EDLD 714 - Data-Driven Decision Management for Educational Leaders
The decision-making process in educational organizations will be explored from multiple perspectives. This course will focus primarily on understanding existing perspectives on data-driven decision management and applying these perspectives to practical situations in education. This course will only be available to students in the doctor of education in educational leadership program or the specialist of arts in educational leadership program.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): admission to specialist or doctoral program
EDLD 725 - The Superintendency and District Level Leadership
In-depth studies in the practical knowledge and skills required to carry out effectively the responsibilities of district level administration including the role of the public school superintendent.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Previously listed as EDLD 625 - The Superintendency and District Level Leadership Last Updated: Change to major restriction 1/2016, effective Fall 2016; Change to course number 11/2015, effective Fall 2016
EDLD 726 - Leadership for System-Level Learning and Professional Growth
This course extends instructional leadership concepts and practices beyond the school building to the district or chartering organization level. It is designed to prepare district-level leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for, nurture, and sustain a district culture focused on student learning and staff professional growth.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Previously listed as EDLD 626 - Leadership for System-Level Learning and Professional Growth; EDLD 623 - Adult Education Administration Last Updated: Change to Major Restriction 1/2016, effective Fall 2016; Change to course number 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Change to course number, title, description, credit hours 6/2015, effective Fall 2015
EDLD 727 - Allocation and Management of District and Community Resources
This course is designed to introduce the concepts and issues related to the allocation and management of district and community resources and the implications of resource decisions on instruction; sources of revenue - state, local, and federal support; and current challenges in districts and communities that face diminishing resources.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Previously listed as EDLD 627 - Allocation and Management of District and Community Resources; EDLD 624- School Business Management Last Updated: Change to Major Restriction 1/2016, effective Fall 2016; Change to course number 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Change to number, title, description, and credit hour 6/2015, effective Fall 2015
Various theories, approaches and methods of organizing educational institutions. Concern with design, purposes, processes, problems and issues of organizational structuring and change. Examination of organizational environment and informational organization. Open to specialist and doctoral students only.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to specialist or doctoral program in education leadership.
Graduate students who are completing dissertation research or internship experiences and have completed all other graduate program course requirements may remain affiliated with the University through continuous enrollment. Enrollment enables access to library, health services and other resources. Credit will not apply toward degree completion. Course offered on a credit/no-credit basis.
EDLD 786 - Internship in Educational Administration
Provision of an opportunity for the graduate student at the specialist’s level to develop administrative skills by working under the direction of an experienced administrator. Arrangements must be approved by adviser and director of the intern program prior to registration.
EDLD 787 - Internship in Educational Administration
Provision of an opportunity for the graduate student at the specialist’s level to develop administrative skills by working under the direction of an experienced administrator. Arrangements must be approved by adviser and director of the intern program prior to registration.
EDLD 788 - Internship in Educational Administration
Provision of an opportunity for the graduate student at the specialist’s level to develop administrative skills by working under the direction of an experienced administrator. Arrangements must be approved by adviser and director of the intern program prior to registration.
EDLD 789 - Internship in Educational Administration
Provision of an opportunity for the graduate student at the specialist’s level to develop administrative skills by working under the direction of an experienced administrator. Arrangements must be approved by adviser and director of the intern program prior to registration.
EDLD 810 - Ethics and Policy Analysis for Educational Leaders
Designed to equip students with analytical skills for confronting ethical issues in business, education, research, nursing and government. Mastery of the ethical process — a strategy for making good decisions. Critical thinking about ethical problems in professional settings. Analysis of selected educational and governmental policies from an ethical base using diverse views of professional moral duties as a screening device.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership
Emphasis on contributions of research in the behavioral sciences to educational leadership. Critical readings of the research of psychologists, sociologists, political scientists and others that have special meaning in understanding such concepts as leadership, organization, power, authority, communication, innovation and decision making.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): six hours in educational leadership and
This course will examine the exercise of political power in education. It is designed for the educational leader who must deal with the impact of politics on managing and leading educational institutions.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
This seminar is designed for the doctoral student who has identified the topic for his or her dissertation research and will focus on the production and evaluation of proposals for the doctoral dissertation. Offered on a credit/no- credit basis.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit
Prerequisite(s): permission of student’s academic adviser
These courses are designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.
Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit
Prerequisite(s): admission to candidate status and successful completion of
These courses are designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit
Prerequisite(s): admission to candidate status and successful completion of
These courses are designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.
These courses are designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.
These courses are designed for the doctoral student who is working on his or her dissertation research. Enrollment in the various courses will reflect the student’s effort on the dissertation in a given semester.
This introductory course will 1) build confidence and competence for educators with limited computer experience and 2) raise awareness of implications of computer technology in education. This course is not included as part of the program of study in the educational technology concentration.
