May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate School Course Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate School Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRIM 5650 - Research Methods (3)


    Prerequisites: CRIM 5010 , CRIM 5610 . This course serves to develop the student’s research skills with an emphasis on the art and science of discovery, research design and problem solving. Analytical and critical thinking are essential to this course which includes the practical experience of linking theory to the collection and analysis of data in criminal justice problem solving.


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  • CRIM 5900 - Thesis (3)


    Under the guidance of faculty, the student will use the proper format and prepare a proposal to conduct original research or a secondary analysis in a selected area in criminal justice. The student will survey related literature, plan, organize/collect and interpret data. The completed thesis must be successfully defended before a selected faculty committee prior to the awarding of credit. Students must be enrolled in this course for the semester they defend their thesis project.


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  • CRIM 5910 - Leadership Analysis and Development (3)


    This course serves to develop the students’ leadership skills and serve as a nexus between management theory and practice. This course will cover a range of issues to include the core values of leadership, leadership practices, workforce development, and contemporary issues.


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  • CRIM 5920 - Criminal Justice Capstone (3)


    Prerequisites: CRIM 5010 , CRIM 5100 , CRIM 5450 , and CRIM 5600 , and a student must have completed at least 21 hours of graduate level coursework. This capstone course is an intensive experience in critical analysis that serves as an alternative to the Thesis option.  Students will integrate content from required and elective coursework to write substantive area papers and produce a related oral presentation on a criminal justice issue, and propose solutions or courses of action for selected issues.  Students will demonstrate their understanding of three areas:  (1) theory, (2) research methods, and (3) criminal justice-related policy.


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Decision Science

  
  • DSC 5200 - Managerial Statistics (3)


    This is a survey course in statistics. Special emphasis is placed on using statistical analysis in managerial decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, topics in probability, random variables and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, statistical sampling, statistical quality control, nonparametric statistics, and regression analysis.


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  • DSC 5530 - Productions and Systems Management (3)


    This course covers issues in the design, planning, and control of the processes by which manufactured goods and services are delivered. Topics include analysis of production processes, forecasting, production planning and control, system design, total quality management, work force management, supply chain management, project management and simulation.


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  • FIN 5050 - Foundation of Finance and Accounting (3)


    Pre- or Co-requisite: Bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Business.  This course is designed to introduce finance and accounting concepts to post graduates students. Topics include a variety of industry-relevant topics including analysis of financial statements, time value of money, financial markets, and risk analysis. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Business. 


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Earth Science

  
  • EASC 5000 - Geomorphic Process (3)


    This course examines the latest research findings on the following topics: composition of the earth, plate tectonics and diastrophism, tectonics and volcanoes, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic processes, variations and characteristics of landforms, weathering, soil formation, geologic history and uniformitarianism, and the geologic time scale. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5010 - Climatology and Meteorology (3)


    This course provides recent research results on cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather conditions, weather patterns and short-range forecasting, the nature and physical factors of climate, geographic patterns of climate, air pollution and climate, structure of the atmosphere, energy and climate, heat transfer processes, atmospheric circulation, causes of clouds and precipitation, and types of climates. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5020 - Water and Mineral Resources (3)


    This course covers current scientific knowledge and research on the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the world’s hydrosphere are provided. It also provides in-depth knowledge of the earth’s natural resources, with a special emphasis on minerals. Among the topics to be examined are: surface waters, oceanic circulation, the hydrologic cycle, submarine topography, chemical substances of seawater; causes, characteristics, and types of ocean waves and tides, shoreline erosion, formation, properties, and identification of minerals; and relationships between rocks and minerals. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5030 - Methods and Techniques of Earth Science (3)


    This course provides an understanding of earth science research frameworks and the manner in which geodata are collected and analyzed. The following topics are covered: (1) THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD – identification, formulation, and testing of hypotheses, theories, and models in geology, meteorology, climatology, and oceanography; (2) STATISTICAL ANALYSES– uses of multivariate statistical techniques in the geosciences; (3) COMPUTER MAPPING– computers and algorithms, raster symbols and surface mapping, raster-mode measurement and analysis, vector symbols, cartometry and map projections, cartographic data structures, computer-assisted map design; (4) GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS – data capture, structuring editing, structure conversion, geometric correction, projection conversion, spatial definition, generalization, enhancement, classification, statistical generation, retrieval, overlaying, display, analytical technique support, and data management;( 5) REMOTE SENSING – scope of remote sensing, the electromagnetic spectrum and basic matter and energy relations, atmospheric windows, power spectra, transmission and interference, sensors and platforms, the variable meaning of resolution, history of satellite sensing, multi-spectral scanning, spectral analysis. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5031 - Astronomy (3)


    The overall objective of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of the universe by examining the findings of recent research on physical principles governing the universe, the structures of the planets and their atmospheres, the solar system, the Milky Way, and remote galaxies. Some of the key topics to be discussed are: Solar System, Stars and Stellar Evolution, Stellar Systems and Motions, Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy, Astronomical Instrumentation and Development, Radio Spectrum Management. 3 credit hours (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5050 - Field Mapping (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program or ABM program for current undergraduates.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. This course is designed to expose DEEGS students to practical skills and techniques necessary to be successful in today’s competitive workforce.  In this course students will engage in fundamentals of geography field research using GIS as the primary tool to solve a problem that students will encounter in their further professional and/or academic careers.  Students will complete a semester long project in which they must produce a map from scratch using a variety of data development and analysis techniques learned in this class and its prerequisites.  Field work will be required during the semester.


