May 01, 2024  
2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Educational Foundation

  
  • EDF 5443 Assess For Student Learning


  
  • EDF 5443E Assess for Student Learning


    Offer Participants Operational And Experiences In Documentation And Assessment In Pre-k Classrooms. Candidates Will Combine Readings , Analysis Of Experiences In Learning Environments And Field Work To Set Professional Goals

  
  • EDF 5481 Introduction to Educational Research (3)


    Methodology Of Research In Behavioral Sciences, Documentation, Measurement, Data Analysis, And Reporting. Students Evaluate Existing Research And Design New Studies.

  
  • EDF 5543 Philosophical Foundations Of Education (3)


    Major Philosophies Of Education With Emphasis On Developing Skills In Using Tools And Techniques Of Philosophy In Analyzing Education Theories, Concepts, And Issues.

  
  • EDF 5608 Sociological Found Of Edu


    Sociological Foundations Of Education (3) An Examination Of The Significant Socio-cultural Forces Underlying Major Social Problems Confronting American Education. The Focus Will Be On Special Problems Of Rural And Urban Schools As Related To Minority Groups.

  
  • EDF 5735 Research In Educational Comput


  
  • EDF 5735E Research In Educational Computing (3)


    Overview Of Findings On The Effectiveness Of Computers In Instruction; Techniques And Procedures In Conducting Research On Computer Uses In Education; Research Project Required.

  
  • EDF 5971 Master’s Thesis (3-6)


    Student Designs, Conducts, And Reports On An Original Research Project Undertaken With Support Of Thesis Committee. Offered On A Pass-fail Basis, Credit Determined By Student’s Thesis Committee.

  
  • EDF 6074 Comparative Leadership Issues Among Rural, Urban & Suburban Districts (3)


    Comparative Leadership Issues Among Rural, Urban & Suburban Districts (3) Compares issues and trends related to similar and dissimilar factors relative to cultural diversity and equity in rural, urban, and suburban educational environments.

  
  • EDF 6648 Analysis, Planning And Policy


  
  • EDF 6723 Issues In Higher Education And Policy Studies


  
  • EDF 6937 Meta-analysis


    This Course May Be Repeated To A Maximum Of Fifteen Semester Hours. The Course Is Designed For Advanced Students.

  
  • EDF 7489 Meta-analysis


    This Course Covers Conceptual Issues And Analysis Methods Relevant To Research Reviews And Quantitative Synthesis Methods. Students Will Be Introduced To The Issues And Controversies In The Area Of Research Synthesis And To A Set Of Quantitative Procedures For Summarizing Sets Of Related Studies. While The Focus Is Primarily On The Social Sciences, Readings Are Also Drawn From The Medical Literature, Where Much Of The Recent Work On Methods For Synthesis Has Appeared.


Educational Psychology

  
  • EDP 2002 Educational Psychology (3)


  
  • EDP 3002 Educational Psychology (3)


    An Introduction To The Philosophical Underpinnings And Theoretical Framework Of Psychology As It Relates To The Educational Process. The Implications Of Psychological Theories, Concepts, And Principles, Are Discussed In Relations To The Teaching-learning Process In The Multicultural School System. (lecture And Discussion)

  
  • EDP 5216 Thry Lrning Cogtn In


  
  • EDP 5935 Topics In Edu Psychology


    This Course Surveys Major Theories With Respect To Students’ Learning, Motivation, Individual Differences In Abilities, And Development Of Cognitive And Social Skills As They Apply To Instructional Decision-making. The Course Components Are Designed To Provide Students With Knowledge And Skills To Put “research Into Practice,” Thus Balancing Theoretical And Practical Perspectives Of Students’ Learning And Teachers’ Practices


Educational Leadership

  
  • EDA 5051 Overview Of Educational Administration (3)


    Essential Understanding Of Administration In America’s Public Education System. Concepts, Processes, Theories, And Roles Explored.