EDMT 510 stresses foundations required for skilled instructors to teach in a fully online environment. This course prepares K-12 teachers and instructors in training and development as they transition their teaching skills to an online or other distance education setting.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing
Notes - Qualified Second Bacc. or Post-Bacc. students should see department for permission to enroll
Previously listed as EDMT 510 - Online Teaching: Introduction Last Updated: Change to title and description 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Course 6/2014, effective Fall 2014
As part of the Certificate in Online Teaching, EDMT 511 elaborates on the foundations required for the development of teaching courses in an online teaching environment. In addition to learning advanced tools and applications, an increased focus on their proper and timely use will lie at the heart of this course.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
As part of the Certificate in Online Teaching students apply skills from EDMT 510/EDMT 511 in an appropriate placement, using the local course management system to implement an online module with learners. Addressing standards-based or professional content, in the K-12 environment it will apply toward the Michigan graduation requirement for online learning.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
As part of the Certificate in Online Teaching program, EDMT 513 focuses on the topic of blended instruction - a formal education program in which a student learns in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some students control over time, place, path and/or pace combined with face-to-face instruction.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing
Notes - Qualified Second Bacc. or Post-Bacc. students should see department for permission to enroll
Last Updated: New Course 6/2014, effective Fall 2014
EDMT525 is designed to help educators learn to integrate image processing technology into a classroom learning environment. Image processing is a tool used by research scientists that has proven to be excellent in promoting learning through exploration and discovery, especially in the areas of mathematics, science and geography.
Introduces students to the Logo computer language, its application in education, its underlying philosophy, and the “Logo debate” within the educational research community and its implications for the field of educational computing. Students will program individual projects in different Logo languages.
EDMT 528 - Advanced Educational Applications of Computers
A hands-on experience with educational application of computers. Students will learn how to use word processing software to prepare tests, handouts, letters and papers; spreadsheet programs to maintain student gradebooks and prepare budgets; authoring systems to prepare computer-assisted instructional materials; database managers to maintain student and school records; and information utilities as information and communication media.
EDMT 530 - Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials
Introduces the student to advanced processes for the local production and utilization of instructional materials. Topics include computer graphics, presentation support, photography, video and desktop publishing.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.
EDMT 601 - Technology and the Reflective Professional Educator
Students will articulate an appropriate role for instructional technology in their professional roles as educators while critically examining the various roles for use of technology in the schools.
Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Prerequisite(s): at least one course in educational psychology, or human growth and development, or psychology
EDMT 602 - Technology and Student-Centered Learning
Based on theoretical, philosophical and historical perspectives, students will plan for technology-enhanced student-centered learning in their classroom. Students will also participate in a field experience that enables them to compare methods and strategies of technology integration.
EDMT 603 - Facilitating Teaching in Technology Enhanced Learning Environments
Having developed expertise in using technology in their own classrooms, students explore how to facilitate the use of educational technology by their colleagues. Sharing responsibility with the instructor, they design and implement professional development activities targeting support of student content learning, communication, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, media production and e-learning.
Students will learn how to use the Internet and associated tools. They will learn how to connect to EMU’s computer network as well as how to access the Internet.
EDMT 623 - Instructional Design and Development of Multimedia Instructional Materials
Introduces concepts and research related to instructional design (needs assessment, learner analysis, task analysis, specification of instructional objectives, selection of instructional strategies and media, message design, formative and summative evaluation) and the design of computer-based multimedia instruction. Using rapid prototyping and an authoring environment, students implement their multimedia design.
EDMT 625 - Designing and Authoring Instructional Multimedia
EDMT 625 will familiarize students with the concepts and research related to the design of computer-based multimedia instruction. Additionally, using rapid prototyping, students will implement their multimedia design.
EDMT 627 - Advanced Technical Issues in Educational Technology
Helps educators consider the nature and implications of complex multisite technological innovations. The course also prepares students to give informed input into decisions impacting planning, purchasing and implementation of innovations.
EDMT 628 - The Design and Use of Online Resources for Education
Students will examine the theory behind and use of telecommunications and video in education including Internet applications, online course management systems and other distance learning technologies. Students will design and evaluate online and distance learning projects, including informational web pages, multimedia online learning environments, and classroom management and assessment tools.
Students explore both sides of the debate regarding young children (ages 3-8) and technology use; evaluate software and identify developmentally appropriate programs; develop appropriate learning activities; address ethical issues in using technology with children; set up learning spaces which involve technology; and identify web-based technological support for continued professional development.
EDMT 632 - Advanced Productivity Tools in Teaching and Learning
Students will examine and participate in the use of a range of productivity tools, designing products using advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, audio and video, and utilities. Course work will be done individually and collaboratively with students and other professionals.
Introduces psychological principles for selecting and manipulating symbols to design effective messages for print-, media- and computer-based instructional materials. Students apply analytical processes to evaluate and design instructional materials which fulfill stated objectives which being authentic to the subject matter, appropriate to the specific learners and practical in terms of human and material resources.