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  • EASC 5100 - Earth Sciences Field Methods and Techniques (3)


    This course is aimed at providing students with skills needed to systematically acquire new or raw data within a specific research area. This includes an organized recording or observations made in the field within a defined spatial matrix or research area and the utilization of systems of data classification subject to subsequent processing, presentation, and analysis. The term “methods” describes the overall research framework or design, and techniques refers to the manner in which field data are collected. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5110 - Remote Sensing of Natural Resources (3)


    This course is designed to help students obtain advanced proficiency in geographic information processing by learning how information is obtained about objects without being in direct contact with them. They will learn about specific sensors, such as cameras and multi-spectral scanning systems that are flown on aircraft or spacecraft and how the imagery obtained by those sensors is analyzed optically or digitally to yield valuable information of the earth’s resources. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5120 - Digital Geographic Information Systems (3)


    This course will teach students about the most recent improvements in computer processing of geographic information. Some of those improvements include algorithm development for converting geographic data into computer readable formats, their subsequent storage for modeling, and statistical analysis and the display of maps and models. Students will also learn about the latest methods of research and data symbolization and will become familiar with the practical and theoretical aspects of cartographic communication, design, and construction. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5125 - Raster GIS (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. The different GIS data models (vector and raster) different in not only their file format, but also the nature of data that they intend to represent.  This course will focus on the various types of processing that can be performed on raster data.  This not only includes the precursory tools through Raster Calculator, but also the creation of raster data from proprietary data sources or derived from vector data using a density calculator or interpolation methods.  This course will also explore raster analyses useful to practicing earth and environmental scientists such as landscape modeling, hydrology/groundwater modeling tools and Model Builder.


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  • EASC 5130 - Applied Geospatial Statistics for the Earth Sciences (3)


    Pre- or Co-requisite: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program or ABM program for undergraduates.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. Geospatial statistics provides methods and techniques that permit investigators to create models of spatial phenomena by creating surfaces that can be visualized and analyzed to aid in the interpretation of cultural and environmental interaction.  Exploratory spatial data analysis, structural analysis of surface properties of nearby locations, surface prediction and assessment of modeling results will be covered in this course.


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  • EASC 5200 - Atmospheric Dynamics (3)


    This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the earth’s upper and lower atmosphere, including its general circulation and the physical bases of climate, and the smaller-scale, shorter-term phenomena that describe weather processes. Recent research on natural global chemical cycles of gases and particulates in the earth’s atmosphere are considered, as well as the composition, energetics, and the dynamics of the coupled upper atmospheric system. The course also discusses state-of-the-art knowledge of the sun as it relates to the earth’s upper atmosphere and space environment. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5210 - Lithospheric Movements (3)


    This course will present the latest research on insights into the physical and chemical characteristics and processes that produce such geologic features as hydrocarbon and ore deposits and events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. The focus is primarily on the constitution of the earth’s lithosphere, which includes the upper mantle, crust, continents, and plates. A great deal of emphasis is placed on plate tectonics, which has provided earth scientists with a working model of the earth as a whole. Plate tectonics represents a unifying concept of global structure and composition, it is a fresh context for viewing earth history, and it is also a framework into which to set detailed local geo-science studies. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5220 - Hydrospheric Processes (3)


    Recent research articles in scientific publications are used to improve students’ understanding of the sea and the ocean basins. The emphasis is placed on physical and geologic processes in the ocean. Physical process will include state-of-the-art ideas on oceanic circulation and transport; eddy generation, physical circulation and turbulent mixing on continental shelves; mixing and circulation in estuaries; wind-generated tides and surface and internal waves; diffusion, conduction, convection, and three dimensions turbulence; physical properties of seawater; and circulation and mixing processes in lakes. Geologic processes to be discussed will include: the structure of continental margins, oceanic rise systems and deep sea sedimentary basins; exchanges of heat and chemical elements between seawater and oceanic rocks; tectonic and volcanic activity at mid-ocean ridges; variations in chemicals and minerals in marine sediments; and sediment types as a result of paleo-environmental controls. (Laboratory Required).


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  • EASC 5230 - Environmental Geophysics (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program.  Other participants are based on the permission of the instructor. This course provides an introduction to the application of physics to study of earth science problems.  Lectures will cover some basic foundation theory to facilitate use of various geophysical techniques, e.g., seismic refraction, seismic reflection, gravity, and magnetics.  Laboratories will reinforce topics covered in lectures and will focus on solving applied problems in the environmental and resource exploration fields.  In addition to computer modeling, some laboratories will involve students using field geophysical equipment to collect, process and interpret their own data.


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  • EASC 5240 - Minerals, Energy and Environment (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. This is a graduate level introductory course into science of the processes responsible for the formation of economic-grade ore deposits and societal and environmental implications of their exploitation.  Special emphasis will be placed on water-related impacts of energy production and current energy and mineral extraction related environmental issues in North Carolina, such as, among others, natural gas extraction by hydrofracking, regulation of coal combustion waste, and prospect of offshore drilling.


