prerequisite for advanced studies in educational administration requires either a master's degree in educational administration or 15 hours of basic educational administration courses.

EDAD6093 School Governance (FA, SP, SU) Principles and problems growing out of the relationship between the local board of education, the employee personnel and the community.

EDAD6103 School Finance (FA, SP, SU) Survey of the field of educational finance, including background, principles, structure, operation, and current problems. Local, state, and national school funding techniques and formulas are reviewed with emphasis on the Arkansas system of school support.

EDAD6123 Human Resources in School Administration (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with a broad perspective concerning the management of human resources on the educational setting. Organizational structure is examined along with processes, procedures, and techniques necessary for an effective personnel management program. Personnel policies are developed and critiqued.

EDAD6153 School Law (IR) Legal aspects of public and private schooling: federal and state legislative statues and judicial decisions, with emphasis upon Arkansas public education.

EDAD6163 Managing Educational Accountability (FA, SP, SU) Management procedures to satisfy legislative and constituency accountability requirements. State mandates are treated in addition to educational planning, needs assessment, management by objectives, and other result oriented management procedures.

EDAD6173 School Business Management (IR) Fiscal and resource management in public schools: budgeting, insurance, purchasing, and accounting. Prerequisite: M.Ed. in educational administration.

EDAD6333 Planning for Educational Change (FA, SP, SU) Overview and analysis of the change process in education.

EDAD6503 Administrative Theory & Leadership (FA, SP, SU) Review of seminal and current theories of effective leadership, administration, and management in school settings; designed to develop diagnostic skills necessary for successful administration of complex educational enterprises.

EDAD6523 Advanced Application of Educational Leadership (FA, SP, SU) A review of seminal and current works on leadership as applied to the educational setting. Provides knowledge of classic and contemporary strategies for leadership.

EDAD6533 Educational Policy (FA, SP, SU) Examination of the research and theory related to the evolution of local, state, and federal governance and educational policy. Emphasis given to the consideration of procedures involving policy formulation, implementation, and analysis.

EDAD6563 Educational Administration and Human Behavior (FA) Examination of research and theory related to the utilization of human resources with educational organizations.

EDAD660V Workshop (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

EDAD672V Field Studies (1-6) (FA) Provides to advanced graduate students, under staff direction, an opportunity to act in the capacity of consultants to local school districts or other educational agencies in organizing, conducting, and evaluating intensive school studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

EDAD674V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

EDAD680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) An original project, research project, or report required of all Ed.S. Degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission to the Ed.S. program.

EDAD690V Directed Readings in Educational Administration (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Selected readings from classical books and authors in the field.

EDAD699V Seminar (1-6) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

EDAD700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

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Educational Technology (ETEC)

Jacqueline O'Dell, Director, 339 Graduate Education, 575-5100

PROFESSOR EMERITUS BUMPASS; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS O'DELL, SWARTZ; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS GRIDER; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR KRAWCHUCK

Courses: Educational Technology

ETEC2003 Educational Technology (FA, SP, SU) A criterion-based course designed to provide beginning technology users with conceptual knowledge and skills in the area of fundamental computer technology and traditional educational medial. Grades are determined by total points earned on successful completion of identified course projects, unit quizzes, and a proficiency final examination.

ETEC4001 Audio-Visual Materials (FA, SP) A basic course in the operation of audio-visual equipment and the preparation of simple instructional materials.

ETEC405V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) An independent study of course that supplements the established undergraduate educational technology curriculum and serves to meet individualized student needs. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ETEC4213 Educational Media (FA, SU) Basic instruction in selecting and acquiring skills in use of audio-visual materials.

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

ETEC5013 Instructional Media for School Library Media Centers (FA) Focuses on criteria for selection and acquisition of a variety of media materials and equipment. Also included are selection in subject areas and selection for students with special needs. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ETEC5062 Teaching and Learning with Computer-based Technologies (FA, SP, SU) Provides intermediate computer users with the information and experience needed to use computer-based teaching technologies to meet instructional objectives in content area classrooms. Prerequisite: ETEC 2003.

ETEC5063 Practicum in Educational Technology (IR) Provides practical experiences in a educational technology. Prerequisite: graduate-level standing and 15 credit hours completed in educational technology.

ETEC5103 Instructional Systems Analysis and Design (FA, SP, SU) A basic level instructional analysis and design course. Students demonstrate knowledge of specific behavioral, social, and cognitive learning strategies that significantly influence the analysis, design, and evaluation of instructional technology products. Prepare students to complete ETEC 5203 and 5243. A required course for educational technology majors. Prerequisite: graduate standing and EDFD 5373.