  
  • EDA 5192 Educational Leadership I


  
  • EDA 5193 Educational Leadership: Instru


    This Course Provides Candidates With A Leadership And Instructional Knowledge Base To Promote A Positive Learning Culture, Conceptualize And Organize An Effective Instructional Program, And Collaborate With Instructional Personnel To Identify Strategies To Improve Student Academic Achievement. Content Also Provides Candidates With Expertise In Utilizing Instructional Supervision Theories And Models Related To Teaching And Learning

  
  • EDA 5195 Educational Leadership II


    This Course Introduces Candidates To Concepts Associated With The Initiation, Implementation, And Institutionalization Of Innovations, Planning Of Change, Policy Decision Making, And The Role Of School Leaders In Establishing Educational Policies

  
  • EDA 5201 School Business Management (3)


    Essential Knowledge And Skills Related To Principles Of Finance And Business Management, Budgetary Practices, Office Management, And Financial Accounting And Reporting.

  
  • EDA 5217 Communication Techinques


    This Course Focuses On The Development Of Candidates’ Communication Skills. Content Provides For Candidates Development Of Effective Written And Oral Communication Skills. Learning Emphasis Is Placed On Understanding And Using Effective Communication Media In Various Situations, Communicating In Clear And Unambiguous Terms, Recognizing The Role Of Communication In The Leadership Capacity, The Development Of Culturally Sensitive Comunication, And The Role Of Communication In Organiztions

  
  • EDA 5218 Appl Leadrshp Theory


  
  • EDA 5219 Human And Fiscal Res In Edu


    Studies Public Education As An Economic And Human Resource Institution With Emphasis On The Relationship Between The Purposes Of Schooling And The Human And Fiscal Resource Allocation Role Of The Principal, Issues Involving Recruitment, Selection And Retention Of School Personnel, As Well As Collective Bargaining, Are Examined As They Relate To State And Federal Law

  
  • EDA 5222 Personnel Administration In Education (3)


    An In-depth Examination Of The Major Components Of Human Resources Administration And Their Relationship To Effective Leadership And Schools. Particular Attention Devoted To Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Induction, Supervision, Staff Development, Collective Bargaining, Technology, And Legal Issues In Personnel Administration.

  
  • EDA 5232 Legal Asp Pub Sch Ad


  
  • EDA 5232 Legal Aspects Of Education (3)


    Issues And Problems Concerning Law And Public Education; Developing Competence In Legal Research; Working With Questions Of Fact, Value, And Policy.

  
  • EDA 5242 School Finance


  
  • EDA 5275 Application Of Technology


    This Course Is Designed To Provide School Leaders With Experiences Enabling An (a) Understanding Of Technologies Capabilities, (b) Applying Technology To Administrative Tasks, And (c) Facilitating Technology Integration Into The Teaching And Learning Process. Course Content Emphasizes The Role Inclusive Of Knowledge And Skills Needed To Plan For Technology In The School Setting, Collaborate With Teachers And Other Technologically Astute Persons And Organizations To Build A Technology Environment, And Support The Professional Development Of Teachers In Technology Use In Their Practice

  
  • EDA 5503 General Organization: Prinncip


  
  • EDA 5510 Principles Of Elementary School Administration (3)


    Competencies Required For School-based Management And Leadership Of Programs For Grades Pre K-6.

  
  • EDA 5530 Principles Of Secondary School Administration (3)


    Skills Needed For Middle School And High School Based Management Leadership For Grades 5-12.

  
  • EDA 5540 Org & Admin Jr Coll


  
  • EDA 5887 Educational Administration


  
  • EDA 5905 Directed Individual Study; Educational Leadership (variable 1-6)


    Prerequisite: Permission Of Instructor Only. Advance Students Who Demonstrate Sufficient Interest And Skills May Be Approved To Take Individual Study In The Area Of Educational Leadership Of No More Than 6 Semester Hours In Their Programs.

  
  • EDA 5930 Seminar Edu Admin


  
  • EDA 5931 Special Topics/seminars


  
  • EDA 5940 Internship In Educational Administration (3)


    Prerequisite: Permission Of The Instructor. Available Through Participating Systems And Supervised By University Personnel As Student Administers Some Aspect Of An Educational Program And Issues In Leadership For Public And Non-public Schools. Periodic Reporting, Classes, And On-campus Conferences Required And Issues In Leadership For Public And Non-public Schools.

  
  • EDA 5973 Thesis in Educational Leadership


  
  • EDA 6061 Effective School Organizations (3)


    Explores means of improving school effectiveness through the study of organizational theory, development of proactive changes according to research, and utilization of best practices.

