Courses Offered

The following courses begin on 5/23/22:

EDFOUND 703 Designing Digital Learning in the Field-Web based

The purpose of this course is to apply knowledge of theories and models of instructional design to analyze the systematic design and development of learning systems and to apply the process in solving instructional problems. In this three-credit course students will work with a mentor and subject-matter expert to design a digital learning experience.

EDFOUND 780 Reading, Analyzing, and Evaluating Educational Research-Hybrid

The course provides practicing teachers with background in the processes of reading, analyzing, and evaluating research in the field of education. The emphasis is on development of skills in understanding how educational research is conducted, and in knowledge and skills needed to evaluate research writing in educational journals.

COMM 780 Written Communication for Diverse Audiences-Web based

The focus of this course is to hone advanced written communication skills for professional communicators. Students will create various forms of writing for the communication profession such as grants, white pages, reports, features, fund solicitations, relationship-building pieces, advertising copy, image branding and training materials. The course will include practice in targeting content for the needs of diverse audiences.

MATH 624 Advanced Topics in Geometry and Trigonometry-Web based

The course material is centered around concepts in geometry and trigonometry including geometric transformations in 2 and 3 dimensions, their representations by matrices, and equations with complex numbers. Metric spaces, minimum distance problems, quadratic, arithmetic, geometric, harmonic means. Area, volume and geometric probability. Multiple representations of the trigonometric functions and their identities. An individual research project is to be completed.

These courses begin on 6/13/22:

ENGLISH 679 Central Concepts in Composition Theory-Web based

Writing is a complicated venture that takes various forms depending on purpose, audience, etc. But, there is also a science to how and why writing happens. This course will introduce you to foundational and current theories of composition/writing to enhance your writing abilities and, if you are an educator, enhance your ability to teach writing.

SPECED 700 Legal Foundations of Special Education-Web based

The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth graduate level theoretical foundation of the field of special education. Historical trends and current issues in the field of special education will be explored with an emphasis upon the impact these issues have on current practice. Current special education law and its interaction with practice will also be explored.

 These courses begin on 7/5/22:

ENGLISH 680 Foundations of English Composition-Web based

This course will cover various methods of developing and organizing composition curriculum, including concepts of design and assignment types. Successful completion of the course will help you to: (1) Understand the field of composition studies, (2) Understand and apply practices for effective writing, (3) Hone your writing skills, (4) Hone your teaching skills, and (5) Design learning activities and course documents that scaffold writing instruction.

MATH 649 Probability and Statistical Inference-Web based

Foundations associated with quantifying and modeling chance and randomness with a focus on the role probability plays in statistical inference. Topics include set theory, combinatorics, random variables, selected discrete and continuous probability distributions, probability distributions for commonly used statistics, and the logic and applied use of probability in formulating and conducting hypothesis tests.

The following courses begin 9/6/22:

COMM 720 Strategic Planning-Web based

This course emphasizes applying theory as a basis for communication planning, especially identifying strategies. Media effect theories for digital, social media and traditional media will be discussed. Course participants will study the application of these theories to develop a strategic communication plan that incorporates digital media, social media and traditional media and blends their use to optimal impact.

The following courses begin 10/31/22:

COMM 712 Crisis Communication-Web based

Theory and practice in composition and analysis of crisis communication plans. How to strategically compose and deliver theory-grounded persuasive messages during a crisis, as well as how to accurately assess effectiveness of messages among increasingly diverse stakeholders. How to justify different platforms for crisis message delivery. Crisis case studies in government, non-profit, entertainment, sports and corporate contexts.

COMM 745 Practicing Advocacy and Influence-web based

The focus of this course is on strategies and techniques to advocate for diverse groups and effectively influence various stakeholders. The course will examine platforms for advocacy and influence including face to face interaction, traditional media, and social/digital media and their effectiveness in various contexts.