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Denise Rackard-scott
Student ID: 4834500239
Degree Program: MED
Emphasis:
GPA: 3.88 Credits Attempted: 36.0
Credits Earned: 36.0
Other Earned: 0.0
Total Credits Earned: 36.0
Prerequisites
BUS100 001032 INTRO TO BUSINESS 4.5 B SUM2006
4.5 of 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours completed.
Area I - Core
CIS500 001032 INFO SYST DECISION-MAKING 4.5 A WIN2007
BUS531 001032 RSRCH & STRTGC COMM 4.5 B FAL2006
BUS520 002033 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 4.5 A FAL2006
EDU500 001032 THEORIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 4.5 A SUM2006
18 of 18 Quarter Credit Hours completed.
Area II - Major
EDU505 001032 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION 4.5 A SPR2006
EDU510 003016 EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT 4.5 A WIN2007
EDU515 DESIGNING Mandated AND DISCRETIONARY CURRICULA 4.5 A SPR2007
EDU520 003016 EDUCATION AND THE LAW 4.5 A SPR2007
EDU590 DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT/PRACTICUM 4.5 <> FAL2007 BUS590 001032
18 of 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours completed.
Area III - General Studies
EDU540 002016 DESIGNING,DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING ED TECHNOLOGIES 4.5 <> SUM2007
EDU542 002016 INTEGRATING TECH INTO EDUCATION 4.5 <> SUM2007
EDU544 002016 TRANSFORMING ED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES 4.5 <> SUM2007
0 of 13.5 Quarter Credit Hours completed.
Special Note
DSP999 DIRECT STUDY PROJECT SEMINAR FAL2006
EDU544 - TRANSFORMING ED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Covers the process and policy implications of transforming the nature, process, and location of teaching and learning through the integration of new technologies, distance education, and distributed learning. Topics include the history and future of developments in educational technologies, organizational learning and systems change, strategies for working with multiple stakeholders, and policies to promote educational opportunity and equity.
EDU542 - INTEGRATING TECH INTO EDUCATION
Addresses how new technologies support alternative approaches to teaching and learning to meet the needs of diverse students and to change both the content and methods of education. Use the curriculum and the classroom as the primary vehicles for integrating technology into education.
EDU540 - DESIGNING,DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING ED TECHNOLOGIES
Focuses on the application of education principles to the design, production, and evaluation of new technologies and learning environments. Covers various media including text, hypermedia, web-based learning, modeling and simulation software, collaborative learning tools, authoring shells, handheld devices, digital video, broadcast television, and webcasts. Discusses how to assess, evaluate and analyze the process and effects of these technological enhancements on different educational settings.
Area III of the academic record consists of a selection of courses from the general studies discipline of education. The goal of this section is to provide the student with a well rounded supplement of courses to their degree emphasis.
EDU590 - DIRECTED RESEARCH PROJECT/PRACTICUM
PreReq: DRP999/BUS531, To be taken as last or next to last course
Enables student to complete a research project (or practicum for students seeking certification in educational administration) in the field of major concentration. The research project or practicum will be monitored by a supervising faculty member and must be defended by the student in an oral examination. The oral defense may be conducted in a conference-style meeting of student, instructor, and second reader or technical advisor. A second type of defense allows students to present a synopsis of their project during one of the last two scheduled class meetings. Students are encouraged to discuss the project or practicum with an instructor or academic officer early in their program. Students may not fulfill the directed research or practicum requirement by completing another course.
EDU520 - EDUCATION AND THE LAW
Uses textbook materials, case law, legal analysis and class discussions to introduce students to the major legal principles and issues affecting education. Reviews legal terminology and diverse legal issues that impact education and educators. Topics include regulation of public and private schools, church-state issues, free-speech rights of students, teachers and extracurricular groups, the authority to make and enforce rules governing student and staff conduct, safety of the educational environment, child abuse and sexual harassment, search and seizure, desegregation, and due process. Topics are examined in the context of legislation and statutes, Department of Education regulations, and state and federal court decisions.
