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EDU 747: Literacy for English Language Learners
This course goes into more depth specifically about meeting the needs of students whose native language is not English. Topics will include emergent literacy, individual student differences and similarities, first and second language acquisition and development, emergent and experienced reading…
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EDU 748: Literacy for Inclusion Settings
This course is designed to straddle the disciplines of regular and special education. Students will explore the implementation of multi-tier approaches to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs and ways to differentiate instruction. The…
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EDU 749: Reading Diagnosis - Clinical Practice I
In conjunction with EDU 750, this course is the first of two practicum courses that closely examine a wide range of assessment and instructional methods to support literacy development of struggling learners. Students in this course work closely with an…
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EDU 750: Reading Instructional Intervention - Clinical Practice II
In conjunction with EDU 749, this course is the second of two practicum courses that closely examine a wide range of assessment and instructional methods to support literacy development of struggling learners. Students in this course work closely with an…
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EDU 760: Adult Learning Theory
Participants in this course will examine the major assumptions and tenets of adult learning theory including andragogy and self-directed learning, constructivism, experiential and situated learning, and transformative learning theory. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with current…
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EDU 791/792: Internship I & II
This internship is a self-designed experience that consists of 150 hours (10 hours/week for 15 weeks) at a site outside of your regular work environment. The design of the internship must focus on the intern’s leadership skills as described in…
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EDU 801: Preparation for Transformative Leadership
This course supports the development of self, organization, and community through the enactment of transformative leadership values. Instructors provide current and aspiring leaders in diverse settings (e.g., education, health, non-profits, NGOs, public and private organizations and agencies, etc.) with perspectives,…
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EDU 802: Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative research provides field-focused, interpretative, detailed descriptions of participants and their settings. Students identify and implement research methods, developing a set of skills to critically observe individuals and communities, interview participants, and examine artifacts typically used in qualitative studies. Examination…
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EDU 803: Interpreting Empirical Data
Students are introduced to basic concepts of quantitative research design, methodology, and interpretation of results. Students analyze data sets to become adept at interpreting a wide range of statistical results. Quantitative analysis and interpretation are applied to typical local based…
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EDU 804: Technology & Organizational Transformation
Technology has demonstrated the potential to transform society and institutions. Students will examine how technology has affected educational and other systems to date and identify how technology applications could significantly improve the effectiveness of student learning, professional development, school and…
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EDU 805: Managing Change
Students are exposed to critical competencies (attitudes, knowledge, skills) needed to create conditions for systematic and productive change, and to facilitate the process of introducing and sustaining innovation with maximum collaboration and minimum disruption. Also considered are various perspectives on…
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EDU 806: Policy Analysis
Policy analysis, formulation, and implementation is presented as elements for leaders to utilize in promoting and establishing sound and stable protocols and procedures to guide and govern individuals and organizations in performing tasks and achieving desired outcomes. Means by which…
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EDU 807: Enacting Transformative Leadership through Research
This writing intensive course covers the foundations of enacting leadership content gained thus far in the program for the purpose of locating, developing, analyzing, synthesizing and constructing a sound literature review consistent with the research on the student’s chosen research…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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ENGL 1011: English Composition II
ENGL 1011 is a three-credit college research writing course to prepare students to use the conventions of academic research writing. Writing-as-process and practice strategies will be employed to culminate in the production of an academic research essay supported by well-synthesized,…
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EXSP 1010: Exercise Physiology
EXSP 1010 is a three-credit exercise physiology course that provides students with a solid theoretical basis of exercise physiology as it relates to human movement, health, wellness, sport, and performance. Focus is placed on the practical application of exercise physiology…
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GPH 702: An Interprofessional Approach to Policy and Advocacy
This course brings together graduate students in public health, education, social work, nutrition, and health informatics to work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of policy-making as applied to the broad issue of student mental health in an educational setting. Students…
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GPH 704: Public Health Law, and Ethics
A fundamental goal of government is to protect and support the health of the public, but implementation of health policies may infringe on the protected rights and liberties of individuals and businesses. This conflict is sometimes characterized as “private interest…