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  • EASC 5250 - US Environmental Policy and Regulation (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. This course is a study of the major legal, regulatory, and policy framework that emcompasses environmental programs and projects in the United States and with international political, commercial, and non-governmental institutions.  This course will maintain a dual focus on (a) the legal and regulatory aspects of environmental regulation and (b) the specific geographic and social features of actual cases in which regulations and policy are used.  We will review the architecture of US environmental law in depth, but also pay attention to the social and environmental context into which such laws and regulations must enter in order to be effective.


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  • EASC 5400 - Science of Climate Change (3)


    Pre- or Co-requisite: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program or ABM program for undergraduates.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. Science of climate change provides the fundamentals needed for understanding the Earth’s climate and its variability.  The emphasis is placed on interactions among four spheres that govern the climate system.  Main mechanisms governing climate change in the past, the present and the future are also introduced.  In addition, it will explore effects and consequences of global climate change.


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  • EASC 5450 - Nanotechnology in Environmental Science (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. program.  Other participants made on a case by case basis. This is a graduate course that covers practical applications of nanotechnology concepts in real world cases as well as fundamental science and engineering concepts.  Human activities have induced unexpected environmental consequences since the start of Industrial Ages, and their environmental and health impacts have reached unprecedented extent to the levels of threatening our survival.  Consequently the demand from both academic and industrial sectors for trained groups who can handle the societal challenges in sustainable ways has been increasing.  Among the areas impacted by pollution are hydrosphere and atmosphere including drinking water and air that are essential for the survival of humans as well as other living creatures on Earth.  In this class, with a review on the history of the evolvement of nanotechnology concept, students will learn how nanotechnology concepts are applied locally, regionally and globally relevant real life environmental remediation cases such as coal ash pond spills, filtration of contaminated surface water and groundwater by industrial and agricultural chemicals, and air pollution and remediation.  Students will also learn how industries practice for the reduction of exposure level before contaminants are released into the environment and what contingent technologies are available when environmental disaster happens.  Among the exposure reduction methods that will be covered in the class, Sol-Gel method for the synthesis of photocatalytic nanomaterial will be utilized in the lab for students’ direct hands-on experience.  For groundwater remediation, contemporary methods implemented in the state of California and other states with high water demand will be reviewed to better understand how nano concepts are applied to real life cases.  This course will also provide students ample opportunities for making an objective assessment on controversial practices such as hydrofracking and how some potential technical problems may be overcome by contemporary nanotechnology concepts for improving safety and sustainability of the practice.


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  • EASC 5500 - Special Topics in Earth Science (3)


    Prerequisites: Entrance into the Earth Science M.S. Program.  Other participants allowed by permission of the instructor. The knowledge base related to the Earth Sciences is expanding with as new discoveries are being made and new technologies are being utilized to make these discoveries.  This course provides in-depth reviews of selected topics of contemporary interest and importance in the field of Earth Science and allied technologies.  Specific topic selection will be based on faculty skills, industry needs and/or students’ expressed interest.


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  • EASC 5600 - Independent Study (1-6)


    This being an independent study course, the students are expected to work on individual projects as directed. Students should have a clear understanding of the concepts and issues and should be willing and able to work independently. This course will cover advanced topics or topics related to specific research interests. Regular contact with the instructor is required. The course can be repeated; however a maximum of 6 credit hours can be applied to meet graduation requirements.


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  • EASC 5700 - Directed Research (1-6)


    This being a directed research course, the students are expected to work on individual projects as directed. Students should have a clear understanding of the concepts and issues and should be willing and able to work independently under research mentor’s guidance. This course will cover topics related to individual students’ thesis. Regular contact with the instructor is required. The course can be repeated; however a maximum of 6 credit hours can be applied to meet graduation requirements.


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  • EASC 5800 - Internship (3)


    Students must complete a supervised internship in an agency approved by the department. A written analysis demonstrating a mastery of the skills learned must be presented to a faculty committee for approval. The format of this document must meet with standards prescribed by the department.


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  • EASC 5900 - Thesis (1-6)


    Students will develop a research design on an acceptable topic approved by an adviser. The format of the resulting original research must meet the standards set by the department and the Graduate School. The thesis must be successfully defended before a faculty committee. Only 3 credit hours of thesis can be counted towards the degree.


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Economics

  
  • ECON 5015 - Survey of Economics for MBA (3)


    Pre- or Co-requisite: Bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Program in the School of Business.  This course reviews  micro- and macroeconomic concepts.  Microeconomic topics include demand and supply, production and costs, competition, market power, and pricing.  Macroeconomic topics focus on output and growth, unemployment and inflation, money and interest rates, exchange rates and balance of payment and government policies. Enrollment in this course requires permission of the Director of Graduate Program in the School of Business. 


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  • ECON 5540 - Economic Analysis (3)


    This course focuses on the application of economic concepts in individual and business decision making process. Optimization techniques in dealing with maximization of consumer-satisfaction and profit as well as minimization of cost under certain and uncertain conditions are emphasized. It also discusses tools to analyze aggregate economic behavior such as economic growth, money, productivity, inflation, and unemployment.


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Education Administration & Supervision

  
  • EDAM 5110 - School Law for Educational Leadership (3)


    An analysis of federal and state statutory and case law, and the policies, rules, and practices that impact the welfare of students and the operation of schools. Special emphasis is placed on the interconnection between school law and public policy.