EDU515 - DESIGNING MANDATED AND DISCRETIONARY CURRICULA
Examines the theory, research and practice of curriculum design in an instructional context. Reviews historical and contemporary approaches to developing mandated and discretionary curricula. Considers how different groups, issues, ideologies, and research have influenced what is taught and applies models for designing curriculum and instruction. Provides students with a philosophical base, a working knowledge of the principles underlying curricula decision and practical experience analyzing and adapting existing curricula. Enables students to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum for use in multiple educational settings.
EDU510 - EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Course presents both formal and informal measures for assessing learners progress. Involves analyzing various approaches to interpreting individual and group behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment based on research and best practices. Learning assessment strategies that will be examined include Informal Reading Inventory, Concepts of Print, word recognition tests, cloze procedures and miscue analysis. Others are the development of rubrics, journal evaluation techniques, conferencing, and portfolios.
EDU505 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Examines theory, research and practices relating to critical issues faced by educators today. Discusses contemporary concerns in American and global education. National and local initiatives in education, the evolving relationship between schools and communities, impacts of public policy on the educational enterprise, and current social, political, economic and legal issues influencing schools are explored from American and global perspectives. Evaluates the future of education in both industrial and developing countries including growth of learning needs and inequities both within and between countries. Emphasizes problem identification, analysis and remediation, with the latter focusing on best of breed innovative practices.
Area II of the academic record consists of a selection of courses directly pertaining to the students degree program of choice. The goal of this section is to provide the student with a concentrated knowledge of a specific discipline.
EDU500 - THEORIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Examines prevailing theory and practice in the teaching and learning process. Views learning from the perspectives of human development, motivational theory, learning theory, alternative instructional environments, and sociocultural dynamics. Cognitive, physiological and affective parameters of learning theories and practices are applied to varied educational settings.
BUS520 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
PreReq: BUS100
Analyzes the elements of organizational behavior. Topics include human behavior and problems, methods for dealing with personnel problems, motivation, formal and informal behavior, communications, ethics, stress management, conflict resolution, workforce diversity, and managing change.
BUS531 - RSRCH & STRTGC COMM
PreReq: To be taken as first course
This course covers research methodology and strategic communications in business and the professions. It discusses research planning and design including the research proposal, identification of appropriate measurement instruments, and evaluation of alternative methodologies and their validity. Students are required to complete a minimum of a 20-page research proposal consistent with standards of the Universitys Directed Research Project (DRP). Students also acquire oral and written communication skills necessary to perform effectively as managers. All phases of the communications process - interpersonal, group, and public speaking - are illuminated throughout the course as are current challenges presented by new technology, the global marketplace, and workforce diversity.
CIS500 - INFO SYST DECISION-MAKING
Examines the information requirements of an organization. Emphasizes the difference in the kinds of information needed at the operational, administrative, strategic, and organizational levels. Discusses planning and implementing a comprehensive information system and methods to measure its effectiveness.
Area I of the academic record consists of a selection of 100 level courses from each academic discipline offered by Strayer University. The goal of this section is to ensure that the student has the fundamental knowledge of each discipline to successfully progress into Areas II, III and IV of the academic degree program of their choice.
BUS100 - INTRO TO BUSINESS
Provides a foundation in business operations through a survey of major business functions (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance.
The new Master of Education program is designed to give K-12 teachers, school administrators, training and development professionals, human resources managers and staff, the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance their careers in education, training, career development, instructional technology, or trade and education association management. The M.Ed. curriculum includes courses that focus on the functional areas and critical knowledge in education as well as courses incorporating business skills and information technology tools. Upon completing the program, learners will be able to apply key concepts, proven methodologies, and information technology skills to education problems, issues and activities. Concentrations are available in Educational Management or Educational Technology.
