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ECO 381 - Sustainable Development Principles and Policy
The principles of sustainable development are investigated and considered against a number of ethical and philosophical concepts. Possible ecological, economic and social criteria for evaluating development proposals against those principles are surveyed. Selected issues relevant to Maine are evaluated by sustainable development criteria.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Ethics Requirements.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy
This course presents the economics of energy supply and use and the consequences for environmental quality, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development. A variety of energy types are examined including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a range of renewable energy technologies including biomass, hydro, solar, and wind power. The effects of energy on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change, on air and water quality, and on human health are considered along with policies to mitigate these effects such as carbon prices, emissions targets, efficiency requirements and investments, and renewable portfolio standards. The effects of import dependence and indigenous resource development on energy security and regional economic growth and development are assessed. Alternative future energy paths are developed that are consistent with environmental stewardship, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121, or ECO 410.
Credits: 3
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ECO 410 - Accelerated Introductory Economics
An accelerated presentation of the fundamental elements of micro- and macroeconomic theory. Microeconomic topics include consumer and firm behavior, structure and functioning of purely competitive markets, and alternative market structures. Macroeconomic topics include financial system structure, measurement of aggregate economic activity and determinants of economic growth, economic fluctuations, and stabilization policies.
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree or Junior/Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25, or permission
Credits: 3
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ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus
Advanced study of consumer behavior, markets, and distribution of goods and resources. This course may be substitued for ECO 350, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 and either ECO 280 or MAT 126, or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 422 - Rural Economic Development
The principles of economic and social development as applied to communities are examined with emphasis on the roles, goals and tools of community development practitioners and the economics of the community.
Prerequisites: C- in either ECO 120 or ECO 100, or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other socio-political institutions.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 449 - International Trade
An examination of the microeconomics foundations of international trade, including the historical evolution of theories that explain the international exchange of goods and services. Focus will be on the “real trade theory” and on major emerging policy issues in international trade, including growth in the volume of international trade and the benefits and costs of the removal of trade barriers through international trade agreements.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 450 - International Environmental Economics and Policy
International environmental economics and policy uses an economic framework to examine the reasons behind, and methods to solve, conflicts between economic development and growth, trade, and the environment. It then explores the processes of international policy development: identifying problems, designing and negotiating solutions, and implementing policies to change national behavior.
Prerequisites: MAT 115, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, orequivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 458 - Managerial Economics
Fundamental economic concepts and tools related to the management of resource based businesses. Managerial decision making in the food production and processing, marine and similar resource-based business is emphasized. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: ECO 420 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 466 - Internet Marketing for Small Business
An introduction to Internet marketing principles and practices for small businesses. Focuses on the functioning of the Internet as a marketing medium, developing Web sites that contribute to a business’s goals, and effective strategies for integrating the Internet into a firm’s marketing plan. Web-based Lec 0 or classroom-based Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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ECO 470 - Topics in Economics
Includes readings, research, and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: ECO 321 and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 471 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
Covers public expenditure theory, principles of taxation, the federal budget and alternative budget policies, federal tax policy, fiscal policy for stabilization, federal debt.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: ECO 350 or ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 473 - Economic and Policy Applications of GIS
Provides an introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers methods for managing, visualizing, and analyzing spatial data. Emphasis is given to how social scientists employ GIS to study the interactions between humans and the natural environment. Recitations will include hands-on experience working with relevant spatial data and spatial analysis software.
Prerequisites: COS 102, COS 103 and COS 104 or equivalent; MAT 215 or MAT 232 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECO 475 - Industrial Organization
Explores the relationship between market structure, conduct and performance. Development of a general analytical framework to assess performance in existing markets and evaluation of current public policy on this basis.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 477 - Economics of Environmental and Resource Management
A study of the major problems in environmental and resource economics. Examines sources of market failure and centralized and decentralized regulatory responses, techniques for valuing non-market goods and optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 479 - Land Use Planning
Principles of planning for coordinated use and development of the land resource base. Survey of emerging concepts and problems that relate to land use policies and control measures. Emphasis on economics, legal, institutional, and social issues.
Credits: 3
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ECO 480 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Mathematics used as a language in presenting concepts of economic theory.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 321, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and C- or better in MAT 126 or ECO 280.
Credits: 3
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ECO 485 - Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics
Surveys the application of probability and statistics to economic problems. Emphasis on construction and testing of economic hypotheses. Practical application of regression techniques, including use of computer, occupies second half of course. Strong algebra skills required.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 215 or MAT 232, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 321 or ECO 420.