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  • EDAM 5120 - Politics, Policy, and Contemporary Issues in Education (3)


    An analysis of political issues, processes, and problems that influence decision-making and policy-making in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Emphasis is on critical readings, attending school board meetings, discussions with principals, superintendents, and written work covering political structures and processes that address the nature of public schools as political entities.


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  • EDAM 5137 OL1 - Equity and Diversity in Education (3)


    This online course addresses the impact of multicultural factors (i.e.., race, ethnicity, gender, religion,sexual orientation, etc..) on student learning. Additionally, it addresses culturally sensitive course design and development, delivery methods and teaching methodologies that are culturally appropriate and provide equity and excellence for all student learners.


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  • EDAM 5210 - Curriculum Leadership and Learning Theory (3)


    A general course focusing on a learning-centered approach to understanding the current theories of teaching and learning and related practices of applied curriculum leadership. Emphasis is placed on the process of deciding upon priorities in the curriculum with regards to curriculum evaluation, curriculum planning, curriculum alignment and revision, and assessment of teacher delivery of designed curricula. Teaching and learning strategies appropriate for diverse cultural student populations are explored as well as leadership that supports student learning.


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  • EDAM 5211 - Curriculum Development and Design (3)


    Prerequisites: EDAM 5210  or permission of the instructor. Explores the process of curriculum development and implementation based on needs assessments, specific goals and objectives, and criterion referenced testing. Integrates a systematic approach to instructional design methodologies, principles, and instructional strategies as a response to the specific cognitive and affective needs of diverse learners. Current instructional design theories and models provide the basis for an understanding of curricular differentiation by content, process, product, effect, and learning environment.


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  • EDAM 5320 - Principles of Education Administration (3)


    An introduction to the basic principles, concepts, theories and practices of education administration. Emphasis is on the literature, case studies, and written work as it relates to school management, societal changes that impact public schools, and school restructuring. Emphasis is also placed on critical readings, clinical experiences, and written work that integrates theory and practice.


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  • EDAM 5330 - Theory and Practice of the Principalship (3)


    The study of significant issues confronting administrators such as safety, funding, best practices, etc. This course examines critical readings and focuses on effective practices of the principal.


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  • EDAM 5350 - Social Justice, Advocacy, and Ethical Leadership (3)


    An exploration of the purposes and principles of social justice, advocacy, and ethical leadership as related to public schools and the legal, socio-political, cultural, and economic contexts in which schools operate. Students are provided a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics and forms of oppression, and afford them an opportunity to engage self-examination regarding “isms” such as racism, sexism, ableism, and classism.


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  • EDAM 5360 - Resource Management and Community Relations (3)


    A study of techniques for developing effective home-school-community relation programs for specific types of schools and communities. Emphasis is on critical readings, field visits, oral reports, and written work that focus on model parental involvement programs and effective school-business partnerships; also a study of the nature and concept of leadership groups. Emphasis is also placed on critical readings, research, interviews, and written work covering school-community partnerships, evaluation, and barriers to effective school-community leadership.


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  • EDAM 5370 - School Finance (3)


    A study of the general distribution and utilization of financial resources for educational purposes. Critical readings, discussions with school finance experts, and written work cover issues of equity, variation in the fiscal situation of states, and other social issues relating to school finance in a culturally diverse society. A review of human resource policies, laws, and practices.


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  • EDAM 5945 - Data Analysis for School Assessments and Accountability (3)


     Data Analysis  for School Assessments and Accountability prepares educators with the knowledge, skill, and the disposition to systematically collect, analyze, and use data to demonstrate effective management of the public school learning mission. The major focus for the course will be to convert raw (school) data to into meaningful information and reports to improve teaching and learning, as well as, school accountability. Other components include learning to track school and student data on electronic databases, and understanding data warehousing to more effectively link multiple data sources to a student. SPSS and Excel software are used for data analyses. 


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  • EDAM 7010 - Internship (3)


    The internship provides an opportunity for skill development in key leadership areas including: administration and supervision, curriculum implementation and assessment, human resources and finance, legal issues, school-community relations, and the day-to-day management of a school. The internship is a full-time, ten month (1,000 hours) endeavor.


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  • EDAM 7110 - Seminar (3)


    MSA candidates are expected to participate in a weekly seminar on campus, develop an electronic professional portfolio, and participate in related learning opportunities.


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Education Curriculum & Instruction

  
  • EDCI 5135 - Teachers as Leaders: Practicum (3)


    Prerequisites: EDGR 5130 : Teachers as Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities. The student will apply the techniques of EDGR 5130  while mentoring a colleague, beginning teacher, or student teacher in a school setting. The purpose of the mentoring will be to diagnose and improve the ability of the mentee to provide classroom instruction that results in higher pupil achievement of subject matter and a positive attitude toward learning. While benefiting the mentee, the course primarily serves to enhance the leadership skills of the master teacher.


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  • EDCI 5200 - Current Research and Practice in Literacy for the Elementary Grades (3)


    Students will examine current research, philosophies, and strategies for planning and teaching reading and writing across the curriculum – including improving students’ abilities to read and interpret various types of assessments. A primary focus will be on designing and implementing a classroom literacy program that meets the needs of diverse learners (including exceptional children, culturally diverse children, and English as a Second Language students) through diagnosis, providing appropriate materials and assignments, and integrating the arts.


