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EDUC 524 - Student Teaching (Internship)
12 Credits
This course will provide an intensive semester-long internship in teaching that is cooperatively monitored and supervised by university professors and selected public school teachers in urban and suburban school systems. The university professors will work with public school clinical teachers and make periodic visits to schools for observations and conferences.
Prerequisite(s) EDUC 500 ; EDUC 501 ; EDUC 523 ; EDSR 517 ; REED 518 ; REED 520 ; SFED 582 .
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDUC 525 - Professional Development Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
Enrollment must be concurrent with enrollment in EDUC 524 - Student Teaching (Internship) . The weekly seminar will examine selected interns. From time to time, invited speakers and panelists will share experiences with the interns.
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EDUC 610 - Administration of Higher Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
Students examine the organization and administration of colleges and universities, and the role and function of administrators in relation to faculty, students, governing boards, and external forces.
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EDUC 788 - Supervised Research
Three hours.
3 each course Credits
Each course is designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.
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EDUC 789 - Supervised Research
Three hours.
3 each course Credits
Each course is designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.
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EDUC 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master’s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’s Project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Advisor Permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDUC 797 - Thesis Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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EDUC 799 - Thesis Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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EDUC 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EDUC 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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Education Administration |
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EDAD 555 - Introduction to Urban Educational Administration and Supervision
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course presents a comprehensive analysis of the structure, governance and management of public schools in the U.S. with emphasis on problems facing urban school administration and supervision. Organizational, social, and behavioral theories explaining phenomena of leadership, decision-making and communication processes are introduced. Basic aspects of fiscal and business management of schools are presented with opportunities for simulated practice.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EDAD 558 - School and Community Relations and Political Influences in Urban Schools
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course constitutes a study of the principles, philosophies, techniques, agencies and practices involved in a desirable school and community relations program. Special attention is given to the role of the school administrator in coordinating school-community experiences in urban schools.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 585 - The Role of Administrators in Urban Schools
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course extends the theories and skills first developed in an introduction to urban educational administration and supervision by examining the practical, day-to-day aspects of school administration with emphasis on specific techniques used by the principal, assistant principal, and the instruction-al supervisor in leadership, staff development, supervising instruction, and managing resources.
Prerequisite(s) EDAD 555 .
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EDAD 601 - Theories and Practice of Urban Educational Leadership
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to theories and practices related to education. Special attention is given to practices and theories that deconstruct power and privilege. Students will also construct a conceptual framework, in efforts to facilitate the dissertation process.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDAD 602 - Educational Planning and Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the philosophies, attitudes, and approaches used in the education planning and management. The course is designed to prepare the aspiring and practicing school administrator for the responsibilities at the building level.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDAD 603 - Clinical Studies/Internship: Administration and Social Policy
Six hours.
3-6 Credits
This seminar will explore current educational, political, social and policy issues faced by the urban administrator. Seminar participants will engage in appropriately designed activities to prepare them to write a successful dissertation concept paper.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 605 - Clinical Studies/Internship: Educational Planning
Three hours.
3 Credits
The rationale for the internship is based on the assumption that the program must do more for the student than simply grant a degree; the program must enhance the student’s professional resume as well.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 607 - Administration of Public Educational Organizations
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course presents a comprehensive analysis of the structure, governance, and management of public educational organizations in the United States. We examine organizational, social and behavioral theories explaining phenomena of leadership, decision-making, and communication processes.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDAD 620 - Seminar in Educational Planning
Three hours.
3 Credits
Explore the reasons for program evaluation; acknowledge the personal, professional, and institutional obstacles to conducting program evaluation and/or implementing the recommendations; describe the fundamental concepts, principles, and tools of program evaluation; Apply the different activities of theprogram evaluator.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 630 - Seminar in Administration and Social Policy
Three hours.
3 Credits
This seminar will explore current educational, political, social and policy issues faced by the urban administrator. Seminar participants will engage in appropriately designed activities to prepare them to analyze, plan and evaluate urban school reform.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master’s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’s Project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Advisor Permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDAD 795 - Research Seminar in Urban School Administration and Supervision
Three hours.
3 Credits
This is an advanced seminar course taken at the end of the curriculum sequence. Students are required to identify and assess an urban educational problem, develop a change strategy to solve the problem, and evaluate the success of the project.
Prerequisite(s) Completion of Core and Concentration courses is required as prerequisites for this course.
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EDAD 798 - Practicum in Educational Administration and Supervision
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is a field experience in educational administration and supervision. It is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to put into practice concepts developed in prior courses. The practicum will be adjusted to fit the background and experience of the individual student. An extensive seminar is included which permits an opportunity for sharing experiences. This course should be taken at the conclusion of the program.