Credits: 3 - 4
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ECO 488 - Quantitative Analysis and Forecasting
An examination of quantitative techniques for managerial decision making in resource-based industries.
Credits: 3
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ECO 489 - Senior Seminar
A writing intensive and discussion based course focusing on current economic problems. Students are required to prepare a major research paper and presentation in conjunction with the instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: Major in Economics (BA or BS), or Financial Economics; and Senior Standing and a grade of C- or better in ECO 321 and ECO 350 (or ECO 420), or permission of the instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3
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ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics
Supervised employment in either the public or private sector. Requirements include initial proposal showing relevance of job and final report or paper.
Prerequisites: 400-level economics course in relevant area of work.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3
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ECO 497 - Independent Studies
Analysis of current problems in resource economics and policy, and community development. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 499 - Readings in Economics
Supervised readings or research in topics not covered by regular course offerings. Offered at student request. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisites: ECO 321, Junior or Senior Standing, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 511 - Macroeconomic Theory
An examination of the development of modern economic analysis with regard to employment, income distribution, and stabilization policies.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 514 - Microeconomic Theory
Examination of modern economic theory with applications; topics include consumer, producer and market behavior.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and a B or better in ECO 420
Credits: 3
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ECO 515 - Advanced Microeconomics
Examination of advanced topics in microeconomics, with special emphasis on game theory and applications of game theory to issues in industrial organization, international trade, labor economics, and environmental economics. Detailed treatment of other topics including asymmetric information, market failure, signaling, principal-agent problems, and uncertainty. (This course is identical to REP 515.)
Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or better in ECO 514 or REP 514 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 524 - Advanced International Finance
Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies, economic integration, and global monetary issues. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in ECO 321, or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 525 - Advanced Topics in Economic Development
Presents concepts, tools and models in contemporary economic theory relevant to development problems. Also explores applications to public policy. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites: ECO 321 and a grade of B or better in ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 527 - State and Local Economic Analysis
Analysis and measurement of changes in state and local economies. Emphasis on analytical tools, such as input - output modeling.
Prerequisites: ECO 420 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 530 - Econometrics
Quantitative analysis of structural economic models, forecasting and policy analysis; statistical inference and data analysis, general linear statistical model specification, estimation, and hypothesis testing, univariate time-series analysis, and estimation and use of simultaneous equation models. Practical application of econometric models through computer exercises.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and MAT 215 or MAT 232 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 531 - Advanced Econometrics and Applications
Second of a two course sequence. Econometric models and techniques used in applied research; spatial data; panel data; nonlinear estimation; qualitative dependent variables; and limited dependent variables. (This course is identical to REP 531.)
Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or better in ECO 530 or REP 530 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 545 - Advanced Regional Economics
Theories of the development of subnational economic regions, principally in the United States. Factors that influence firm and household interregional location and migration decisions. The impact of public policy on growth and adjustment. Attention to econometric evidence is emphasized. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites: ECO 514 or REP 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 565 - Graduate Economics Practicum
Presents material on conducting and presenting economic research, with an emphasis on application to economic policy. Requires completion and presentation of a substantial research project.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 571 - Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics I
Benefit-cost analysis of public projects and valuation of non-market benefits and costs.
Prerequisites: ECO 514 or REP 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 572 - Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics II
Economic analysis of centralized and decentralized regulation of markets with externalities and public goods. Optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
Prerequisites: ECO 514 or REP 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 581 - Modeling Sustainability
This skills-based course in the modeling of social-ecological systems, focuses providing students all the conceptual and computational tools they need to design, modify, test and build agent-based models of socio-ecological systems. It draws inspiration and theoretical perspectives from research on common pool resource dynamics, human cooperation, evolutionary game theory, and complex adaptive systems. Students will use the free, cross-platform modeling system called NetLogo to explore the dynamics of models, critique these models, modify and extend them. The semester’s work will be cumulative, and build toward student-authored socio-ecological systems models. Students will be encouraged to connect their models to either local socio-ecological systems or to socio-ecological research conducted on campus.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 582 - The Human Dimensions of Global Change
Examines human activities that alter the earth’s environment, the driving forces of those activities and the human responses and expectations of global change. Helps students describe and understand the human role in causing environmental change, the consequences of these changes for society and possible policy options for society.
