| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| EL5006-8 | Adult Learning Theories | During this Master’s level course, learners will examine and develop the skills in identifying, analyzing, and planning for the diversity in adult learning behaviors. Learners will identify the strategies for developing critical thinking and reflective practice in adult students. Learners will evaluate the principles of adult learning theory and how they can be used in the design of technology-based instruction to make it more effective. |
| EL5007-8 | Ethics and Legal Issues | This Master’s level course will examine potential legal and ethical issues involved in online courses and programs. Ethical principles that relate to copyright, intellectual property, negligence, and privacy will be explored. This course will provide educators with a general framework for addressing issues such as ownership of electronic course materials, determining whether a work is in the public domain, and the proper use of copyrighted works at a distance. Prevention of plagiarism in the digital environment will also be addressed. |
| EL5009-8 | E-Learning and Corporate Training | This Master’s level course examines the process and techniques of delivering higher education courses, as well as corporate training programs and continuing education courses in an online environment. The development and implementation of online programs requires that traditional teaching techniques and course work be significantly redesigned. This course will present a conceptual and theoretical foundation for implementing any online learning program. Learners will explore the structural aspects of the electronic learning environment, pedagogical issues, curriculum design, psychological and group dynamics, ethical issues, as well as the practical issues of implementing courses online. |
| ED6001-8 | Action Research for Education | This graduate course will examine a comprehensive overview of research tools utilized by education practitioners. Students will be provided with a solid understanding of research concepts, skills, and principles such as data collection, literature reviews, and evaluation methods. |
| EL5001-8 | Introduction to Principles and Practices in E-Learning | This Master’s level course is designed as an introduction to the teaching and learning strategies in the field of e-learning. Learners will examine the basic foundations of e-learning, instructional models used to develop effective online courses and materials, and the activities and assessments that are used in e-learning. Learners will design a professional development or corporate training activity based on best practices in e-learning. |
| EL5002-8 | Introduction to E-Learning Instructional Strategies | This Master’s level course will introduce to Learners the strategies necessary to facilitate learning using information and communication technologies. Learners will develop effective online learning facilitation skills such as establishing a safe learning environment, accommodating various learning styles, conducting effective online class discussions, monitoring the progress of learners, guiding collaborative online learning activities, and administering online assessment and evaluations. |
| EL5003-8 | Instructional Design Strategies | This Master’s level course is designed to prepare the learner with an understanding of instructional strategies and their role in designing authentic online activities in the field education and training arenas. The use and understanding of constructivist-based pedagogical models and Integrative Learning design Framework (ILDF) will provide a foundation for learners and assist in developing effective online activities for an online course. |
| ED5008-8 | Teaching Diverse Learners | As the United States continues to experience increasing cultural diversity, today’s educators must become proficient in reaching diverse and exceptional students. Additionally, individuals differ in gender, sexual orientation, age, physical, and mental abilities. The purpose of this Master’s level course is to address the nature of cultural diversity, its sources, and its importance to educators. Learners will understand how to adapt instructions to the needs of diverse students, taking into consideration epistemological and axiological perspectives unique to each culture. |
| ED6002-8 | Action Research Capstone | This Master’s level course emphasizes practical research skills utilized by education practitioners. Students will develop an action research project based on the scientific method and concepts presented in ED6001. The culminating product will reflect critical thinking, graduate level writing skills, and correct APA format. This course is open only to Learners pursuing the Master of Education. |