  
  • EDA 6064 Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings (3)


    This course examines the social, cultural, political, and philosophical contexts of social systems and how systems develop as well as their impact on current issues that affect life-long learning. The relationship between social systems and leadership behavior in teaching/learning organizations is also explored.

  
  • EDA 6065 Sch Brd Relat & Meet


  
  • EDA 6190 Self & Interp Contex


  
  • EDA 6191 Race, Class, And Gender: Policy Issues In Leadership (3)


    Explores The Issues Related To Gender, Race And Class In Relationship To Educational Policies That Effect Leadership In Order To Promote Constructive Change.

  
  • EDA 6195 Diff Leadership Stra


  
  • EDA 6199 Intn’l Per Of Edu Leadership


    This course is a study of Educational Leadership from international and cross-cultural perspectives. It examines how educational leaders in different countries influence change, motivate teachers, develop learning communities, and practice.  The course introduces candidates to the comparative framework used to compare and contrast leadership from cross-cultural perspectives.  The practice of Educational Leadership will be examined in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Caribbean countries. 

  
  • EDA 6205 Strategic Plan Semin


  
  • EDA 6206 Diag/cre Eff Org Div


  
  • EDA 6207 Lead Shar Gover Empo


  
  • EDA 6213 Culturally Revelant Leadership


    This course prepares culturally responsive leaders to attend to the diverse needs of all students.  It is organized with the understanding that school leaders are moral stewards and public intellectuals who reflect notions of instructional accountability.

  
  • EDA 6215 School And Community Relations (3)


    School and Community Relations (3) Explores face-to-face strategies, conventional tools, technological avenues, and other mass media processes for establishing and continuing constructive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and other significant members of the community involved with schools. The course also examines the working relationships with school boards and ways to avoid common obstacles to positive working relationships. Techniques for agenda formation and meeting strategies will also be explored.

  
  • EDA 6215E School & Community Relatio


    A Study Of Philosophy , Principles, Practices Agencies And Organizations Involved In Or Influencing School Community Programs And Initiatives . Special Attention Is Focused On The Role Of School And Community Leaders In Planning And Implementing System-wide And Building-level Communications And Involvement Networks. This Course Will Address The Identification And Utilization Of Community Resources And The Creation Of Family Engagement Partnership, Community Linkages And Collaborative Efforts To Provide For The Educational, Cultural, Health, Lifelong Learning, Vocational And Out-of -school Needs Of Students And Citizens In A Community

  
  • EDA 6216 Leadership & Communication Technologies In Teaching/learning Organizations (3)


    Prepares students to use language effectively to read, write, listen and speak.  Technology, research techniques, and research findings are used to accomplish the course objectives.

  
  • EDA 6216HB Leadership & Communication Technologies In Teaching/learning Organizations (3)


    Prepares Students To Use Language Effectively To Read, Write, Listen And Speak. Technology, Research Techniques, And Research Findings Are Used To Accomplish The Course Objectives.

  
  • EDA 6225 Negoti & Contr Imple


  
  • EDA 6240 Sch Fin & Educ Polic


  
  • EDA 6260 Facilities & Other Auxiliary Services (3)


    Provides Information On The Management Of Internal Funds, Building Renovation And Maintenance, New Construction, Food Service Management, Academic Programs, Athletic Interscholastic Activities, Intramural Activities, Parent Organizations, And Transportation.

  
  • EDA 6271 Computers & Leadership (3)


    Allows Decision-makers To Explore, Select, Use, And Maintain A Variety Of Methods, Software, And Tools That Will Enhance Their Leadership Competencies In Teaching/learning Environments.

  
  • EDA 6276 Research & Data Analysis For Educational Managers (3)


    Reviews And Expands Upon Research Methods And The Analysis Of Data. The Course Focuses On Integrating And Applying These Techniques To Practical Situations As A Means Of Improving Education.

  
  • EDA 6278 Self & Interpersonal Contexts In Teaching/learning Organizations (3)


    Provides A Variety Of Opportunities For Analysis In The Areas Of Self-knowledge, Ethics, Values, And Behavior Tendencies In Organizational Settings. The Constructivist Paradigm Is Used To Provide An Environment Where The Learner Can Participate In Individual And Group Exercises.

