ADULT EDUCATION (EDAE)
EDAE 100 - UNIVERSITY READING IMPROVEMENT
Prerequisite: None
This course is recommended for students who wish to work on individual reading needs such as 1) reading rate, 2) comprehensive proficiency, 3) vocabulary building, and 4) reading study skill techniques. Course will be graded A, B, C or U.
Credit: 1-3
EDAE 203 - CRITICAL THINKING IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
Prerequisite: None
This course explores the importance of scientific critical thinking and data-informed decision making as they relate to advancing scientific knowledge, understanding, and application of knowledge in the Social Sciences. Non-traditional students will consider theoretical and scientific backgrounds related to scientific critical thinking, values in the Social Sciences, and prior work and life experiences to become critical thinkers within their profession.
Credit: 3
EDAE 501 - METHODS OF TEACHING IN ADULT EDUCATION
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This course is a study of methods, tools, and assessment procedures used in facilitating adult learning in a variety of professional settings. Emphasis is on the planning and preparation processes for delivering leader-led effective group and individual training activities in short term programs such as workshops, seminars, project meetings, online tutorials and webinars, and individualized, self-paced study projects, and developing and managing group and individual assessment strategies to monitor outcomes of learning. The knowledge and skills which are necessary for the professional roles of an instructional specialist such as a facilitator, trainer, or teacher of adults are emphasized throughout this course.
Credit: 3
EDAE 503 - THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADULT EDUCATION
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This course is designed both to give participants an overview of the current practice of adult education and human resource development, and to familiarize them with the breadth, variety, and deep historical roots of adult education as a social practice and field of academic study. These aims will be met through an historical survey of practices in American and World history, with select case examples which demonstrate the variety of instructional philosophies found in the field.
Credit: 3
EDAE 505 - ADULT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Prerequisite: None
This course will develop skills for the education professional to apply principles of adult learning and development in the workplace. Specific skills and strategies include identification and evaluation of training and skills issues in a variety of workplace contexts, and the development of strategies to address these through planned programming for groups and individual learners. Issues will also include career and technical education in academic and industrial settings, career development in a global and multi-lingual workplace, application of technology for individual and self-paced instructional designs portfolio development, certifications, and branding/credentialing learners for job progression and assessment.
Credit: 3
EDAE 598 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
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A planned study designed to extend student knowledge in any field related to major graduate areas through independently developed project work. Enrollment limited to students with graduate standing and permission of professor and director of graduate studies.
Credit: 1-5
EDAE 599 - GROUP STUDIES
Prerequisite:
A planned study designed to extend group knowledge in any field related to major graduate areas through cooperatively developed project work. Graduate standing.
Credit: 1-5
EDAE 601 - PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN ADULT EDUCATION
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This course will examine methods for establishing effective adult education and training programs in a variety of learning and employment settings. The content will address principles and procedures for designing, organizing, operating, and evaluating comprehensive adult education and training programs. The course will emphasize the role and responsibilities of the program manager/leader in developing human resources.
Credit: 3
EDAE 603 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
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A course designed to provide leaders of professional enterprises with a foundation of knowledge and experience that will enable them to develop programs of development and renewal based on the principles and theories of human lifespan development and learning.
Credit: 3
EDAE 640 - SEMINAR: PROBLEMS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Prerequisite:
Specific subtitles added based on seminar content. Individual and group study and problems related to teaching areas in elementary, middle or high school programs.
Credit: 1-5
EDAE 700 - CAPSTONE IN ADULT EDUCATION
Prerequisite: A minimum of 24 completed graduate hours in the program, or 21 completed hours and written permission of the faculty and chair in the department
The Capstone in Adult Education, in which graduate students will select a specific adult learning situation of personal relevance for study, serves as the culmination of the degree. Adult education graduate students will conduct a detailed analysis and offer solutions to a problem or suggest interventions to improve current adult learning practices. The capstone project is an action-based leadership (balance of three key areas of responsibility – task, team and individual) project.
Credit: 3