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  • EDCI 5205 - Current Research and Practice in Literacy for the Middle Grades (3)


    Students will examine current research, philosophies, and strategies for planning and teaching reading and writing across the curriculum – including improving students’ abilities to read and interpret various types of assessments. A primary focus will be on designing and implementing a classroom literacy program that meets the needs of diverse learners (including exceptional children, culturally diverse children, and English as a Second Language students) through diagnosis, providing appropriate materials and assignments, and integrating the arts. Students will investigate reading and writing concerns in their particular content area(s): language arts, social studies, science, and/or mathematics.


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  • EDCI 5221 - Instructional Programs in Mathematics (3)


    A survey of methods to prepare students to teach mathematics in the schools. Special attention is given to strategies for teaching, producing mathematical teaching materials, and developing teaching competencies using the current principles of mathematics. Students will learn to use the N.C. Standard Course of Study and develop systematic instructional programs in mathematics.


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  • EDCI 5300 - Literacy Assessment and Instruction for the Elementary Grades (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEL 5200: Current Research and Practice in Literacy. This course closely examines various formal and informal diagnostic techniques – including performance assessment, authentic assessment, and criterion reference tests. In order to improve children’s literacy skills, corrective/remedial approaches appropriate for both the classroom teacher and the reading specialist will be explored. Assessment strategies will be applied to students with reading and/or writing problems. Each student will test and write a diagnostic report on a child using various methods of assessment.


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  • EDCI 5400 - Curriculum Development and Instructional Expertise for the Elementary Grades in Math and Science K-6 (3)


    An expansion of the knowledge, skills and values of mathematics and science education for elementary teachers. Specific examples of teaching strategies, experiments, demonstrations, research, assessment procedures, and evaluation will be examined. In the course students assume leadership roles in being able to understand and communicate current academic trends and to work as constructive change agents on a variety of levels (one on-one, grade level, school level, system-wide level, state and national level). Through developing and presenting integrated/interdisciplinary units, students learn to develop and provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities for all students.


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  • EDCI 5401 - Curriculum Development and Instructional Expertise for the Elementary Grades in Language Arts and Social Studies K-6 (3)


    An expansion of the knowledge, skills and values of language arts and social studies education for elementary teachers. Specific examples of teaching strategies, experiments, demonstrations, research, assessment procedures, and evaluation will be examined. In the course students assume leadership roles in being able to understand and communicate current academic trends and to work as constructive change agents on a variety of levels (one-on-one, grade level, school level, system-wide level, state and national level). Through developing and presenting integrated/interdisciplinary units, students learn to develop and provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities for all students.


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  • EDCI 5405 - Curriculum Development and Instructional Expertise for the Middle Grades (3)


    Specific examples of teaching strategies, experiments, demonstrations, research, assessment procedures, and evaluation will be examined. In the course students assume leadership roles in being able to understand and communicate current academic trends and to work as constructive change agents on a variety of levels (one-on-one, grade level, school level, system-wide level, state and national level). Through developing and presenting integrated/interdisciplinary units, students learn to develop and provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities for all students. Course activities and projects will be targeted to meet teachers’ areas of licensure.


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  • EDCI 5610 - Middle Grades Language Arts (3)


    This course is designed to develop research-based effective pedagogical practices in the area of Language Arts while enhancing content knowledge of the candidate.  Candidates will use current planning processes (e.g., Universal Design for Learning and Understanding by Design) to ensure a cohesive plan, clearly aligned implementation, and well-designed assessment.  Field experiences provide an opportunity to work with a master teacher to plan a Curriculum Inquiry Project that will be implemented during the internship.  Additionally, like professional educators, candidates will systematically engage in focused reflection–linking the course knowledge and pedagogy with current classroom practices during field experiences.  The course will also enable the candidate to effect positive change with Language Arts in a Middle-School.  Field Observation hours are also required.


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  • EDCI 5620 - Middle Grades Social Studies (3)


    This course is designed to develop skills that will enable the candidate to effect positive change within Mathematics in a Middle School.  Candidates will analyze effective teaching practices in mathematics, use effective communication skills and serve as a resource in curriculum decisions (including development of materials) and classroom management strategies.  Throughout the course the candidate will reflect upon his/her own philosophies, skills, and practices in learning, teaching, and mentoring.  In addition, through field experiences at a middle school, candidates will complete a curriculum inquiry plan.  Field Observation hours are also required.


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  • EDCI 5630 - Middle Grades Mathematics (3)


    This course is designed to develop skills that will enable the candidate to effect positive change within Mathematics in a Middle School.  Candidates will analyze effective teaching practices in mathematics, use effective communication skills and serve as a resource in curriculum decisions (including development of materials) and classroom management strategies.  Throughout the course the candidate will reflect upon his/her own philosophies, skills, and practices in learning, teaching, and mentoring.  In addition, through field experience at a middle school, candidates will complete a curriculum inquiry plan.  Field Observation hours are also required.


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  • EDCI 5640 - Middle Grades Science (3)


    This course is designed to develop skills that will enable the candidate to effect positive change within Science in a Middle School.  Candidates will analyze effective teaching practices in science, use effective communication skills and serve as a resource in curriculum decisions (including development of materials) and classroom management strategies.  Throughout the course the candidate will reflect upon his/her own philosophies, skills, and practices in learning, teaching, and mentoring.  In addition, through field experiences at a middle school, candidates will complete a curriculum inquiry project.  Field Observation hours are also required.