  
  • EDA 6288 Sch & Institu Policy


  
  • EDA 6289 Polit & Pol-mak Lo/g


  
  • EDA 6300 Inter, Pri/pub Secto


  
  • EDA 6301 Ovrview Curr Ed Agen


  
  • EDA 6420 Res/data Anal Edu Ma


  
  • EDA 6421 Advanced Research Methods (3)


    Provides The Opportunity For Students To Learn And Apply Appropriate Quantitative Methodologies For Use In Educational Settings.

  
  • EDA 7062 Diagnosing & Creating Effective Organizations (3)


    Investigates the process of determining strengths and weaknesses in organizations and explores ways to use effective leadership and management tools to enhance and/or create effective systems with diverse administration, staff, and clients Candidacy Requirements.

  
  • EDA 7220 Personnel Issues In Adult Education Enterprises (3)


    Explores The Theoretical And Practical Issues That Are Implicated In Organizations In Which Leaders Are Responsible For Adult Learning, Such As Schools, Agencies, And Service Organizations.

  
  • EDA 7223 Sch Dist Gov & Perso


  
  • EDA 7224 Organizational Development And Human Resources (3)


    Provides An In-depth Explorations Of The Sub-constructs Associated With Transformational Leadership. The Relationships Among These Sub-constructs And The Development And Management Of Human Resources Within The Organization Will Be Explored. Emphasis Will Be Placed On The Ways In Which Leader Characteristics And Strategies Impact On The Organizational Change Process.

  
  • EDA 7233 Legal Issue In Educational Policy (3)


    Explores The Legal Issues That Are Fundamental To Educational Policy Such As Religion, Finance, Governance, Race, Disabilities And Gender. The Course Will Stress The Interplay Of Law And Policy, Legal Decision And Educational Practice.

  
  • EDA 7274 Lead & Tech Sch Lead


  
  • EDA 7280 Curriculum & Public Policy (3)


    Explores Theories Of Curriculum And Related Research And Examines How Public Policy Impacts Planning, Implementation, And Evaluation Of Dynamic Curricula.

  
  • EDA 7405 Quantitative Research Methods


    (course Syllabus Must Be Attached) This Course To Introduce Candidates To The Concepts, Methods, And Applications Of Descriptive And Inferetial Statistics. Course Content Will Focus On The Methods And Applications Frequently Encountered In Educational Research. Emphasis Is Placed On The Understanding Of Quantitative Assumptions And Characteristics And Applying Descriptive And Inferential Statistics To Problems In Which Trends Need To Be Described Or Explained

  
  • EDA 7406 Quant Research Method II


    (course Syllabus Must Attached) This Course Is Designed To Prepare Students To Use Quantitative Data Analysis Methods And Tools. Course Content Focuses On Developing And Understanding The Logic Underlying Different Statistical Techniques Along With Their Advantages And Limitations. Attention Is Placed On Analysis Of Variance, Covariance, And Multiple Regression. Data Scenarios Are Presented For Students To Determine Which Multivariate Technique Are Best Suited

  
  • EDA 7415 Qualitative Research Design


    The Course Explores The Elements Of The Qualitative Research Paradigm. Content Focuses On The Asssumptions And The Characteristics Of Qualitative Research. Attention Is Placed On Qualitative Reasearch As An Inquiry Approach That Seeks To Understand Human Phenomenon. In That Regard, The Course Specifies The Data Collection, Data Analysis, And Reporting Procedures (i.e. Research Designed) Used In Qualitative Research.

  
  • EDA 7423 Apply Res Tech Proj


  
  • EDA 7905 Directed Individual Study (3)


    Explores An Area Of Interest Under The Supervision Of A Faculty Member.

  
  • EDA 7930 Special Topics In Leadership (3)


    Provides The Opportunity For The Focused Examination Of Topics That Have Special And/or Current Significance For Students And Faculty In Educational Leadership. The Topics May Vary From Semester To Semester.

