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NCU Catalog - April 2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
NCU course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at NCU is as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9904A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE-7001 - Topics in Early Childhood Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents an overview of early childhood education in American society, including currently respected theories and practical applications for educating the young child. Specifically, students will explore basic educational concepts and developmentally appropriate practices for children, pre-k - grade three, including children with exceptional needs. Historical and contemporary models and delivery systems are presented and innovations in instruction are discussed. It is suggested that students pursuing a specialization in ECE should take this as their first specialization course.
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ECE-5009 - Early Childhood Education Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This capstone course represents the culmination of your work in the early childhood specialization. In this course, you will reinforce what you have learned about relevant theories, contexts, leadership, and national standards for early childhood education. You will then demonstrate your learning through the creation of an early childhood education program. Throughout the course, you will consider relationships with all stakeholders, including the children, caregivers, communities, and professional colleagues
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ECE-5007 - Children’s Literature Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with effective strategies for using literature to support emerging literacy skills. Students will explore a variety of criteria for selecting high-quality literature in all genres for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary age children. Students will investigate strategies to support the development of children’s language, cognitive skills, personality, social and moral development, and aesthetic and creative development. Upon completion of this course the prospective early childhood educator will have a comprehensive understanding of high quality children’s literature and its use as a teaching tool for literacy development in educational settings from infancy to age 8.
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ECE-5005 - Children and Families in a Diverse Society Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, multicultural and anti-bias issues in early childhood settings are introduced. Students will explore culturally relevant methods for working with children and families. Upon completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of multi-cultural, bilingual, and anti-bias issues, and appropriate strategies for providing culturally relevant programs in an early childhood setting.
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ECE-5003 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on the administrative development and implementation of early childhood programs for a variety of age groups and purposes. Curriculum development, materials, teaching strategies, evaluation, budgets, hiring procedures, and state guidelines/regulations are also addressed. Skills are gained through practical application of these topics.
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ECE-5002 - Growth and Development of Young Children Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will explore theories and research related to the education of young children. The intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of infants, toddlers, and young children will be examined. Implications for the construction of developmentally appropriate early childhood education instructional programs will be a resulting focus.
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ECE-5001 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the historical, theoretical, and developmental foundations of education for students in Pre-K through grade three. An emphasis will be placed on theoretical perspectives related to early childhood development, including students with exceptional needs and English Language Learners. Course activities include investigating a variety of historical and contemporary models, educational concepts, and practices essential to developmentally appropriate classrooms, delivery systems, and educational innovations. It is strongly encouraged that students pursuing a specialization in ECE take this as their first specialization course.
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ED-7053 - Education Specialist Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
ED7053 is the culmination of the EdS program. In this course students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the synthesis of knowledge in the Education Specialist program through the design of a real-world problem solving project. The project should be based on research and/ or fieldwork and must demonstrate an approach to addressing the problem through application of theory. Additionally, within this course students will complete a reflective self-assessment of their learning throughout the program.
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ED-7036 - Innovation for Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will employ creative skills, manage innovation, and hone techniques to promote imaginative and flexible change strategies. Change involves knowledge, understanding, and commitment from administrators and cannot be construed as an event, but rather a process. Further, change involves working with a diverse group of people and striving to motivate others to muscle through change as it is needed. Leaders must work with a community and use change to implement desirable changes. This course will prepare doctoral students to negotiate the world of education innovation and change.
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ED-7035 - Curriculum Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to theories, principles, practices, and issues in curriculum supervision. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to design and manage curricula resources and delivery to ensure congruence among the written, taught, and tested curricula. The course also explores issues of equitable instructional programs, materials, and products that support student achievement and institutional goals.
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ED-7030 - Development of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore classic and contemporary approaches to organizational development from a leadership perspective. Major emphasis will be placed on theories, strategies, and leadership styles relative to implementing organizational growth. Students will address various organizational concepts leading to the development of their own organizational leadership plan.
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ED-7022 - Policies and Practices in Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on research, theory and philosophy in developing powerful schools that educate all children well, grades K through 12. Students will learn about various school reform efforts, policies and politics behind various local, states, and federal efforts, and be able to draw upon the educational change and leadership literature to develop their own process and design for better schools.
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ED-7017 - Systems Dynamics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In Systems Dynamics, doctoral students will explore the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to manage public service organizations strategically. Using a systems theory perspective, students will examine organizational structures and processes for organizational change. In this course, students will be prepared to be current and future managers of public educational organizations in leadership roles.