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  • EDCI 5660 - Middle Grades Internship (3)


    This course is the student teaching internship component of the Master of Arts Middle Grades Program.  The internship provides an opportunity for the intern to gradually assume the responsibilities of a classroom teacher, while working closely with a cooperating teacher.


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  • EDEC 5625 - Teach K-12 Students with Special Needs (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620 . An introduction to instructional planning and educational programs with development of lesson plans, unit plans and strategies for large and small group instruction.  Students will learn effective teaching approaches in reading, math, written language and content areas for students with special needs.


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  • EDEC 5651 - Orientation to Early Intervention and the Adapted Curriculum (3)


    This course is designed to provide a historical perspective and philosophical base to early intervention strategies and the adapted curriculum.  Candidates will evaluate the characteristic and etiology of disabling, at-risk conditions associated with moderate to severe intellectual disorders, Down syndrome, moderate to severe autism, Fragile X syndrome, multiple disabilities, medically fragile students and other developmental disabilities.


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  • EDEC 5810 - Transition for Early Intervention and the Adapted Curriculum (3)


    This course is designed to address issues in transition for young children, youth and young adults with severe disabilities.  Topics such as self-determination, development and implementation of a transition plan post-secondary opportunities including education and community-based instruction, and vocational environments with an emphasis in family and community involvement.


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  • EDEC 5870 - Seminar for the Adapted Curriculum (3)


    This course is designed to allow candidates to critically examine current and emerging research on a range of strategies for serving students served by an adapted curriculum with an emphasis on acquisition of specific advanced techniques.  Seminar candidates will analyze and discuss current research literature in the field of special education and the adapted curriculum.  In addition to the in-depth readings on topics from major journals, candidates will design, implement, and evaluate a behavior support project derived from functional assessment and RTI strategies.  Maintenance of skills and incorporating individually designed crisis intervention procedures will also be evaluated.


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  • IND 5991 - Interactive Animation Design (3)


    This course focuses on the in-depth study of the principles and techniques involved in the design and construction of animation for interactive games. This course is a fundamental course that covers universal design skills (such as graphics, sprites,and animation) that are applied in higher E-Content design courses. 


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  • IND 5992 - Interactive Instructional Design I (3)


    This course is a foundation course in Instructional Design that provides an introduction to the basic systematic approaches involved in the process of Instructional Design for Interactive Application Development.  Candidates will explore Learning Theory, The Domains of Learning, The Basic Linear Model of Instructional Design, Systemic Analytical Methods, and the Construction of Problem-Solving Solutions for a specified environment.


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  • IND 5993 - Interactive Game Design (3)


    This immerses the learner in the principles of gamification, visual programming, and User Interface (UI) design for interactive application design.  Candidates will construct and develop an Interactive Game for instructional purposes.  Game-Based learning in an Online Learning Environment will also be explored.  Major topics include:  Educational Game Theory, Interactive Interface Development for Game Design, and Interactive Courseware Design Principles, Intellectual Property Rights, and Online Delivery Methods.


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  • IND 5994 - Advanced Instructional Design (3)


    This course is the second part of an in-depth immersion in the practice of Instructional Systems Design.  Special emphasis is placed on developing usable theoretical and mathematical models of the Basic Linear Model of Instructional Design for the Formative and Summative Evaluation Phases.  Candidates will focus on measuring and providing a supportive model for the problem-solving solutions created in their initial Instruction Design course.


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  • IND 5995 - Interactive Statistical Methods (3)


    This course places emphasis on understanding statistical concepts and data analysis techniques through the use of hypermedia tools and techniques in an E-learning environment.  Special attention is given to understanding the relationship between statistics and research.  Candidates explore a variety of Hypermedia Instructional Tools in the online learning environment that place emphasis on learning the methods of quantitative inquiry used in the social and behavioral sciences.


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  • IND 5996 - Online Course Design (3)


    This course focuses on the design of an online course using the principles of Instructional and Universal Design.  Candidates will learn to construct and develop the foundational systems and tools that are integral to the interaction and delivery of online instruction for E-Businesses, Corporate and Industry training, and Entrepreneurial endeavors.


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  • IND 5997 - Interactive E-Portfolio Design (3)


    This course is the third part of a yearlong study in Hypermedia Applications with a focus on Interactive E-Portfolio Design.  In this course students will implement Interactive Instructional Design techniques and strategies in an independent application.  The final product produced in this course will be the Interactive Application Interface for a future Interactive E-Portfolio.  Emphasis is placed on End-User Application Access, Categorical Data Directories, User Interface Design, Navigational Tools and Menus, Schema, and Global-Design.


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  • IND 5998 - Online Course Engineering (3)


    This course focuses on learning how to develop content for a course that will be delivered online.  Candidates are required to select a topic and develop online course materials that include:  A Syllabus; Staff Information; Selection of a relevant Text; Hypermedia and Multimedia E-Content for Instructional Delivery; Discussion Board Forum Topics; Internet Links; Online Assessments; and Interactive E-Books for Learning.  In addition, online course systems features will be highlighted and explored.