ETEC5203 History & Systems of Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) Provides learners with a comprehensive survey of the major trends, issues, people, processes, and products that have significantly affected the evolution of the field of educational technology.

ETEC5213 Introduction to Educational Media (FA, SP, SU) Instruction in selecting, utilizing and evaluating instructional materials and equipment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC5233 Teaching Educational Technology (SP) Provides practical experience in teaching educational courses. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC5243 Instructional Design Theory & Models (FA) A study of the instructional development process as it pertains to the design and production of instructional materials which use modern technologies. Goal analysis, objectives, evaluation, instructional strategy development, production of an educational product, and revision of the instructional materials are considered. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC5253 Information Technologies in Education (SU) An intensive examination of the role of telecommunications and distance education technologies and their implications for educational practice. Emphasis is on techniques of development, utilization and evaluation of telecommunications, and distance education technologies in classroom environments. Prerequisite: ETEC 4833 or equivalent.

ETEC5263 Grant Writing in Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) Students will have an opportunity to find grant funding sources, write a grant, and submit an actual grant proposal to an agency for consideration. Will survey research in instructional medial over the past 60 years and learn specific criteria for reading and evaluating research reports and articles. Will investigate current issues and topics related to research and grant writing in instructional media.

ETEC5273 Advanced Design of Educational Media (FA, SU) Instruction in the planning and local production of instructional materials. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213.

ETEC528V Field Experiences in Educational Technology (3-6) (IR) Field experience in educational technology settings. Prerequisite: graduate standing and 24 hours of graduate work including 12 hours in educational media.

ETEC5293 Critical Evaluation of Educational Films (SU) A critical analysis of selected educational films with emphasis on the selection and evaluation process. Appropriate for media specialists, curriculum supervisors, librarians, administrators, classroom teachers and others involved in the purchasing, selection and/or utilization of educational films. Prerequisite: ETEC 5213 or equivalent.

ETEC5313 Principles of Visual Literacy (FA, SP, SU) Provides participants with a sense of how visual images can be employed in the teaching process. The use of black and white photography, darkroom techniques, and color slide photography are vehicles for studying the use of visual images in education.

ETEC5323 Computers as an Instructional Technology (SP) An advanced course in the creation and evaluation of computer courseware for educational purposes. Emphasis is given to instructional design principles as they relate to computer education.

ETEC5343 Assessment & Evaluation in Instructional Technology (FA, SP, SU) Provides learners with a comprehensive survey of the major assessment and evaluation techniques used in the system design and evaluation. Techniques range from needs assessment through summative evaluation.

ETEC560V Workshop (1-3) (IR) This course is designed to enhance the established educational technology curriculum by providing students with special topic content and classroom experiences under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC574V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A supervised field placement in educational technology that provides experience consistent with the student's professional goals and training emphasis. Internship experiences are planning and directed under the guidance of a faculty member. On-campus and on-site supervision is required. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC599V Seminar (3-6) (IR) This course is designed to enhance the established educational technology curriculum by providing students with special topic content and classroom experiences under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC600V Master's Thesis (3-9) (FA, SP, SU)

ETEC6013 Research Issues and Literature in IDT (FA, SP, SU) The intent of this course is to expose students to the literary foundations as well as current research topics of instructional design. The course encourages students to contemplate and debate theoretical aspects of learning and instructional design. Students will be expected to develop and defend a theoretical framework during class discussions and activities.

ETEC605V Special Problems in Educational Technology (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individually designed and conducted studies of educational technology under the guidance of a faculty member. Negotiated learning contract with supervising faculty required before enrollment. On-campus supervision required. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ETEC6223 Strategic Planning and IDT Programs (FA, SP, SU) The course offers readings and experiences intended to develop strategic planning knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills in futureinstructional design and technology leaders. Topics covered include strategic planning and leadership.

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Higher Education (HIED)

PROFESSORS CHAMBERLIN, HAMMONS, LUCAS; PROFESSORS EMERITI BROWNE, DOUGLAS, FURST; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GOHN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA ALLIE; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS GORDON, IGLINSKY, MURRY; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSORS CONNEELY, STAUFFACHER

Courses: Higher Education (HIED)

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

HIED5003 Overview-American Higher Education (FA, SP, SU) A basic course in the study of higher education open to all students seeking careers in colleges and universities. Serves as an introduction to the programs, problems, issues, and trends in higher education.