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ED-7016 - Supervision and Leadership in Schools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore real world experiences, and common challenges encountered by school leaders. During this course, students study the organizational behavior in schools, which emphasizes the practical relevance of educational leadership in this new era of accountability and high-stakes testing. Topics include: development theories and collaborative planning models for enhanced professional practice which includes; distributed leadership, professional learning communities, parental involvement, and sustainable leadership to impact student growth.
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ED-7015 - Safety Issues for Educators Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The content of this course provides educators with the skills and information to analyze safety data, plan for both school safety interventions and procedures and to manage crises in an educational setting. Topics include school safety, crisis management, intervention plans, and community safety partnerships.
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ED-7014 - Practices in School Organization Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the organizational structure of schools and school systems, their relationships to and effects on school programs, teaching strategies, testing and measurement, and the evaluation of programs in schools. The student will consider the way schools are organized around time, space, and other resources. Organizational dynamics will be explored and there will be an opportunity to engage operational factors that influence the school climate including human resources, organizational outreach, and capacity. Finally, students will explore stakeholder participation in organizational practice.
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ED-7013 - Financial Issues in Schools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will prepare you to apply general principles of education finance in any PK-12 educational setting. Beyond revenue and expenditures, this course will prepare you to address ethics, equity, and student achievement as components of the budgeting process. Demonstrating financial accountability through communication with various stakeholders across the community is also considered.
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ED-7012 - Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be presented to an examination of contemporary theories, models, concepts, and practices for efficient approaches to leadership within an educational organization. Students will study how to effectively apply these concepts to educational settings. Topics include time management, philosophy, principles of an effective leader, and leadership styles.
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ED-7009 - Educating a Diversity of Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Today’s educators must appraise, assess, and argue the best means to reach diverse and exceptional students. Additionally, individuals differ in gender, sexual orientation, age, cultural background, experiences, and abilities. In this course, you will explore different means to address the nature of cultural diversity, its sources, and its importance to educators. You will consider how districts can plan and prepare to meet the needs of diverse students, taking into consideration epistemological and axiological perspectives unique to many cultures.
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ED-7005 - Language Arts and Reading Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to research-based instruction that effectively prepares each candidate to deliver a balanced, comprehensive program of instruction in reading, writing, and related language arts. A balanced approach to reading/language arts instruction includes explicit instruction in basic reading skills and comprehension strategies for all students, including students with varied reading levels and language backgrounds.
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ED-7003 - School Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Although most local education authorities have their own legal counsel, all stakeholders benefit from a working knowledge of school law, especially those laws pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of school personnel and students. In this course, you will analyze state and federal legislation that impacts a variety of local school policies. Legal foundations for health, safety, attendance, and discipline policies will be addressed in addition to policies regarding the rights of students, teachers, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders.
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ED-6500 - MEd Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course represents the culmination of your master’s degree. In this course, you will synthesize the knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed throughout your program into a proposal that addresses an identified need in an organization related to your specialization. Within your selected organization, you will examine, identify, and justify a specific need or problem to be addressed. Using your recently developed competencies, you will propose a practical, comprehensive solution to mitigate the need or problem
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ED-5204 - Ethics in Sport Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Sports are big business, from elite professional leagues to big time college athletics and even down at the smaller local level. Sport plays a major role in American society, even for individuals who are not sport enthusiasts. In this course, you will explore ethics and morality in the context of sport. You will consider the moral and ethical challenges that exist across the field of sport as well as the value of professional codes of conduct in promoting ethical and moral practice. You will also be prepared to respond to ethical and moral issues in recent and future events.
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ED-5100 - Scholarly Writing and Using Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Two key measures of proficiency for any professional are information literacy and written communication. You will focus on these competencies in this course, which blends your need to identify and use credible research with your development as a scholarly writer. With applied activities in areas of interest to you, this course will establish the foundation of your success in the remainder of your graduate work.
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ED-5044 - Technology and a Vision for the Future Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students evaluate strategies to become agents of change in the field of technology and learning. Students will be introduced grant writing, management of a technology budget, leadership strategies within an organization, software for multimedia authoring, concept mapping, and office productivity. Additionally, instructional use of hardware tools such as digital cameras, PDAs, and investigative probes will be investigated.