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  • IND 5999 - Interactive E-Portfolio Engineering (3)


    This course is an in-depth, the fourth and final part of a yearlong study E-Content design.  The final product produced in this course is the required comprehensive Digital Hypermedia Electronic Portfolio for final candidate evaluation for graduation.  Candidates will produce and deliver a cumulative Interactive E-Portfolio that has a Graphic User Interface, an Interactive Navigational Menu, and Hyperlinks to a Categorical Data Directory that contains Artifacts and Evidence from all completed Program Courses.


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Exceptional Education

  
  • EDEC 5151 - Characteristics of Students with Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620 . An introduction to students with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Students will learn to use NCDPI procedures for definition, identification, and placement of students with behavioral, emotional disabilities. Characteristics and etiology defined by DSM categories will be examined along with common interventions and causal factors.


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  • EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments (3)


    An introductory course providing a comprehensive, life-span overview of the field of visual impairments. Examines legal, demographic, historical, and psychosocial perspectives, as well as the various services and programs available. Through demonstrations, simulations, and practical experiences, students will also be exposed to a variety of current adaptive skills, techniques, and devices used by persons with visual impairments.


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  • EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Braille Code (3)


    The purpose of this course is to teach candidates preparing to be teachers of blind students (both adults and children) to read and write literary braille and to interline and proofread students’ work quickly and accurately.  Course examinations address the history of tactile codes, contracted and uncontracted braille, braille transcription and translation, as well as the technologies, techniques, and tools of reading and writing braille.


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  • EDEC 5503 - Braille Transcription (1)


    15-session, course designed for the student already skilled in basic Grade Two Braille. Focuses on tips and techniques for the production of Braille materials in the traditional role of the transcriber. Students completing course are prepared to successfully challenge the Library of Congress Braille transcriber’s requirements and to be confident in a wide variety of work-day/real-world Braille transcribing situations. One-hour credit offered on a Pass/Fail basis.


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  • EDEC 5504 - Specialized Braille Codes (3)


    Participants in the course will demonstrate mastery of the Nemeth Code (braille mathematics) and use of the abacus for teaching mathematics to learners who are blind.  They will complete basic activities in math and science braille formatting, foreign language codes, and music braille.  Participants will achieve a reading rate of at least 30 words per minute in literacy braille.  Candidates must have successfully completed  , or a comparable course, and pass a competency test for Literary Braille.


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  • EDEC 5508 - Technology for the Visually Impaired Learner (3)


    Through didactic and practical instruction, this course enables participants to successfully integrate technological devices into the instructional settings of individuals with visual impairments. Issues of computer literacy are presented, along with the resources for locating, assessing, and adapting current technologies for the unique needs of the visually impaired learner.


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  • EDEC 5511 - Advanced Aspects of Low Vision (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Human Eye (3) , and instructor approval. Advanced studies course providing comprehensive analysis and instruction regarding low vision issues across the life span. Course of study includes the psychological/sociological impact of low vision, advanced assessment, and intervention techniques and strategies, as well as the utilization of optical and non-optical adaptations and devices.


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  • EDEC 5512 - Deaf/Blind & Multiple Disabilities (3)


    Advanced seminar addressing the unique assessment, instructional strategies, and psychological/sociological aspects of multiple disabilities, including deaf/blindness, across the life span. Course develops specific, multidisciplinary team-based intervention strategies including team identification, team assessments, and team intervention methodologies used to meet the individualized needs of persons with multiple disabilities.


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  • EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in Visual Impairments (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5696  or EDEC 5697  or equivalent. An advanced study seminar requiring in-depth reviews, critiques, and research into selected topics of contemporary interest and importance to the field of visual impairments across the life span. Specific seminar topics will be based upon perceived needs of the faculty and/or students’ expressed interests.


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  • EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Human Eye (3)


    Overview of the anatomy, physiology, and pathologies of the human eye as related to visual development and visual functioning. Topics related to functional visual assessments, clinical report interpretations, educational and environmental modifications, intervention strategies, optic systems, and the utilization of low vision devices are also presented. Simulated low vision practical experiences are and integral part of the instruction.


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  • EDEC 5602 - Teaching Braille and Communication Skills (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5502  or equivalent. Concentrates on teaching persons with visual impairments to read and write using the Braille code. Specific teaching methods of Braille instruction are modeled along with the current and developing methods of producing Braille and tactile materials.


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  • EDEC 5603 - Orientation & Mobility for the Classroom Teacher (3)


    Provides an overview of travel concepts, skills, and techniques used by persons with visual impairments. Students also participate in functional experiences using blindfold and low vision simulators while learning the specific skills that allow comfortable interaction with visually impaired individuals. Topics include basic sighted guide, protective techniques, and independent travel skills along with orientation techniques and assessment/referral options.


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  • EDEC 5604 - Problems, Methods, and Materials for Teaching Children with Visual Impairments (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5501  or permission of instructor. Develops skills related to teaching children with visual impairments in a full array of educational settings. Topics include state and federal legislative requirements, assessment and teaching strategies, educational material modifications, and educational program planning. Issues related to direct service provision, consultation roles, and team assessment models are also presented.


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  • EDEC 5605 - Sensory & Motor Development of the Visually Impaired Learner (3-4)


    Explores the typical and atypical development of human sensory and motor systems along with their relationship to concept development, movement, orientation, and mobility. Course topics include sensory and motor assessment procedures, methods for integrating sensory and motor skills, and ways of providing multi-sensory experiences that will enhance travel concepts and abilities.  An additional one credit laboratory hour may be taken for students required to learn the compensatory travel skills necessary for indoor travel of blind children.


