MEduc 6030. Advanced Educational Psychology (2) Educational applications of principles and theories of psychology, human behavior, personality development and learning. MEduc 6050. Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment (3) An overview of the theories of curriculum development as well as a practical appraisal of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation and assessment. MEduc 6060. Instructional Strategies (2) This methods course will include organizing and universal teaching strategies that can accommodate the variety of learning contexts and content that is taught to a diverse audience of learners. MEduc 6080. Conducting Educational Research (3) Students learn to locate and interpret educational research, and to apply research methods to their own educational issues. MEduc 6085. Developing a Project Proposal (1) This course is designed to help students develop a Master's project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Prerequisites: Graduate Committee formed and Meduc 6080 Conducting Educational Research completed (this course may not be taken concurrendy). MEduc 6090. Master's Project (3) Development of a master's project, often related to a student's work assignment. MEduc 6091. Graduate Synthesis (1) A review and synthesis of the program and its course work. The course includes opportunity to work with the development of personal portfolios. Prerequisites: All core requirements completed; Master's Project Proposal committee-approved and Master's Project Report completed or in progress. Electives MEduc 6120. Advanced Classroom Management (3) Eclectic review of the popular teacher-pupil interaction models as they are classified into ideological camps and effect, and management and strategies for the classroom. MEduc 6130. Topic in Education: (i.e., School Finance, Teaching for Inquiry, etc.) (1-3) This course explores a topic receiving current attention by educators and the public, and deemed worthy of in-depth study. Credit will be determined by the nature of the topic. MEduc 6140. Adolescent Development (2) Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with those who have behavior problems. MEduc 6150. Action Research in the Classroom (2) Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete classroom-based research projects, and engage in ongoing application of action research for the improvement of teaching practice. MEduc 6160. Effective Mentoring in the Classroom (2) Course will cover strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project. MEduc 6180. Teaching Interpersonal Skills (2) Study and application of interpersonal skills leading to the application and teaching of selected techniques and systems in the classroom. 187 MEduc 6200. Current Trends in Early Childhood Education (3) variable title A variable title advanced course in Early Childhood Education (birth through age eight) based upon examination of the current trends in curriculum and instruction for young children. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title, i.e. literacy, math, science. MEduc 6210. School Law (3) Considers the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and other educational practitioners. Relates these to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions. MEduc 6220. Current Problems in Education (3) A survey course which identifies and gives opportunity to research current problems in education at national, state, and local levels. Solutions and responses are developed from the research to address problems. MEduc 6230. Instructional Technology for Teachers (3) Designed for students who have had a prior introduction to technology. Topics could include classroom applications of technology, software evaluations, and technology integration. MEduc 6240. Foundations of Teaching for Cultural and Language Differences (2) This course will address the nature of pluralism in American Society, including but not limited to exploration of multi- culturalism, bilingualism, first and second language acquisition and instructional strategies. Establishes the core foundations for valuing diversity. MEduc 6250. Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation (3) This course explores second language acquisition processes, current theories, and effective strategies as a knowledge base in planning appropriate curriculum and instruction for English language learners. Prerequisite: MEduc 6240. MEduc 6270. Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Teaching strategies for English language development and content area instruction. Prerequisite: MEduc 6240. MEduc 6280. Family and Community Involvement in Education (2) Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between the parent/community and the teacher/school through reciprocal communication, home-based involvement, school-based involvement and decision making. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of parental involvement in the education of second language learners. MEduc 6300. Conducting Qualitative Research (3) Designed as an introduction to the philosophy, theory, and methodology of qualitative research. This course is a companion course to MEduc 6080, Conducting Educational Research. Special emphasis is placed on designing qualitative research proposals for master's degree projects. MEduc 6310. Content Instruction in the Elementary School: (Science, or Mathematics, or Social Studies) (2) Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction in the elementary schools. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific tide with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC- CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y