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ED-5042 - Intercultural Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine communication theory, cultural history, cultural identity, worldviews, and values. Topics include intercultural communication, stereotypes, nonverbal communication, workplace communication, cultural structure, and diversity.
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ED-5041 - Adult Learning Strategies to Improve Organizational Efficacy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will gain a knowledge base of professional strategies to use in the organization and administration of adult learning experiences. Students will identify the differences between traditional and adult learners and evaluate factors that facilitate adult learning. In addition, students will understand how strategies applied based on adult learning theory ultimately improve organizational effectiveness.
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ED-5040 - Leadership for Learning Communities Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Learning communities exist all around you, from formal communities like schools and workplaces to informal communities like social media. In this course, you will reflect on personal leadership competencies and how to keep learners at the center of your leadership. Since change management is a part of leadership, you will also consider how to facilitate both planned and unplanned changes within diverse learning communities, including how to motivate and assess stakeholder performance.
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ED-5038 - The Art and Science of Adult Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will gain a knowledge base organized around four domains: professional attitudes; historical, social, and philosophical context; adult learning and development; and, organization and administration of adult programs. Topics include adult learning theory, training and development, motivation, and learning modalities.
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ED-5036 - Innovation and Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore various change theories, and best practices for successful implementation in the workplace. Issues of visioning, coalition building, creating and promoting change agenda, and building capacity for change are also examined. Opportunity to investigate one’s personal reaction and response to change is highlighted.
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ED-5034 - School Community Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces educators to essential competencies and considerations needed to build and sustain positive, productive relationships with members of school communities and the external communities in which schools reside. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication policies and practices to instill public confidence in community schools, improve school quality, and improve student learning.
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ED-5031 - Policy and Politics in the Administration of Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will explore the latest in research in the politics and policies in education. Special emphasis is placed on governance, curriculum and standards, accountability, community relations, finance, and school choice. Students will address topics in this class such as how to interact with business leaders, local institutions of higher education, boards of education and community leaders, parents, and other stakeholders. Internal and external issues such as relationships with colleagues and team members will also be explored.
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ED-5029 - Measurement and Assessment in Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will acquire the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of educational measurement and classroom assessment. Students acquire competence in the planning and development of informal classroom assessments and the evaluation of standardized tests. Topics include criterion-referenced tests, norm-referenced tests, informal observations, portfolios, and alternative means of assessment.
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ED-5023 - Multicultural Relationships in Educational Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The effects of cultural diversity on organizational behavior in an educational environment are complex and powerful. In this course students explore the definition of diversity and the role of schools in achieving a more diverse society. Students also examine perspectives on race, language, culture, gender, and disability in educational settings from a perspective of educational leadership.
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ED-5022 - Educational Policies and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Master’s level course, students will focus on research and theory in developing effective schools. Topics include aligning contemporary educational practice with Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards, collaboration, communication, decision-making, and conflict management. Students explore current educational trends in policy and practice to promote the establishment of effective educational climates for teaching and learning.
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ED-5016 - Instructional Supervision and Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this course is to examine the theoretical framework and practical applications of instructional leadership within the economic, social, political, and educational context of schooling. This course proposes a concept of supervision and leadership designed to help educational leaders build a repertoire of approaches and strategies that will enhance professional growth while showing the importance of sensitivity to individual needs. Emphasis is placed upon the student gaining a clear understanding of the interrelatedness among supervision and leadership, instruction, and assessment.
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ED-5015 - School Safety Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to a set of standards that educators can use to evaluate their school’s safety plan and procedures. The course also addresses several theoretical perspectives through which students can come to understand school safety. Topics include positive cultures and climates, emergency/crisis management plans, bullying, safety partnerships, and strategic safety planning.
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ED-5013 - School Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will develop an understanding of and practical experience with the major concepts and tools in school finance. Students will explore the three distinct components of education finance: (1) evaluating revenue sources, including school aid; (2) developing and defending budgets; and (3) managing the finances and business operations of a school district. The objective is to provide students with an understanding of the general principles of education finance that can be applied in any setting.
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ED-5012 - Leadership in Educational Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is about effective leadership in educational organizations. The course is particularly relevant for practicing school administrators, those who desire to become administrators, and classroom teachers who recognize the importance of leadership in positively impacting schooling across our nation. As you consider your own leadership theories and philosophies, you will explore the influence of national standards and local school culture, climate, and performance.