HIED5033 College Students and Student Personnel Services (FA) Study of origins, functions, and policies in student personnel services in contemporary 2- and 4-year colleges and universities with emphasis on the student and student development.

HIED504V Practicum in Higher Education (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Students are assigned to a department or agency within or outside the university for professional experience under the joint supervision of on-site personnel and university faculty. Periodic meetings are scheduled for evaluation, discussion, and examination of techniques.

HIED5043 The Student in Higher Education (FA, SP, SU) Provides those who work or plan to work in post secondary educational institutions with an understanding of the student population in contemporary colleges and universities.

HIED5053 The Community-Junior College (FA) An overview of the community college. Topics include the history and philosophy of the community college movement, students, curriculum, state and local campus governance, teaching, student personnel work, finance and issues, problems, and trends.

HIED5083 History and Philosophy of Higher Education (FA) An examination of the history and development of higher education including the study of the philosophy, objectives, and functions of various types of institutions.

HIED560V Workshop (1-6) (IR) Practical and concentrated consideration of selected topics of current interest to practitioners.

HIED599V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

HIED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

HIED6013 The Professoriate: Problems and Issues (SP) An examination of the vital issues and trends affecting college faculty personnel with emphasis upon institutional practices and policies.

HIED605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study in higher education.

HIED6073 Management of Higher Education (FA) Principles and concepts of management and their application in college and university settings.

HIED6173 Applied Management Concepts (FA, SP, SU) Application of management practices as they pertain to higher education settings. Includes personal profile inventory, time management, team building, personnel selection, group decision making and problem solving, designing effective organizational structures, management conflict, and other topics of current interest.

HIED6183 Organization Development and Change in Higher Education (IR) An examination of the theory and practice of organization development as it relates to planned change in colleges and universities.

HIED6323 Design and Evaluation of College Teaching (FA, SP, SU) Theory and practice of effective college teaching. Emphasis is placed on preparation and evaluation of instruction.

HIED6333 Curriculum Design in Higher Education (SP) Types of undergraduate curricula and their supporting philosophies; approaches to curricula planning and assessment; curricular reforms; and factors influencing curricular policy making.

HIED6343 Strategies for Effective College Teaching (FA, SP, SU) An examination of traditional and innovative instructional strategies for use in college teaching.

HIED6423 Problems, Issues, and Trends in Higher Education (FA, SP, SU) A study of the current problems and trends related to the field of higher education.

HIED6653 Legal Aspects of Higher Education (FA, SP, SU) An examination of the legal status of higher education in the United States; the rights and responsibilities of educators and students including fair employment; due process; torts liability and contracts; student rights landmark court decisions; federal and state legislation having an impact on education.

HIED6663 Finance and Fiscal Management (FA, SP, SU) Higher education finance and budgeting practices: problems, issues, trends, and policy issues in higher education.

HIED6683 Governance and Policy Making in Higher Education (SP) An analysis of governance and policy making affecting the control of colleges and universities. Attention is given to policy generation, governing board supervision, and the impact of institutional, professional, and regional groups as well as community, state, and federal pressures.

HIED674V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised field experiences in student personnel services, college administration, college teaching, institutional research, development, or other areas of college and university work.

HIED680V Ed.S. Project (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

HIED699V Seminar (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A series of seminar for specialized study into areas of current significance in postsecondary education, such as leadership and planning; organization, development, and change; human resource development and appraisal; the student in higher education; etc.

HIED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

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Educational Foundations (EDFD)

PROFESSORS LUCAS, REILLY, VAN PATTEN; PROFESSORS EMERITUS FURST; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS DENNY, SWARTZ; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS BOLDING; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IGLINSKY, MULVENON, TURNER

Courses: Educational Foundations (EDFD)

EDFD4103 Classroom Learning and Motivation (FA, SP) The study of social and psychological variables underlying school behavior, with particular emphasis on classroom learning and instruction.

EDFD4402 Teaching in a Multicultural Society (FA, SP) Study of issues in a multicultural society with emphasis on sensitivity to the disadvantaged as well as understanding of ethnic, rural, urban, and sex differences as they may affect learning styles and teaching strategies.