Credits: 3
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ECO 590 - Advanced Topics in Economics
Theoretical and empirical analysis of one or more major economic policy issues.
Prerequisites: ECO 321 and a grade of B or better in ECO 420.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3
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ECO 593 - Graduate Seminar
Analysis of current problems in community development, resource use, management. Emphasis on economic and social effects. Problem areas vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 595 - Graduate Internship in Economics
Limited to graduate students who choose the internship option. Internships in public or private institutions in situations requiring application of economic theories and methodologies. Written reports are required.
Prerequisites: Prior approval of student’s graduate committee.
Credits: 3 - 6
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ECO 597 - Independent Studies
Analysis of current problems in resource economics and policy and community development. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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ECP 225 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing I
Technical writing course for Civil Engineers with focus on employment documents, informal proposal, individual research paper, oral presentations of research paper and group project report. Reports are also submitted to CIE 225. Lec 1. (Spring)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when taken with CIE 225.
Prerequisites: Civil Engineering major or permission. Corequisite: CIE 225.
Credits: 1
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ECP 403 - Technical Writing Workshop for Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project
Consists of supervised workshops and exercises designed to assist students in preparing the technical documents required in ECE 403, Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project. Students will review and revise their work, as well as complete exercises that will emphasize the technical writing skills they will need in the classroom and on the job.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisite: ECE 403.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 1
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ECP 411 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing III
Technical writing laboratory for civil engineering seniors that culminates in the capstone report. The topics covered include correspondence, report writing, document design and management, and professional writing style. Most assignments are prepared and submitted by project teams, which meet frequently with the instructor. Reports are also submitted to CIE 411.
Together with ECP 225 and ECP 413, this course satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisites: Corequisite: CIE 411
Credits: 1
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ECP 413 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing II
Technical writing course for civil engineers with focus on preparing persuasive professional documents and a significant proposal. Reports are also submitted to CIE 413. Lec 1. (Spring).
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive when taken with CIE 413.
Prerequisites: Civil Engineering major or permission. Corequisite: CIE 413.
Credits: 1
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EDA 521 - Evaluation of Instruction
A basic course for elementary and secondary school teachers. Emphasis on utilizing various strategies of evaluation in classroom and school.
Prerequisites: EDB 202 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDA 570 - Models of Educational Evaluation
A study of the different models of educational evaluation including procedures for designing and implementing both formative and summative evaluation studies.
Prerequisites: EDA 520 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDB 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society
An interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the school-society relationship in the United States. Participants examine their own and others’ assumptions about multiculturalism, globalization, and the political, economic, ecological, social, ethical and academic purposes that shape teaching and learning in the twenty-first century.
Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions and the Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood option, Art and Music Education majors only or Education minors only.
Credits: 3
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EDB 204 - The Teaching Process
Examines procedures of instructional planning, including improved use of small groups, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials; measurement, evaluation, and reporting of pupil learning. Prerequisite to student teaching in all regular undergraduate programs.
Prerequisites: Elementary or secondary education majors or minor in elementary or secondary education or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDB 221 - Educational Psychology
A scientific study of human development, learning, cognition and teaching. Emphasis on theory and research and their application to educational problems.
Prerequisites: PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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EDC 524 - Curriculum and Organization of Middle Schools and Junior High Schools
A thorough exploration of the educational program for pre and early-adolescents, including growth and development issues, curriculum planning processes, curriculum development in various subject areas and across subjects, and organizational issues.
Credits: 3
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EDC 533 - Dynamics of the Curriculum
Examines problems and issues of curriculum development common to all areas of instruction and all educational levels. Provides an opportunity to acquire concepts and skills which may be applied to the curriculum development process in local school districts.
Prerequisites: EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDC 595 - Leadership in Curriculum Design for Administrators/Supervisors
Role function and practices for the curriculum leader.
Prerequisites: EDC 533 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDG 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience
Students will observe in educational settings social agencies or working with K-12 schools, complete field experience guidelines report and assist teachers and professionals. May be repeated for a total of three credits.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 1-3
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EDG 400 - Field Observation (Activity)
Study of education programs through visits, consultation and appraisal of practices in selected schools, instructional centers, clinics, laboratories and community agencies. Observations are considered in relation to research theory and practice.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisite: To be taken in conjunction with methods course(s).
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 1-6
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EDG 498 - Problems in Education
Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors.