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ED-5001 - Contemporary Issues in Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Master’s level course, students will examine the major contemporary issues impacting education. Students evaluate the issues, attempt solutions, and develop personal professional positions. In a broader context, the education profession is affected by numerous and diverse issues that are highly political, emotional, and complex. It is imperative that students understand the issues; the effects the issues have on the profession, as well as formulating a personal response to the issues.
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ED-4011A - Elementary Education with Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course guides students preparing to teach through the world of instructional technology. Educating students with the use of technology is becoming progressively more important to all levels of education. Teachers have a need to learn and use the fresh and emerging technologies for their students who are using such technologies to complete homework, socialize, and eventually to succeed as workforce professionals. This course will guide future teachers in the enhancement of learning, increase motivation, and engagement, improve accessibility, individualize education, and expand communication with parents and stakeholders through technology. In this course, students will learn theoretical perspectives state-initiated technological standards, ideas and skills for distance learning, and best practices for integrating technology into teaching.
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ED-4011B - Secondary Education with Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course guides students preparing to teach through the world of instructional technology. Educating students with the use of technology is becoming progressively more important to all levels of education. Teachers have a need to learn and use the fresh and emerging technologies for their secondary students who are using such technologies to complete homework, socialize, and eventually to succeed as workforce professionals. This course will guide future secondary level teachers in the enhancement of learning, increase motivation, and engagement, improve accessibility, individualize education, and expand communication with parents and stakeholders through technology. In this course, students will learn theoretical perspectives, state-initiated technological standards, ideas, and skills for distance learning, and best practices for integrating technology into secondary teaching.
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ED-4011C - Special Education with Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course guides students preparing to teach students with disabilities through the world of instructional technology. Educating students with the use of technology is becoming progressively more important to all levels of education, even in special education. Teachers have a need to learn and use the fresh and emerging technologies for their students with disabilities who can then learn to use such technologies to complete homework, socialize, and eventually to succeed as workforce professionals. This course will guide future teachers in the enhancement of learning, increase motivation, and engagement, improve accessibility, individualize education, and expand communication with parents and stakeholders through technology. In this course, students will learn theoretical perspectives, state-initiated technological standards, ideas, and skills for distance learning, and best practices for integrating technology into teaching students with disabilities.
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ED-4010A - Classroom Management in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will acquire concepts, approaches, and tools for effective behavioral management in the secondary classroom. Students will survey the instructional approaches, resources, and techniques that create seemingly effortless lessons in spite of disruptive or violent behavior. Students will learn classroom management techniques necessary for effective secondary instruction, including environment design, relationships with peers and teacher, family collaboration, establishment of expectations, classroom time management, organizing group and independent work, and student motivation. This course will guide the senior undergraduate students to confidence in fulfilling their professional and legal responsibilities on the first day of class and throughout their secondary teaching tenures. Minimizing unwanted learner behavior is an objective of secondary educators everywhere, and classroom management style through application is important to skillful pedagogy.
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ED-4010B - Classroom Management in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will acquire concepts, approaches, and tools for effective behavioral management in the secondary classroom. Students will survey the instructional approaches, resources, and techniques that create seemingly effortless lessons in spite of disruptive or violent behavior. Students will learn classroom management techniques necessary for effective secondary instruction, including environment design, relationships with peers and teacher, family collaboration, establishment of expectations, classroom time management, organizing group and independent work, and student motivation. This course will guide the senior undergraduate students to confidence in fulfilling their professional and legal responsibilities on the first day of class and throughout their secondary teaching tenures. Minimizing unwanted learner behavior is an objective of secondary educators everywhere, and classroom management style through application is important to skillful pedagogy.
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ED-4010C - Classroom Management in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will acquire concepts, approaches, and tools for effective behavioral management in the secondary classroom. Students will survey the instructional approaches, resources, and techniques that create seemingly effortless lessons in spite of disruptive or violent behavior. Students will learn classroom management techniques necessary for effective secondary instruction, including environment design, relationships with peers and teacher, family collaboration, establishment of expectations, classroom time management, organizing group and independent work, and student motivation. This course will guide the senior undergraduate students to confidence in fulfilling their professional and legal responsibilities on the first day of class and throughout their secondary teaching tenures. Minimizing unwanted learner behavior is an objective of secondary educators everywhere, and classroom management style through application is important to skillful pedagogy.
