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I am currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education progam through the University of Phoenix. Here is a list of
the classes that I have taken so far and their descriptions. Click on the name of a class to be immediately taken to its description.
The descriptions were taken from the University of Phoenix Master of Arts in Education Program Handbook. In order to view the handbook, you must have a user name and password.
| COM516 - Professional Communications |
| Description |
| This course provides new graduate students in University of Phoenix programs with an introduction to strategies for academic
success within the University of Phoenix adult learning model. Topics include oral and written communication, methods for
finding and evaluating course resources, critical thinking, the purpose and use of portfolios, program standards, stress and
time management, and Learning Team processes. |
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| EDTC510 - Foundations of Distance Education and Training |
| Description |
| This course focuses on the principles of distance education as a medium for course, degree, or training-based instruction.
The history, technologies, and best practices associated with distance learning will be presented and analyzed. Current and
future critical issues that impact the teaching/learning environment in distance delivery modalities also will be examined. |
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| EDD511 - Adult Learning: Theories, Principles, and Applications |
| Description |
| This course focuses on adult development and learning theories. Students will identify the stages of adult development
and examine the concept of andragogy versus pedagogy. Major theories of adult learning and how they relate to instructional
practices will be explored. Intelligence, skills, and motivation are discussed in the context of teaching adult learners.
Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning models and strategies and effective practices in distance education. |
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| CUR524 - Instructional Design |
| Description |
| This course is designed to provide students with the instructional planning skills they need to develop educational courses
and materials for adult learners. Students will study the relevant theories of instructional design and apply proven procedures
for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating objectives-based instruction. Specific focus will be given to the
creation of materials appropriate for adult learners in classrooms and learning at a distance, including attention to life
experiences, entry level skills, motivational needs, and modes of delivery. |
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| EDTC526 - Assessment and Evaluation in E-Education |
| Description |
| This course focuses on developing the skills necessary to become effective assessors of adult learners. Students learn
the fundamentals of traditional testing and explore how to design alternative assessments in an electronic environment. Interpretation
of assessment data, strategies for tracking student progress, and communication of results based on clear criteria and standards
will be presented. Critical assessment issues facing distance education programs will be analyzed and debated. |
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| QNT540 - Research and Ethics in E-Education |
| Description |
| This course is an overview of the fundamentals of research and statistics. It is designed to provide students with the
basic knowledge and skills needed to be successful in graduate level studies. Ethical issues related to research, including
basic theory and practice, professional codes of ethics, governmental regulations, and confidentiality are addressed. Students
will examine the issues of information and intellectual property, privacy issues in a digital environment and the relationship
of individual, governmental and societal concerns in an ever advancing and changing electronic community. |
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| EDTC550 - Information Technology |
| Description |
| This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and information processing in today's work environment. The
course will explain the roles of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, relational databases,
networking concepts, and the Internet. |
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| EDTC555 - Internet and Distance Education Delivery |
| Description |
| This course will explore methodologies in comparing and selecting distance education delivery platforms. The course will
focus on effective instructional strategies in distance education. Both asynchronous and synchronous deliveries will be explored.
An emphasis will be placed upon Internet delivery and Internet course management solutions. |
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| EDTC560 - Applications of Multimedia and Web Design |
| Description |
| This course gives students the opportunity to design and create Web pages and multimedia. The focus is on the importance
of planning, principles of good Web-page design, the elements of multimedia, and the integration of multimedia. The appropriate
use of Web pages and multimedia will be analyzed. The multimedia project team in instructional design is emphasized. |
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