May 15, 2024  
2016-2017 General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education Technology

  
  • EME 5425 Computer Concepts For School Administrators (3)


    Concepts And Skills In Computer Technology For Principals And School District Administrators. Analysis Of School Computer Needs And Matching Of Products And Techniques To Each Need. Skills In Using Computers For Clerical Support, Financial Records, And Student/personnel Record Keeping.

  
  • EME 5457EME Intro Distance Learn(FSU)


  
  • EME 5603 Instructional Development Of Computer Courseware (3)


    Methods Of Systematically Designing Instructional Materials For The Computer; Overview Of Cai And Cmi Components And Characteristics; Hands-on Use Of Programming Languages Appropriate For Ai And Cmi Development.

  
  • EME 5603E Instructional Design


    Methods Of Systematically Designing Instructional Materials For The Computer; Overview Of Cai And Cmi Components And Characteristics; Hands-on Use Of Programming Languages Appropriate For Ai And Cmi Development.

  
  • EME 6415 Dev Of Comp Courswar


  
  • EME 6635 Desgn Onlin Colborat



Educational Foundation

  
  • EDF 1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3)


    An Introductory Overview Of The History And Development Of The American Education System From Preschool To Higher Education; Philosophies Of Education Underlying The Origin And Development Of Significant Educational Products

  
  • EDF 1005E Intro To Education


    This Is A Survey Course Including Historical, Sociological And Philosophical Foundations Of Education, Governance And Finance Of Education, Educational Policies, Legal Moral And Ethical Issues And The Professional Ism Of Teaching. Students Will Be Provided Information On The Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, And The Professional Educator Competencies.

  
  • EDF 2000 Foundations Of Education


    This Is A Course Derived From Appropriate Test Scores (i.e. Dantes) Approved By The Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit-by-exam Equivalents

  
  • EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators w/ Field Exp. (3)


    Designed To Enable The Student To Learn And Work Effectively In Multi-racial, Multi-cultural, And Multi-ethnic Communities. Through The Examination Of The Self, Communication Skills, And Social History Of Issues Affecting

  
  • EDF 2085E Teaching Diverse Populations (3)


    Designed To Enable The Student To Learn And Work Effectively In Multi-racial, Multi-cultural, And Multi-ethnic Communities. Through The Examination Of The Self, Communication Skills, And Social History Of Issues Affecting

  
  • EDF 3135 The Adolescent Learner (3)


    Examination Of Adolescence As A Period Of Transition In Physical, Emotional, Socio-personal And Intellectual Development, Emphasis On Fostering Positive Growth.

  
  • EDF 3210 The Adolescent Learner (3)


    Examination Of Various Theories Of Psychology And Learning Applied To Education; Implications Of Such Theories For Teaching/learning Activities.

  
  • EDF 3430 Measurement And Evaluation Of Educational Growth (3)


    Emphasis On Evaluation Procedures, Recording Procedures, Reporting Procedures And Student Records.

  
  • EDF 3430E Measurement And Evaluation Of Educational Growth (3)


    Emphasis On Evaluation Procedures, Recording Procedures, Reporting Procedures And Student Records.

  
  • EDF 3512 History And Philosophy Of Education (3)


    An Introduction To The Historical Context Of Significant Educational Products And Processes And The Philosophies Of Education Consonant With Them.

  
  • EDF 3632 Sociological Foundations Of Education (3)


    An Examination Of The Cultural Influences Mediating School Society And The Role Of The Teacher In The Process Of Education.

  
  • EDF 4122 Understd Young Child


  
  • EDF 4210 Edu Psy: Develop Learners


    This Course Is Designed To Introduce Students To Concepts Of Human Development, Learning, And Motivation As Foundations For The Planning And Implementation Of Classroom Instruction. Students Are Expected To Acquire And Use Theoretical Knowledge To Inform Decisions About Strategies For Helping Learners Develop,, Learn And Achieve

  
  • EDF 4686 School-community Relations (3)


    Factors In Community Which Influence Educational Effectiveness; Community As A Resource Center For Teaching; Teacher’s Responsibility For Providing Responsible Leadership In Community And Developing Lay Participation And Com

  
  • EDF 5089 Black And Latino Ed


  
  • EDF 5125 Child Development (3)


    Basic Concepts, Theories, Principles And Methods Of Studying Children. Intensive Study Of Age-level Developmental Characteristics.

  
  • EDF 5136 Adolescent Psychology (3)


    Designed To Produce Teachers Who Can Intelligently Guide The Growth And Development Of Adolescents. Includes Learning Experiences Involving A Study Of The Meaning Of Adolescence In America, The Physical And Psychological Dimensions Of Adolescence And Other Relevant Components.

  
  • EDF 5136E Adolescent Psychology


    Designed To Produce Teachers Who Can Intelligently Guide The Growth And Development Of Adolescents. Includes Learning Experiences Involving A Study Of The Meaning Of Adolescence In America, The Physical And Psychological Dimensions Of Adolescence And Other Relevant Components.

  
  • EDF 5211 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)


    The Role Of Principles Of Psychology In Methods Of Teaching, Formulation Of Objectives, Evaluation Of Learning, And Cognitive Development Of Learners.

  
  • EDF 5219 Modalities Of Learning And Human Development (3)


    Emphasis On Theoretical Bases For Considering The Dimension Of Human Learning And Development, With A Focus On The Interrelationships Among Different Stages Of The Life Span And Among The Physical, Intellectual, Social, And Personality Influences.

  
  • EDF 5287 Instructional Technology (3)


    Applying Instructional System Principles To Learning And Teaching Problems.

  
  • EDF 5400 Elementary Applied Statistics


  
  • EDF 5409 Causal Modeling


  
  • EDF 5434 Testing And Evaluation (3)


    Selection, Administration, Interpretation, And Utilization Of Standardized Tests; Construction Of Tests; Uses Of Tests For Various Purposes.

  
  • 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


 

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