Course Descriptions 473 MCJ 6270 - Project (3) Course provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in criminal justice or complete a project in a criminal justice agency. Methods learned in the masters program will be applied. MCJ 6810 - Experimental Course (1-3) MCJ 6920 - Workshops and Conference (1-3) MED-Master of Education Courses MED 6000 - Fundamentals of Graduate Study (2) Review of program goals, policies, and procedures in the MED program. Introduction to the library, campus writing lab, and word processing facilities. A process for scholarly and professional writing will be covered as well as style, form, documentation, support, organization, and a number of other topics to help develop writing confidence for graduate work. MED 6010 - Advanced Historical Foundations (2) Study of the relationship of contemporary schooling issues to historical practices and philosophies. MED 6020 - Diversity in Education (2) Topics in this course will include issues related to differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area as they impact teaching and learning. MED 6030 - Advanced Educational Psychology (2) Educational applications of principles and theories of psychology, human behavior, personality development and learning. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080. MED 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. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080. MED 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. Prerequisite: (Recommended) MED 6080. MED 6080 - Conducting Educational Research (3) F, Sp Students learn to locate and interpret educational research, and to apply research methods to their own education issues. Prerequisite: MED 6000. (Only taught fall and spring) MED 6085 - Developing a Project Proposal (l) This course is designed to help students develop a Master's project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Prerequisite: MED 6030, MED 6050, MED 6060, MED 6080, and Graduate Committee formed. MED 6090 - Master's Project (3) Development of a master's project is often related to a student's work assignment. Student must have a signed proposal and department permission to register. Prerequisite: MED 6085. MED 6091 - Graduate Synthesis (l) A review and synthesis of the program and its course work. The course includes opportunity to work with the development of personal portfolios. Prerequisite: All core requirements completed; Master's Project Proposal committee-approved, and Master's Project Report completed or in progress. Student must have a signed proposal and program approval to register. Prerequisite: MED 6085. MED 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management (3) This course serves as an introduction to classroom management for those who have not had classroom experience or have been hired by a school district on a "letter of authorization," (hired without a license). The focus will be on current issues, methodology, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline, and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Classroom management as a function of good teaching will be examined. This course or MED 6120 is required for licensure. MED 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. This course or MED 6110 is required for licensure. MED 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. MED 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. MED 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. MED 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. MED 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. MED 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. MED 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog