Program of Study
Core Requirements (20 hours):
EDUC-D 500 INTRO TO ADULT EDUCATION THEORY
A study of the writings of major adult education theorists including Grundtvig, Lindeman, Knowles, Bergevin, and Friere. Adult education theories of practice are analyzed in historical perspective. Students develop and defend their personal theories of practice.
EDUC-D 505 ADULT LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
Study of the adult lifespan with emphasis on the individual in context. Investigate and critically analyze theories and concepts used to understand adult development and lifelong learning including how social and cultural forces influence adult engagement in the learning process.
EDUC-D 506 ADULT EDUCATION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Theory and practice of program planning and development in a variety of adult education settings. Analysis and application of models and tools used to develop educational programs for adults. Topics include needs assessment, administration, evaluation, and promotion or programs.
EDUC-D 512 SEMINAR IN FORMS & FORCES OF ADULT EDUCATION
The history and current status of adult education in the United States; the nature, scope, purposes, and historical development of adult education institutions and program areas.
EDUC-D 521 PARTICIPATION TRAINING
Teambuilding in groups; collaborative program planning and implementation; application of the design to appropriate settings; training in roles of group leader, observer and recorder; recognition and treatment of dysfunctional behaviors in group settings; emphasis on function aspects of group cohesion, consensus decision making, shared leadership, and program evaluation.
EDUC-D 525 INTRO TO DISTANCE EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN ADULT EDUCATION
A systems-based overview of distance education in the field of adult education. Topics include program and technology planning,
implementation, and assessment; operations management; program evaluation; learner support; and other critical issues.
EDUC-D 640 CAPSTONE SEMINAR IN ADULT ED
Development of a capstone portfolio that documents the quality of student work in understanding adult education principles, theory and best practices. Students reflect on their growth and development in adult education and describe how they may apply what they have learned.
Electives (16 hours):
EDUC-F 500 TOPICAL EXPLORATION IN EDUCATION
The goal of this course is to bridge the gap between beginning computer users and beginning multimedia developers. The focus of the assignments will be on personal development of strategies and skills to be used in solving problems that arise during multimedia construction. A variety of multimedia software and hardware solutions will be presented including virtual reality, audio and video applications. Student will work on multimedia projects. Some will be undertaken individually while more complex media may involve the formation of teams and/or class projects.
EDUC-Y 520 STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
Introductory course intended to orient beginning graduate students to the conduct of social science inquiry in general and educational inquiry in particular and to acquaint them with key terms and generally accepted procedures in qualitative and quantitative inquiry.
EDUC-R 511 INSTRUCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATIONS I
Introduction to the field, theory, and profession of instructional and human performance technologies, including definitions, history of the field, and current trends and issues. Includes participation in discussions devoted to broadening understanding of instructional and human performance technology field and career opportunities.
EDUC-R 678 EMERGING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
Learning technologies are generating waves of opportunities across educational settings and learning environments. Topics include open educational resources, collaborative technologies, digital books, virtual education, adventure learning, mobile learning, and other technologies as they emerge. Course will include hands-on tasks with much choice and options that offer broad and deep understanding.
EDUC-U 544 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT AFFAIRS WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION
An overview of basic functions and professional issues in student affairs work. Pertinent concepts of administration and student
development are introduced. The functions and relationships between various student services (e.g. admissions, counseling, financial aid, housing, student activities, etc.) are discussed.
EDUC-U 556 APPLYING STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO PRACTICE
Selected student development theories are examined (e.g., psychosocial, cognitive, identity development) in relation to how these theories inform professional practice.
EDUC-D 500 INTRO TO ADULT EDUCATION THEORY
A study of the writings of major adult education theorists including Grundtvig, Lindeman, Knowles, Bergevin, and Friere. Adult education theories of practice are analyzed in historical perspective. Students develop and defend their personal theories of practice.
EDUC-D 505 ADULT LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
Study of the adult lifespan with emphasis on the individual in context. Investigate and critically analyze theories and concepts used to understand adult development and lifelong learning including how social and cultural forces influence adult engagement in the learning process.
EDUC-D 506 ADULT EDUCATION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Theory and practice of program planning and development in a variety of adult education settings. Analysis and application of models and tools used to develop educational programs for adults. Topics include needs assessment, administration, evaluation, and promotion or programs.
EDUC-D 512 SEMINAR IN FORMS & FORCES OF ADULT EDUCATION
The history and current status of adult education in the United States; the nature, scope, purposes, and historical development of adult education institutions and program areas.
EDUC-D 521 PARTICIPATION TRAINING
Teambuilding in groups; collaborative program planning and implementation; application of the design to appropriate settings; training in roles of group leader, observer and recorder; recognition and treatment of dysfunctional behaviors in group settings; emphasis on function aspects of group cohesion, consensus decision making, shared leadership, and program evaluation.
EDUC-D 525 INTRO TO DISTANCE EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN ADULT EDUCATION
A systems-based overview of distance education in the field of adult education. Topics include program and technology planning,
implementation, and assessment; operations management; program evaluation; learner support; and other critical issues.
EDUC-D 640 CAPSTONE SEMINAR IN ADULT ED
Development of a capstone portfolio that documents the quality of student work in understanding adult education principles, theory and best practices. Students reflect on their growth and development in adult education and describe how they may apply what they have learned.
Electives (16 hours):
EDUC-F 500 TOPICAL EXPLORATION IN EDUCATION
The goal of this course is to bridge the gap between beginning computer users and beginning multimedia developers. The focus of the assignments will be on personal development of strategies and skills to be used in solving problems that arise during multimedia construction. A variety of multimedia software and hardware solutions will be presented including virtual reality, audio and video applications. Student will work on multimedia projects. Some will be undertaken individually while more complex media may involve the formation of teams and/or class projects.
EDUC-Y 520 STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
Introductory course intended to orient beginning graduate students to the conduct of social science inquiry in general and educational inquiry in particular and to acquaint them with key terms and generally accepted procedures in qualitative and quantitative inquiry.
EDUC-R 511 INSTRUCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATIONS I
Introduction to the field, theory, and profession of instructional and human performance technologies, including definitions, history of the field, and current trends and issues. Includes participation in discussions devoted to broadening understanding of instructional and human performance technology field and career opportunities.
EDUC-R 678 EMERGING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
Learning technologies are generating waves of opportunities across educational settings and learning environments. Topics include open educational resources, collaborative technologies, digital books, virtual education, adventure learning, mobile learning, and other technologies as they emerge. Course will include hands-on tasks with much choice and options that offer broad and deep understanding.
EDUC-U 544 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT AFFAIRS WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION
An overview of basic functions and professional issues in student affairs work. Pertinent concepts of administration and student
development are introduced. The functions and relationships between various student services (e.g. admissions, counseling, financial aid, housing, student activities, etc.) are discussed.
EDUC-U 556 APPLYING STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO PRACTICE
Selected student development theories are examined (e.g., psychosocial, cognitive, identity development) in relation to how these theories inform professional practice.