EDMT 638 - Internet II: Creating Web Content for Schools
This course is designed for educators and others who already have some familiarity with the Internet and are interested in learning how to use the World Wide Web for creating and placing instructional and noninstructional materials on line. The focus is on the making of home pages and development and utilization of a web site in an educational setting.
EDMT 653 - Issues and Emerging Educational Technologies
Students will examine method, theory, research foundations and issues confronting the field of educational technology and the role and impact of emerging technologies in education. Through projects and research, students will synthesize the learning from their EDMT foundation coursework and critically analyze implications for schools and classrooms.
Use of statistical packages available for micro- and mainframe computers to organize, code, create, edit, manage, store and process data. Compare statistical packages. Write research reports interpreting educational data results.
Develops foundational knowledge of technical aspects of computers for classroom teachers and computer lab coordinators. Includes computer terminology, operating systems and compatibility, memory, control panels, networking, etc. for configurations of computers in school settings.
Develops foundational knowledge of technical aspects of computers for classroom teachers and computer lab coordinators. Includes computer terminology, operating systems and compatibility, memory, control panels, networking, etc. for configurations of computers in school settings.
Develops foundational knowledge of technical aspects of computers for classroom teachers and computer lab coordinators. Includes computer terminology, operating systems and compatibility, memory, control panels, networking, etc. for configurations of computers in school settings.
Provides a supervised opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills gained through classroom activity in a “real world” working environment. Internship sites and supervisory arrangements must be approved by the program adviser prior to registration.
Provides a supervised opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills gained through classroom activity in a “real world” working environment. Internship sites and supervisory arrangements must be approved by the program adviser prior to registration.
Provides a supervised opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills gained through classroom activity in a “real world” working environment. Internship sites and supervisory arrangements must be approved by the program adviser prior to registration.
An examination of cognitive, social, and emotional development in adolescence, including the impact of context and culture on individual development. Emphasis is on implications for teaching and learning.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Last Updated: Credit Hour and Course Description Change 08/2011, effective Fall 2011
EDPS 502 - Basic Concepts in Educational Psychology
An introduction to the master’s degree programs in educational psychology. Emphasis is on key areas of study within educational psychology, and on tools and strategies necessary for successful graduate-level work.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Major Restriction(s): Masters in Educational Psychology students only
Last Updated: Credit Hour and Course Description Change 08/2011, effective Fall 2011
EDPS 504 - Nature and Identification of the Gifted
The study of the nature of giftedness, the characteristics and needs of gifted students, and the issues involved in the identification and development of the gifted.
EDPS 509 - Students’ Emotional Wellness in Educational Environments
Deals theoretically and practically with concerns of teachers and parents regarding deterrents to students’ psychological wellness. Focuses on ecological factors as stressors and strategies to lessen their effects on learners.
An examination of a variety of theories of intelligence, including historical and contemporary theories of general intelligence, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural interpretations of intelligence. Emphasis is on applications for teaching and learning.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Last Updated: Title/Credit Hour/Course Description Change 08/2011, effective Fall 2011
The content will include current relevant topics and will vary from semester to semester. Special topics not included in the usual course offerings, but within the domain of educational psychology, will be considered. See appropriate schedule.
The content will include current relevant topics and will vary from semester to semester. Special topics not included in the usual course offerings, but within the domain of educational psychology, will be considered. See appropriate schedule.
The content will include current relevant topics and will vary from semester to semester. Special topics not included in the usual course offerings, but within the domain of educational psychology, will be considered. See appropriate schedule.
An examination of cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth through middle adulthood, including a focus on the impact of context and culture on individual development. Emphasis is on implications for teaching and learning.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Last Updated: Credit Hour and Course Description Change 08/2011, effective Fall 2011
An examination of adult development, learning, and assessment as applied to various educational settings. Participants examine how adult learning theories can be used to facilitate their own learning and that of others.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Last Updated: Title/Credit Hour/Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011
An examination of major principles of learning, including implications for learning in the classroom and in other educational settings. Current theories are addressed, including the development of learning sciences and the relationship between neuroscience and education.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Last Updated: Title/Credit Hour/Course Description Change 07/2011, effective Fall 2011
This course focuses on the mental health and well-being of the teacher. It is designed to address issues of professional and personal development by challenging students to develop new knowledge and skills and to examine and test, through critical analysis and application, the relevance of course content in their own lives and in the lives of their students.
Academic seminars centered upon a broad field of study involving several different lecturers from within and outside of the department. See appropriate schedule for announcement.
Academic seminars centered upon a broad field of study involving several different lecturers from within and outside of the department. See appropriate schedule for announcement.
Academic seminars centered upon a broad field of study involving several different lecturers from within and outside of the department. See appropriate schedule for announcement.