Credits: Ar
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EDG 499 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education
Alternative capstone experience for students who choose not to seek teacher certification prior to graduation and takes the place of the student teaching experience. Students will develop and implement an approved course of study to include the following components: research review; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation. May combine a practicum as part of the course of study within the seminar. Students will draw upon academic and professional course work, examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in approved settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission from Capstone Supervisor.
Credits: 3 - 6
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EDG 595 - Educational Research
Evaluates selected research in education in relation to the appropriateness of the design to the stated purpose of the study. Students select and present research problem with special attention to design and studies related to it.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDG 657 - Educational Practicum (Activity)
Supervised practice in applying professional skills to administration, supervision, science education, social studies, special education and language instruction. Activity will be selected by the student and advisor.
Prerequisites: permission obtained well in advance.
Credits: 1-6
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EDG 691 - Graduate Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship training in supervision, administration, social studies, special education, physical education, science education or another area of interest. Available only to full-time graduate students with permission well in advance of class meeting.
Prerequisites: permission of graduate advisor.
Credits: 2-6
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EDG 693 - Educational Internship
Provides on-the-job experience through special arrangements with cooperating University departments, community agencies, or public schools.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and advisor, obtained well in advance.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 2-6
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EDH 500 - Seminar in Social Context of Education
Considers competing interpretations of the relationships between schools and society, the impact of race, class, and gender on education, and issues of continuity and change in policy and practice.
Credits: 3
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EDH 501 - Social Context of Education
Provides a theoretical framework for analyzing the influences of schools, families, communitites, government policies, society and culture on student learning and classroom interactions, along with exploration of specific illustrativve examples of importance to beginning teachers.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.
Credits: 3
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EDH 540 - Students at Risk and Their Families
Examines the roles of educational personnel in addressing the needs of students at risk in the context of contemporary schooling and family life. Identifies various “at risk” categories. Considers implications for school improvement programs, individual intervention, referrals to community services and community action coalitions.
Credits: 3
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EDH 600 - Seminar: Education in the United States
Provides background in the history, philosophy and issues of modern education.
Credits: 3
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EDH 660 - Historical Roots of U.S. Educational Practice, Policy and Thought
Examination of influences shaping the development of educational practice and policy in the United States, with particular attention to Maine.
Prerequisites: Educational Leadership master’s degree or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDH 662 - Philosophy of Education
Examines the contribution of philosophers to modern education. Analyses of principles and practices of education in relation to philosophic ideals.
Prerequisites: Admitted to a doctoral program in Education or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDM 520 - Teaching in Middle School/Junior High School
Reviews the unique demands that children in grades five through eight place on teachers as a direct result of normal developmental patterns. Focus on specific teaching behaviors that deal effectively with each of these demands, with special attention to problems of peer influences, periodicity of brain growth, and effects of uneven growth patterns.
Prerequisites: teaching experience or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDS 320 - Educational Assessment
The theory and practice of educational assessment. Topics include descriptive statistics; reliability and validity; and designing, scoring, evaluating, and using assessments. Both teacher-made assessments and standardized assessments will be considered.
Prerequisites: Elementary or Secondary Education major or Child Development and Family Relations-Early Childhood Education option major who has been admitted to teacher candidacy.
Credits: 3
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EDS 500 - Directed Readings (area)
Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing and permission.
Credits: Ar
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EDS 510 - Introduction to Educational Research
For graduate students in education and related fields. Topics include: locating educational research reports, abstracting and evaluating sources, understanding statistical symbols, examining inquiry methodology and communicating about research. Designed for consumers of research. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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EDS 520 - Educational Assessment
An introduction to the concepts, principles and practices associated with design and conduct of assesments in education. Teacher-made assessments, standardized achievement tests and large-scale assessments will be considered.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3
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EDS 521 - Statistical Methods in Education I
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to education and human behavior. Emphasis on parametric statistics.
Credits: 3
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EDS 522 - Statistical Methods in Education II
Builds on the statistical foundation provided in EDS 521. Topics include: power analysis, factorial and repeated-measures analysis of variance, multiple regression and factor analysis. Students use statistical software for data analysis.
Prerequisites: EDS 521 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDS 531 - Data Analysis for Education Data Specialists I
This course will focus on the techniques used to aggregate and analyze assessment, attendance, grade, and demographic data. This course will use a series of applied activities designed to expose students to specific software resources (e.g. FileMaker, Excel, Calc) used to aggregate and analyze data. This course will focus on specific procedures in data aggregation as well as teaching students how to select and apply the correct analyses for specific data types.
