COURSES:

Group I - Required

EDU 501 (3sh) Current Issues in Public School Education

An examination of issues and policies that directly and indirectly impact schools and

and communities with analysis of their relevance to the learning process.

EDU 502 (3sh) Best Current Teaching Practices

Strategies for effectively using teaching practices which have been proven to enhance

classroom learning, including the integration of reading and writing into the discipline

as well as the use of technology as a learning tool.

EDU 503 (3sh) Strategies for Addressing Diversity in the Classroom

An inquiry into multicultural dimensions of American education by comparison of

ethnic, racial religious, and social educational issues with regard to cultural and

socioeconomic differences, including a philosophic analysis of the concept of

cultural pluralism and its broad implications for American education.

EDU 504 (3sh) Education of Students with Exceptionalities

Study of ethical and legal aspects of exceptional students, characteristics

and needs of the exceptional students, and program development and

assessment for teachers and administrators who may work with

exceptional students or those preparing to develop classes for such students.

EDU 505 (3sh) Principles of Curriculum Development

A study of the school curriculum including objectives, current issues,

experimentation as well as perspective and methodology to equip one to

participate effectively in curriculum development. 

Group II - Electives

Students choosing to complete a thesis will choose three (3) courses from the following electives. A maximum of two previous graduate courses will be allowed for transfer if approved by the Division Head of Education and Kinesiology. Students electing to take a comprehensive exam must take all four courses. A maximum of two previous graduate courses will be allowed for transfer if approved by the Division Head of Education and Kinesiology.

EDU 521 (3sh) Educational Tests and Measurement

A study of the improvement through better assessment, including

integrating teaching and assessment, using alternative assessment as well

as current state mandated and standardized tests, and effectively

communicating evaluations to students and parents.

EDU 522 (3sh) Educational Leadership

A study of administrative theory leadership principles, including the conceptual and

structural organization of public education as well as educational governance at

the federal, state and local levels.

EDU 523 (3sh) Literacy

A study of literacy development in K-12 school settings, including phonetic analysis,

comprehension, the writing process, literature and curriculum based on integration

approaches to instruction, and diagnostic assessment, with emphasis on current

models, theories, best practices for teaching/learning as well as communication.

Emphasis is placed on current models, theories, best practices for teaching/learning

as well as communication through reading, writing and speaking.

EDU 524 (3sh) Theories of Learning

Analysis and application of contemporary and historically important learning

theories, including discussions of the continuously growing data base of

scientific information and its impact on teaching and learning

Group III – Required Research Courses

EDU 596 (3sh) Statistical Research

A study of the role and application of statistical data to demonstrate that the

results of the research are valid and reliable.

EDU 597 (3sh) Educational Research

A study of the significance, techniques, and analysis of research needed for

current practice and future needs, including methods for conducting

practical research in a school or community setting.

EDU 598 (3sh) Thesis

Independent research on a topic related to one or more of the courses taken

at Anderson College with the culminating thesis to be presented and defended

before the Thesis Review Committee. Prerequisites: Successful completion of

at least 21 approved graduate hours including EDU 597, Educational Research.

EDU 599 (1sh) Continuing Research (If needed)

Continuation of EDU 598 (if needed)

Contact Graduate Studies:
Email: dhall@ac.edu
Phone:864-328-1764