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EDU 808: Using Theory to Guide Research

This course is the first of two courses (EDU 808 & EDU 809) designed to provide a cognitive map introducing the researcher to theoretical and conceptual frameworks. This course focuses on the theoretical framework in particular and its practical application…

Credits: 3

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EDU 809: Conceptualizing Applied Research

This course is the second of two courses (EDU 808 and EDU 809) designed to provide a cognitive map to introduce the researcher to the significance of theoretical and conceptual frameworks. Students will be introduced to the ways in which…

Credits: 3

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EDU 810: Ethical Leadership

Students are exposed to the complex set of issues relating to ethical behavior in institutional settings, including academic integrity, curriculum choices, student assessment, parental involvement, community relations, and administrative-staff conflict. Through readings, case analyses, and other means of investigation, the…

Credits: 3

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EDU 811: Diagnosing Organizational Dynamics

Transformative leaders are successful in diagnosing and interacting with both internal and external forces affecting the organizational environment. This includes socio-cultural factors, poverty, family situations, and health. Students analyze case studies of effective and ineffective individual, group, and organizational dynamics…

Credits: 3

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EDU 812: Dissertation Seminar I

Students work directly with their dissertation chair and committee to define the research problem, literature and methodology they will use during the third year of the program. By the completion of the course, candidates will be prepared to pursue their…

Credits: 3

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EDU 813: Dissertation Seminar II

Effective transformative leaders must understand and address the dynamics, whether positive or negative forces, affecting change efforts in their respective settings. The course engages students in issues of power, conflict, negotiation, and compromise. Emphasis is placed upon how best to…

Credits: 3

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EDU 814-817: Dissertation

Collaborating with their respective dissertation committee, as well as continuing with peer interaction, students engage in the planning, organization, research, writing and revising of the dissertation. Regularly scheduled virtual meetings with the chair and full committee will ensure that timely…

Credits: 12

Education


MSEd-IE: Master of Science in Education – Inclusion Education

The MSEd-IE is an approved program in the State of Maine The Master of Science in Education – Inclusion Education (MSEd-IE) program prepares educators to become special education teachers, and is an approved program for preparation for the Teacher of…

Credits: 30

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MSEd-RS: Master of Science in Education – Reading Specialist

This Master of Science in Education – Reading Specialist program prepares you to become a Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach in a K-12 setting, and this program is approved preparation for Literacy Specialist Certification (092) in the State of Maine.…

Credits: 36

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MSEd: Master of Science in Education

UNE Online offers this 30-credit Master of Science in Education 100% online with timely, relevant classes and optional focus areas for professionals looking to advance their education careers. All students take the five core courses of the curriculum, and then…

Credits: 30

Education


Post-Master's Certificate (PMC)

This Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) is a 15-credit certificate designed to help you advance your teaching abilities and cover a range of educational and leadership topics. You may choose any combination of five 3-credit courses to customize your program, or there…

Credits: 15

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WRKS: Best Strategies for Multilingual Learners

This workshop is designed to provide educators with a toolkit of research-based strategies that can be used to meet the needs of multilingual learners. The workshop will be tailored to meet the needs of educators of all grade levels and…


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WRKS: Building Strong Teacher-Student Relationships: Ice-Breakers and Initiatives

This workshop is designed to provide educators with a toolkit of fun and engaging ice-breakers and initiatives that can easily be adapted for use with students of any age. Ice-breakers help set the tone and help teachers take on that…


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WRKS: Designing an Executive Functions (EF) Literate Classroom

This workshop is designed to assist teachers in re-imagining a classroom structure that supports students in developing executive functions, identifying barriers to academic success and brainstorming solutions.


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WRKS: Digital Storytelling

This workshop is designed to provide teachers with tools to embellish and deepen traditional storytelling using digital media. Participants will use workflows that promote creativity and engagement, develop flexible, creative problem-solving skills, teach students to use rigor in written expression,…


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WRKS: Why Offer Underwater Robotics for your Students

This workshop is designed to show educators how to launch an underwater robotics program and will highlight the benefits of doing so for students, the school, and the community. Participants will be shown how former students have built remote-operated vehicles…