Summer 2021

Theoretical foundations, models, values, and assumptions underlying psychological counseling; cross-cultural perspectives, ethical and legal considerations.

History of the field of counseling and professional identity development for counselors are addressed. Examination of current legal, ethical, and other professional issues in counseling.

Framing the graduate experience for master's students. Examining self and field of professional practice in the context of achieving equity.

The role of the school counselor. An overview of key elements in increasing access to and equity for primary and secondary education for all students.

Issues related to accountability theory and practice in urban education settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Diversity issues in urban educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Theories, principles, and concepts of leadership in urban K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Logic and methods of quantitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Logic and methods of qualitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to EdD students.

Theories and process of career development; principles of career and leisure planning and counseling applicable throughout life.

Various research designs and their appropriateness for addressing different research questions. Threats to validity and other challenges in research. Basic statistical methods and their use. Recommended preparation: beginning statistics course.

Selection and evaluation of media and technologies in support of instructional design based on a survey of current research and recommendations.

Overview of the concepts and procedures for assessment and evaluation of individual and overall performance in various learning environments.

Formulation and design of effective instruction; emphasis on analysis of media characteristics and instrumentation requirements. Duplicates credit in the former EDPT-571.

Students collaboratively design and deliver synchronous and asynchronous online language learning opportunities. Students become versatile with adapting content, technical aspects of video-conferencing and interactional dynamics

Students identify and research problems of practice particularly pertinent in urban learning. The presentation of problems of practice requires the use of sound evidence-based research.

Prevention, education, and training for achievement. Data collection for assessment and evaluation of school climate, crisis and classroom management conducive to learning and success.

Contemporary issues in academic advising in postsecondary education. Examines and analyzes relevant theories, policies, and practices related to academic advising.

A theoretical perspective of human development across the lifespan. Issues and challenges faced by school counselors.

Capstone seminar course focused on the future of student affairs and higher education.

Preparation of an electronic resource portfolio that addresses a field based practice. The culminating experience for the ME, School Counseling program.

Globalization as a distinct phonemenon. Assessment of impact of globalization on educational systems and institutions.

The genesis and facilitation of creative ideas in educational practice. The transformation of creativity into innovation and entrepreneurship.

Understanding, interpreting, and applying education research. Open only to doctoral students.

Contemporary perspectives on learning and motivation. Strategies and tools for identifying, diagnosing, and solving learning and motivational challenges and opportunities.

Preparation, design, and analysis of an education-related problem. Prerequisite: EDUC 723. Open only to doctoral students.

A review of laws governing mandated reporting of child and elder abuse, the procedures involved, as well as etiology, effects, and treatment interventions.

Theory, research, and practice of group counseling. Includes laboratory experience.

An examination of the cultural, socioeconomic, and language factors that impact historically marginalized populations; alternative multicultural counseling approaches.

Supervised clinical work with clients, including adults, couples, children, and families. Graded CR/NC.

Logic and methods of qualitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them.

Designed to follow Advanced Qualitative Research, focuses on data analysis in the qualitative research tradition, writing and publishing from qualitative data.

Foundations in social science research with exposure to broad cross-section of research methods, design, and analytical techniques. Open only to doctoral students.

Application of two- and three-level multilevel models in educational settings, fixed and random effects, growth models.Recommended preparation: A working understanding and knowledge of regression analysis and related Stata software.

General introduction to curriculum and instruction (pedagogy) affecting teaching and learning across disciplines, grade levels, and different social contexts of schooling.

Examines how environmental, pedagogical, and curricular choices can be cultivated with greater knowledge of culture, gender, orientation, race, learning differences and language.

Understanding of language development and the connection between language and learning in school, across all curricular areas.

Introduction to faculty and their research; provides professional development on a variety of topics.

Addresses the political, social, economic and educational factors that deter or enhance the identification and education of diverse PreK-12 gifted students.

Explores market research, demand, pricing, value, segmentation, positioning, consumer-centric communication, and the characteristics of a market-oriented enrollment management unit.

Examines institutional budgets, the role of tuition, influences on the price of higher education, and the purpose and processes of applying for and packaging financial aid.

Critical issues in urban higher education from historical and philosophical perspectives.

An examination of issues related to the development of diverse students and the development of environments that promote motivated behavior.

The role of the principal as an instructional leader with a focus on improving student achievement.

The role of the superintendent in establishing a focus on student achievement and holding school sites accountable. How superintendents support student learning through leadership.

Designed to help leaders apply research about learning and motivation to the strengthening of organizational performance in organizations around the world.

Theory and practice of educational policy evaluation. Limits of rationality and the political forces that shape policy. Preparation of an evaluation design. Prerequisite: EDUC 727. Open only to doctoral students.

Addresses communication strategies that leaders use to facilitate positive change in their organization. Reinforces written, non-verbal, and verbal communication skills through leadership situations.

Leadership, problem solving, communication, research, reflection, and professional dispositions will concurrently expand. Candidates will acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and implement economic change.

Focuses on learning issues related to building organizational capacity for change through leadership and development of personnel within an organization.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation in Practice.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation in Practice.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation in Practice.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation in Practice.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Preparation on initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC.

A survey and critical analysis of selected research and literature. Graded CR/NC. Admission to the Ed.D. program.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.