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ED-4009A - Educational Change Processes in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines educational change and its implications and consequences for teachers and others involved in elementary education. Students will examine the change processes and understand the role teachers play in initiating, implementing, or resisting educational change and reform. Participants will explore the key strategies and challenges of the change process in educational institutions and in organizations.
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ED-4009B - Educational Change Processes in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines educational change and its implications and consequences for teachers and others involved in elementary education. Students will examine the change processes and understand the role teachers play in initiating, implementing, or resisting educational change and reform. Participants will explore the key strategies and challenges of the change process in educational institutions and in organizations.
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ED-4009C - Educational Change Processes in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines educational change and its implications and consequences for teachers and others involved in elementary education. Students will examine the change processes and understand the role teachers play in initiating, implementing, or resisting educational change and reform. Participants will explore the key strategies and challenges of the change process in educational institutions and in organizations.
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ED-4008A - Teaching as Reflective Practice in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Reflection is a critical process that informs decision-making and involves experience, research, discussion, and implementation. Teachers who use reflective practice are committed to continuous learning and improvement. This course will provide the student with an overview of the reflective thinking process and model, and will invite the student to reflect on personal characteristics and skills in preparation for providing effective professional growth, teaching methods, classroom strategies, and student learning.
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ED-4008B - Teaching as Reflective Practice in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Reflection is a critical process that informs decision-making and involves experience, research, discussion, and implementation. Teachers who use reflective practice are committed to continuous learning and improvement. This course will provide the student with an overview of the reflective thinking process and model, and will invite the student to reflect on personal characteristics and skills in preparation for providing effective professional growth, teaching methods, classroom strategies, and student learning.
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ED-4008C - Teaching as Reflective Practice in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Reflection is a critical process that informs decision-making and involves experience, research, discussion, and implementation. Teachers who use reflective practice are committed to continuous learning and improvement. This course will provide the student with an overview of the reflective thinking process and model, and will invite the student to reflect on personal characteristics and skills in preparation for providing effective professional growth, teaching methods, classroom strategies, and student learning.
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ED-4007A - The School as Learning Community in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The learning community paradigm is central to the development of improved pedagogy. Learning communities are effective models for improving schools and increasing student achievement. Professional development, collaborative groups, shared leadership, professional portfolios, and classroom evaluation all play a role in the design of a learning community. Once established, learning communities require work to sustain their value to the school.
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ED-4007B - The School as Learning Community in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The learning community paradigm is central to the development of improved pedagogy. Learning communities are effective models for improving schools and increasing student achievement. Professional development, collaborative groups, shared leadership, professional portfolios, and classroom evaluation all play a role in the design of a learning community. Once established, learning communities require work to sustain their value to the school.
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ED-4007C - The School as Learning Community in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The learning community paradigm is central to the development of improved pedagogy. Learning communities are effective models for improving schools and increasing student achievement. Professional development, collaborative groups, shared leadership, professional portfolios, and classroom evaluation all play a role in the design of a learning community. Once established, learning communities require work to sustain their value to the school.
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ED-4006A - Safe Schools in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of school safety and violence prevention measures in Elementary schools and classrooms. Students will have the opportunity to examine effective school-based intervention strategies and levels of prevention, link interventions to assessment results, as well as monitor changes during intervention. Students will also examine social validity components as they relate to intervention procedures. Students will investigate practical and strategic plans to address traumatic events and how they relate to safe schools at the elementary level.
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ED-4006B - Safe Schools in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of school safety and violence prevention measures in Secondary schools and classrooms. Students will have the opportunity to examine effective school-based intervention strategies and levels of prevention, link interventions to assessment results, as well as monitor changes during intervention. Students will also examine social validity components as they relate to intervention procedures. Students will investigate practical and strategic plans to address traumatic events and how they relate to safe schools at the secondary level.
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ED-4006C - Safe Schools in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of school safety and violence prevention measures in schools and classrooms for special education. Students will have the opportunity to examine effective school-based intervention strategies and levels of prevention, link interventions to assessment results, as well as monitor changes during intervention. Students will also examine social validity components as they relate to intervention procedures. Students will investigate practical and strategic plans to address traumatic events and how they relate to safe schools.
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ED-4005A - School and Family Partnerships in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of collaborative relationships with their students’ families. Students will have the opportunity to examine case studies of typical families and teachers, and descriptions of real, family-centered programs. The case studies portray the challenges and successes teachers can expect. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own personal attitudes and experiences. With an emphasis not only on the theoretical approach, but also the practical approach, the student will gain the knowledge to employ suggested strategies for success.