Prerequisite(s) This course should be taken last in the M.S. or Certificate Program
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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Education Statistics & Research |
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EDSR 504 - Introduction to Educational Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to various methods and techniques of educational research; provides intensive experience in reading analyzing and interpreting educational research, and experience in writing abstracts, reports on research, and seminar papers.
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EDSR 517 - Action Research in the Classroom
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course. an action research practicum, will provide an understanding of the research process in the context of the urban/suburban classrooms. Research understandings and skills will be acquired at an introductory level and are developed to application levels. Topics studied will include research methodologies, statistics, and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s) EDUC 500
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDSR 520 - Computer Programming for School Personnel
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to give the teacher or administrator an overview of the applications requiring the integration of data processing and analytical programming techniques. Programming tools include familiarity with language used in the field, such as FORTRAN and COBOL. Use of the computer in developing grade-point student lists, grade analysis, and student report card procedures will be discussed.
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EDSR 550 - Educational Statistics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is a study of descriptive statistics. It will emphasize the organizing and graphing of data, the normal distribution, indices used in describing distributions, correlation and linear regression, and probability.
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EDSR 580 - Measurement and Evaluation
Three hours.
3 Credits
Nature and types of educational measures. in the selection and use of such tests are emphasized. Concepts of validity, reliability, and norms, their uses and limitations will be explored. Critiquing and selecting appropriate measuring devices. Constructing measuring devices. Social controversies about the selection and use of such tests are emphasized. The course will involve lecture, group work, case studies, and Internet research.
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EDSR 604 - Introduction to Educational Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduces students to various methods and techniques of educational research; provides intensive experience in reading analyzing and interpreting educational research, and experience in writing abstracts, reports on research, and seminar papers.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDSR 620 - Action Research in Urban Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course-combines a study of research methodology applied to the urban setting with a field experience. The urban leader will be required to demonstrate his/her ability to reflect upon and to evaluate critically the research methodologies.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDSR 622 - Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course focuses on quantitative research design. Participants will be led to consider the epistemological and ontological assumptions which undergrid quantitative research as a basis for their understanding and conduct of quantitative research.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDSR 624 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of qualitative research and prepares them in the skills, techniques, and knowledge necessary to undertake independent research using a variety of qualitative approaches (e.g., grounded theory, case study, phenomenology).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING/SUMMER
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EDSR 628 - Applied Social Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
Focuses on skills necessary for social research in general and survey research in particular. These include, but are not limited to, conceptual design of a research project, constructing operational definitions, sampling logic, instrument design and development, collection and coding of data, computer aided analysis of the data, and writing the research report.
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EDSR 630 - Educational Statistics I (Descriptive)
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of descriptive techniques for the analysis of educational data. Students will be introduced to the use of computer application packages such as SPSS in performing such analyses.
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EDSR 631 - Educational Statistics II (Inferential)
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course focuses on the use of inferential techniques for the testing of hypotheses in educational research. At the end of the course students should have acquired the competence to conduct statistical analyses in their own research and to be more critical consumers of published research.
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EDSR 632 - Quantitative Research Methods in Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s) EDSR 631
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDSR 719 - Quantitative Data Analysis in Education I
Three hours.
3 Credits
The treatment of statistical estimation, testing and research synthesis. Course will involve lecture, laboratory, group, and individual activities. The emphasis will be on the interpretation and summarization of research findings.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDSR 739 - Management and Analysis of LargeData Sets
Three hours.
3 Credits
Use of statistical packages for data analysis. Em-phases on data management, date structures, and related statistical procedures. Course will involve both lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s) Demonstrated competency in statistical analysis at the advanced level.
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EDSR 818 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
Focusing on advanced qualitative methodology, philosophy, and epistemology, the course deepens the student’s understanding of various methodological approaches (e.g., phenomenology, narrative inquiry, arts-based research), data collection (interviewing, text analysis, observation), data analysis, and trustworthiness in a dissertation proposal context.
Prerequisite(s) EDSR 624
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDSR 819 - Quantitative Data Analysis in Education II
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course continues the treatment of statistical estimation, testing and research synthesis. Course will involve lecture, laboratory, group, and individual activities. The emphasis will be on the interpretation and summarization of research findings.
Prerequisite(s) EDSR 719
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDSR 829 - Advanced Qualitative Research: Field Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
This primarily experiential course will focus on how to conduct fieldwork and to write reports on qualitative research. Central topics include framing a study, collecting data, considering ethical and political issues, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing for particular purposes. Students are expected to conduct one of the following types of qualitative studies: a micro-ethnography, a life history, a case study, or an action research project.
