Master’s In Education

EDU 536 — Philosophy of Education

This course examines philosophical issues in educational theory and practice while considering influential work by classical and contemporary educational theorists.

EDU 538 — Information Literacy for Educators

This course is an introduction to information literacy—the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information. Students learn techniques to improve their own and their students’ research skills and methods of infusing information literacy into their curricula. Information issues and their effects on society and education are also discussed.

Prerequisite: Six hours of writing or composition.

EDU 542 — Multicultural Education

This course provides students with an understanding of cultural, ethnic, economic, gender, and racial differences and similarities in American society and focuses on preparing educators for working successfully with America’s multicultural school population.

EDU 548 — Advanced Technology for Teachers

This course extends students’ competence with advanced technology applications commonly found in educational settings. It emphasizes the evaluation, utilization, and integration of microcomputer hardware and software CAI, and database and word processing uses across the curriculum, and the use of tools such as lesson planning and grade book management.

EDU 550 — Special Needs Learners

This course develops rationale, philosophy, and skills in curriculum analysis. Students review selection, development, and adaptation of curricula, instructional plans, and materials that fit the goals of the school and the needs of exceptional learners in special and mainstream classrooms. The course emphasizes the psychological, sociological, educational, philosophical, and ethical aspects affecting children and families with special needs (including gifted and talented). It covers topics such as legislative, assessment, and programming issues; risk indicators and risk assessment; tools and instruments for informal assessment; and interpreting standardized observational measures.

EDU 552 — Educational Leadership

This course emphasizes the philosophical, social, and political aspects of educational leadership; examines research on best practices in developing and adapting curriculum to positively impact students with disabilities; and examines the varying models that support curriculum and instructional approaches with the aim of preparing educators for curricular leadership roles within their own school settings.

EDU 572 — World History of Education

This course surveys education from ancient Judaic schools to major contemporary educational developments; emphasizes institutional developments and cultural events that have accompanied them; reviews historical background of contemporary theory, practice, and reform.

EDU 611 — Psychology and Sociology of Learning

This course presents students with differing concepts of the nature of the individual and society, considers psychological and sociological development of these concepts, and evaluates basic premises and implicit assumptions. It examines the psychological and social development of the ways in which the family, school, and community affect adolescent development, including effects on cognitive processes, identity formation, and peer relationships.