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ED-4005B - School and Family Partnerships in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of collaborative relationships with their students’ families. Students will have the opportunity to examine case studies of typical families and teachers, and descriptions of real, family-centered programs. The case studies portray the challenges and successes teachers can expect. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own personal attitudes and experiences. With an emphasis not only on the theoretical approach, but also the practical approach, the student will gain the knowledge to employ suggested strategies for success.
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ED-4005C - School and Family Partnerships in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scope and magnitude of collaborative relationships with their students’ families. Students will have the opportunity to examine case studies of typical families and teachers, and descriptions of real, family-centered programs. The case studies portray the challenges and successes teachers can expect. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own personal attitudes and experiences. With an emphasis not only on the theoretical approach, but also the practical approach, the student will gain the knowledge to employ suggested strategies for success.
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ED-4002A - The Role of Teacher Leadership in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides opportunities for students to investigate the implications of the leadership roles that teachers play as educators. As students explore various aspects of teacher leadership, including the roles of teacher leaders, leadership in effective elementary schools, supporters of optimal school cultures, and teacher initiatives, they will consider ways to implement and evaluate change in their classrooms and their schools.
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ED-4002B - The Role of Teacher Leadership in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides opportunities for students to investigate the implications of the leadership roles that teachers play as educators. As students explore various aspects of teacher leadership, including the roles of teacher leaders, leadership in effective secondary schools, supporters of optimal school cultures, and teacher initiatives, they will consider ways to implement and evaluate change in their classrooms and their schools.
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ED-4002C - The Role of Teacher Leadership in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides opportunities for students to investigate the implications of the leadership roles that teachers play as educators. As students explore various aspects of teacher leadership, including the roles of teacher leaders, leadership in effective schools, supporters of optimal school cultures, and teacher initiatives, they will consider ways to implement and evaluate change in their classrooms and their schools.
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ED-4001A - Foundations of School Leadership in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course has been designed to introduce students to the field of educational leadership. Its purpose is to assist prospective educational leaders to understand the philosophical, historical, and organizational underpinnings of educational leadership. The course provides students with a theoretical base on which to develop sound practical applications in the educational leadership tasks of communicating, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating strategies designed to develop effective learning communities. Further, it prepares the students to understand and choose the most effective leadership, motivational, and decision-making strategies for the educational environment in which the student is engaged.
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ED-4001B - Foundations of School Leadership in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course has been designed to introduce students to the field of educational leadership. Its purpose is to assist prospective educational leaders to understand the philosophical, historical, and organizational underpinnings of educational leadership. The course provides students with a theoretical base on which to develop sound practical applications in the educational leadership tasks of communicating, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating strategies designed to develop effective learning communities. Further, it prepares the students to understand and choose the most effective leadership, motivational, and decision-making strategies for the educational environment in which the student is engaged.
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ED-4001C - Foundations of School Leadership in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course has been designed to introduce students to the field of educational leadership. Its purpose is to assist prospective educational leaders to understand the philosophical, historical, and organizational underpinnings of educational leadership. The course provides students with a theoretical base on which to develop sound practical applications in the educational leadership tasks of communicating, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating strategies designed to develop effective learning communities. Further, it prepares the students to understand and choose the most effective leadership, motivational, and decision-making strategies for the educational environment in which the student is engaged.
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ED-4000A - Dynamics of Schooling in Elementary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course uses critical thinking exercises to examine research-based instructional practices and procedures that teachers use to guide classroom activities designed to maximize and enhance student achievement. Students will develop an awareness of instructional strategies that shape effective classroom pedagogy and have a profound influence on students, including differentiated instruction, teaching English Language Learners, and using technology and web resources in instruction. Students will also evaluate instructional strategies as well as the effects of standards, professional development, and licensure on teacher effectiveness.
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ED-4000B - Dynamics of Schooling in Secondary Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course uses critical thinking exercises to examine research-based instructional practices and procedures that teachers use to guide classroom activities designed to maximize and enhance student achievement. Students will develop an awareness of instructional strategies that shape effective classroom pedagogy and have a profound influence on students, including differentiated instruction, teaching English Language Learners, and using technology and web resources in instruction. Students will also evaluate instructional strategies as well as the effects of standards, professional development, and licensure on teacher effectiveness.