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EDSR 889 - Research Practicum in Higher Education
3-Jan Credits
Before being admitted to candidacy and undertaking their dissertation projects, students must demonstrate their ability to design and conduct research. Generally this will involve participation in a published or refereed article that is presented at professional conferences such as AAHE, AERA, ASHE, AIR, and the like. The Practicum may also be a cooperative or collaborative research project conducted either with a member of the faculty or with a student or faculty member(s) from another institution. The Research Practicum (i.e., Field Research Project) provides an opportunity to directly experience the research process prior to the dissertation and a chance to gain entrance to professional networks that are important to the students’ career advancement. Alternatively, students can submit single authored higher education-related research that they completed prior to admission for faculty review and a waiver of the Research Practicum (Field Research Project) may be given based on this review of types of qualitative study: a micro ethnography, a life history, a case study, or an action research project.
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EDSU 540 - Supervision of Student Teachers and Interns
Three hours.
3 Credits
Theory and practice in supervising student teachers are given focus in this course. Experience will be provided to stimulate teachers to establish objectives for quality student teaching and internship, to develop creative approaches to professional laboratory experience, and to analyze and evaluate critically some of the emerging theory and practice in student teacher supervision. Topics will include inner city programs, teaching analysis models, micro-teaching, non-verbal communication, conference techniques, sensitivity training, reward systems, stimulation activities, and professional development schools concepts.
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EDSU 541 - Instructional and Managerial Strategies for the Beginning Teacher
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course seeks to strengthen the skills necessary to assure effective classroom instruction. Specifically, this course provides the beginning teacher an opportunity to analyze and demonstrate the essential competencies identified for success in teaching within the urban environment.
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EDSU 560 - Supervision and Evaluation of Curriculum and Instruction
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides the student with an opportunity to analyze the role of administrator in K-12 schools as the person primarily responsible for coordinating the development of the curriculum and for establishing procedures useful to the continuous evolution and improvement of curriculum and instruction.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDSU 561 - The Role of the Instructional Supervisor in the Urban School
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive view of the nature of supervision including an understanding of professional relations and trends, basic concepts of organization and planning, and leadership roles and functions as they relate to the continuing growth of teachers.
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EDSU 570 - Advanced Procedures in Instructional Supervision and Curriculum Development
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course presents advanced concepts and procedures requisite for the supervision of instruction and curriculum development. It is a requirement for those preparing to be instruction supervisors.
Prerequisite(s) EDSU 560 and CUIN 562.
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EDSU 575 - Problems of Administration and Supervision in Urban Schools
Three hours.
3 Credits
The focus in this course is on problems in administration and supervision peculiar to schools in an urban setting. Effective techniques for promoting wholesale interpersonal relations are explored. Special attention is given to the dynamics of working with staff, parent and student groups, and the more promising approaches to school administration and supervision in urban locations.
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EDHE 600 - The American Community College
Three hours.
3 Credits
Provides an in-depth study of the comprehensive community college. The emphases of the course will be the historical development, mission, structure, functions, student demographics, and governance structures of community colleges.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDHE 601 - Leadership and Administration in Community Colleges
Three hours.
3 Credits
Examines theories and principles of leadership and administration and applies them to concrete urban community college situations.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 602 - Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges-Year I
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities for leadership in contemporary community colleges.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 604 - Community College Finance and Budgeting
Three hours.
3 Credits
Examines theories and principles of finance and budgeting and applies these theories to community college situations. The course content is based on the theories and principle concepts of formula-based funding, budget development, and allocation processes.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 605 - Community College Planning and Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
Examines the theory and practice of strategic planning and management in the contemporary comprehensive community college. Students working in cohort groups will develop a strategic plan for a prototype comprehensive community college.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDHE 606 - The Learning College
Three hours.
3 Credits
Focuses on the organizational culture, pedagogical practices, institutional priorities, curriculum content, design, delivery, student development programs and services, and the use of technology in learning centered colleges.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 607 - Student Development in Community Colleges
Three hours.
3 Credits
Analyzes legal issues related to education, includes an examination of major court decisions. It covers the legal structure of education, as well as topics related to religion, academic freedom, and due process, among others.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDHE 608 - Technology in Contemporary Community Colleges
Three hours.
3 Credits
Examines how technology influences current teaching and learning processes in the contemporary community college.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SUMMER
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EDHE 609 - Contemporary Issues in Urban Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
Provides overview of major social policy issues in contemporary urban education. Emphasis is on educational standards, diversity, access, student success, technology, learning centered colleges, institutional effectiveness, and governance and administration.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDHE 611 - Professional Development for Careers in Community Colleges II
Three hours.