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  • EDEC 5606 - Advanced Methods in Orientation and Mobility (4)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5603  and permission of instructor. An advanced practicum course designed to provide the orientation and mobility specialist candidate with observational and practical experience of travel skills and techniques used by persons with visual impairments.  In this course, students participate in travel experiences in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, and become familiar with the processes, skills, and techniques necessary for safe, independent travel without vision.  In addition to the blindfold experiences, students practice the application and teaching of these processes, skills, and techniques, as well as examine theories of advanced orientation and mobility instruction.  This course is individually scheduled with each student or student grouping, with each student participating in a minimum of 95 direct teaching contact hours with the course instructor.


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  • EDEC 5607 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Orientation and Mobility (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5606  and permission of the instructor. A continuation of EDEC 5606  which provides advanced orientation & mobility training as well as specific methods of developing and adapting individualized orientation & mobility assessments, program plans, and service delivery within a variety of instructional environments.


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  • EDEC 5608 - O&M for Individuals with Special Needs (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5606  or instructor permission. Addresses the special travel needs and difficulties of low vision, geriatric, deaf/blind, multi-handicapped, and physically impaired individuals. Special topics are also provided for rural and urban travel, as well as possible cultural and linguistic influences on evaluations and training.


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  • EDEC 5609 - Special Topics in Visual Impairments (3)


    Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Seminar course providing in-depth study of selected topics of contemporary interest to the filed of visual impairments. Topics may include, but are not limited to, grant writing, research, legal issues, and current trends and issues. Specific topic selections will be based on perceived needs of the faculty in conjunction with students’ expressed interests.


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  • EDEC 5620 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)


    A comprehensive overview of the definitions, etiologies, and the biological, psychological, educational and behavioral characteristics of various exceptionalities. Attention will be focused on the historical, philosophical and educational foundations of special education with an emphasis on collaboration and inclusion.


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  • EDEC 5621 - Classroom Management (3)


    This course is designed to give students the skills to structure a classroom environment, set up systematic procedures for implementing academic programs and teach students appropriate classroom behaviors. Students will learn how to involve students in setting up classroom procedures, to provide consistent consequences for student behavior and to help students learn to resolve conflicts responsibly.


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  • EDEC 5622 - Teaching Elementary Students with Special Needs (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620  and EDEC 5671 . An introduction into instructional planning and educational programs at the elementary level with development of lesson plans, unit plans and strategies for large and small group instruction. Students will learn effective teaching approaches in reading, math, written language and content areas for students with special needs.


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  • EDEC 5623 - Teaching Adolescents with Special Needs (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5620  and EDEC 5671 . This course offers an examination and evaluation of curricular models for adolescents with mild to moderate learning problems. Students will learn to make modifications and adaptations in content area classes. Emphasis is placed on teaching learning strategies, transition planning for vocational and postsecondary educational programs, and developing life skills. Students will teach a learning strategy, develop a transition plan and learn strategies for co-teaching and collaboration.


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  • EDEC 5628 - Instructional Reading Strategies for Exceptional Children (3)


    The course will prepare special education teachers to instruct students with special needs in the area of reading. Course topics will focus on the neurological and psychological foundations of reading disabilities. Teachers will learn to use current research to support methods of early identification of reading disabilities and remediation strategies. Educators in the course will learn to use NC Standard Course of Study and systematic research supported reading programs to enhance letter recognition, word identification, vocabulary building, fluency, and comprehension in students with special needs.


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  • EDEC 5630 - Collaborative Planning (3)


    Students will work with other educators in the school and with parents in the development of IEPs. The focus of the class will be on communication and collaboration skills in developing appropriate assessment and educational plans. Methods for providing services in the regular classroom will be examined such as co-teaching, collaborative programs and consultation.


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  • EDEC 5632 - Special Education and Disabilities Law (3)


    This course will provide students with an in depth study of current disabilities and rehabilitation law. Legislation as well as a review of case laws will be addressed. Students will review recent interpretations of IDEA and ADA and the implications for educational practice.


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  • EDEC 5634 - Cultural and Legal Foundations in Special Education (3)


    This course is designed to integrate the student’s classroom experiences with theoretical discussions about the issues of race, class and gender. Students will explore their perceptions of racism, classism and sexism and analyze the impact of these “isms” on actual classroom practices. Students will also develop skills in conflict resolution, intercultural communication, and conducting content analysis of instructional materials.


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  • EDEC 5635 - Current Research, and Program Leadership Issues in Special Education (3)


    Prerequisites: EDGR 5915, EDGR 5925 and methods in specialty area. This course will evaluate current models for providing special education services, review mandated procedures, and examine innovative approaches to service delivery. Outcome data on current models in place in schools will be collected and analyzed.


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  • EDEC 5641 - Methods for Teaching Students with Behavioral/Emotional Disabilities. (3)


    Prerequisites: EDEC 5151  or permission of instructor. This course is designed to prepare teachers to understand and teach students with behavior and emotional problems. Emphasis is placed on learning intervention strategies such as classroom and behavior management techniques, conflict resolution, social skills instruction, and life space intervention. Students will learn to collaborate with students with disabilities and their families in solving behavior problems through use of functional assessments, behavioral plans and IEPs.


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