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ED-4000C - Dynamics of Schooling in Special Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course uses critical thinking exercises to examine research-based instructional practices and procedures that teachers use to guide classroom activities designed to maximize and enhance student achievement. Students will develop an awareness of instructional strategies that shape effective classroom pedagogy and have a profound influence on students, including differentiated instruction, teaching English Language Learners, and using technology and web resources in instruction. Students will also evaluate instructional strategies as well as the effects of standards, professional development, and licensure on teacher effectiveness.
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EDU-7150 - Leadership for Improvement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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EDU-7100 - Effective Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The way you communicate directly influences your professional reputation. In this course, you will develop skills to establish yourself as a competent professional with strong communication skills. This course will help you develop competencies related to written, oral, and visual forms of communication appropriate to specific media and audiences. You will consider how the iterative nature of preparing communications and integrating feedback into your work products supports your development as a professional.
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MAT-5005 - Capstone for Teachers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This capstone course will provide an opportunity for you to reflect, synthesize, and apply the concepts you have learned throughout the program and experiences. In this course, you will create or enhance a teaching portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge gained and applied throughout this program, with a particular focus on demonstrated mastery of the program learning outcomes aligned with national standards.
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MAT-5004 - Technology for the 21st Century Classroom Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Teachers today have a wealth of technology available to them for instruction. Students will explore the latest technology innovations for teaching and learning as well as ideas for managing technology usage both inside and outside the classroom.
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MAT-5003 - Diversity, Inclusion and Exceptional Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will explore the wide range of diverse learners found in the modern classroom as well as strategies for meeting their unique learning needs. Students will explore strategies used to differentiate instruction for students including learners with disabilities, gifted and talented learners, culturally diverse learners, and English language learners.
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MAT-5002 - Planning and Presenting Instruction for Diverse Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the basics of research-based effective instructional principles and how to best differentiate instruction within the classroom to effectively meet diverse learner needs. Quality lesson design including unit and lesson planning, assessment, engagement of learners, and strategies for scaffolding instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse students will be addressed.
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MAT-5001 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course orients students to Northcentral University and allows students to focus on developing the essential skills needed to complete a Master’s degree in Education. Foundational graduate level skills involving academic integrity, time management, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and peer-reviewed research articles, and the use of academic writing in APA format and style to produce defensible arguments will be addressed.
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EDU-8001 - Advanced Scholarly Writing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn to formulate ideas, search for and appraise text and online resources, and critically analyze and thoughtfully synthesize research findings. Students will become familiar with various writing and communication formats, such as papers, annotated bibliographies, and practice preparing those formats appropriate to their degree. Additionally, students will develop techniques for following APA form and style and avoiding plagiarism.
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EDU-8000 - Foundations for Doctoral Study in Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Foundations for Doctoral Study in Education is a course designed to provide you with an overview of doctoral-level skills, such as self-reflection, time-management, academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral University Library, comprehensive understanding of complex scholarly texts, research articles, and critical writing, including presenting annotated bibliographies, goal writing and application of feedback. You will complete the course with a better understanding of scholarly writing and a roadmap to navigate your way to completion of your educational aspirations through research.
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EDU-5000 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Foundations for Graduate Study in Education is a course designed to give students an introduction to the field of education with particular emphasis on providing students with an overview of graduate-level skills, such as self-reflection, time-management, academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral University library, comprehensive understanding of complex scholarly texts, research articles, and critical writing, including presenting an annotated bibliography, goal writing, and application of feedback. Students will complete the course with a better understanding of scholarly writing and a roadmap to navigate their way to the completion of their educational aspirations through research.
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EDL-8335 - Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore evidence-based decision-making in leadership to facilitate school and district performance. Utilizing authentic situations, you will analyze techniques to identify valid evidence to make informed decisions, processes in effectively collaborating with major stakeholders, and the effectiveness of the evidence-based decision making process.
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EDL-8030 - Educational Leadership Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the theoretical foundations of effective school district leadership. Course emphasis will involve an understanding of leadership theory, the importance of leadership theory, and how leadership theory can inform effective school district leadership. You will analyze various leadership theories and their application within the school learning environment as a school district leader.