3 Credits
Assists doctoral students in becoming accomplished professionals. Students are provided assistance with identifying and developing their talents and leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s) EDHE 602
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EDHE 612 - Writing Publishing & Presenting
One hours.
1 Credits
This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to write for publication and to present at meetings and conferences.
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EDHE 613 - Public Policy Analysis
One hours.
1 Credits
This course introduces public policy analysis as a skill and tool for community college leaders. The course examines how community college leaders must understand public policy and its impact on community colleges. The course examines major roles of public policy in education.
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EDHE 615 - The Community College Presidency
Three hours.
3 Credits
Utilizes the theories and skills advanced in the leadership and administration course to examine the role of the community college president. The major focus is an in-depth study of the practical, day-to-day functions of the president.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SUMMER
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EDHE 616 - Community College Trustees and Governing Boards
Three hours.
3 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the role of community college trustees. It also examines forms of governance, board/CEO roles, leadership issues, as well as board efficiency and productivity.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 617 - Clinical Internship-The Community College Experience
Three hours.
6 Credits
Provides an opportunity for the intern to link theory to practice. The intern should be engaged in a specific focus such as the analysis of problems and/or organizational issue or special project within the selected college.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 622 - Issues in General Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course examines the role of General Education in community college curricula, including the relationship among career programs, transfer preparation and general education. Students will examine the philosophical, political, and logistical issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
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EDHE 623 - Workforce Development and Community/Industry Partnerships: Issues for Teaching
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course investigates the background, development, function and goals of workforce development at the community college, as well as explores the implications of community and industry partnerships with community colleges. The course will emphasize practical applications of workforce related concepts and research in administration and instruction at the community college.
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EDHE 625 - Discipline Foundation
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to examine the history, broad concepts, and the theoretical foundation of a selected discipline. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of major theories and paradigms related to the area of concentration. The foundation component allows for individually designed approaches and will prepare students to move from the theoretical to the practical in selected disciplines.
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EDHE 626 - Seminar in the Scholarship of Teaching
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course examines (1) current issues of teaching and learning in higher education, with special emphasis on community colleges, and (2) the literature of the scholarship of teaching. The course will also seek to develop practical competence in the analysis of teaching skills, the development of the teaching portfolio, and the conduct of the class-room-based research.
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EDHE 627 - Mixed Methods Research for Community College Leaders
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts, procedures, practices, and techniques associated with the mixed methods approach to educational research. Students will examine the nature and purpose(s) of mixed methods research, fundamental research designs, strategies, data collection, validation, and analysis.
Prerequisite(s) EDSR 624 and EDSR 632
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EDHE 628 - Assessing Student Learning
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of tools that can be used to evaluate and grade student learning in a course or academic program, including tests, assignments, reflective writing, classroom assessment techniques, portfolios, and published instruments. Students develop a portfolio of tools that can be used in courses they teach, as well as how to evaluate the validity and reliability of assessment tools.
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EDHE 630 - Contemporary Instructional Theories and Practices for Community College Educators: Research Seminar (I)
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding and analysis of instructional theories, practices and research in selected academic disciplines. Following discipline-specific related lines of inquiry, students will examine research taken from theoretical and practical perspectives that shape the disciplines.
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EDHE 631 - Contemporary Instructional Theories and Practices for Community College Educators: Research Seminar (II)
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course expands and advances the examination of research and practice in a specific community college academic discipline. Students will conduct inquiry into topics related to research and practices and will develop a preliminary instructional practicum plan for implementation.
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EDHE 632 - Community College Practicum
Three hours.
6 Credits
Provides an opportunity for the intern to link theory to practice. The intern should be engaged in a specific focus such as the analysis of problems and/or organizational issue or special project within the selected college
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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EDHE 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EDHE 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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EEGR 317 - Electronic Circuits
Four hours.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EEGR 482 - Introduction to Cryptography
Three hours.
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EEGR 503 - Communications Theory
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts in communication theory. It includes an introduction to analog AM and FM modulation, digital modulation, baseband and bandpass digital communication, communication link analysis, channel coding, modulation and coding trade-offs.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 505 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Computational Methods
Three hours.
