Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

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EDCI 7001 Quantitative Research

A comprehensive overview of inferential and descriptive statistics used to solve research problems. Topics include but are not limited to hypothesis testing, types of data, correlation, chi square, t tests, simple regression models, ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, repeated measures, and multiple regression. Students will be exposed to common statistical software used in education.

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EDCI 7002 Qualitative Research

Introduces students to the field of qualitative research and prepares them in the skills, techniques, and conceptual understanding necessary to complete independent research using qualitative methodologies. Students will practice a variety of approaches to qualitative data collection and analysis.

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EDCI 7003 Philosophical Foundations

A survey of philosophical thought as it relates to the history and institution of education and as it relates to one’s own role and practice in the field.

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EDCI 7004 Psychological Foundations

Exploration of human growth and development through the adult learner with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary theories of Educational psychology. Examines the ways theories of cognition and learning inform instructional theories.

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EDCI 7005 Diversity in Education

An examination of oppressive systems, literature, primary sources, sites, and biographies that inspired the acceptance and appreciation of diversity. Diversity issues are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated for ideological, cultural, political, economic, and educational delivery systems. Includes an investigation of the historical, cultural, social, economic, and political factors that lead ordinary citizens to join together as a collective group to promote social change and reform.

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EDCI 7741 Collaborative Cultur-Educ Chng

Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction Degree Program.

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EDCI 7742 Intellectual Inquiry-Edu Chnge

Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction Degree Program, satisfactory completion of EDCI 7741 and 7743.

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EDCI 7743 Critical Inquiry-Prof Practice

Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S.Curriculum & Instruction Degree Program; satisfactory completion of EDCI 7741 and 7742.

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EDCI 7744 Educators as Change Agents

Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction Degree Program; satisfactory completion of EDCI 7741, 7742, & 7743.

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EDCI 7745 Architects-Authen Lrning Commu

Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction Degree Program; satisfactory completion of EDCI 7741, 7742, 7743, & 7744.

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