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EDL-8025 - Educational Policy, Leadership, and Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the understanding of and relationships among educational policy, leadership, and research. Course emphasis will involve definitions and examples of effective educational policy, leadership theory, and research as well as how these areas can be effectively employed together. You will analyze various seminal educational policies, effective leadership qualities and practices, and research approaches to facilitate school performance.
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EDL-7040 - Leadership in Instructional Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore a leadership role involving the integration of technology within instructional practices by teachers. As the use of technology by students continues to advance and has often become a preferred method for their interaction and learning, educational leaders need to ensure teachers are effectively integrating technological advances as facilitators for student achievement. Topics will involve understanding technology integration trends, supporting teachers to effectively integrate technology within their instructional practices, developing technology integration evaluation criteria, and supporting parents with technology integration for student learning at home.
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EDL-7025 - Educational Policy, Leadership, and Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the understanding of and relationships among educational policy, leadership, and research. Course emphasis will involve definitions and examples of effective educational policy, leadership theory, and research as well as how these areas can be effectively employed together. You will analyze various seminal educational policies, effective leadership qualities and practices, and research approaches to facilitate school performance.
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EDL-5035 - Supervision of Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to design and manage curricula resources and delivery to ensure congruence among the written, taught, and tested curricula. The course also provides students with the skills and knowledge required to examine, review, evaluate, and select consistent and equitable instructional programs, materials, and products that support student achievement and institutional goals.
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EDL-5033 - School Based Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are provided the leadership concepts and skills needed to be dynamic, innovative, and adaptive school leaders. One of the major roles of school leaders is to cultivate the development of a culture that promotes learner-centered schools. In a learner-centered school, there is a shared responsibility of leadership among the entire school staff that fosters the creation of authentic learning communities. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the authentic learning communities from a shared - school based leadership perspective.
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EDL-5013 - School Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with an understanding of and practical experience with the major concepts and tools in school finance. The course will cover the three distinct components of education finance: (1) evaluating revenue sources, including school aid; (2) developing and defending budgets; and (3) managing the finances and business operations of a school district. The objective is to provide students with an understanding of the general principles of education finance that can be applied in any setting.
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EDL-5004 - School Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in educational leadership roles need a working knowledge of school law, especially as it pertains to the rights of students and teachers. Concepts addressed in this course focus on a history of the legal system and the federal government’s role in setting public school policy. Topics include student rights regarding free speech, search and seizure, due process, and discipline. Policies regarding teacher certification, academic freedom, due process rights, anti-discrimination, and employment considerations will also be addressed. The course “School Law” is critical to understanding the basic structure and guidance that governs school boards, schools, administrators, teachers, and students.
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EDR-8206 - Applied Qualitative Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course builds on a foundational understanding of qualitative designs and measurements to focus on analyses of the data. The course takes you deeper into the skills and techniques necessary to ensure the appropriate analyses of qualitative data, including integrating relevant frameworks, verifying trustworthiness of the findings, and selecting suitable methods to present the analyses and findings.
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EDR-8205 - Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers in-depth knowledge of advanced quantitative research design and measurement. Students will examine the principles of quantitative research, the conventions of a quantitative study, validity and reliability, variable operationalization, and inferential designs used within the quantitative research paradigm. Quantitative data collection and analysis methods will be discussed. The components of a quantitative research proposal are explored in readiness for the dissertation research process and in preparation for the dissertation phase of the program.
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EDR-8204 - Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the research methods used in qualitative inquiry with particular emphasis on problem/issue alignment and suitability of the research question for qualitative designs used in educational research. You will examine the principles of qualitative research, the conventions of a qualitative study, trustworthiness of the study, role of researcher and participant in qualitative research, and common designs used within the qualitative research paradigm. Qualitative data collection and analysis methods will be discussed. The components of a qualitative research proposal are explored in readiness for a dissertation research process and in preparation for the dissertation phase of the program.
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EDR-8203 - Research Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This introductory research course provides foundational knowledge needed for subsequent research courses in preparation for successfully completing a dissertation study or capstone project at Northcentral University. You will continue to expand scholarly academic skills to focus on research methodology development and investigate theoretical and practical foundations of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used within educational research. You will identify criteria for the development of a quality research study and ensure the study is ethical, accurate, comprehensive, cohesive, and aligned. Specific course topics will involve the ethics of conducting research; data collection and analysis techniques; and issues of validity, reliability, and rigor. This course is intended to familiarize you with concepts and skills associated with conducting scholarly research.
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