3 Credits
Advanced math topics including matrix analysis, vector and tensor calculus and complex variables. Infinite series expansions and their use as solutions of variable coefficient differential equations. Partial differential equations, nonlinear differential equations and systems of differential equations.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 507 - Applied Probability and Statistical Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
Modeling and analysis of random processes. Random variables, transforms, and their probability laws will be covered Probability assessment and decision analysis. Applications using numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 508 - Advanced Linear Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course focuses on fundamental concepts for the analysis of linear systems in the discrete and continuous domains. Matrix representations of linear operators, eigenvector-eigenvalue analysis, and the Cayley-Hamilton theorem will be covered.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 510 - Communications Networks
Three hours.
3 Credits
An introduction to communication networks. Includes the OSI layering model of networks with emphasis on the physical, data link, and network layers; and network topologies. Introduction to a variety of networks, including Ethernet, wireless LAN, and cellular.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 520 - Digital Image Processing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course covers topics relevant to the understanding, feature extraction, and modification of images. Topics include 2-D system theory, image transforms, image analysis, image enhancement and restoration, image coding, automatic pattern recognition, image processing hardware and software.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 521 - Digital Signal Processing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an emphasis on applications of digital signal processing. It includes the theory and application of the discrete Fourier transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Sampling, Quantization, and Digital filter design.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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EEGR 522 - Digital Signal & Speech Processing
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course covers of digital signal processing and an introduction to techniques for speech signal processing. Includes: linear predictive coding (LPC), pattern recognition, compression, speech physiology, and other topics of interest.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 524 - Introduction to RADAR
Three hours.
3 Credits
A course in the fundamentals of radar system engineering. The radar range equation, radar transmitters, antennas, and receivers are covered. Concepts of matched filtering, pulse compression, and fundamentals of radar target detection in a noise background are discussed.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 531 - Linear Control Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course deals with the analysis of time and frequency response of closed loop systems, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria for stability, Root locus method, and System specifications.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 532 - Microwave Transmission
Three hours.
3 Credits
A course in the fundamental concepts of Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation, network analysis, and design principles. Topics include planar transmission lines, bipolar and field effect transistors, dielectric resonators, low-noise amplifiers, transistor oscillators, PIN diode control circuits and monolithic integrated circuits.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EEGR 534 - Microwave System and Components
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides the practical aspects of microwave systems and components. Overview of communication and radar systems is followed by detailed analysis of key components. Topics include linear and nonlinear characteristics of individual components and their relationship to system performance.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EEGR 535 - Active Microwave Circuit Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will provide a brief overview of Smith Charts and transmission line theory, microstrip lines, and impedance matching. It will introduce power gain equations, stability considerations, and solid-state microwave circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, active mixers, attenuators, and frequency multipliers.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EEGR 536 - Antenna Theory and Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course deals with the analysis and design of basic antenna structures such as linear dipoles, antenna arrays, horns, and patch antennas. Computer-aided design software will be used to optimize antenna performance, placement of feeds, and gain.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EEGR 537 - Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
A course in the design and analysis of radio-frequency integrated circuits using state-of-the-art complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) and bipolar technologies. It focuses on system-level trade-offs in transceiver design, practical radio-frequency circuit techniques, and a physical understanding of device parasitic components.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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EEGR 540 - Solid State Electronics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will focus on the fundamentals of solid-state physics for electronic materials and devices. Discussion of core topics including three-dimensional bulk material properties and recent developments in low-dimensional semiconductor structures, such as heterostructures, superlattices and quantum wells are covered.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 543 - Introduction to Microwaves
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course deals with electromagnetic wave types, transmission lines and waveguides, Smith Chart, S-parameters, and passive components associated with microwave signals and circuits.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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EEGR 550 - Fundamentals of Energy and Power Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will provide a high-level overview of energy and power from a systems perspective. Major components of power systems and the technical specifications in relation to various industries will be explored.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 551 - Digital Signal Processing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an emphasis on applications of digital signal processing. It includes the theory and application of the discrete Fourier transform, Fast Fourier transform, sampling, quantization, and digital filter design.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 553 - Electric Drives and Machines
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an integrated approach to electric drives and subsystems that make up electric drives: electric machines, power electronics converters, mechanical system requirements, feedback controller design, and the interaction of drives with the utility grid.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 554 - Renewable Energy Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses economic, social, and environmental, policy, and engineering issues related to renewable energy. The renewable systems covered will be solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal, bioenergy, wind, and hydroelectric.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 555 - Advanced Power Electronics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an approach to the design power electronic converters. Topics include state average modeling, inverter design, resonant converters, snubber circuits, and feedback control design.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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EEGR 556 - Modeling and Control Techniques in Power Electronics
Three hours.
3 Credits
The objective of this course is to provide the theory of control technology with various control strategies to effectively control power systems. Microprocessors and control algorithms based on PWM will be investigated in relation to switching devices and feedback control.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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