Prerequisites: EDS 520 and EDS 521 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDS 532 - Data Analysis for Education Data Specialists II
This course expands on the techniques learned in EDS 531 to aggregate and analyze assessment, attendance, grade, and demographic data. This course will use specific software resources (including FileMaker, Excel/Calc, “R”, and/or Minitab) to summarize and analyze data. This course will refine specific procedures learned in EDS 531 for data organization and aggregation as well as teaching students how to select and apply the correct analyses for specific data types. A comprehensive project will require students to combine and analyze multiple years worth of education data and design a school level data analysis. This analysis will summarize achievement, behavior, and attendance trends over time, and will include specific recommendations for how to incorporate these data into curriculum reviews and planning.
Prerequisites: EDS 531.
Credits: 3
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EDS 569 - Seminar in Educational Leadership
Discussion and reports structured around a series of topics on organizational theory, educational leadership practice and a list of readings.
Credits: 3
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EDS 571 - Qualitative Research: Theory, Design and Practice
Examination and use of phenomenological approaches to social science research, emphasizing ethnographic methods in education and human service settings. Field work required.
Prerequisites: EDS 510 or EDG 595, and permission.
Credits: 3
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EDS 572 - Advanced Qualitative Research
Designed for advanced graduate students, this course examines theoretical foundations, methodologies, methods, analysis, interpretation, and writing in qualitative inquiry with an emphasis in education. In-depth fieldwork is a core component of the course.
Prerequisites: EDS 571 or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3
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EDS 600 - Directed Readings (area)
Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.
Prerequisites: Doctoral students in Education and permission.
Credits: 1-6
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EDS 615 - Seminar in Methods of Teaching
Discussions and reports on specific problems in the area of teaching.
Prerequisites: a basic course in methods or a year of teaching experience.
Credits: 3
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EDS 642 - Seminar in School Leadership
Considers problems related to the leadership of individual schools.
Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Leadership program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDS 643 - Seminar in School District Leadership
Considers specific problems related to curriculum coordination, special education and superintendency.
Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Leadership program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDS 645 - Seminar in Teacher Leadership
Analysis of the structural, political, relational and cultural constraints impinging on teachers as leaders. Examination of effective teacher leadership practices in classrooms, mentoring situations, collegial and collaborative relationships, professional development, site-based decision-making.
Credits: 3
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EDS 676 - Doctoral Seminar in Educational Administration
Examines major theoretical perspectives on the organization of education systems. Students develop research questions and a writing style appropriate for doctoral level work. Required for doctoral students in educational administration.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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EDS 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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EDT 400 - Computers in Education
An introduction for students majoring in education. Nature and use of the computer and its impact on the curriculum and other areas of education are studied. Laboratory experience in developing practical programs using the computer included.
Prerequisites: Elementary or Secondary Education major or Child Development and Family Relations-Early Childhood Education option or Kinesiology and Physical Education-Exercise Science or Administration option or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDT 520 - Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology
Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms. Examines tool applications (WD, DB, SS and Telecommunications), multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways these support learning.
Credits: 3
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EDT 522 - Methods of Teaching with Computer Technology - M.A.T.
Provides practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms.. Examines tool applications, multimedia and categories of software. Explores ways these support learning.
Prerequisites: Degree Students in Master of Arts in Teaching Program.
Credits: 3
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EDT 525 - Using the Educational Web
Introduces methods and models of using the Internet effectively for PK-adult education. Includes emerging Web 2.0 and 3.0 technologies.
Credits: 3
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EDT 527 - Networking and Troubleshooting Basics for Educators
The basics of networking and troubleshooting for designing, building and managing a Local Area Network (LAN) in a classroom environment.
Prerequisites: EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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EDT 529 - Advanced Networking and Troubleshooting
Provides participants with the advanced capabilities needed for the position of an educational technology coordinator. An in-depth knowledge of network behavior and problems leads to the skills needed to isolate and solve security and advanced application problems. Course work is based on theory, class exercises and “on-line” labs, which will allow students to manage and manipulate hardware remotely.
Prerequisites: EDT 527
Credits: 3
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EDT 530 - Introduction to Hypermedia in Education
Presents hypermedia tools for Macintosh and/or PC platforms. Emphasizes writing code for Hypermedia applications.
Prerequisites: EDT 400 or EDT 520.
Credits: 3
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