  
  • EDA 7935 Res Proposal Seminar


  
  • EDA 7940 Intern Ed Administra


  
  • EDA 7947 Advanced Administrative Internship (3)


    Offers Opportunities For Students To Explore Effective Leadership Styles Under The Supervision Of An Experienced And Effective Educational Leader At An Educational Site. Follow-up Seminars Will Provide Opportunities To Expand Upon These Experiences With Faculty, Co-learners, Leaders Of Business And Industry, And Successful Practitioners In Education

  
  • EDA 7949 Adv Intern N-sch Set


  
  • EDA 7967 Comprehensive Examination


    (course Syllabus Must Be Attached). This Course Is Culminating Activity Leading To The Designation Of Doctorial Candidate(candidacy). Upon Completion Of 54 Semester Hours Of Course Work Candidates Enroll For The Prelimary/comprehensive Examination As Assessment Of Candidates’ Acquisition Of The Discpline’s Knowledge Base And Preparedness To Conduct Research

  
  • EDA 7980 Dissertation (variable 1-6)


    Affords Doctoral Students The Opportunity To Work Continuously With Faculty During The Research And Writing Processes Involved In Completing The Doctoral Dissertation. A Minimum Of 15 Credit Hours Is Required For Dissertation Completion.


Electrical Engineering

  
  • EEL 2140L Netw & Sys Thy Lab


  
  • EEL 3002L Ece Engineering Tool Lab


    This Is An Introductory Laboratory For Students Entering The Electrical And Computer Engineering Programs. The Basic Topics Include: Jab Safety Issues; Solving Engineering Problems Using Software Tools Such As Matlab And Mathematical; Electric Circuit Simulations Using C Software Packages Such As Multisim And Orcad; Electric Circuit Design And Instrumentation; The Proper Use Of Test And Measurement Equipment

  
  • EEL 3003 Introduction To Electrical Engineering (3)


    Prerequisite: MAC 2312  ; PHY 2049; PHY 2049L  Corequisite: EEL 3003L  Introduction To Electrical Engineering Concepts For Non-electrical Engineering Majors. Covers A Broad Range Of Topics Including Basic Circuit Theory, Semiconductor Devices, Instrumentation, Amplifiers, And Machines.

  
  • EEL 3003L Introduction To Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1)


    Prerequisite: MAC 2312 ; PHY 2049; PHY 2049L   Corequisite: EEL 3003   Laboratory In Support Of EEL 3003 . Must Be Taken Concurrently With The First Enrollment In EEL 3003 . Must Be Dropped If EEL 3003  Is Dropped.

  
  • EEL 3021 Stat Topics Elec Egn


  
  • EEL 3111 Introduction To Circuit Analysis (3)


    Prerequisite: MAC 2312  Corequisite: PHY 2049; PHY 2049L ; MAC 3313 Current, Voltage, And Power; Resistors, Inductors, And Capacitors; Network Theorems And Laws; Pharoses; Impedance’s; Sinusoidal Steady-state Analysis.

  
  • EEL 3112 Advanced Circuits With Computers (3)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3111  Corequisite: MAP 3305  Sinusoidal Steady-state Power Analysis; Three-phase Circuits; Operational Amplifier; Transient And Forced Response; Frequency Response; Two-port Networks; Circuit Analysis With Computers.

  
  • EEL 3112L Advanced Circuits With Computers Laboratory (1)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3111  Corequisite: MAP 3305 ; EEL 3112  Instrumentation And Measuring Techniques; Current, Voltage, And Power Measurements; Response Of Passive Circuits; Ac And Dc Design; Computer Applications.

  
  • EEL 3135 Signal And Linear System Analysis (3)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3112 ; MAP 3305 . Classification And Representation Of Signals And Systems; Laplace Transform; Z-transform; Convolution; State Variable Techniques; Stability And Feedback.

  
  • EEL 3216 Fundamentals Of Power Systems (3)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3112 . Introduction To The Fundamentals Of Energy Conversion; Structure Of Power Systems; And Power System Components: Transformers, Rotating Machines, And Transmission Lines. The Operation And Analysis Of Power Systems Are Presented.

  
  • EEL 3220 Electromechanical Dynamics (3)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3112 ; EEL 3472 ; MAP 3305 . Magnetic Circuits; Transformers; Electromagnetic Torques And Induced Voltages; Induction Motors; Synchronous Machines; Dc Motors.

  
  • EEL 3300 Electronics (3)


    Prerequisite: EEL 3112 . Diode Models And Circuits; Dc Biasing Of Bipolar-junction And Field-effect Transistors; Small- And Large-signal Transistor Models; Frequency Analysis Of Single-stage Ac Amplifiers.

  
  
  • EEL 3340L Dig Electronics Lab


 

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