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses in Educational Foundations:

EDFD5013 Research Methods in Education (FA, SP, SU) General orientation course which considers the nature of research problems in education and the techniques used by investigators in solving those problems. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

EDFD512V Workshop in Economic Education (1-3) (IR) Overview of basic economic facts and principles with emphasis on means of employing them in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. Not open to majors in business and ecomnomics. Offered for degree credit in Education only. (Same as ECON 512)

EDFD5303 Historical Foundations of Modern Education (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis and interpretation of the historical antecedents of contemporary education, focusing upon the American experience from the colonial period to the present.

EDFD5323 Global Education (FA, SP, SU) Comparative and global analysis of international education with emphasis on cultural education and implications for the future.

EDFD5353 Philosophy of Education (IR) Introduction to the method and attitude essential to effective analysis and interpretation of issues and values within a society reflecting cultural, ethnic, gender, and global diversity. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

EDFD5373 Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning (FA, SP, SU) Psychological principles and research applied to classroom learning and instruction. Social, emotional, and intellectual factors relevant to topics such as readiness, motivation, discipline, and evaluation in the classroom.

EDFD5393 Applied Educational Statistics (FA, SU) Basic educational statistics course for master's degree candidates. Includes concepts and operations as applied to frequency distributions, graphing techniques, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, random sampling, and interpretation of statistical results.

EDFD5473 Adolescent Psychology in Education (IR) Study of the adolescent experience with emphasis on the unique psychological problems and tasks of this developmental stage; role of educators in the facilitation of crises resolutions in social, personal and institutional conflicts. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

EDFD5573 Life-Span Human Development (FA, SP, SU) Basic principles of development throughout the human life-cycle. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development.

EDFD560V Workshop (1-18) (IR)

EDFD5663 Computers in Research (FA, SP, SU) A basic course in the use of computers in the educational research process. Selection and evaluation of computer software, operation and selection of hardware, creating educational research materials, and uses of computers as educational research tools are considered.

EDFD599V Seminar (1-18) (IR)

EDFD605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

EDFD6213 Socio-Cultural Foundations of Educational Policies (IR) Critical examination of current educational aims within the framework of social-cultural-environmental foundations. Provides the student an opportunity for analyzing indepth implications of divergent educational aims for educational procedures and programs.

EDFD6223 Educational Futurism (FA, SP, SU) An integrative, holistic analysis and assessment of potential alternative futures to guide current educational practice. Prerequisite: graduate standing and history or philosophy of education.

EDFD6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing (FA, SP, SU) Theory and application of frequency distributions, graphical methods, central tendency, variability, simple regression and correlation indexes, chi-square, sampling, and parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing. Use of the computer for the organization, reduction, and analysis of data (required of doctoral candidates). Prerequisite: EDFD 5013 or equivalent.

EDFD6413 Experimental Design in Education (FA, SP, SU) Principles of experimental design as applied to educational situations. Special emphasis on analysis of variance techniques used in educational research. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403 or equivalent.

EDFD6423 Multiple Regression Techniques for Education (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to multiple regression procedures for analyzing data as applied in educational settings, including multicollearity, dummy variables, analysis of covariance, curvi-linear regression, path analysis. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.

EDFD6453 Applied Multivariate Statistics (FA, SP, SU) Multivariate statistical procedures as applied to educational research settings including discriminant analysis, principal components analysis, factor analysis, canonical correlation, and cluster analysis. Emphasis on use of existing computer statistical packages. Prerequisite: EDFD 6413 and EDFD 6423 or equivalent.

EDFD6533 Qualitative Research (FA, SP, SU) Introduction of non-quantitative methods, including data collection through interviews, field observation, records research, internal and external validity problems in qualitative research. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.

EDFD6543 Advanced Qualitative Research (FA, SP, SU) Preparation for the conduct of qualitative research, structuring, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and reporting results. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: EDFD 6533.

EDFD660V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

EDFD6623 Techniques of Research in Education (FA, SP, SU) Use of scientific method in attacking educational problems. Emphasis placed on the planning and design of research studies, collection of reliable and valid data, sampling methods, and analysis and interpretation of data. (Required Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.

EDFD6653 Measurement and Evaluation (FA, SP, SU) Fundamentals of measurement: scales, scores, norms, reliability, validity. Test and scale construction and item analysis. Standardized measures and program evaluation models in decision making. Prerequisite: EDFD 6403.

EDFD668V Practicum in Research (1-12) (FA, SP, SU) Practical experience in educational research on campus, in school systems, or in other agencies in educational program development.

EDFD699V Seminar (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

 

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